🏆 Seven Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School choir students earned recognition during recent Region 6 All-Region Choir auditions. Six students secured spots in regional ensembles, and two qualified to audition for All-State honors later this school year.
Congratulations to:
🎵 Edmund Terry-Jr. High TTB Choir, 25th Chair
🎵Temperance Banks-Jr. High SSA Choir, 14th Chair
🎵Jocelyn Brewer-High School SATB Choir, 13th Chair
🎵Bella Hartman-High School SSAA Choir, 38th Chair
🎵Eustace Terry-High School SATB, Choir, 18th Chair
🎵Kaitlynn Tipling (Not Pictured)-Jr. High SSA Choir, 11th Chair
🎵Jacob Driver (Not Pictured)-Jr. High TTB, 3rd Alternate
These students will rehearse and perform at the All-Region Clinic on Saturday, November 7. Congratulations to all who auditioned for taking on extra preparation and competing alongside singers from across the area. GO LIONS! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
A school-wide assembly was held at the volleyball gym during second period to hear guest speaker Brian McKinzie. McKinzie, a former captain with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and former school resource officer, shared first-hand experience about the dangers of substance abuse with GMS students. The assembly concluded with the tattoo reveal, where teachers and staff revealed their temporary tattoos purchased by students to benefit Leader in Me programs.
Congratulations to our Day 3 Red Ribbon Fact trivia winners, Nicolle, Meadow, and Axelle. Angel, and Van! Last day of Red Ribbon Week is today, superhero day, as we wrap up Red Ribbon Week. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Congratulations to our Day 2 Red Ribbon Fact winners, Maven, Leia, and Hayes. Ethan, Logan, and Jacob.
Next theme is to dress up in your future career or college gear as we keep celebrating healthy living. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🦅 Gravette Middle School is building an Honor Wall to recognize military Veterans connected to our school community. If you have family members that served, please send photos along with the Veteran's full name, branch of service, and years of service.
📅 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
📧 Send to Mrs. Crane Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=1101044
Additional details like rank or special recognitions are welcome. Thank you for helping GMS honor Veterans across our community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Students received Red Ribbon bracelets during second period and searched for hidden ribbons around the building throughout the day. Congratulations to our first group of Red Ribbon Fact drawing winners, Keegan, Marlie, Karleigh, Tate, and Remington.
Get ready for more activities as Red Ribbon Week continues at Gravette Middle School. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Deadline: January 20, 2027
💵 Cost: $35
💳 Order Online Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/yearbook3
Treat your student to a keepsake packed with every smile, costume, and favorite middle school memory from this school year. Creep past the fright of missing out and lock in your order before the January 20 deadline vanishes. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
All proceeds directly fund Leader in Me Student Lighthouse Team and Adult Lighthouse Team projects. These contributions support student leadership opportunities, school initiatives, and projects that promote positive school culture. Participating teachers and staff members will wear their designated temporary tattoos on the scheduled event day to highlight healthy choices.
Bring your dollars to support student leadership and help staff wear their commitment to healthy choices. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Students can pick up official silhouette paper from Mrs. Crane to begin their designs. Completed entries must focus on anti-drug themes and positive decision-making. Turning in finished artwork to Mrs. Crane by Thursday, October 29, enters students into the contest.
Pick up a silhouette today and show how healthy choices build stronger hearts. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Tuesday begins with wearing red to stand against drugs. Wednesday features jerseys and athletic wear for team support. Thursday focuses on future career or college attire, followed by superhero outfits on Friday. All outfit choices must follow standard school dress code guidelines. Daily group photos will take place on the bus lot at the start of RTI.
Plan your outfits for the week and join in building healthy habits together. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚫 Closed: Monday, October 19
🚫 Closed: Tuesday, October 20
📅 Resumes: Wednesday, October 21 @ 3:00 PM
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/21st-century-after-school-program
📧 Message Emily Ensor Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gue/staff?id=577408
This schedule adjustment allows families to meet with teachers during conference times to review student progress and academic goals. Afterschool tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment activities will resume as normal when the program reopens on Wednesday afternoon.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work together to support student learning. We look forward to connecting with families during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ Time (6th–8th Grade): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
⏰ Time (9th–12th Grade): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hiwassee Park
📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/yqtepVrrqZFkLDRc7
Players of all skill levels are welcome to attend and learn. Rackets are provided on site, so participants only need to bring water and wear proper tennis shoes. Spots are limited, so reserve a place early to participate.
Grab your shoes and get ready to hit the courts. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Middle school athletics mark the very beginning of a student's competitive sports journey. During these foundational years, coaches do far more than teach basic rules and plays. They teach young Lions how to train, build daily habits, and navigate growth. Whether encouraging a runner through their first cross-country mile, refining soccer footwork, or shouting play calls at the line of scrimmage, what coaches build with young people is foundational for life, not just sports.
That is why we want to thank the coaching staff here at Gravette Middle School:
🏈 Darrin Wegner, Football Assistant Coach
🥎 Kevin Cole, Softball Assistant Coach
🏀 Clark Brewington, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
⚽ Erik Smith, Boys Soccer Head Coach
🏃 Madie Edwards, Track Head Coach
⚽ Ally Ribar, Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
🏃 Jonathon Wood, Cross Country Head Coach
🏐 James McVay, Volleyball and Track Assistant Coach
And we can’t forget the coaches who weren’t available for picture day—which was also pajama day.
📣 Michelle Bohannon, Middle School Cheer Head Coach
⛳ Natalie Bolick, Golf Head Coach
⛳ Blake Boyd, Golf Assistant Coach
⛳ Jared Williams, Golf Assistant Coach
🏃 Drue Lindsey, Cross Country and Wrestling Assistant Coach
These coaches lead athletes of all ages, but GMS Lions are especially close to these great teachers and staff. Thank you to these mentors for laying the groundwork of Lion athletics, and guiding our young athletes through their formative middle school years. A special thank you to Gravette Sonic Store #4183 for providing free item gift certificates to all of our coaches and showing strong support for our school community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools#GravetteSchools
🏐 Support our volleyball players as they take on Green Forest during Scholarship Night this Thursday. Gravette Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is hosting this event to raise funds for a Lady Lion volleyball scholarship!
📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy pulled pork, nachos, and sweet treats while cheering on our eighth and ninth grade teams. Forty percent of all concession sales throughout the evening directly benefit the volleyball scholarship fund. You can also visit the concessions counter to drop a contribution into the scholarship donation box, where all donated dollars go toward helping a player.
Bring your family out for dinner and an energetic evening of home volleyball action. Your support at the game directly invests in the future of our Lady Lions. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Coleman demonstrated the science of liquid nitrogen at -321 degrees, showing how it freezes ice cream in 30 seconds. She also covered key marketing concepts, using Nike as an example to explain how branding connects a product to its audience.
Students examined the realities of starting a company, including job creation, financial risk, and continuous work. Seeing scientific principles applied in a local business shows middle schoolers how classroom concepts translate directly into tangible career paths.
Thank you to Marshae's Sweet Escape for sharing business insights and treats with our middle schoolers. Practical visits like this give students a clear view of local innovation and career paths. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎓 Monday: Monsters University with college gear or jerseys
😴 Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties with pajamas (Picture Day at GMS)
👯 Wednesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum by matching with a friend or teacher
🌺 Thursday: Ohana with Hawaiian shirts and gear
🦁 Friday: Lion King with class colors for high schoolers and orange and black for middle and elementary students
Friday brings the morning parade at 10:00 a.m. and the afternoon pep rally at 2:00 p.m. The energy builds toward the Friday night lights when our lions take the field against Huntsville before the week concludes Saturday in the commons for the homecoming dance.
📅 Homecoming Game: Friday, October 9, 2026
🏆 Hall of Honor Banquet: 5:00 PM at Lions Den Arena
👑 Homecoming Court: 6:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff vs. Huntsville: 7:00 PM
📅 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 10, 2026
👑 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School Commons
💳 Order Tickets Online: https://gofan.co/event/6884178?schoolId=AR16993
Student tickets for the dance must be purchased online through GoFan using student ID numbers from Home Access Center as access codes. High school guest forms are available in the office and during lunch and must be returned by Wednesday, October 7th. Thank you to the Student Council for designing the official graphic. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Last Friday, Gravette Middle School staff shared their appreciation for the folks we depend on every day, Miss SHERRY, Miss Jennifer, and Mister Noah. We are so thankful for the BEST custodians! They were treated to a homemade meal and some sweet treats! Thank you again Sherry, Jennifer, and Noah! #GravetteSchools #LionPride
Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, is Picture Day at Gravette Middle School. You could say that the homecoming dress-up theme at GMS for the day is "Dress Your Picture Day Best." Pre-order photo packages online at https://www.gravetteschools.net/gms-picture-day or at www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com using code 6G2U5Z2P
Purchases directly support GMS by funding safety tools, student recognition programs, and school photography services. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces tomorrow!
🎁 Gravette Middle School celebrated National Custodian Appreciation Day today to recognize custodial team members Sherry Lowery and Jennifer Knox for everything they do. Staff treated them to a warm, home-cooked meal at a specially set dining table complete with cards and gifts, while students shared personal words of thanks throughout the day.
Director of Maintenance and Transportation Richard Carver and Administrative Assistant Melissa White traveled over for both shifts to deliver personalized mini trash cans packed with their favorite drinks and treats. The note read "We'd be a mess without you!"
Middle school is a place of endless energy, busy hallways, and constant activity. Keeping our building spotless and welcoming through all that movement takes steady care. Miss Sherry and Miss Jennifer make it easy to take pride in every corner of our school. Thank you, Sherry and Jennifer, for providing the clean foundation that makes learning possible! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:45 – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Lion Community Learning Center, 609 E. Birmingham St.
District staff will share information regarding the ESOL program and details about the Seal of Biliteracy. Stop by after student drop-off for the chance to connect with program directors and ask questions about district support.
We look forward to seeing you there. 🦁🧡
🗣️ Hemos mandado una invitación para el desayuno para los padres de estudiantes que hablan otro idioma y son parte del programa ESL (aprendiendo inglés). Vamos a compartir información sobre el programa, los servicios y recursos ofrecido por las escuelas de Gravette.
📅 Fecha: martes, 6 de octubre de 2026
⏰ Hora: 7:45 – 8:30 AM
📍 Ubicación: Lion Community Learning Center, 609 E. Birmingham St.
Hay una oportunidad para conocer a las directoras del programa y pedir más información. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🥪 The deadline is here for Free and Reduced Lunch forms. It takes less than five minutes to complete the online application and your lunch will be paid for worry-free! Families must fill out a new form every year to ensure continuous coverage.
📝 Sign Up Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/free
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
Submit one application per household online or pick up a paper copy at any school office. All Arkansas public school students receive one free breakfast daily, while lunch benefits depend on household size and income. Children covered by Arkansas Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits qualify automatically, though families must still submit the application form.
Submit your form today to ensure continuous meal coverage for your student. Completing this application helps maintain district funding and keeps healthy meals accessible to students during the school day. Thank you for supporting our school nutrition programs and helping our students stay focused and ready to learn. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
