๐ Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 โ Wednesday, October 14, 2026
โฐ Time (6thโ8th Grade): 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
โฐ Time (9thโ12th Grade): 5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
๐ Location: Hiwassee Park
๐ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก #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:
๐ Darrin Wegner, Football Assistant Coach
๐ฅ Kevin Cole, Softball Assistant Coach
๐ Clark Brewington, Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
โฝ Erik Smith, Boys Soccer Head Coach
๐ Madie Edwards, Track Head Coach
โฝ Ally Ribar, Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
๐ Jonathon Wood, Cross Country Head Coach
๐ James McVay, Volleyball and Track Assistant Coach
And we canโt forget the coaches who werenโt available for picture dayโwhich was also pajama day.
๐ฃ Michelle Bohannon, Middle School Cheer Head Coach
โณ Natalie Bolick, Golf Head Coach
โณ Blake Boyd, Golf Assistant Coach
โณ Jared Williams, Golf Assistant Coach
๐ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools#GravetteSchools

๐ 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!
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Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
โฐ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก #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. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools
๐ Monday: Monsters University with college gear or jerseys
๐ด Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties with pajamas (Picture Day at GMS)
๐ฏ Wednesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum by matching with a friend or teacher
๐บ Thursday: Ohana with Hawaiian shirts and gear
๐ฆ 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.
๐ Homecoming Game: Friday, October 9, 2026
๐ Hall of Honor Banquet: 5:00 PM at Lions Den Arena
๐ Homecoming Court: 6:30 PM
๐ Kickoff vs. Huntsville: 7:00 PM
๐ Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 10, 2026
๐ Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
๐ Location: Gravette High School Commons
๐ณ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก #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!

๐ 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! ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
โฐ Time: 7:45 โ 8:30 AM
๐ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก
๐ฃ๏ธ Hemos mandado una invitaciรณn para el desayuno para los padres de estudiantes que hablan otro idioma y son parte del programa ESL (aprendiendo inglรฉs). Vamos a compartir informaciรณn sobre el programa, los servicios y recursos ofrecido por las escuelas de Gravette.
๐ Fecha: martes, 6 de octubre de 2026
โฐ Hora: 7:45 โ 8:30 AM
๐ Ubicaciรณn: Lion Community Learning Center, 609 E. Birmingham St.
Hay una oportunidad para conocer a las directoras del programa y pedir mรกs informaciรณn. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools


๐ฅช 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.
๐ Sign Up Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/free
๐ 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. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ Sign Up Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
๐ Sign Up Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/angeltree
๐ Pickup Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
โฐ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
๐ Pickup Location: The Lion Community Learning Center
Submit your request before November 20 to ensure our partners have time to prepare items before pickup day. Thank you to everyone who supports our students and helps build strong connections in Gravette.

๐ Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
โฐ Time: 7:30 AM
๐ Location: In front of Gravette Middle School
Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who helped organize this event and helped create a welcoming space for our middle schoolers to gather and support one another. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Gravette School District recently received our state assigned school grades. The district had a great academic year highlighted by each school receiving the grade of a B, with an improvement of a whole letter grade in some buildings. This marks the best school year performance for the district since the state's grade card system began in 2014. We are incredibly proud of our staff, students and our families working together to improve outcomes for Gravette students.
Thank you for supporting our students as we continue building on this achievement. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ธ Picture Day for Gravette Middle School is coming up on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with online pre-ordering now available through Wagner Portrait Group.
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Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
๐ณ Order Online Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/gms-picture-day
Purchases directly support GMS by funding safety tools, student recognition programs, and school photography services. Please send your student ready for photos on Picture Day so every middle schooler is included in these school resources. You can also order directly at www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com using passcode 6G2U5Z2P.
We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Tuesday, October 6, 2026! ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ณ Order Online Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/hocomerch
๐ Order Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026
Orders help raise funds for our cheer team while providing apparel for Homecoming week. T-shirts cost $20 for sizes Youth Small through Adult Extra Large, and $25 for sizes Adult 2X through 5X. Hoodies cost $30 for sizes Youth Small through Adult Extra Large, and $35 for sizes Adult 2X through 5X. Payment must be made by cash or check payable to Gravette High School Cheer.
Show your school spirit and gear up to support our Lions on the field. Be sure to turn in your payment before the deadline so shirts arrive in time for the game. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐บ๐ธ Gravette School District is asking families with an active or inactive military member to complete a brief survey.
๐ Survey for Military Families: https://forms.gle/dj5SzdsDo9a9KP2XA
Providing this information allows the school and state to better support military families in our community. Participation is completely optional, and your personal details remain confidential. Identifying military families now may also lead to a second, shorter survey from the state later on.
Thank you to the military members in our community for your service. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

October 1 is the deadline for turning in the Free and Reduced Lunch form to maintain meal benefits for the school year. All families need to submit their forms, regardless of lunch status last year, Medicaid enrollment, or breakfast status.
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Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
๐ Sign Up Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/free
๐ 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. Until you receive an eligibility notification letter in the mail, plan to provide a lunch or lunch money for your child. Completing this application helps maintain district funding and keeps healthy meals accessible to students during the school day.
Submit your form today to ensure continuous meal coverage for your student. Thank you for supporting our school nutrition programs and helping our students stay focused and ready to learn. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Taking time to discuss these historic events helps our students build respect for public service and understand the strength of united communities. Thank you to our local emergency personnel and military families who support our school district every day. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ฐ Step into a fairytale for homecoming week with this year's Disney theme, Once Upon a Homecoming. Get ready to show your school spirit starting on Monday, October 5th, leading into Friday's main event on October 9th.
๐ Monday: Monsters University with college gear or jerseys
๐ด Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties with pajamas
๐ฏ Wednesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum by matching with a friend or teacher
๐บ Thursday: Ohana with Hawaiian shirts and gear
๐ฆ Friday: Lion King with class colors for high schoolers and orange and black for middle and elementary students
Friday brings the entire community together for a full day of celebration. Watch the parade roll through town at 10:00 a.m. before high schoolers head to the afternoon pep rally at 2:00 p.m. The energy will keep building all day leading into the evening coronation at 6:30 p.m. before kickoff!
Pack the stands in your orange and black to support the Lions on the field. Bring the magic and help turn the stadium into a winning kingdom on Friday night. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

๐ Read More: https://aptg.co/G5SLMy
๐ง Message Jennifer Archer Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=577366
We hope that getting this information will make you better able to support your child with meeting expectations and goals this school year. If you have any questions after reviewing the slides, please feel free to reach out. ๐ฆ๐งก #LionPride #GravetteSchools

