Back to School FAQ

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How do I enroll my child?

If you're new or transferring back, welcome to Gravette School District! We are excited to have you join us for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click the link below to enroll your student!

When is the first day of school?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Important Info about Immunizations

According to state guidelines, students have 30 days from the date of enrollment to have all required immunizations or be in the process of getting the immunizations or acquire an exemption from the state. The Benton County Department of Health offers the required immunizations. Its phone number is 479-986-1300.

All students Kindergarten through 12th Grade must have the following: (State of Arkansas Immunization Requirements - effective Sept. 1, 2014)

  • 4 doses of DTaP with one dose after 4th birthday

  • 3 or 4 doses of polio with one dose after 4th birthday

  • 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox)

    • May accept written documentation of history of chickenpox disease from

    • M.D. /D.O. /A.P.N. /P.A. only.  Can no longer accept parental history of disease

  • 2 doses of MMR

  • 3 doses of Hepatitis B

 Additionally:

  • If your child is entering Kindergarten they must have:

    • 1 dose of Hepatitis A

  • If your child is entering 1st Grade they must have:

    • 1 dose of Hepatitis A

  • If your child will be age 11 or older on or before September 1st they must have:

    • 1 dose of Tdap

  • If your child will be entering 7th Grade they must have:

    • 1 dose of Meningococcal Meningitis

  • If your child will be age 16 on or before September 1st they must have:

  • 1 or 2 doses of Meningococcal Meningitis (only one dose required if 1st dose is received on or after age 16)

            

If you have addition questions, visit our Health Services page to find your child's school nurse, and ask away! Click here.

What is Open House and when is it?

Open House is a reception (normally held in the evening a few days before the school year begins) during which parents/students are welcome to attend! This opportunity gives parents/students the chance to find out who their teacher/teachers are, pick up the student's schedules, see the school building, map out where their classrooms are, drop off their school supplies, and get a quick overview of the year's expectations/curriculum.

Thursday, August 8th

Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Gravette Upper Elementary

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Gravette Middle School

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Gravette High School
Freshmen Boot Camp

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Gravette High School
Freshmen Parents Meeting

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Gravette High School
Grades 10-12

6:00pm - 7:00pm

I didn’t make it to the open house—how can I learn about my child’s teacher and other relevant info?

No problem! Just call your child’s respective building, and the office staff will provide you with all of the information you’ll need to know. Schedules can be picked up on the first day of school for middle and high school students.

Does Gravette School District offer after school care?

Yes! The 21st CCLC Program provides afterschool tutoring, homework help, learning, and enrichment time with a certified teacher. Parents need to fill out an application and attendance contract for their student(s) to take part. The program is offered to students in K-8th grade and is free! We have a limited number of spots available. If the program fills up, students will be placed on a waiting list. To learn more click the button below.

What is the ABCSS Pre-K Program and how do I enroll?

The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program was created in 1991 to offer high quality early education services to children birth to five exhibiting developmental and socio-economic risk factors.  In 2003, the Arkansas Legislature made a commitment to expand early childhood education to serve low-income three and four-year old children in areas at high risk for academic failure with high quality pre-k services. This expansion, known as the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success, has become the state pre-kindergarten program.

When is Freshman Bootcamp?

Gravette High School is excited to welcome the class of 2028! Freshman boot camp is an opportunity for the incoming class of freshmen to familiarize themselves with the high school and meet the student mentors for the upcoming school year. There will be fun activities, a mock school day to familiarize yourself with your class schedule, and a time for questions and answers with upperclassmen. Registration is mandatory for attendance - we have not released the registration link yet. It will be linked in late July.


Date:
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 5:30pm

Location:
Gravette High School - 325 Lion Drive, Gravette AR

Where can I find the school supply lists?

For High School: Students are given the bare minimum supplies to purchase at the beginning. These supplies will get your student through the first week or so without having to purchase additional supplies. As your student goes to their different classes/extra circular courses throughout the first week, the teachers will assign them more supplies to purchase specific to those classes.

When does my 6th - 12th grader pick up their chromebook for the year?

Chromebook pick up for Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School will be July 31st - August 2nd from 10AM-6PM.

Students under 18 will need a guardian with them to sign the Chromebook policy. If your student did not return their Chromebook/charger at the end of school, or intentionally damaged the device, an email and text were sent out at the beginning of Summer break with instructions on how to pay for the lost/destroyed property. Any student who stills owes for lost/destroyed property will not be given a Chromebook until the fees have been paid.

If you are unable to make it during the scheduled date and times listed above, your child can pick up their Chromebook on the first day of school. Please note, it is mandatory that BOTH, you AND your child, sign a 1-1 technology device agreement before the technology department hands your child a Chromebook. This agreement goes over how to take care of the technology, what it will cost you to replace the technology, and so forth. It is mandatory that our technology department has this agreement signed by both parties before your child can physically have their Chromebook.

Can I walk my child to their first day of school this year?

For safety reasons and in the interest of efficiency, parents are not allowed in the building on the first day of school.

What time does drop-off begin and when does school begin and end?

Drop Off Begins

School Begins

School Ends
(Mon-Thurs)

School Ends
(Friday)

Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

7:30am

7:55am

3:10pm

2:25pm

Gravette Upper Elementary

7:30am

7:55am

3:12pm

2:25pm

Gravette Middle School

7:30am

7:55am

3:17pm

2:31pm

Gravette High School

7:30am

8:00am

3:25pm

2:45pm

I have students at multiple schoolshow do I coordinate pickup?

You can view maps of the drop-off/pick-up line at all four schools and bell schedules here:

My child will be a bus rider, what do I need to know?

Parents/guardians are encouraged to arrive at the designated bus stop 10-15 minutes early both morning and afternoon.

Once you've found your route number, click here to find your child's bus driver underneath Transportation Staff. If you have further questions about your child's bus route, please call the transportation office at 479-787-4100 opt 6

When will my student eat lunch?

Monday-Thursday

Pre-K

10:45am - 11:15am

Kindergarten

11:35am - 12:05pm

1st Grade

11:00am - 11:30am

2nd Grade

12:15pm - 12:45pm

3rd Grade

11:15am - 11:45am

4th Grade

11:50am - 12:20pm

5th Grade

12:30pm - 1:00pm

6th Grade

10:51am - 11:31am

7th Grade

11:38am - 12:08pm

8th Grade

12:25pm - 12:55pm

High School Lunch A

11:15am - 11:45am

High School Lunch B

12:10pm - 12:40pm

*Friday lunches are earlier due to early release*

How much is lunch and how can I pay for it?

Breakfast cost $1.35 for PK-5th grade and $1.60 6-12th grade. Lunch costs $2.35 PK-5th grade and $2.60 for 6-12th grade.

Breakfast is from 7:30am - 8:00am for every building. Athletes may get a breakfast when their practice is over.

Please make sure you look at our "Free and Reduced" Lunch Programming to help with covering cost of meals. To learn more about free or reduced lunches and if you qualify click here.

To learn more about paying your child's account or pre-payment options click here.

For all EBT related questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to Child Nutrition Director, Sheila Roughton.

Sheila Roughton

#contact

Child Nutrition Director
479-787-4100 ext 1101
sheila.roughton@gravetteschools.net

Where can I find the lunch menus?

What is google classroom and does my child's teacher (or teachers) have one?

Google Classroom is a suite of online tools that streamlines assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication between students and teachers. Google Classroom allows teachers to set assignments, have work submitted by students, to mark, and to return graded papers in a digital format. Since Google Classroom is online-based, you can access it in some form from pretty much any device with a web browser. Not all of Gravette School District's teachers utilize Google Classroom, please inquire with your student's individual teacher for further information.

How do I keep in touch with my child's school?

Call 479-787-4100 and select your school with their associated number

  1. Administration/Central Office

  2. Gravette High School

  3. Gravette Middle School

  4. Gravette Upper Elementary

  5. Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

  6. Transportation/Maintenance

  7. Child Nutrition

  8. Technology

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Can I get in touch with someone before the new school year begins? I have so many questions!

All district Office personnel will be back two weeks before school begins. You can then call, email, or go in person to your child's school office to get your questions answered. Our administrative front office secretary, Mrs. Amanda Kelly, works year-round. She may not be able to answer questions specific to each school building, but she is available for general calls/questions!

If you are in need of contacting a specific teacher, please visit the staff section on the website of your child's school.

Where can I find school policies, including dress code?