Gravette School District

🏆 Gravette High School senior Caleb Pilgrim was recently honored with the Kiwanis Youth Excellence Award for his service to others. This award recognizes students across Benton County for their accomplishments and contributions to their schools and communities. Caleb has served as a volunteer cadet firefighter for three years, assisting emergency personnel with courage, compassion, and calmness under pressure. As an FFA officer, he leads by example, works hard, and helps others grow by sharing his knowledge and experience. We are proud to celebrate Caleb’s caring nature and strength of character, he's a high value member of our community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏈 Quick Update: Our 2025 Gravette Football Parent/Player Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 6. Due to the change in the baseball and softball district tournament schedule, the 2025 Gravette Football Parent / Player Meeting will be moved to Tuesday, May 6th. The location and time will remain the same (High School PAC, 5:30pm). We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you all for your understanding and flexibility. Players and families in grades 7–12 are encouraged to attend to hear important program updates, followed by a college recruiting seminar for those interested in playing at the next level. 📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 High School Performing Arts Center We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏆 Nominations are open for Gravette's Classified Staff of the Year! Classified staff members include all staff who support students outside of certified teaching roles, from bus drivers to office staff, nurses, custodians, cafeteria teams, paraprofessionals, tech staff, and more. These vital team members keep the day-to-day operations of our schools running smoothly. We simply could not do school without them. Any student, parent, coworker, administrator, or community member may submit a nomination. 📝 Submit your nomination by Friday, May 9, 2024: https://www.gravetteschools.net/soty25 Recognition includes School Board acknowledgment, local newspaper coverage, and a feature on the district website. Help us celebrate those who make Gravette a great place for kids! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📘 Time is running out to order the Gravette Schools yearbook and senior ads! Orders close Friday at midnight. The photos, the friends, the moments that mattered... capture it all before the deadline passes. http://gravetteschools.net/yearbook2 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Yesterday, on National Administrative Professionals Day, Michelle Newbill was honored with the A Cut Above award and a surprise visit from the school board at Gravette Upper Elementary! Last month, staff were invited to nominate a colleague who stands out in the 3 A’s: Attendance (reliable and present), Attitude (brings a positive spirit), and Action (goes the extra mile). Michelle was recognized by several coworkers who spoke to her steady leadership in the front office and her ability to juggle responsibilities that keep the entire building on track. The nomination reads, “Michelle juggles so many responsibilities and never misses a beat. She helps in so many ways, and always puts others first.” Her reliability and knowledge of the building have made her the go-to person for so many over the years. Her award, a custom metal plaque, was designed and built by Mr. Malott and his students in the Gravette High School Agricultural Science workshop. Precision-cut, welded, and hand-painted, each plaque is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that honors the excellence we see in our staff every day. Thank you, Michelle, for being A Cut Above! 🦁 #LionPride

💼 Five Gravette High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) students are headed to Nationals in Orlando this summer! Holden Jeffries, Kenzee Roughton, Laney Burrow, Blake Ellis, and Autumn Brown have earned their spots and are now working to cover travel costs. Can you help? They’re fundraising through We Help Two, where 50% of each sale supports their trip. Choose from a variety of fun sock designs for men, women, and kids, and have them shipped directly to your door. To support a specific student, type their name in the “Give Credit To” section at checkout. Leave it blank to support the group equally. 🗓️ Sock sales end Tuesday, May 7 🔗 Order here: https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=35892 Help these future family, career, and community leaders step up to the national stage in style! 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌎 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary had fun Earth Day activities yesterday thanks to The Environmental Club from Gravette High School. This student-led event featured hands-on learning stations, each designed and led by club members with a focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. Founded in 2020–2021, the Environmental Club has grown into a year-round force for change. They run the GHS recycling program, which has diverted over 1,800 pounds of materials this year, and organize outreach efforts like this. The Environmental Club began planning the Earth Day event back in December. They said the most rewarding part was connecting with younger students and seeing their excitement grow. These driven young women and men aren't just working toward a sustainable future, they are building habits of responsibility and leadership and modeling that for younger kids. Very impressive work from the club and their club sponsor, Mrs. Cluck! Great work, lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧠 April is Occupational Therapy Month! This month we’re recognizing Miss Annesa and Miss Bree for the work they do to support student growth and independence. Our occupational therapists help students build fine motor skills, regulate emotions, and meet sensory needs so they can fully engage in learning. They work behind the scenes to help students hold pencils, tie shoes, stay focused, and develop confidence. Thank you, Miss Annesa and Miss Bree, for bringing insight and care to every child you serve. Your work helps our students grow stronger every day. Thank you Miss Williams for sharing! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🐣 Builders Club members from Gravette Middle School helped make Easter extra special for our youngest Lions at Glenn Duffy Elementary. Students in Builders Club donated all the eggs and prizes for the kindergarten egg hunt, over 1,800 in total! They helped prepare more than 2,500 additional eggs for Pre-K using family donations. Funds raised through school dances helped support this project and others throughout the year. On Easter, members hid the eggs, cheered on our young students, and helped them count their finds. A big thank you to these middle school students for leading with generosity and service. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📘 The deadline to order a Gravette yearbook is this Friday at midnight. http://gravetteschools.net/yearbook2 The deadline for purchasing a Senior Ad is also this Friday. http://gravetteschools.net/yearbook2 This is the final opportunity to secure your copy of this year’s shared story. Order now and make sure your memories are saved for life in high-quality print! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

A Regular School Board Meeting will be held tonight, Monday, April 21st at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Gravette School District Administration Building (609 Birmingham Street SE Gravette, AR 72736). Access the Agenda with this link: https://5il.co/3du7m Find more information about the Gravette School Board on this page of our website: https://gravetteschools.net/board

👟 Families and kids are invited to join Newsong Church and Samaritan’s Feet for an Easter celebration, where children can receive new shoes and socks, enjoy bounce houses, games, lunch, drinks, and snacks (weather permitting) 📅 Saturday, April 19, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Newsong Church 1690 Gamble Rd., Centerton, AR 72719 Samaritan’s Feet is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves and inspires hope by providing shoes as the foundation for a spiritual and healthy life. Thanks to the generosity of our community members and organizations, students of Gravette Schools may have the option to accept a new pair of athletic shoes and new socks. Please note: This is a first-come, first-served opportunity for students who did not register for shoe sizes by April 15, 2025.

🤼‍♂️ Gravette's wrestling team was honored at the state capitol for earning back-to-back state championships! The team had the opportunity to tour the Capitol and they were presented with a resolution from both the House and Senate, honoring their hard work, dedication, and success on the mat. A proud moment for our athletes, coaches, and community — congratulations, Lions! #LionPride🦁🟠⚫

📈 FBLA students traveled to Little Rock for their State Competition! More than 3,000 students from across Arkansas competed in a variety of business-related events. Gravette FBLA was recognized as the 2nd largest chapter in the state of Arkansas, with 104 active members. We also had 12 students make the stage and qualify for Nationals, with several others placing in the Top 10. 🏆 National Qualifiers 3rd Place Broadcast Journalism: Brody Bohannon, Adam Fordham, Kash May 2nd Place Banking and Financial Systems: Autumn Brown, Ethan Johnson, Leone Padilla 2nd Place Sports and Entertainment Management: Trevor Blevins, Carter Flynt, Eric Vogt 2nd Place Marketing: Brendan Geghart, Jace Keller, Cameron Moore 🎖️ Top 10 Finalists Entrepreneurship: Ethan Davis, Emma Garrett Graphic Design: Noora Kitterman, Naomi Nichols, Sanjana Sehgal Future Business Educator: Isabella Alexander Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure: Jacob Struble Congratulations to all who competed and advanced. The skills in leadership and business you are developing will lead to a strong future. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎭 Tonight’s the night! Gravette High School Theatre takes the stage for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, an immersive performance that pulls the audience into the story! These kids have been working incredibly hard for months to put this production together. You won't believe what they've been able to do. See for yourself tonight or tomorrow afternoon! 📅 Tonight - Saturday, April 12 - 7:00 PM 📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center 🎟 $5 adults | $2 students under 18 Doors open at 6:30 PM. Step into Wonderland and experience it for yourself! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎭 Gravette High School Theatre’s production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland continues this weekend! 📅 Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM 📅 Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 PM 📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center 🎟 $5 adults | $2 students under 18 🔗 More details here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/2122960 The stage is set and Wonderland is waiting! Will you go down the rabbit hole? 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🛡️ The Knights of Columbus in Bella Vista have once again shown their heart for our students. Their recent donation to the Gravette School District Special Education Department will directly support resources for students and staff. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded on charity, unity, and service. For years, they’ve partnered with schools across Northwest Arkansas, including ours, to help meet the needs of students through proceeds from their community fundraisers. We are grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to serving others. Their investment in our students helps create opportunities for ALL students. Thank you, Knights of Columbus! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎖️ Cutter Franks, a senior in the Class of 2025, was recognized yesterday for his commitment to joining the United States Marine Corps. Last night, he was honored at the inaugural Our Community Salutes of Northwest Arkansas recognition ceremony. The event celebrated high school seniors who have answered the call to serve in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. As Cutter shared during his interview with KNWA & FOX24, “A lot of people think we made this decision in a vacuum—nobody knows they're going. Now they're going to get the celebration and the sendoff they need.” 🎥 Watch the full news story here: https://www.nwahomepage.com/video/ceremony-prepares-future-service-members-for-military-life-ahead-of-boot-camp/10608428/ Cutter’s commitment reflects the strength and leadership we strive to grow in all our students. We are proud to stand behind him, and every student choosing a path of service. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🔬 Gravette Middle School students are getting real lab experience in Mr. Leach's classroom! Over the course of seven days, students completed a lab experiment to see how genetic traits are passed through generations. They observed fruit flies with red eyes becoming the dominant population over white-eyed flies—since the red-eyed flies could spot mates more easily and reproduce more successfully. A small group of volunteers took it a step further with an additional seven-day lab, where they witnessed the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria! By growing bacterial populations in environments with and without antibiotics, students observed how quickly resistant strains can take over under constant pressure. Our middle school scientists are learning the importance of effective observation, safety precautions, and how even the smallest changes can shape the future of living organisms. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌍 Gravette High School will host a Cultural Festival on Tuesday, April 29. This event will feature music, food, games, crafts, student presentations, and cultural vignettes. 📅 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Gravette High School The Cultural Festival is a family-friendly celebration of the cultures represented in our schools and more! Get ready to see a world of creativity, culture, and community—all without leaving town. Come hungry, curious, and ready to globe-trot through student-led celebrations. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools