Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

🏆 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

📚 Razorbook Reach visited Glenn Duffy Elementary this week with a special gift for young readers: free books! Handpicked by the students themselves! Founded by University of Arkansas students Matthew Brownshadel and Gravette’s own Max Bassler, Razorbook Reach promotes childhood literacy by helping children build their own home libraries. With more than 5,000 books collected through recent drives, their first-ever distribution events kicked off right here in Gravette. Each student chose three books to keep, with support from visiting Razorback student-athletes. Leading the effort was Mia Bassler, a Gravette graduate proud to return home as the organization’s Social Media Manager. This is what it looks like when literacy leads the way. Thank you, Razorbook Reach! Don’t be surprised if some of these little Lions are handing out books a decade from now, carrying on your legacy. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌱 Students rolled up their sleeves the other day to help Mrs. May clean out flower beds and plant fresh blooms in front of the school. Their small acts of care added color to the landscape and heart to our Earth Day. Hands in the dirt, pride in their work. 🦁🧡 #GravetteSchools #LionPride

A group of first graders at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary decided the playground needed a cleanup... and they didn’t wait to be asked!!! Their small act made a big difference, and their initiative reminds us that taking care of our space is part of being a Lion. 🦁🧡 #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

🐣 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

🧡 After 35 unforgettable seasons in education, Mrs. Angela Denver is officially declaring for retirement. Join us as we celebrate her next chapter! 📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025 ⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM 📍 Glenn Duffy Elementary Library Send a heartfelt message, share a memory, or upload a photo here by May 2nd: https://www.gravetteschools.net/denver Gravette has been her home court for 35 years, lets thank her for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy. 🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎓 Our littlest Lions are ready to roar at the end of year celebration! Please join us as we recognize the Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Kindergarten Class of 2037 (woah!) on a morning filled with proud families, tiny caps, and big dreams. 📅 Thursday, May 22, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 AM 📍 Gravette High School Arena 325 Lion Dr S, Gravette, AR We invite families and friends to join us in honoring these bright, brave students as they graduate kindergarten and look ahead to first grade. 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

👟 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.

🦁 Our staff brought the energy (and the inflatables) to last Thursday’s Lion Laps event. We kicked off testing season with laughter, games, and plenty of running in hilarious costumes. After cheering on our staff during the race, students and families enjoyed relaxing time on the playground with snacks and drinks. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Coming together like this shows how encouragement and a little fun can make a difference during a busy testing season. 🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎺 Toot Your Horn Tuesday! Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Runsick, we celebrate not just your work but the heart you pour into your students each day. You serve with patience, care, and consistency. You nurture potential, inspire young minds, and help shape the future in quiet, steady ways. Thank you for being thoughtful guides for your students. We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌱 Something big is growing at Glenn Duffy Elementary. We’re getting ready to share a project that will be a real breath of fresh air. Stay tuned... announcement coming April 21! 🦁🧡

🎉 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is ready to CELEBRATE after testing! The week of April 28–May 2 will feature dress-up days, a movie, and a candy bowl celebration in every class! Families are asked to send one bag of candy to contribute to their student’s class candy bowl. 📅 April 28 – May 2, 2025 Here’s what’s planned for each day: 🧸 Monday, April 28: Pajamas & a Stuffy - Bring a favorite stuffed animal and wear pajamas for a cozy movie day! 👩‍🏫 Tuesday, April 29: Dress Like a Teacher - Pick a teacher and dress like them for the day! 🤠 Wednesday, April 30: Western Day - Yee-haw! Break out the boots and western gear. 📚 Thursday, May 1: Dress Like a Character - Choose your favorite book or movie character! 🎉 Friday, May 2: Holiday Fun - Show off your favorite holiday style! Lets do our best on that test, GDE Lions!🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📚 Our students are all booked, celebrating National Library Week! Kindergarteners teamed up with book buddies, first graders read by flashlight, and second graders enjoyed a one-of-a-kind “Book Buffet," complete with silver platters and servers! During National Library Week, we're reminded how libraries connect us to new ideas, new adventures, and to our fellow readers. This week, and every week, we’re grateful for the stories that spark imagination and for the librarians who help students learn through reading. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Jones! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📝 Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open! Families can now enroll new students—including incoming kindergarteners—through our online registration portal. 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/enrollment Online registration is only the first step, more documentation will be needed after. Claim your spot and get a head start on next school year! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎺 This Tuesday we had the pleasure of honoring a standout kindergarten group and a first-grade teacher! Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Rachel, Mrs. Maci, and Mrs. Vire (1st grade) all serve at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary with the priority of making sure our students become the best Lion Leaders. Their support for the kids is their top priority, and their impact shows in every smile, milestone, and moment of growth. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧭 S’more learning, s’more fun! Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Casey’s Pre-K students turned their classroom into Camp Hunter this week. They earned badges for hiking, first aid, s’mores, campfire crafts, and Arkansas symbols. Camp Hunter brought big fun and in-tents learning. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Hunter! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🥚 Ozark Community Hospital is hosting an Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt to support community healthcare! Join the Gravette community for a special Easter Brunch hosted by Ozarks New Hope to raise funds for Ozarks Community Hospital’s new radiology equipment. 📅 Sunday, April 20, 2025 🕗 Brunch: 8 AM – 1 PM 🐣 Egg Hunt: 1 PM 📍 OCH Annex, 1101 Jackson Street SW, Gravette, AR 🎟️ $10 per person — cash, check, or card accepted. 💝 All proceeds benefit Ozarks Community Hospital. Ozarks New Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the health and well-being of our region through funding for local clinics, hospitals, and caregivers. Come enjoy good food and family fun while making a difference in our community!

🎺 For Toot Your Horn Tuesday, we’re excited to celebrate two wonderful staff members here at GDE! Mrs. Jones and Ms. Sara are always bringing excitement to everything library-related, making it a fun and engaging space for everyone. Thank you both for all your hard work and for sharing the joy of reading with our little lions! 🎉📚 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

☕ DRINK DROP! Huge thanks to the 7Brew Centerton Crew for treating the teachers and staff at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary to some delicious coffee drinks! We are thankful for our community loving and supporting their schools! This made our DAY!! 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools