Gravette High School

🚨 We have received an urgent update from The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Our local blood supply is facing a critical inventory challenge.

Supplies for almost all blood types (specifically O+, O-, A-, B-, B+, and AB-) are at dangerously low levels. As the donor center stated this morning, "In these conditions, a single patient can wipe out an entire blood type."

GHS Blood Drive Details:
📅 Friday, January 9
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School HOSA Lab
📝 Schedule Your Donation here: http://gravetteschools.net/blooddrive

This drive is perfectly timed to help replenish these depleted stocks for our local hospitals. We are asking our community to help prevent an emergency shortage. Participation this Friday is vital for needs in our community. Thank you for being a lifeline for patients in Northwest Arkansas. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ The Student of the Week for October 6, 2025 is Eustace Terry! Eustace was the first Student of the Week of the year and we're catching up on that missed post today! Mrs. Jones said: "he is kind, diligent, and makes a true effort to be inclusive with group projects and in the D&D campaign he is running. He is a model student and a great person." Keep up the great work, Eustace! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌶️ The GHS Project Prom committee is organizing the Annual Chili Supper to support our high school students. This event coincides with the basketball games, offering fans a warm meal while we cheer on the Lions.

Annual Project Prom Chili Supper Details
📅 Friday, January 16, 2026
📍 Gravette High School Arena
📝 Sign Up to Bring Food Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE2DA0F5CE9-61305480-annual#/

Project Prom is calling on our community of cooks and bakers to help make this evening a success. The committee is seeking donations of chili in crockpots and individually packaged desserts to sell during the games. Contributions from our families ensure that the Project Prom event remains a high-quality, safe celebration for our students on Prom night.🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🩸 Gravette High School is hosting a blood drive to support local healthcare needs. We need the help of our community to contribute directly to the life-saving work of the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.

Blood Drive Details
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School, HOSA Lab
📝 Sign Up Here: http://gravetteschools.net/blooddrive

Donating blood is a practical service that strengthens the health of our region. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks supplies all area hospitals, meaning every donation stays local to help neighbors in need. Donors will receive a free sweatshirt while supplies last and will be entered into a drawing for significant prizes as part of the 56-Day Challenge.

We invite eligible community members to reserve their time slot now. Students wishing to participate must pick up a consent form from Mrs. Hilger and return the signed document to her classroom before the event. Thank you to Mrs. Hilger for organizing this vital service project. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ The Student of the Week for October 20, 2025 is Maddie Samuelson! We're catching up on some of the Student of the Week posts that were missed in the past few months. Mrs. Jones said: "Maddie is hard-working, kind, and a great advocate for herself and her peers." Mr. Taggard said: "She is one of the sweetest, most conscientious, hardest-working students I've ever had, a model for others to follow." Way to go, Maddie! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎁 Seniors from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA or Future Health Professionals) joined forces to shop for the Angel Tree program. These groups used funds they raised to purchase gifts for four Gravette elementary students.

These high schoolers spent the day selecting items to ensure all young Lions have a memorable holiday. This project connects our oldest students with our youngest, demonstrating how our school community looks out for one another during the giving season.

Pictured from left are Tanner Lundquist, Emma Hageman, Kinsley Burrow, Autumn Brown, Ella West, and Kash May. We are grateful to these leaders for their generosity and for taking the time to make the holidays brighter for their neighbors. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ The Student of the Week for December 8, 2025 is Roxy Padilla! Mrs. Hilger said: "she works hard, participates in class, always tries, and always has a smile on her face. She has a joyful attitude all the time!" Way to lead by example, Roxy! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🩺 Students from Mrs. Hilger's medical terminology class and Mrs. Schaffer's anatomy and physiology class traveled to Missouri Southern State University in Joplin for an immersive lesson. This trip allowed our high schoolers to engage with advanced technology and deepen their understanding of the human body.

Dr. Sherry Whiteman led a session on the cardiovascular system, giving the group hands-on access to an Anatomage machine. This technology simulates a virtual cadaver, allowing the class to examine intricate anatomical details that are usually reserved for university settings. It provides a level of realism that textbooks simply cannot match.

The visit concluded with a knowledge competition where Ian Nelson, Lauryn Taylor, Amylia Vang, and James McNaughton secured the "heavyweight belt" by answering the most questions correctly. Thank you Mrs. Hilger and Mrs. Schaffer for coordinating this trip and helping our aspiring medical professionals see what lies ahead in their education. And thank you to Mrs. Hilger for sharing the story and photos from the trip!🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🍪 The Gravette High School Parent Teacher Organization is preparing a festive "Cookies & Soup" lunch for the staff. This annual tradition relies on the contributions of our community to provide a warm meal for the high school staff.

Cookies & Soup Details
📅 Drop Off: Tuesday, Dec 10 or Morning of Wednesday, Dec 11
📍 Location: GHS Front Office

Families can sign up to bring a specific item via the link below. If you are unable to bake or cook but still wish to contribute, please message the PTO directly to arrange a donation.

📝 Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CADA729A4F58-60730871-ghsstaff
📧 Message GHS PTO Here: gravettehighschoolpto@gmail.com

This event offers a moment of rest and celebration for the staff members who support our students every day. Thank you for helping us make this season special for them. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎶 Gravette High School Choirs step into the spotlight tonight for their “Sounds of Christmas” performance. Admission is free and open to the public. The show will be recorded and families may order a DVD & Digital Download bundle to revisit these holiday favorites throughout the season.

Sounds of Christmas Details
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 GHS Performing Arts Center
📀 Order Online Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/dvd
Orders for recordings are also accepted at the door with cash or check for anyone who prefers to pay in person.

Thank you for supporting the kids. Their carols and classics will be a cheerful start to the season. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

✉️ Gravette High School Future Business Leaders of America finished their 5th annual "Holiday Card for Our Military Challenge." The group collected and created over 600 cards to send to active-duty military and veterans.

These handwritten messages serve as a personal connection to home and a bridge of caring for those serving far away. Each card ensures that our military service members know they are supported during the holiday season. The cards will now be sent to the "Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge" organization for distribution to service members stationed across the globe.

Thank you to these Lions for working to organize a meaningful gesture for those who serve. And thank you to all current and former service members for their work and personal sacrifices that make our nation strong. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ The Student of the Week for December 1, 2025 is Asher Sisemore! Mr. Todd said: "Asher Sisemore is an excellent young man. He is dedicated to performing well in school, while also always being kind and respectful to others. He is a voracious reader and a member of our cross-country team." Awesome job, Asher! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

💼 Gravette's Future Farmers of America chapter opened their season strong with multiple top-tier finishes at the University of Arkansas Leadership Development Events (LDEs) in Lincoln.

Unlike technical agricultural contests, LDEs measure professional aptitude. To rank highly, students must demonstrate mastery in public speaking, critical thinking, and parliamentary procedure. Consistently performing at this level upholds the high standards of the Gravette program, which is recognized as a two-time 3-Star Rated Chapter by the National FFA Organization. The following students earned recognition for their performance:

🏅 Maddi Vollweider - 3rd Place - Prepared Public Speaking
🏅 Chase Gibson - 4th Place - Extemporaneous Speaking
🏅 Maddy Bassing - 4th Place - Prepared Public Speaking
🏅 Jarett Fort - 5th Place - Extemporaneous Speaking & 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Maddie Samuelson - 5th Place Overall - Ag Discussion
🏅 Owen Thurlo - 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Will Gillespie - 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Owen Merworth - 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Ava Brown - 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Colton Bell - 6th Place Team - Parliamentary Procedure
🏅 Brea Holt - 7th Place - Creed Speaking
🏅 Olivia Griffin - 10th Place - Creed Speaking

These results establish a competitive foundation for the season as the group prepares for next month's Sub-Area contest. They are far ahead of the curve developing skills that will serve them well in their futures. GO LIONS! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⬛ It is "Black Friday" for Round 2 of the playoffs as the Gravette Lions host Monticello. We are blacking out the stadium this Friday night, so wear your darkest Lions gear and get ready to cheer.

Round 2 Playoff Game Details
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 Lion Stadium

The first 65 fans who arrive at the main gate wearing blackout gear will receive a ticket for a free hot dog, limited to one per person. Let's create a relentless wall of black and bring the energy to support our team.

A special thank you to GHS student Kash May for designing the graphic. We can't wait to see the stands packed. Let's go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ We have two Student of the Week awards to catch up on today. The Student of the Week for October 27, 2025 is Colton Bell! Mrs. Jones said: "Colton Bell is a kind and welcoming individual; we had a new student join us, and Colton introduced himself and made it a point to include our new student. After that, several students followed his example and introduced themselves to our new student. Colton is a model of good behavior and positive leadership for his peers." Thank you for the effort and heart, Colton.

⭐ The Student of the Week for November 3, 2025 is Emma Ensor! Mrs. Lovell said: "She is a great student who seems to genuinely care about her work. She comes in every day ready to work!" Well done, Emma! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🇺🇸 Gravette High School honored local veterans yesterday with an all-school assembly. The event, organized by the GHS Key Club, brought our high schoolers and staff together to recognize the contributions of men and women who have served our country.

Congressman Steve Womack joined as the guest speaker, with a message of national gratitude. The program also featured patriotic selections from the choir and band, and Key Club officers Mery Cung (President), Ngun Par (Vice President), and Leslie Alvarez (Treasurer) delivered speeches.

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to a breakfast served in the arena skybox overlooking the court. This event was a student-led initiative to connect with and recognize the veterans in our community. Thank you to those who joined us for the assembly. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have served. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

💯 Gravette High School will be awarded over $29,700 in reward money after earning a Top 10% ranking in Arkansas for academics. This achievement, based on spring 2025 ATLAS testing, included the highest Biology scores in the region from our 9th and 10th graders.

"I'm just really proud of our students. We're proud of their hard work all year long, and while they aren't defined by one test score, it's nice to see them be so successful," said Alison Schaffer GHS Biology Teacher

Gravette is one of only 15 public high schools in the state to receive this performance-based reward. The high school's academic rank in the top 10% places it significantly ahead of the district's relative size.

“What I'm most proud of is the recognition that I know our staff deserves,” said Principal Shannon Mitchell, “I am proud of our school letter grade, but that’s not always a good representation of what actually happens in a school. This state recognition is really powerful. It's the first time we have received that.”

This award is part of the Arkansas School Recognition Program, which distributes financial awards for high student performance. The funds, designated for schools in the "Top 6-10% Performance" category, will be reinvested into GHS academic programs.

“We will make the decision as a staff on how that money is used,” explained Mitchell, “We'll have representatives from each tested area to make sure we're using it in a way that's fair and also to celebrate this success."

This recognition is a strong validation of direct effort in the daily work of our staff and students. Achieving a top-tier state ranking and leading the region in Biology shows our students mastery of complex material. Congratulations to our teachers for their high-level instruction and to our 9th and 10th graders for their disciplined effort. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏆 Members of the Gravette High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently competed at the 4th Annual MSSU Business Gateway. This event, held at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, hosted almost 700 students from Missouri and Arkansas.

The following Lions earned a place on the stage for their performance:
🥇 1st Place in Social Media Strategies I: Molly Flynt, Rome Parker, Harper Phillips, & Hadley Robinson
🥈 2nd Place in General Business: Adriel Pastor-Bonilla
🥈 2nd Place in Management: Jacob Struble
🥈 2nd Place in Marketing: Meara Russell
🥈 2nd Place in Personal Finance: Mery Cung
🥈 2nd Place in Social Media Strategies II: Brody Bohannon, Bailey Flynt, Kennedy Flynt, & Kash May
🥈 2nd Place in Public Service Announcement: Grace Finley
🥈 2nd Place in Job Interview: Holden Jeffries
🥉 3rd Place in Business Ethics: Joseph Beem, Ethan Davis, Emma Garrett, & Samuel Moore

As FBLA club members, these students take on challenges that go beyond their regular academic work. They chose to test their skills against a large field of peers in high-pressure scenarios, from job interviews to strategic presentations.

This initiative, and the professional standards required to place at this level, demonstrates a strong commitment to their own futures and a mindset for success. Congratulations to all our GHS competitors on this achievement. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎭 The wait is almost over! The Gravette High School Theater fall debut, "The Hamlet Thrill-Ma-Geddon," opens tomorrow, November 8th. This is not the Hamlet you remember. It's an irreverent satire that transforms the classic tragedy into a wildly entertaining comedy.

Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center

This performance is the result of months of hard work from much of the same ambitious, student-led team that created last spring's "Alice" production, along with freshmen learning the ropes. This team is ready to show our community what they can do next.

You have two opportunities to see this show, one tomorrow night and one on Sunday afternoon! Let's pack the house to support our talented GHS performers. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🍔 Gravette Wrestling is hosting a Burger Basket fundraiser! Grab a delicious lunch and support our student-athletes on Tuesday, November 18th.

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, November 18
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 The Gravette Old Middle School Gym

For just $9, each meal includes a hamburger, chips, a dessert, and water. Service options include dine-in, carry out, and delivery. Deliveries will be made from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

To place a pre-order, schedule a delivery, or make a donation, please reach out to Jeff Stapleton at: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=208945175

Thank you for supporting the Gravette Wrestling team. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools