If great educators shape the future, then Amy Metheny is making history every day. Her passion for teaching and commitment to her students is on another level, which is why the School Board, joined by Mr. Jones and Mr. Gravette, surprised her with the 'A Cut Above' award.
Amy brings the past to life in her classroom, making lessons fun and engaging. Students love her sense of humor and she has a way of connecting with kids that makes learning memorable. Principal Taos Jones said, “She’s a real leader in our school, and we appreciate everything she does for our students.”
Her award, a custom-crafted metal plaque, was designed and built in the Gravette High School Agricultural Science workshop by Mr. Malott and his class. They precisely cut and shape each piece with a plasma CNC table before welding and painting it by hand. The result is a home-grown Gravette keepsake that stands for both student craftsmanship and district-wide appreciation. With painted metal, this award could be around longer than the timespans covered in whole chapters of a history book!
Just like the metal of this plaque will last, so will the impact Amy Metheny's class on her students. The joy in the lessons she teaches and the connections she builds with her kids will stay with them long after they’ve closed their middle school textbooks for the last time. When she received the award, the School Board, along with Mr. Gravette, Principal Jones, end even her students took a moment to express their gratitude for all she does. Thank you, Amy, for being A Cut Above! 🦁 #LionPride
🚨 We need YOU to help inspire the next generation! 🚨 We’re looking for professionals from all industries to join us at Gravette Middle School for our 1st Annual Career Day! As a Career Day Presenter, you’ll not only make a lasting impact on students, but you’ll also have professional photos captured by our district photographer, showcasing your service to the community. These images can be a great addition to your professional portfolio!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette Middle School, 607 Dallas St SE, Gravette, AR
We are looking for experts across all 16+ career clusters—whether you're in healthcare, business, STEM, trades, the arts, or any other field, we’d love to have you!
📩 Interested? Contact Mrs. Crane at https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=1101044 to sign up or learn more.
Congratulations to Mr. Anthony Haubner for being selected the Novice Teacher of the Month by the Northwest Arkansas Education Cooperative for March 2025!
A novice teacher is any teacher in their first three years in the classroom. Mr. Haubner was nominated by Mrs. Kayla Ellison, who shared:
"Anthony is a special education teacher in math. He is great with the students, parents, and teachers. Anthony came in this school year and has been an asset to the department and building. He serves students in the inclusion classroom and in his classroom. Each day he comes in with a smile on his face and is ready to get the day started."
Thank you to the NWA Education Co-Op for elevating teachers who make an impact in the lives of Northwest Arkansas students! Special thank you to Onyx Coffee for the generous gift and for supporting our educators! ☕#noviceteachersrock #LionPride! 🦁🧡
Our Gravette Middle School Environmental Club recently took an exciting trip to a nuclear facility to explore how nuclear power serves as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels! Students gained valuable insights into how nuclear energy works, emergency preparedness, radiation protection, and even had a hands-on experience with a control room simulator!
A big thank you to the facility for hosting our students and providing a unique learning experience. And a huge shoutout to Mr. Brad Leach for organizing this opportunity! Mr. Leach is a one-of-a-kind science educator. He continually finds ways to inspire students and bring science to life beyond the classroom. His enthusiasm for teaching inspires a genuine interest in science for Gravette students! Way to go, Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride
You wont want to miss the Gravette Schools Art Show for 2025!
🗓 Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital
✨ Showcasing artwork created by K-12 Gravette students
Support our kids and see the creativity of the talented artists in our #LionPride. #GravetteSchools
GMS Cheer Tryouts Update & Reminder!
Student Informational Meeting
🗓️ Rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 24
⏰ During RTI in Mrs. Bohannon's room
Mandatory Parent Meeting
🗓️ Still on Tuesday, Feb. 25
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 New Location: GMS Library
Tryout Week remains the same:
🏆 Clinic: April 2nd, 3:30-5:15 PM (Volleyball Gym)
🏆 Official Tryouts: April 4th, 3 PM
Questions? Contact Mrs. Bohannon: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=577372
#LionPride 🦁🧡
This is the week of Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Even though the snow kept us away from school, we’re especially grateful for our bus drivers who always put student safety first! Through every season, they work hard to ensure a smooth ride and a warm welcome for our students and families.
Let’s take a moment to thank our bus drivers for their kindness, patience, and commitment to our kids. If you see your driver on Monday, give them a big thank you and a smile!
Our drivers are the ones we see every day, but behind every safe and smooth bus route, there’s a team working hard to make it happen! A huge shoutout goes to Mr. Richard Carver, our Transportation & Facilities Director, and Mrs. Melissa White, our Transportation & Facilities Administrative Assistant, for all they do to keep our buses running and our students safe. Their hard work, planning, and care make a difference every day!
Our schools need more bus drivers! If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, check out the job posting here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/drive
#BusDriverAppreciationDay #LionPride
Gravette Schools will be closed Friday, February 21st due to inclement weather.
Calling all Band families (Grades 6-12) and supporters of GHS Bands—join us for our next Band Boosters Meeting!
📅 Monday, March 3rd
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 GHS Band Room
Come help support our band program! Let's work together for our student musicians! 🦁🧡 #LionPride
Get ready to dance, GMS! The Dance is happening Tuesday, February 25th, right after school until 5:00 PM! 🕺💃
📍 Pick-up: Gravel bus lot @ 5pm
🎟️ Tickets: $3 for one | $5 for two
🍕🥤🍬 Concessions: Bring cash for pizza, soda, candy, and a photo booth!
Don’t miss out on the fun! See you there! 🧡 #LionPride
Gravette Schools will be closed Thursday, February 20th due to inclement weather.
Gravette Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather.
Gravette Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 18th due to inclement weather.
Reminder: School is out on Monday, February 17th, President's Day.
🚨 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to bring in your $2 donation for the St. Jude Math-a-Thon! 🧡 So far, we’ve collected $325 — but we still have a ways to go to reach our $1,000 goal! Every little bit helps, so please bring in your donations by tomorrow! Let’s make a difference for St. Jude! 🦁 #LionPride
A big thank you to First Bentonville Church for brightening the day with delicious Nothing Bundt Cakes for the GMS staff! We are grateful for your support of our educators. 🧡🦁 #LionPride
Due to inclement weather, Gravette School Distict is closed today - 2/12/2025
For the second year, the Builders Club at GMS have prepared heartfelt cards for the residents at Apple Creek Nursing Home. In total they made 120, one for every resident! 💌
This special project was made possible by the proceeds from our fall dance, where Builders Club members ran the concession stand, photo booth, and worked hard to decorate.
The Builders Club is a service-focused youth division of the Gravette Kiwanis organization, and they’re always looking for ways to support our community! Through dances and other events, they’ve donated to families in need, funded the snack pack program, supported the Kindergarten and Pre-K Easter egg hunts, and contributed to local charities like the NWA Children’s Shelter. They even run the annual food pantry donation project during the holiday season.
Thank you to all the Builders Club members for your hard work, and to everyone who supports our students! #LionPride 🧡
Mrs. Rhea’s 6th-grade chart the course for learning by playing Battleship to practice graphing points on a coordinate plane. Games and simulations like this one help students see how math applies in the real world. Playing games in learning encourages teamwork, boosts critical thinking, and provides a hands-on, engaging way to practice concepts. Thank you to Mrs. Rhea for sharing! 🦁🧡 #LionPride
Help support the K4K Club and the St. Jude Math-a-Thon! 🧮 🧡 Our goal is to raise $1,000 to help children in need.
We're asking each student to bring $2 by February 14th. So far, we've raised $237! Let's keep the momentum going! 🦁 Every contribution makes a difference #LionPride!
