Gravette Middle School

🏈 Football players and families, the 2025 Parent/Player Meeting & Recruiting Seminar is coming up this month. Gravette Football’s annual Parent and Player Meeting is the best opportunity to learn more on what our program is all about. 📅 Date: April 28 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: High School PAC 🎯 Who: All current and incoming players (Grades 7–12) and their parents The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a College Football Recruiting Seminar for any families interested in learning more about opportunities at the next level. #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🍎 Gravette Middle School is now accepting nominations for this year's Teacher of the Year awards. https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25gms Our school and other schools in the district will recognize one exceptional teacher, and one district winner will go on to represent us in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year competition. Nominees must have at least three years of teaching experience in Gravette and must not have won in the past four years. Tell us why you nominated your teacher! Submit your nomination by April 11, 2025 at https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25gms #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏅 Yesterday, we celebrated our 7th Grade PRIDE Assembly Award Winners! At the Lion PRIDE Assembly, Gravette Middle School recognizes students who demonstrate initiative, improvement, and outstanding achievement in academics and personal character. 🏅 PRIDE Award – Honoring students who give their best, show respect, and display great character: Jake Edwards & Caidence Fitzgerald 🏅 ROAR Award – Recognizing outstanding academic achievement in all classes: Riley Foeppel & Chloe Randolph 🏅 LION Award – Celebrating students who have shown remarkable improvement and determination: Luis Fuentes-Estrada & Katie Swenson Additionally, students who stayed within their Independent Reading Range and those who showed growth or met/exceeded grade level on their STAR tests were also rewarded! Photographs included, Mrs. Elrod & Mrs. Wegner's in that order. Way to go Lions! 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎨 Art Show Tonight! Gravette students from every grade have been working for months on their masterpieces, and we're excited to see the community come out and support these kids! See you tonight from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital.

🎨 Gravette Middle School artists are making their mark! Over the past few months the work has been focused on bringing their ideas to life with bold colors, thoughtful details, and creative designs. The Lions are pumped to show Gravette their art tomorrow at the District Art Show! Mrs. Haleigh Hull-Folker and Mrs. Sybella Ifland, have been encouraging their creativity, challenging them to think differently, and helping them refine their artistic voices. Our students and staff can’t wait for everyone to see what these young artists have accomplished. The Gravette Schools Art Show is set for TOMORROW, Thursday, March 13, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital. Let’s show up and celebrate their hard work! 📅 More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217 🖼️ See you there! #LionPride 🧡

🎨 Don't forget: The Gravette Schools Art Show is this Thursday! Our students have been working hard, and now it’s time to celebrate their creativity! 📅 Thursday, March 13 ⏰ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital Come see the work they’ve created and show your support for our student artists! More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217 🖼️ See you there! #LionPride 🧡

DATE CHANGE: (Butter Braid fundraiser for Musical Theater) Butter Braids are arriving Monday, March 17. Students will contact those they have sold to and will deliver the Butter Braids within the week. For questions, contact Mrs. Galloway: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=577371

NOTICE: 21C After School Program will be closed on Tuesday, March 18th, and Thursday, March 20th, for Parent Teacher Conferences.

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.