Gravette Middle School

Attention Athletes! If you are a current 8th-12th grade athlete you can order a Letter Jacket Tuesday September 24th. You can pick up an order form from the MS and HS offices. Please order your jacket at one of the time slots that keeps you from missing practice or class time! (7:00am-7:55am--FIELDHOUSE) (10:17am-10:47am-- VOLLEYBALL GYM) (11:15AM-12:40pm-- AUX GYM)

6th Grade Parent Night was last night, and it was wonderful to see everyone. We know some of you couldn't make it, so you can find the presentation and all the information we discussed at this link: https://5il.co/2x20j

RSVP Required: Parent Info Night for Sixth Graders next Tuesday! Mark your calendar and RSVP at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DABA62BA2FDC07-51158080-6thgrade

This week has seen an increase in threats against schools across the country. We are aware of these situations and are responding to issues on a local level. We have coordinated with the Gravette Police Department to provide extra security this week. We have no credible or specific threats against any of our schools. Our staff appreciates the support of our police, parents and community as we work together to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students. Verifying the accuracy of shared information is a collective responsibility. Please look to the school district and police department for accurate information. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.

Ready for summer in Washington, D.C. and New York City? Tonight’s the night! The info meeting for next year’s DC & NYC trip will be held tonight at 5PM in the new Lion Community Center (next to the admin building). This is your final reminder to RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN Registration is mandatory to attend. Interested in the trip, but can’t make the meeting? Register with, “No, but send me more info.”

Schedule your FREE Pediatric Dental Appointment for October 4th!

If your child had Free and Reduced Meals last year, you still need to complete an application for the 2024-2025 school year, or you will lose your benefits! Please fill out a new application for the new school year before September 30th to maintain your Free and Reduced Meals. Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net/free to complete the form.

After School Reminder: There is no 21C After School Program on Fridays! Be sure to have transportation plans for your children when school lets out.

Gravette Middle School is going to Washington, D.C. and New York City! We’re excited to see so many families already registered for the info meeting on Tuesday, September 10! If you haven’t already, make sure to let us know you’re coming: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN. This is an amazing opportunity for your student to explore outside their comfort zone and build skills for the future. Hope to see you there!

Students of Gravette Middle School's Mr. Leach are learning about the relationship between mass and acceleration in their Science class. This experiment has kids measure multiple instances of motion with differing weights to see the changes using a Bluetooth-connected scale. The technology displays each measurement of the experiment in real time, enabling students to use real-world examples to understand scientific concepts. #LionPride #gravette

September 30th is the last day to sign up for Free/Reduced Lunch at https://www.gravetteschools.net/free It's not too late to enter for your chance to win the Gift Card Giveaway! Just sign up for Free Lunch at the link above and you're automatically entered. Students who qualify and sign up also get Free SAT/ACT Waivers, Additional Scholarship Opportunities, Reduced Home Internet Prices with Qualifying ISPs, and Free or Reduced Rates on College Application Fees.

Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and New York City for Gravette Middle School! Next summer, join us as we stand in the presence of a giant at the Lincoln Memorial, walk in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, soak in the bright lights of Times Square, and experience a performance like no other on Broadway. To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 5PM in the new Lion Community Center (next to the admin building). Registering for the meeting is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN.

It's time to purchase your 2024-2025 Yearbook! All middle school/high school yearbooks can be purchased online at this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/p5SdcH9X20ORAlhxMoGgRO0v The middle school will be combined with the high school yearbook again this year! If you would like to purchase LAST YEAR'S 2023-2024 yearbook, we have a few extra for sale until Sept 30th for $55. Please send payment to Mrs. Youngblood at the middle school or Mr. Griffith at the high school! After Sept 30th we will send all extra, OLD yearbooks back to Walsworth and won't have any extra yearbooks from last year available to purchase! Please plan accordingly!

Don't forget about "Fast Fridays" ... School releases early today! GDE (2:15pm K2-- 2:45pm PreK), GUE (2:25pm), GMS (2:31pm), GHS (2:45pm)

Don't forget today is a "Fast Friday" which means students are getting out early! ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

REMINDER: ALL Gravette Schools are on the "Fast Fridays" schedule, meaning dismissal is earlier than the rest of the week! Here's when to expect schools to let out on Fridays: ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

We're hiring substitute teachers and offering free training on Friday, August 23rd! Free substitute teacher training: Gravette School District- Friday, August 23rd 9a-12p 🍎 Proof of High School Diploma/GED required. 🍏 Must pass FBI/DHS background checks (Please call prior to training for instructions) 🍎 Bring I-9 acceptable documents to the training. If you have questions please contact ESS at 800-641-0140

Please bring in all required documents when visiting your school to enroll. If you're enrolling online, be sure to upload the required documents through the online form. Visit: https://www.gravetteschools.net/enroll for more information on enrollment at Gravette Public Schools.

Gravette School District is excited to announce we will be participating in the state’s cell phone grant. Under this grant provided to school districts by Governor Sanders, our district will be provided with secure bags that students will store their phones in during the school day. These bags will be provided to all students at Gravette Middle School and Gravette High School. Mr. Gravette will host informational sessions on July 29th at Gravette High School at 6:30 and on August 6th at Gravette Middle School at 6:30. More information on the Cell Phone Grant Program can be found at this link: https://governor.arkansas.gov/news_post/sanders-invites-arkansas-school-districts-to-join-phone-free-school-mental-health-pilot-program/

Don't miss the 2024-2025 Back to School Open House on August 8th! All parents/guardians and students are welcome to attend. This opportunity gives parents and students the chance to find out who their teacher(s) are, meet their new classmates, pick up schedules, see the school building, map out their classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get a quick overview of the new school year's expectations and curriculum. Visit https://gravetteschools.net/b2s for more information. Glenn A. Duffy Elementary: 4:00-6:00 Gravette Upper Elementary: 4:00-6:00 Gravette Middle School: 5:00-7:00 Gravette High School: 6:00-7:00 GHS Freshmen Bootcamp: 1:00-5:30 GHS Freshmen Parent Meeting: 5:30-6:00