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
Chromebook pick up for Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School will be July 31st-August 2nd from 10AM-6PM. Students under 18 will need a guardian with them to sign the Chromebook policy.
If your student did not return their Chromebook/charger at the end of school, or intentionally damaged the device, an email and text were sent out at the beginning of Summer break with instructions on how to pay for the lost/destroyed property. Any student who stills owes for lost/destroyed property will not be given a Chromebook until the fees have been paid.
To pay online please visit: https://osp.osmsinc.com/GravetteAR
Instructions were sent to the students parents/guardians if payment was required. They can also be found at
https://www.gravetteschools.net/documents/student-and-family-resources/227319
Happy 4th of July from Gravette School District! Have a fun and safe holiday!
We know, we know. It's still the middle of summer and no one wants to even be thinking about the next school year, BUT, we also know there are parents/guardians who love to plan ahead! We have officially updated our "Back to School Q&A" page for the 2024-2025 school year and the school supplies list are on it! 🦁 Please share!
Click here to access: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/back-to-school-faq
Before we let out for summer, our GMS family got together to celebrate our retiring educators and those leaving us for different chapters in their lives! 🧡 Congrats to our two retirees! 🎉Mr. Allison has 45 years in education 🎉Mrs. McKinney has 16 years of teaching at Gravette.
Summer meals are back again! 🍴 This option is available for ANY child between the ages of 0-18. They don't have to be enrolled in the Gravette School District to receive this opportunity.
-How does it work ❓Starting June 3rd from 11-:12:30pm, you pull around the back of Gravette Upper Elementary (as shown in the map below) and give the names of the kids you are picking up lunches for. Then one of our lunch bunch ladies will hand you said amount of sack lunches & milks. Please note that our lunch options are fixed, and we are unable to accommodate individual customization requests. We appreciate your understanding!
-What kind of lunches are they ❓ Take a look at the menu attached! Note: Breakfast is also included in the sack lunch.
-SACK LUNCHES WILL NOT BE SERVED ON FRIDAYS ‼ Friday's meal/milks will be served on Thursdays. Therefore you will get double on Thursday.
It's time for the annual THRiVE Athletics & Events Youth Track Meet! 👟 Each year our esteemed Cross Country Coach, Chris Weller, puts on this event with his non-profit to provide the opportunity for our younger students to fall in love with running & track! 💚 It is a day filled with FUN and healthy competition! Consider signing up your Kindergartener - 6th grader TODAY!
To register click here: https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/612390-thrive-athletics-and-events-youth-k-6th-grade-track-meet-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sG81wEAgDgzSHhpTyYPbaM9Ul26aF0ZtA07cfFEiW2eE9xesdKM9m4r0_aem_AXy2yaaUh_p0RjZgsAF0GCVg12RTv13VFy5dpqvzsdBu8GaKGqFkgsyBZJuvNbF52IfmM8CvQZb4GboitYlAXnRi
PARENTS OF CURRENT 8TH GRADERS GOING INTO 9TH ‼ Mark your calendars for Freshman Boot Camp. A registration link to sign up will be released in late July, so be on the lookout! 👀
👟 Another camp opportunity for 1st - 6th graders - TRACK CAMP ‼ Details below.
Click here to sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJHTdo4lpvDXzIXm_4V85J6eoJdjckQoosBlUTFtEh8BbtAA/viewform
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER ❗ Students who will be age 11 on or before 9-1-24 are required to have a Tdap immunization. If your child will be entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year, please update their immunizations this summer and send the documentation to the school. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required for the 7th grade. If a dose was given at age 11 they do not need another dose. Students who have an exemption for immunizations must apply this summer for a 2024-2025 school year exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health. This must be done every year. Students with asthma requiring an inhaler at school or self-carrying and inhaler will need an updated asthma plan. 👩⚕️ Please contact your child's school nurse for any questions!
🎉 The time has come to close the books and celebrate all the hard work you’ve put in this year! 🎉
We are so proud of each and every one of you for your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments. Now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Have a fantastic summer filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures.
Remember to stay safe, make wonderful memories, and come back refreshed and ready for another amazing year. We can’t wait to see you in the fall! 🌞🏖️
Happy Summer, everyone! ☀️🌼
#SchoolsOut #SummerBreak #WellDeservedRest #SeeYouInTheFall
Yesterday, 8th graders took a walking field trip to the Gravette Historical Museum. They learned a lot about Gravette and even found pictures of friends, family members, and teachers in the pictures of past Gravette graduates.
It's time for the annual THRiVE Athletics & Events Youth Track Meet! 👟 Each year our esteemed Cross Country Coach, Chris Weller, puts on this event with his non-profit to provide the opportunity for our younger students to fall in love with running & track! 💚 It is a day filled with FUN and healthy competition! Consider signing up your Kindergartener - 6th grader TODAY!
To register click here: https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/612390-thrive-athletics-and-events-youth-k-6th-grade-track-meet-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sG81wEAgDgzSHhpTyYPbaM9Ul26aF0ZtA07cfFEiW2eE9xesdKM9m4r0_aem_AXy2yaaUh_p0RjZgsAF0GCVg12RTv13VFy5dpqvzsdBu8GaKGqFkgsyBZJuvNbF52IfmM8CvQZb4GboitYlAXnRi
Today is FIELD DAY! 🥳 Parents, please note. There are police cars and the bomb squad here at our GUE/GMS campus, but that is simply for educational purposes. It is GUE's Career Fair today. Thank you for understanding!
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are thrilled to announce the return of the Report Card RewardZ program presented by GoGo squeeZ, due to its overwhelming popularity the last several seasons! This program is designed to recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of students throughout the school year.
Who ❓ All K-8 students who achieve at least one A (or equivalent top grade) on their end-of-year report card.
What ❓Each qualifying student will receive two free premium tickets to the Sunday, June 9th game at Arvest Ballpark and will be recognized on the field/videoboard!
Bonus ❗️After Sunday games, all kids are invited to run the bases at Arvest Ballpark!
How to Redeem:
To claim their two complimentary tickets, students simply need to bring their report card to the Arvest Ballpark box office, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian, and show their report card.
Our Quiz Bowl team is bringing home some hardware! First place, baby! 🥇 Jarett Fort got 3rd place for individual points! Way to go, students 👏👏👏
Summer meals are back again! 🍴 This option is available for ANY child between the ages of 0-18. They don't have to be enrolled in the Gravette School District to receive this opportunity.
-How does it work ❓Starting June 3rd from 11-:12:30pm, you pull around the back of Gravette Upper Elementary (as shown in the map below) and give the names of the kids you are picking up lunches for. Then one of our lunch bunch ladies will hand you said amount of sack lunches & milks. Please note that our lunch options are fixed, and we are unable to accommodate individual customization requests. We appreciate your understanding!
-What kind of lunches are they ❓ Take a look at the menu attached! Note: Breakfast is also included in the sack lunch.
-SACK LUNCHES WILL NOT BE SERVED ON FRIDAYS ‼ Friday's meal/milks will be served on Thursdays. Therefore you will get double on Thursday.
PSA from Mr. Walker at our GMS Library 📚
👟 Another camp opportunity for 1st - 6th graders - TRACK CAMP ‼ Details below.
Click here to sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJHTdo4lpvDXzIXm_4V85J6eoJdjckQoosBlUTFtEh8BbtAA/viewform
