We're hiring bus drivers and we'll pay for training! If you know anyone who needs a great part-time job with flexible hours, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for additional hours, send them to https://www.gravetteschools.net/drive and fill out an application today.
On Veterans Day we recognize the remarkable men and women who have served their country. From those on the front lines to those providing critical support behind the scenes, every service member forms a network of strength, skills, and resilience that keeps our armed forces operating and defending us all. Today, we express our gratitude for every veteran, in every role, who has contributed to safeguarding our freedom and well-being. Thank you for your service.
"On Veterans Day we honor all,
Who answered to a service call.
Soldiers young, and soldiers old,
Fought for freedom, brave and bold.
Some have lived, while others died,
And all of them deserve our pride. "
- “Veterans Day” by Cheryl Dyson
Congratulations to Mrs. Robinson at Upper Elementary on her $500 award from Arvest Bank's “We Love Teachers” initiative!
With this generous gift from Arvest, Mrs. Robinson will expand our calming centers and provide sensory-friendly resources to help students develop essential self-regulation and conflict-resolution skills. These resources give our kids the tools they need to find calm, focus, and confidence—skills they’ll carry far beyond the classroom.
Dr. Barrett nominated Mrs. Robinson because of her true passion and dedication to our students. In addition to being a devoted counselor, she also runs leadership programs including Business Buddies. This program has local professionals, including one of our very own Arvest moms, engage with students to explore different fields and gain hands-on insights into economics and business.
A special thanks to Arvest Bank for recognizing the importance of counselors like Mrs. Robinson. Your support reminds us all of the critical role counselors play in helping our children thrive. 💙 #ArvestLovesTeachers #LionPride
It's not too late to order your school pictures. You can get 10% off School Picture orders with LifeTouch with the code: F202410OFF at https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=995a363a3980560eca994bbe425c7fddd3a00d19316e6af5f9cf16adbbe82c262b8c34c7d650530461aa68162a4d18a49d507e62d842446a5d006409914bbac2
Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 21st! Bring the family and enjoy a night of Bingo and board games! Winning Bingo cards receive a prize! 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the GUE Cafeteria.
To wrap up Red Ribbon Week, our students had the incredible experience of watching local law enforcement K9 units in action! Officers introduced their highly trained K9 partners and demonstrated how these amazing dogs help protect our community by tracking contraband and keeping schools safe.
What an amazing display of dedication, teamwork, and trust between officers and their K9s as they work together to prevent drug abuse. A huge thank you to our law enforcement partners for helping us make this Red Ribbon Week one to remember! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #SayNoToDrugs #LionPride #CommunitySafety #DrugAwareness
Three students won the school bus coloring contest for School Bus Safety Week! Hayden from 3rd grade, Pine from 4th grade, and Megan from 5th grade. Their prize was a Gift Card to Walmart. Through this coloring contest, students were given a creative way to engage with important safety practices like staying seated, crossing safely, and respecting the bus driver’s instructions. This contest gave children the space to explore safety concepts in a hands-on way, reinforcing their understanding of how to stay safe in and around school buses. Events like this not only celebrate young artists but also help instill lifelong habits that protect students on their daily rides to and from school.
October 21st through the 25th is School Bus Safety Week! 🚌 🛑
School safety starts at the bus stop. Share these tips with your children:
⌚ Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
🚏 Stand five giant steps away from the curb.
🚌 Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.
Thank you for working together to keep kids safe! Thank you to our transportation staff for their diligence and service!
Gravette Mayor Kurt Maddox recently stopped by Gravette Upper Elementary to talk to children about our town and his role! Ms. Rogers and Mrs. Roach's class had this great opportunity for interactive learning about civics as he answered questions from the students. Thank you to Mayor Maddox for being a role model to the children and showing the importance of active citizenship. This experience will leave a lasting impression on the students!
Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday October 17. You can place your order on the MyLifeTouch website (https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=365836bc84f2ea8ff807d25798f45cafbd6f1f3802994c0260b0b1d1778513c257b3b4a647d77888313ceb057cc6b04fec5084f9c81bc114e9db68add5ff281b) using your Picture Day ID: EVTVQ2KK3. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get free shipping.
Don't forget about school picture day Thursday October 17th! Dress your best and see you then!
We are so proud of October's 🏅Students of the Month🏅
Kambri Brown, Cora Harvey, Persephone Dersam, and Rahab Terry (not pictured) were recognized at an assembly on Friday and received an award along with a gift certificate to Sonic! They were nominated by their classmates for demonstrating the Habit of the Month for September: Proactivity. Being proactive means acting in advance of future problems or needs. These students set a great example for everyone. Keep up the fantastic effort—you've shown us what it means to take charge and make things happen! 🚀
Our Spirit Week #RoadTrip is moving ahead! Tuesday’s Disney Day brought out some amazing character looks, while Wednesday’s Ski Apparel Day had everyone bundled up like pros. More fun to come!
Mahalo to everyone sharing their school spirit with Hawaiian clothes today! It was bright and sunny just like the islands. See you all tomorrow in your Disney outfits! Aloha~ #LionPride #RoadTrip
Share your school spirit next week by wearing outfits to match our #RoadTrip theme! Monday Oct 7: Hawaiian. Tuesday Oct 8: Florida (Disney). Wednesday Oct 9: Colorado (Ski Clothes). Thursday Oct 10: Texas (Western/Cammo). Friday Oct 11: Gravette (Orange/Black). Go Lions!
Today is #NationalCoachesDay! Let's take a moment to celebrate Gravette Athletics' remarkable coaches who pursue excellence on the field every single day. Their hard work, dedication to our kids, and passion for the game not only develop great athletes but also shape young ones into strong, confident individuals. Thank you, coaches, for being outstanding role models and leaders in our community! #LionPride
We have a new email address to reach anyone/everyone present in the front office. Please send an email to the following address if you would like to reach any/all office staff: gue.office@gravetteschools.net
K-5 Parents, you can pre-order your child's yearbook starting now! Paper orders are being sent home soon, but online orders are live already at the following link: https://www.gravetteschools.net/yearbook1
Orders due by January 17th! Reach out to your schools if you have any questions!
Gravette Upper Elementary Art Teacher Mrs. Knuckles has been decorating the walls with the wonderful work of GUE's Artists in Training! 3rd grade created pop art names using mostly primary colors, bold outlines, repeated patterns, and Benday dots. 4th & 5th grade WIN groups spelled a four letter word with strips of paper, identified and measured all of the angles on their letters, and then made the words look like a neon sign using oil pastel! And then of course the dot wall, which has artwork featuring dots to celebrate Dot Day. It's truly amazing to see the work of student artists filling the hallways. #LionPride
Arkansas State Representative Hope Duke visited Gravette Upper Elementary to speak about her experience and role in the state government with students of Mrs. Rogers. The class has been learning about differences between local, state, and national government and now they've had the exciting opportunity to learn directly from a State Representative! #LionPride
