Hope Academy of Public Service

HAPS celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a PINK OUT Day!

Magnet Coordinator Allison Rowe and Mr. Herron, HAPS Digital Broadcasting Magnet teacher, recently took students on an exciting educational visit to Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. The students had the opportunity to tour the university's broadcasting studio, where they learned about the advanced equipment, broadcasting software, and how to organize a professional broadcast. During the visit, they engaged with college students in the broadcasting program and even had the chance to film HAPS' daily newscast for the following day, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world studio environment. The visit was highly informative, and we are incredibly grateful to Henderson State University for sharing their time and insights with us. The students behaved exceptionally well, answering specific technology-related questions and actively participating in discussions. Thanks to Mr. Herron’s preparation, they are more than ready for their “jobs” on the HAPS campus after demonstrating both skill and professionalism throughout the tour.

HAPS students celebrate Red Ribbon Week by dressing in Western Wear! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture 🤠🐴🐮

It's National School Bus Safety Week! Watch for CHILDREN and FLASHING LIGHTS! Thanks to all our transportation personnel who get our students to and from school safely! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Happy National Principals Month to our dedicated leaders! Pictured are: Top Row: Lyndsi Easterling (Pre-K Director), Ashlea Stewart (CPS Principal), Robin Townsend (CPS Asst Principal), Pam Harris (CPS Asst Principal), Kedrick Jones (BHE Principal), and Dr. Carla Narlesky (YMS Principal), 2nd Row: Marilyn Marks (HAPS Principal), Kimberly Dunham (HHS Principal), Jeffery Burton (HHS Asst Principal), Teresa James (HHS Asst Principal), Sandra Rhone (CATS Principal), and Heather Flowers (Collegiate Academy Director).

This week is RED RIBBON WEEK! HAPS is celebrating by having the following theme days: Tuesday "You won't see me doing drugs" - Camo Day Wednesday " Give drugs the boot" - Western Wear & Boots Thursday "Too bright for drugs" - Wear Pink for breast cancer awareness Friday "Trying drugs is just crazy" - Crazy hair, socks, clothes #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

TONIGHT (Thursday, October 17) GAME INFO! We apologize for the late information, but if you are going to the 8th/9th Grade football at Lakeside, please note the link for ticket purchases: https://gofan.co/event/1558110?schoolId=AR18640. Also note that concessions are cashless as well.

Middle School Football Homecoming Game October 24, 2024, at 5:30pm at Hammons Stadium! Come out for the PINK OUT game against Camden! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Fifth graders from Hope Academy of Public Service recently visited CertainTeed and Weyerhaeuser in connection to a unit on manufacturing in Social Studies classes. They had a presentation that included blasting to get the gypsum out of the mine. Students also got a chance to explore samples of gypsum and stucco and learned how gypsum is used to make drywall. They were also shown the tools and devices used to meet quality standards. Students were given swag bags before leaving. They had lunch at Daisy State Park, then headed to Weyerhaeuser in Dierks. At Weyerhaeuser, students heard a presentation detailing the complicated process of turning logs into 2X4s and other lumber. Each student received a shirt, a wallet/safety kit, headphones, a stress ball, and more. Both companies were welcoming and happy to explain their manufacturing process to teachers and students. They also discussed career opportunities and salaries. Students had a blast, and several expressed an interest in engineering. Thanks to Ms. Strong for planning this trip for our students and CertainTeed and Weyerhauser for making it an amazing experience! #college&careerreadybobcats

The Bobcat Clinic has flu shots available. Anyone interested needs to call 722-2733 option 2 to schedule an appointment.

October 21st 7th grade football game has been rescheduled to November 4th at Camden starting at 5:30pm.

Attention Dads of HAPS Students in Grades 5-8: Join us for DONUTS FOR DAD on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Hempstead Hall starting at 8am! Please contact Joy Higdon at HAPS to reserve your spot! You can all (870) 777-3454 or email joy.higdon@hpsdistrict.org. Hope to you see there! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture 🍩🥇🥛

NOTE: Hope Public Schools will have EARLY DISMISSAL on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Buses will pick up students at Clinton Primary starting at 1:00pm and all other campuses will be at 1:20pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences start at 3:30pm Thursday afternoon.

There will be a Youth Soccer Camp held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, for students aged 4 years old through 6th Grade! More information will be provided soon, but be sure to mark your calendars NOW! Come out for fun, skills, and scores! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Hope Public Schools will closed on Friday, October 18, and Monday, October 21, for FALL BREAK! Enjoy the outdoors and have fun! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Hope Public Schools is excited to announce its Aspiring Leaders Fellowship Cohort 2 participants! The fellowship is a two-year program that focuses on growing Hope Public School leaders to ensure that our school district has effective leaders who embrace change in a way that affects the hearts and minds of our stakeholders through empowerment, motivation, and ownership. Additionally, the program offers work-based opportunities for participants to develop new leadership skills based on capacity building that is low on “the blame game” and "high on support" through effective articulation of the rationale for change and work collaboratively in implementing prioritized needs in a way that is appropriate and beneficial to all stakeholders. The participants will be exposed to and apply new leadership skills provided through targeted leadership work-based learning opportunities and experiences. Aspiring Leaders Fellowship Cohort 2: Kedrick Jones, Cari Winemiller, and Teresa James! Pictured (l-r): Cari Winemiller, Dr. Crossley, Dr. Jones, Kedrick Jones, and Teresa James

There will be a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Tuesday, October 15, at Hempstead Hall from 4pm to 7pm! There will be artwork, dancing, crafts, and more! Come out and see our students share elements of the Hispanic Culture! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

YOU ARE INVITED! Come out to Hempstead Hall on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for the 2024 Hope Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebration at Hempstead Hall! Helps us welcome Glenda Denise Alderson Clark, Robert Hesse, William Darryl Muldrew, Alma Soils Phillips, and Billie Pal Cox Whitmarsh to the Educator Hall of Fame! The public is invited to attend. The event is FREE! For a list of previous inductees and more information, visit: https://www.hpsdistrict.org/page/hope-educator-hall-of-fame

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Hope Public Schools Report to the Public and the Regular October Board Meeting will be held at Hempstead Hall on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, starting at 5:00pm in the main auditorium. The public is invited to attend. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Remember to check out the Hope Public Schools YouTube channel! Help us get to 1000 subscribers so we can go LIVE during sports, special events, and more! https://www.youtube.com/@hopepublicschools/ #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture