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Now through December 7, YOU can help us STUFF THE BUS! Benefits transitional students and their families at HPS! Bring your non-perishable food items and other necessities to ANY campus and drop them off at the campus main office. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

All magnet clubs on all campuses have ended for the semester and students need to resume normal transportation on Monday and Tuesday starting December 4th. All magnet clubs will resume next semester on January 22, 2024. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

REMEMBER: From November 28 through December 7, YOU can help us STUFF THE BUS! We’re collecting non-perishable food items and other necessities for transitional students and their families in Hope Public Schools. Transitional families are those who are between housing locations and/or who may be suffering from a lack of permanent accommodations. Bring your items to ANY campus and drop them off at the campus main office. On December 8, Hope Public Schools will take all the donations and STUFF THE BUS! Let’s fill a busload of supplies for our students and families! Items needed include: Canned Items: Meat, Fish, Soup, Vegetables, Fruit Toiletry Items: Laundry Detergent, Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap, Deodorant, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Q-Tips, Shave Cream, Disposable, Razors Pantry Items: Dry Beans, Rice, Pasta, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, Instant Oatmeal, Nuts, Crackers, Bottled Water (Plastic), Juice Boxes, Powdered Milk, Instant Coffee, Snack Bars NOTE: Please do NOT donate glass or single-serve items.

Called Board Meeting Agenda Hope Public Schools Administration Building 117 East 2nd Street Hope, AR 71801 Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:00 AM (1) Call to Order (2) New Business (2.a) State Required Budget Approval (Action) (2.b) Consideration of Classified and Administration Bonus (Action) (2.c)BHE ES i-ready Quote (Action) (3) Other (4) Adjournment

Happy Thanksgiving from Hope Public Schools!

It's National Child's Day! We celebrate all of the children who attend Hope Public Schools!! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Hope Public Schools helped celebrate the Downtown Christmas Open House with cheering, the band, free books, and even the Grinch! Thanks to the students and staff who helped make this a great event! Photos provided by Misti Flowers.

From Laura Gray: Hope School District's ESOL Coordinator Laura Gray, ESOL Teachers Mary Storey, April Robinson, Kristi Johnson and Christy Terrell attended the ARKTESOL Conference in Rogers, Arkansas. Ms. Gray and the teachers were joined by paraprofessionals Montzerrat Leija and Heather Smith in very informative sessions covering UDL practices, Tier 1 instructions for English Learners, Creating an English Learners Task Force, Engaging English and Academic Learners in Rigorous Grade Level Content, and many more. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

REMINDER: All campuses will be closed for the week of November 20-24 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the break! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Due to the Veterans Day parade on Friday Nov 10, afternoon bus routes on Friday may be delayed up to 15 minutes. There is a possibility the bus routes will not be affected at all, but we want to make sure everyone is aware of the potential delay. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Flu Shots will be given this week by the Bobcat Clinic on the follow dates at the following locations: Wed 11/08 - Clinton Primary Thu 11/09 - HAPS and BHE Fri 11/10 - Yerger and CATS Mon 11/13 - High School #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

There will be NO provider Nov 8 - 13. You may still call and make appointments: 870-722-2733

Be sure to come out to the Bobcats Football game TONIGHT (Fri, Nov 3) for Senior Night to honor all of the Fall Sports Seniors!! Senior Walk begins at 6:20pm and kickoff will take place at 7:00pm. Show that Bobcats Pride! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

NOTICE: The Hope FFA Fruit and Meat sale has been extended! You can place your order online or by contacting FFA faculty directly. The new deadline is Sunday, November 5, so DON'T MISS OUT!! Shop online: https://shop.freshcountry.com/landing For more info, contact: Ms. Smith- 870-953-1203 Ms. Rodden- 870-397-1502 Mr. McCrary- 870-870-8678 christina.smith@hpsdistrict.org ashley.rodden@hpsdistrict.org david.mccrary@hpsdistrict.org

REMINDER TONIGHT!! Tonight (Thursday, Nov 2) is the Magnet Team Multicultural Celebration! Come out to the MAC Building in front of the Basketball Court from 4p-6p to enjoy various activities, food, and learn about various cultures! Displays include: learning to use chopsticks, dream catchers made by elementary students, international food made of clay by students, country flags with famous figures, and more! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

There will be a special called board meeting with the Hope Public Schools board on Thursday, November 2, at 11am. The agenda follows below: Call Board Meeting Agenda Hope Public Schools Administration Building 117 East 2nd Street Hope, AR 71801 Thursday, November 2, 2023 11:00 AM (1) Call to Order (2) Other (2.a) Student Hearing (Action) (3) Adjournment

Friday night is Senior Night for Hope Bobcats Football! Come out and support the team by showing off your Bobcats Pride! Wear your Bobcats gear and pack the place out! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

REMINDER: There will be a Hispanic and Multi-Cultural celebration on Thursday, November 2 from 4pm - 6pm at Hope High School! The public is invited to attend this event hosted by the HPS Magnet Team. Art created by students at different campuses will be showcased. The HHS Band will perform. There will be games to play, a picture station, a coloring station, treats from LaMangonadas sponsored by Rotary, and much more! Join us for this multi-cultural celebration! For more information, please contact Anna Gillingham at 870-777-3451 ext 615.

Hope public Schools will host the Community Coffee on Wednesday, November 1, from 9:30am - 11:00am at the Administration Building at 117 E 2nd Street. The public is invited to attend. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

The Bobcat Clinic is handing out sign-up forms and information at the Clinton Primary Halloween Costume parade this morning (Friday Oct 27 - 9am)! They have forms available in English and Spanish. Did you know the Clinic serves immediate family members of students and HPS employees, too? Get more information by calling 870-722-2733, option 2. #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture