Yerger Middle School

HPS Magnet Presents "Connecting Families Through English" on October 26, 2023, at 5:30pm in the Beryl Henry Cafeteria. This program teaches all participants how to improve their English in order to better communicate with teachers, coaches, and school staff. Classes are free to the public and childcare is provided during each session. For more information, contact Kayla Jones by email at kayla.jones@hpsdistrict.org or Anna Gillingham by phone at 870-777-3451 extension 615.

REMINDER: Join the DOGS at Clinton Primary! Dads of Great Students (DOGS) is a call for ALL dads, uncles, grandfathers, or ANY male role model! Come join us as we kick off the Watchdog Volunteer Program. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6pm in the Clinton Primary Cafeteria. We will serve hot dogs, chips, and drinks! For more information, contact Casey Schoenberger at (870) 722-2723.

The Hope Bobcats Cross Country team slays the Dragon Invitational! Team Results: Sr. HIgh Girls - 1st Place Sr. High Boys - 1st Place Jr. High Boys - 2nd Place Medalists: Sr. High Girls - Madelyne Maclaughlin - 5th Place, Brianna Maclaughlin - 6th Place, Esmeralda Leon - 8th Place, Ari Juanes - 10th Place Sr. High Boys - Brian Jimenez - 3rd Place, Aniell Felipe - 4th Place, Alex Hernandez - 10th Place Jr. High Girls - Sophia Johnson - 9th Place Jr. High Boys - Jose Juanes - 5th Place Noticeable Performances: Sr. High Girls - Audrey Mercado and Brency Cabriales - Top 15 Sr. High Boys - Kevin Lozano, Sergio Brand, and David Ruiz - Top 15 Jr. High Boys - Bradley Brown and Christian Dominguez - Top 15

Today, Representative Danny Watson come speak to the 7th and 8th grade Ag class at Yerger. He discussed the importance of knowing parliamentary procedure and talked about some of the things he does for us in Little Rock. The students went through their opening and closing ceremonies for him.

You are cordially invited! The public is welcome to celebrate the 2023 inductees to the Hope Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame! Join us to honor Dora Caldwell, Kathryn Dickinson, Judy Garrett, Hezekiah Smith, and Dr. Roy Turner! Jack Watkins, who was inducted in 2022 but wasn't able to celebrate with us last year, will also be honored at the ceremony! The event takes place on October 6, 2023, at the Bank of Tom Bean Community Room from 2p-4p. There will also be a presentation before the football game that night.

Farm bureau collected school supplies and donated them throughout the districts in Hempstead County. Thank you, Farm Bureau! Pictured are Ashlea Stewart and Melanie Lively.

The Phillips girls show their Bobcats Spirit on Country vs Country Club Day!

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SPIRIT WEEK reminder!! Monday: Twins Day, Tuesday: Country Club vs Country Livin, Wednesday: Character Day, Thursday: Flip-Flop Day (students as teachers, teachers as students), Friday: BOBCATS Spirit Day! #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture

SPIRIT WEEK reminder!! Monday: Twins Day, Tuesday: Country Club vs Country Livin, Wednesday: Character Day, Thursday: Flip-Flop Day (students as teachers, teachers as students), Friday: BOBCATS Spirit Day! #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture

Today, September 15, kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month-long event running from September 15 through October 15 celebrates the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society. Throughout the month, Hope Public Schools will be highlighting members of the Bobcats family! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

The HPS Magnet Team Invites You to Our Hispanic & Multi-Cultural Celebration! The event will take place on November 2, from 4p-6p at Hope High School. SAVE THE DATE! We will provide a list of activities taking place at the event soon! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Yerger EAST students are engaged in self-directed learning. Students had the opportunity to select the on-demand training of their choice. After reviewing, available courses, they were able to evaluate their options and choose according to their interest of learning. Course options included: Architectural concepts in ArchiCAD, Blueprints Visual Scripting in Unreal Engine, Historic Preservation, Thinking with Code, Coding for Apps, Introduction to 3D print design in Fusion 360, Film Editing basics, and so many more.

Pack the stands sporting your favorite Hawaiian clothes and accessories as the Bobcats take on the Curley Wolves on Friday night in Hammons Stadium at 7pm! It's ALOHA NIGHT!! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Pack the stands sporting your favorite Hawaiian clothes and accessories as the Bobcats take on the Curley Wolves this Friday night in Hammons Stadium at 7pm! It's ALOHA NIGHT!! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

8th grade students in Ms. Simington's class are fully engaged in learning. The students have been in full swing setting up their pendulum support apparatuses to test their hypotheses. Will changing the length of a pendulum has any effect on the period of the pendulum? The ending result is no effect. Way to go Simington!!! Your class is ALL IN!!

Congratulations, Bobcats! The Bobcats win 14-12 over Ashdown! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Mr. Tony Anderson's 8th grade history class had the pleasure of having Mr. John Hollis, J.D. as a guest speaker. He is an outstanding attorney and history Professor, as well as the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at the University of Arkansas Hope - Texarkana. What an awesome speaker to help instruct the students in understanding the history and inner workings of the government of our great country. The class was able to engage in questions asked by Mr. Hollis and share the knowledge they possess about our govenrment. The class truly was enlightened by this experience.

Students from Yerger Middle School take the first field trip of the year. Mr. David McCrary, Hope Public School's the newest Agriculture teacher, took his 7th/8th grade agri students to the fairgrounds for first hand experience in animal show.

D.O.G.S. - Dads of Great Students Calling *ALL* dads, uncles, grandfathers or any male role model: Join us as we kickoff our watch dog volunteer program Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 pm CPS Cafeteria We will serve hot dogs, chips and drinks! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture