And just like that... the 2025-2026 school year is officially in the books!
As our buses roll out and the halls grow quiet, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our incredible Harrison families, teachers, and staff. Together, we made this year unforgettable.
To our students: We are so incredibly proud of how much you've grown, learned, and persevered this year. We already miss you! Please remember how much we care about you and your future, even when you aren't in our classrooms every day.
Enjoy the sunshine and make amazing memories—summer is all about fun and family!
Our only request? Sneak in some summer reading whenever you can! Whether it’s a graphic novel, a chapter book, or a magazine, keeping those brains active makes a huge difference.
Take care of yourselves and each other. Have a spectacular summer, Goblins—we will see you next school year!
As our buses roll out and the halls grow quiet, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our incredible Harrison families, teachers, and staff. Together, we made this year unforgettable.
To our students: We are so incredibly proud of how much you've grown, learned, and persevered this year. We already miss you! Please remember how much we care about you and your future, even when you aren't in our classrooms every day.
Enjoy the sunshine and make amazing memories—summer is all about fun and family!
Our only request? Sneak in some summer reading whenever you can! Whether it’s a graphic novel, a chapter book, or a magazine, keeping those brains active makes a huge difference.
Take care of yourselves and each other. Have a spectacular summer, Goblins—we will see you next school year!
Happy last day of school, Harrison families!
The backpacks are light, the smiles are huge, and the summer countdown is down to just a few hours.
Let’s make this Thursday the best day of the year!
Teachers, staff, and students—you’ve worked so hard to get here. Let’s cross that finish line!
The backpacks are light, the smiles are huge, and the summer countdown is down to just a few hours.
Let’s make this Thursday the best day of the year!
Teachers, staff, and students—you’ve worked so hard to get here. Let’s cross that finish line!
Reminder: The Harrison School Board of Education meeting will be live-streamed tonight at 6:00 PM. You can view the agenda on our website or watch live at the following link: https://hpsgobs.org/BOEMay2026
Fueling Summer Growth: Join Harrison Schools for "Reading in the Park" This June and July!
As the school year winds down, the Harrison School District is shifting its focus to keeping our students' minds active and engaged all summer long. Literacy is the foundational cornerstone of all academic growth; study after study shows that children who read regularly during the summer months maintain and even advance their reading levels, preventing the dreaded "summer slide" and returning to school in the fall ready to excel.
To help foster a community-wide love for literacy, Harrison School District is proud to support the Boone County Imagination Library and their annual Reading in the Park event series! Sponsored globally by Dolly Parton, the Imagination Library does incredible work right here in our community by putting free, high-quality books directly into the hands of children from birth to age five, sparking a lifelong passion for learning.
Reading in the Park is a wonderful, free family event that brings stories to life in a fun, outdoor setting. Every Thursday evening throughout June and July, families can gather for an evening of stories, music, treats, and free books!
When: Every Thursday evening in June & July at 6:30 PM
Where: Lake Harrison Park Pavilion (by the restrooms)
Cost: Completely FREE!
We are incredibly proud to announce that this year's very first guest reader on Thursday, June 4, will be our own Mr. Mark Ditmanson, Principal at Forest Heights Elementary School! Come out to support Mr. Ditmanson, enjoy a great story, and kick off a summer of reading success.
We can't wait to see our Goblin families at the park!
As the school year winds down, the Harrison School District is shifting its focus to keeping our students' minds active and engaged all summer long. Literacy is the foundational cornerstone of all academic growth; study after study shows that children who read regularly during the summer months maintain and even advance their reading levels, preventing the dreaded "summer slide" and returning to school in the fall ready to excel.
To help foster a community-wide love for literacy, Harrison School District is proud to support the Boone County Imagination Library and their annual Reading in the Park event series! Sponsored globally by Dolly Parton, the Imagination Library does incredible work right here in our community by putting free, high-quality books directly into the hands of children from birth to age five, sparking a lifelong passion for learning.
Reading in the Park is a wonderful, free family event that brings stories to life in a fun, outdoor setting. Every Thursday evening throughout June and July, families can gather for an evening of stories, music, treats, and free books!
When: Every Thursday evening in June & July at 6:30 PM
Where: Lake Harrison Park Pavilion (by the restrooms)
Cost: Completely FREE!
We are incredibly proud to announce that this year's very first guest reader on Thursday, June 4, will be our own Mr. Mark Ditmanson, Principal at Forest Heights Elementary School! Come out to support Mr. Ditmanson, enjoy a great story, and kick off a summer of reading success.
We can't wait to see our Goblin families at the park!
Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!
Today, Harrison Schools is proud to celebrate our speech-language pathologists who work tirelessly every day to help our students find their voices, communicate effectively, and thrive both in and out of the classroom. School speech pathologists do so much more than help with speech; they support literacy, social communication, and cognitive skills, ensuring every child has the tools they need to succeed.
Please join us in giving a huge shout-out and a heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal team:
🔹 Sarah Virnig
🔹 Emily Wood
🔹 Valerie Smithee
🔹 Jennifer Lewis
🔹 Sydney Griswold
🔹 Bri Still
🔹 Jaycie Walden
Thank you all for your dedication, patience, and the life-changing work you do for our students every single day!
Today, Harrison Schools is proud to celebrate our speech-language pathologists who work tirelessly every day to help our students find their voices, communicate effectively, and thrive both in and out of the classroom. School speech pathologists do so much more than help with speech; they support literacy, social communication, and cognitive skills, ensuring every child has the tools they need to succeed.
Please join us in giving a huge shout-out and a heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal team:
🔹 Sarah Virnig
🔹 Emily Wood
🔹 Valerie Smithee
🔹 Jennifer Lewis
🔹 Sydney Griswold
🔹 Bri Still
🔹 Jaycie Walden
Thank you all for your dedication, patience, and the life-changing work you do for our students every single day!
What a wonderful night for a graduation! It’s a beautiful evening to celebrate these amazing seniors. Congratulations to our Harrison High School 2026 graduates. Go Gobs!
If your 3-12 grade student participated in Atlas Summative Assessments during the 2025-26 school year, student scores will be available this week.
Watch for an email from "DoNotReply@cambiumassessment.com", which will provide access instructions for the Family Portal. The email will be sent by Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note: the instructions will be delivered to the email address you have provided to the district. If you do not receive an email, contact your child's school for your family access code.
Harrison School District invites the community to a Meet & Greet for our new Head Basketball Coach, Kyler Hensley.
📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕔 5:30 PM
📍 Goblin Arena Mezzanine
Join us to welcome Coach Hensley and hear about the future of the Goblin basketball program.
We hope to see you there!
📅 Tuesday, May 12
🕔 5:30 PM
📍 Goblin Arena Mezzanine
Join us to welcome Coach Hensley and hear about the future of the Goblin basketball program.
We hope to see you there!
Happy Mother’s Day from Harrison Public Schools!
Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and guardians who make up the heart of our Goblins family.
Whether you are cheering from the sidelines, helping with late-night homework, or providing the endless support that helps our students thrive—thank you. Your dedication shapes the future of our community, one child at a time.
Wishing all of our Harrison moms a day filled with love, relaxation, and much-deserved appreciation.
Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and guardians who make up the heart of our Goblins family.
Whether you are cheering from the sidelines, helping with late-night homework, or providing the endless support that helps our students thrive—thank you. Your dedication shapes the future of our community, one child at a time.
Wishing all of our Harrison moms a day filled with love, relaxation, and much-deserved appreciation.
This morning, HHS Arena was filled with laughter, delicious aromas, and the bright futures of our 2026 graduating seniors! Senior parents hosted the annual Senior Breakfast, and it was a great success.
THANK YOU to all the parents who planned, decorated, cooked, and donated to make this morning so special. You made sure our seniors started their final countdown with full bellies and happy hearts. #GoGobs!
THANK YOU to all the parents who planned, decorated, cooked, and donated to make this morning so special. You made sure our seniors started their final countdown with full bellies and happy hearts. #GoGobs!
Behind Every Healthy Student is a School Lunch Hero!
At Harrison School District, we know that a hungry mind can’t learn. That’s why we are taking the time to celebrate our incredible cafeteria staff—the true heroes of our hallways!
From the crack of dawn to the final bell, our food service team works tirelessly to prepare nutritious meals that fuel our students' success. But they provide more than just food; they provide a warm greeting, a friendly smile, and a caring environment for every child who walks through the line.
Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated food service professionals. We are so grateful for the heart and hard work you put into every tray!
At Harrison School District, we know that a hungry mind can’t learn. That’s why we are taking the time to celebrate our incredible cafeteria staff—the true heroes of our hallways!
From the crack of dawn to the final bell, our food service team works tirelessly to prepare nutritious meals that fuel our students' success. But they provide more than just food; they provide a warm greeting, a friendly smile, and a caring environment for every child who walks through the line.
Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated food service professionals. We are so grateful for the heart and hard work you put into every tray!
And so it begins!
The Class of 2026 has filled Goblin Arena for graduation practice this morning.
Before the "Senior Walk" buses head out and the final goodbyes are said in the classrooms, our seniors are gathered here at home base, getting ready for the big stage on May 17.
There is a lot of laughter, plenty of "how do I wear this cap?" moments, and a whole lot of Goblin Pride in the room this morning.
Today is all about celebrating the journey. Stay tuned as we follow our Seniors throughout the day for their final walk across the district!
#HarrisonStrong #ClassOf2026 #GoblinArena #SeniorWalk #LastDay
April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, and while the month is drawing to a close, the impact of our district’s occupational therapists is felt year-round! Established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in 1980, this annual celebration recognizes the vital role OT practitioners play in helping people of all ages regain independence, improve their quality of life, and engage in meaningful daily activities.
The 2026 theme, "Enriching Lives Through Meaningful Engagement," perfectly captures the work of our dedicated team. We are proud to partner with Ashley Dewey, OT; Ramona Sanders, OT; and Paige Treadwell, OTA, who work tirelessly to support our students.
“Our district occupational therapists play a vital role in helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom,” says Amber Likes, Director of Special Services. “We are grateful for their dedication, compassion, and expertise, and we deeply appreciate the positive impact they make in the lives of our students every day.”
Please join us in giving a huge shoutout to Ashley, Ramona, and Paige for all they do for Harrison Schools!
#HarrisonSchools #OTMonth #OccupationalTherapy #EnrichingLives #StudentSuccess #GoGobs
The 2026 theme, "Enriching Lives Through Meaningful Engagement," perfectly captures the work of our dedicated team. We are proud to partner with Ashley Dewey, OT; Ramona Sanders, OT; and Paige Treadwell, OTA, who work tirelessly to support our students.
“Our district occupational therapists play a vital role in helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom,” says Amber Likes, Director of Special Services. “We are grateful for their dedication, compassion, and expertise, and we deeply appreciate the positive impact they make in the lives of our students every day.”
Please join us in giving a huge shoutout to Ashley, Ramona, and Paige for all they do for Harrison Schools!
#HarrisonSchools #OTMonth #OccupationalTherapy #EnrichingLives #StudentSuccess #GoGobs
Adventure Awaits at Camp Discovery 2026!
Calling all young explorers, engineers, and artists! Harrison GT is thrilled to host Camp Discovery, open to students in grades K-5 from all area schools.
From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of a self-built roller coaster, your child will spend four days diving into hands-on STEM and Art adventures led by certified teachers.
What’s on the schedule?
Science Station: Survive the "Amazon Adventure" and film a live news broadcast!
Robotics Station: Build and race your very own Bristle Bots.
Art Station: Create nature-inspired masterpieces using the four elements.
Engineering Station: Design and build a mini amusement park!
Dates: June 8–11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Harrison Middle School
Eligibility: Current K-5th Grade students (All area schools welcome!)
Register Today: www.vancoevents.com/61139
For questions, contact Camp Director Kristin Motley at kmotley@hps.k12.ar.us.
Calling all young explorers, engineers, and artists! Harrison GT is thrilled to host Camp Discovery, open to students in grades K-5 from all area schools.
From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of a self-built roller coaster, your child will spend four days diving into hands-on STEM and Art adventures led by certified teachers.
What’s on the schedule?
Science Station: Survive the "Amazon Adventure" and film a live news broadcast!
Robotics Station: Build and race your very own Bristle Bots.
Art Station: Create nature-inspired masterpieces using the four elements.
Engineering Station: Design and build a mini amusement park!
Dates: June 8–11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Harrison Middle School
Eligibility: Current K-5th Grade students (All area schools welcome!)
Register Today: www.vancoevents.com/61139
For questions, contact Camp Director Kristin Motley at kmotley@hps.k12.ar.us.
Update - phones are back up and running.
Please be advised that Harrison Preschool is currently experiencing a temporary outage affecting both phone lines and internet services.
Our IT team is already on-site and working diligently to restore connectivity as quickly as possible. We understand that being unable to reach the school is concerning, and we appreciate your patience while we resolve this technical issue.
It’s Administrative Professionals Day, and our hearts are full seeing all the celebrations happening across the district this morning! 💙
From the front desks of our schools to the halls of our Admin Building, these individuals are the glue that holds Harrison Schools together. They are the first smiles you see, the voices that help you on the phone, and the experts behind the scenes making sure our students and staff have what they need to succeed.
To all our Harrison Admin Assistants: THANK YOU for your dedication, your kindness, and for being the heartbeat of our Goblin family!
#HarrisonGoblins #AdminProfessionalsDay #GoGobs
From the front desks of our schools to the halls of our Admin Building, these individuals are the glue that holds Harrison Schools together. They are the first smiles you see, the voices that help you on the phone, and the experts behind the scenes making sure our students and staff have what they need to succeed.
To all our Harrison Admin Assistants: THANK YOU for your dedication, your kindness, and for being the heartbeat of our Goblin family!
#HarrisonGoblins #AdminProfessionalsDay #GoGobs
Reminder: The Harrison School Board of Education meeting will be live-streamed tonight at 6:00 PM. You can view the agenda on our website or watch live at the following link: https://hpsgobs.org/BOEApril2026
Congratulations to our 2026 HHS Boys & Girls State Delegation, the outstanding students selected to represent Harrison High School at this year’s prestigious leadership programs!
What is Boys & Girls State? For those who may not know, this is one of the most respected and selective educational programs in the country. Students are "elected" to various offices and work together to build a mock government from the ground up—learning everything from drafting legislation to navigating the judicial system. It’s a true masterclass in leadership and civic duty!
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 delegates:
Boys State: Nathan Barnhardt, Gavin Green, Logan Sims, Benjamin Sutton, Logan Widner
Girls State: Sofiah Macedo-Cruz, Nathalia Ochoa, Mirabella Quenzer, Aslyn Sewell, Kenna Valentin, Alexis Williams, Aubrey Woodworth
We know you will represent the Goblins with pride. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make!
#HarrisonGoblins #BoysState #GirlsState #FutureLeaders #HHSPride #CivicEngagement
What is Boys & Girls State? For those who may not know, this is one of the most respected and selective educational programs in the country. Students are "elected" to various offices and work together to build a mock government from the ground up—learning everything from drafting legislation to navigating the judicial system. It’s a true masterclass in leadership and civic duty!
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 delegates:
Boys State: Nathan Barnhardt, Gavin Green, Logan Sims, Benjamin Sutton, Logan Widner
Girls State: Sofiah Macedo-Cruz, Nathalia Ochoa, Mirabella Quenzer, Aslyn Sewell, Kenna Valentin, Alexis Williams, Aubrey Woodworth
We know you will represent the Goblins with pride. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make!
#HarrisonGoblins #BoysState #GirlsState #FutureLeaders #HHSPride #CivicEngagement
Arkansas' School Choice opportunity window is now open! Don't miss out! Applications can be submitted now! Call 870-741-7600 for more information. Come join us!
The FFA Plant Sale is Still Growing Strong!
If you haven’t made it out to the Harrison High School Greenhouse yet, there’s still time to grab some beautiful greenery and support our Ag students!
They still have a great selection of plants available to help you get your spring garden started or brighten up your porch. Our students are on-site and ready to help you load up!
Where: HHS Greenhouse (925 Goblin Drive)
Today's Hours:
Morning: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come see the results of our students' hard work all semester. We can't wait to see you there!
#HarrisonGoblins #FFA #PlantSale #SupportLocalAg #HarrisonSchools
If you haven’t made it out to the Harrison High School Greenhouse yet, there’s still time to grab some beautiful greenery and support our Ag students!
They still have a great selection of plants available to help you get your spring garden started or brighten up your porch. Our students are on-site and ready to help you load up!
Where: HHS Greenhouse (925 Goblin Drive)
Today's Hours:
Morning: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come see the results of our students' hard work all semester. We can't wait to see you there!
#HarrisonGoblins #FFA #PlantSale #SupportLocalAg #HarrisonSchools
