Welcome Back, Goblins!
The energy across the Harrison School District was absolutely amazing this morning for the first day of school! From high-fives at the doors and big smiles from our staff and SROs, to our bus drivers and cafeteria teams ready to roll, day one is off to a spectacular start.

Thank you to our incredible community for making this morning so special. Let’s make it a fantastic year! 🌟

#FirstDayOfSchool

about 12 hours ago, Harrison Schools
A young female student with a backpack high-fives a male school administrator in a white shirt and tie outside a school brick entryway on a sunny morning.
A young female student with a backpack high-fives a male school administrator in a white shirt and tie outside a school brick entryway on a sunny morning.
A young boy wearing a backpack high-fives a female staff member in a red top at a school drop-off line, while a female police officer smiles in the background.
A student carrying a backpack walks along the sidewalk next to a line of yellow school buses parked in front of a grassy hill.
High school cheerleaders in blue uniforms stand in a line greeting and welcoming a row of student-athletes outside the school entrance.
A male staff member in a plaid shirt and khaki pants opens the back passenger door of a black SUV to assist a student in the school drop-off line.
Smiling cafeteria staff members stand behind the serving counter in a clean, commercial school kitchen, preparing to serve meals to students.
The energy across the Harrison School District was absolutely wonderful this morning for the first day of school! From high-fives at the doors and big smiles from our staff and SROs, to our bus drivers and cafeteria teams ready to roll, day one is off to a spectacular start. Thank you to our incredible community for making this morning so special. Let’s make it a fantastic year! 🌟
Harrison Schools extends a sincere thank you to Weichert, REALTORS® - Market Edge for providing a delicious, freshly grilled lunch for our entire staff yesterday during our back-to-school professional development session.

Preparing for a successful school year takes hard work and dedication, and we are deeply grateful for community partners who take the time to support and encourage our educators and support staff.

Thank you, Weichert Realtors, for your generous hospitality and commitment to the Harrison Schools family!
3 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
An outdoor setup in a parking lot where representatives from Weichert, REALTORS® - Market Edge, dressed in matching yellow shirts, serve lunch to Harrison Schools staff. The area features a large mobile smoker grill, a yellow pop-up tent, and tables covered in yellow tablecloths filled with stacked boxed meals. A banner displayed across the main table reads "Weichert REALTORS Market Edge - Thank You TEACHERS!"

Welcome back, Harrison Public Schools faculty and staff! 🍎

We had an excellent start to our year this morning during our Back-to-School Professional Development in the Performing Arts Center. The program opened with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by our choir, followed by welcoming remarks and a vision for the year ahead from Mrs. Debbie Wilson and Dr. Stewart Pratt. 🎙️

A special thank you to the Harrison Public Schools Foundation Board, who joined us to present grants to several of our teachers. We look forward to seeing these innovative project proposals come to life in our classrooms this year. 💡

Thank you to all of our educators and staff for your ongoing dedication to our students. Here is to an outstanding school year ahead! ✨

4 days ago, Harrison Schools
Harrison choir students are singing the National Anthem for the school district back to school pd. The American flag hangs in the backdrop.
A wide, elevated side angle of the Performing Arts Center auditorium filled with Harrison staff members standing at their seats during the morning program.
View from the back of the auditorium showing rows of Harrison School District staff seated and looking toward the stage. A speaker stands at the podium beneath a large screen reading "Harrison Public Schools."
Wide shot of the stage at the Harrison Performing Arts Center. Members of the Harrison Public Schools Foundation board stand in a line on stage, smiling and applauding next to a podium. A projector screen displays the "Harrison Public Schools Foundation" logo.
Six female Harrison School District teachers stand side-by-side on the auditorium stage, proudly holding up the official Harrison Public Schools Foundation grant certificates they received for their classroom projects.
A close-up shot of five smiling female teachers sitting together in a row of auditorium seats, looking up at the camera before the presentations begin.
Teachers in the PAC watching a presentation. Six teachers are standing up to be recognized for thier achievments.
Four male Harrison School District staff members sit in a row of blue auditorium seats, smiling for the camera. They are wearing matching bright blue polo shirts embroidered with the "Harrison Public Schools" logo and nametags, sitting alongside other staff members in the audience before the presentation begins.
Getting ready for a great school year!

Harrison teachers and staff are busy training, planning, and preparing to welcome students back on Monday, August 10. This morning, Kevin Kaeser, Emily Barrett, and Debbie Wilson presented tech and curriculum updates to our elementary teachers at the Professional Development Center.

We’re counting down the days until the classrooms are full again!
5 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
A presenter stands on the left side of a classroom speaking to a seated audience of teachers with open laptops. A large projector screen displays a slide titled "K–4 Report Card Updates" showing a sample report card graphic with the Harrison Schools mascot.
A presenter in a dark blue polo shirt stands at the front of a room speaking to teachers. Behind him, a projection screen reads "Aristotle K12: Keeping Our Students Safe & On Task" with icons representing web safety and monitoring.
Welcome Back to our Teachers and Staff!

Today marks Day 1 for our incredible teachers and staff! 💙✨

Our teams are hard at work on their campuses today—diving into meetings, collaborating, and getting everything ready for an amazing school year. We have a big week of prep ahead, and we can’t wait to fill these halls with energy, learning, and big smiles when our students return on August 10!

To our teachers and staff: Thank you for your dedication, your heart, and all the hard work you put into making Harrison Schools a great place to learn and grow. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

Please drop a message in the comments below to wish our staff a fantastic first day back!
7 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
A framed sign sitting on a blue tablecloth reads "welcome BACK TO SCHOOL TEACHERS" in colorful lettering with a pencil illustration and colorful banner flags at the top. In front of the sign are several small, clear plastic treat bags containing candy bars. Each bag is sealed with a colorful gift tag styled like a chalkboard that says "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!" flanked by red apples.
A group of teachers and school staff sitting at long cafeteria tables during an indoor training session or meeting, with laptops, clipboards, and notebooks open in front of them.
A large room filled with educators and staff seated at round cafeteria tables, working in groups with paperwork and laptops. A presenter stands near the wall on the left holding papers, while two wall-mounted TV monitors display presentation slides titled "Our Next Play." Bright sunlight filters in through large windows on the right.
An audience of educators sitting at long tables, viewed from behind, watching a presenter stand before a large projector screen. The screen shows a Canva presentation slide labeled "Handbook" covering topics like duty schedules, staff information, and cafeteria procedures. An Arkansas state flag hangs near a stage doorway on the right.
A wide room filled with teachers and school staff seated along long rows of folding tables, actively working on laptops and taking notes. Windows line the left wall, showing outdoor school buildings, while cardboard boxes and school equipment are stacked in the background on the right.

Ready to get registered? You don’t have to wait!

At Harrison Public Schools, we offer open registration. Families can stop by any school office during regular business hours to register their child/children for the upcoming school year—no waiting for the first day of school required!

While anyone on our team can assist you, here are the main friendly faces ready to help at each building:

Harrison Preschool: Jenny Cowling

Harrison Kindergarten: Connie Clark

Skyline Heights Elementary: Jenny Curtis

Forest Heights Elementary: Sheila Morrison

Harrison Middle School: Robyn Bradford

Harrison High School: Amy Petersen

Beat the first-day rush—come on in during regular hours and get registered today. We can’t wait to welcome your students!

10 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Graphic graphic featuring the word "Welcome" in large gold and blue letters, followed by the text: "Ready to get registered? You don't have to wait!" Below, a hand types on a laptop displaying a Harrison Public Schools registration form. Gold text in the corner reads: "We can't wait to see you."
Thank you to our wonderful local partners at Arvest Bank for stopping by the Harrison Schools administration office today!

They dropped off a delicious sampler cheesecake along with a sweet message: "Hope your school year is a piece of cake!"

We are so grateful for Arvest’s continued support and community care as we gear up for a fantastic upcoming school year. Community partners like you truly help make Harrison Schools a great place to learn and grow.

Thank you, Arvest Bank, for making our day a little sweeter and helping us start the year on such a high note!
11 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Three people standing together indoors smiling for the camera. On the left is a man in a beige plaid blazer and tan trousers. In the center, a woman wearing a white top with pink vertical stripes holds a round, multi-flavor cheesecake in a clear plastic container. On the right, a woman in a blue floral dress holds a sign that reads, "Hope your school year is a piece of cake!" with an Arvest logo at the bottom.

Back-To-School Vaccine Clinic Announcement

Attention Harrison School District families!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, the Boone County Health Unit is hosting a Back to School Vaccine Clinic to help make sure your students are up-to-date on their required immunizations.

Clinic Details

Dates: August 4th and August 18th
Time: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Boone County Health Unit, 1622 Campus Drive, Harrison, AR 72650
Appointments & Info: Please call 870-743-5244 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Website: healthy.arkansas.gov Please reach out to the health unit directly to schedule your appointment!

14 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Back to School Vaccine Clinic flyer featuring diverse, smiling school children in front of a yellow school bus. Text indicates clinic dates as August 4th and 18th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Boone County Health Unit, located at 1622 Campus Drive, Harrison, AR 72650. Includes instructions to call 870-743-5244 for appointments or information, displays the website healthy.arkansas.gov, and features the Arkansas Department of Health logo.
The start of the 2026-2027 school is approaching quickly!
We are counting down to August 10th and can't wait to see our students!

Fill in the blank: My student will be in _____ grade this year!

Drop their grade in the comments below! 👇
14 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Promotional graphic for Harrison Public Schools, featuring the district logo at the top in blue and gold on a white brick wall. In the center, a classroom whiteboard is framed with black metal. Hand-written style text in black reads, 'School starts August 10!'. Below it, in blue, the interactive prompt reads, 'My student will be in...' followed by a line of dots and '...GRADE'. At the bottom of the board, black text instructs, 'Drop their grade below!' with a pointing hand emoji.
How to Access Our Website and Mobile App

As we prepare for the start of school on August 10th, we want to make sure all families have a direct connection to Harrison Public Schools. The district website and mobile app are your primary resources for staff directories, meal menus, building announcements, and important updates throughout the year.

Accessing Our District Website

Visit us anytime on your computer, tablet, or smartphone at: https://www.harrisongoblins.org/

Downloading the Harrison Goblins Mobile App

The mobile app is free and custom-built for our school community. On the app, you can read the latest district announcements, view upcoming events, locate staff contact information, and receive real-time updates directly on your phone.

Use the direct links below to download the app for your device:

Apple / iOS Users: https://hpsgobs.org/AppleApp

Android Users: https://hpsgobs.org/AndroidApp

Important Tip: After downloading the app, please make sure to allow push notifications when prompted. This ensures you receive immediate alerts for school closures, schedule updates, and campus emergency notifications.

Thank you for staying connected with Harrison Public Schools!
15 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Promotional graphic for Harrison Public Schools encouraging families to download the mobile app. Features screens of the app showing district feed, events, and menus, with text reading "Don’t forget! Download the Harrison Public Schools mobile app! hpsgobs.org/download — It's all things Harrison Schools in your pocket!"
Harrison Public Schools: 2026–2027 Academic Calendar

As we approach the beginning of the school year on August 10th, we want to ensure all district families have convenient access to the 2026–2027 academic calendar. You can view and download the full calendar on our district website here: https://hpsgobs.org/202627

Important Note for Families:
For the most accurate and up-to-date information—including building-specific schedules, Open House details, and campus announcements—we encourage you to check the official Harrison Public Schools App or visit our district website.

Stay tuned for our next post, where we will share quick step-by-step instructions on how to download and set up the app on your phone.

Thank you for your continued partnership, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, August 10th.
15 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Graphic for Harrison Public Schools featuring the district logo in large blue and gold lettering at the top left over a textured blue background. Below the logo is a tilted image of the 2026–2027 Harrison School District Academic Calendar PDF, displaying month-by-month calendars alongside color-coded key dates, student dismissal schedules, professional development days, and quarter breakdowns.
From Coach Mattix:
Team Camp is this Thursday! 🏐 8:00-3:30

We’re excited to host a large volleyball team camp and will be using all four gyms throughout the day!

Teams attending:
• Harrison
• Mountain Home
• Huntsville
• Farmington
• Rogers Heritage
• Clarksville
• Hollister
• Cotter

This is a no-ref, no-charge day for all teams—just come and play! Teams will rotate to a new opponent every 30 minutes.

High school teams will be playing at the Arena and LT’s Court. Jr high teams at 5-6 &7-8 gyms.

If you’d like a preview of the upcoming season, come out and support the Harrison Goblin Volleyball Team! It’s a great opportunity to watch the Goblins compete, enjoy some great volleyball, and cheer them on as they get ready for the season.

We hope to see you there!
19 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
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/BOEMJuly2026
20 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Harrison Public Schools Live Stream

Dear Harrison Families,

As we prepare to welcome our students back to the classroom, our mission remains clear: to ensure every child has the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive from the very first bell.

With that mission in mind, we are proud to announce that the Harrison School District will once again fully fund and provide all essential school supplies for all students (Pre-K - 12) for the upcoming school year.

By removing the financial barrier and stress of school supply shopping, we want our families to focus entirely on the excitement of a new beginning. When our students walk through our doors, they will do so on a level playing field, fully equipped and ready to learn.

Thank you for partnering with us. We cannot wait to see what our students accomplish this year! Go Gobs!

Sincerely,

Harrison School District

25 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
Graphic announcement featuring four colorful backpacks filled with notebooks and pencils. Text on a sheet of illustrated notebook paper reads: "Harrison Schools provides Free FREE Student School Supplies once again!!!" The hashtags #WeCare and #GoGobs are included on the graphic.
Where are you reading today?

Summer is for adventures, and some of the best ones start in a book! We want to see where our Gobs are reading this week. Under a blanket fort? To a pet? Upside down on the couch?

Your Goblin Mission:

Grab a book.

Find a funny, comfy, or cool spot to read for 15 minutes.

Snap a photo and share it in the comments below! We are so excited to see!

Let's see who can find the most creative reading spot in Harrison! 💙💛
27 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
A graphic for Harrison Schools split vertically into blue and yellow sides. The left blue side shows an open book with the Goblin mascot and text reading "Find a great reading spot." A white arrow points to the right yellow side, which features a camera icon and text reading "Post your photo in the comments!"
What an incredible week for Harrison Middle School and the Homegrown Stories project!

Stephanie Benton, Becca Jackson, and Harrison High School senior Lily Burns presented Homegrown Stories at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. We are especially proud of Lily, who became the first student presenter at the NAITC. She represented Arkansas with confidence, professionalism, and heart, and we couldn't be more proud of the young leader she has become.

It was an honor to share our project with educators from across the nation. What began as a classroom idea has grown into a movement to preserve the stories of local farm families, connect children with agriculture, and inspire communities through literacy. Our hope is that these stories continue to make a lasting impact—not only by helping children understand where their food comes from, but by preserving the legacies of the farmers whose hard work feeds our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to the Burns family for believing in this vision and opening their home to our students. Your willingness to share your story has made a difference far beyond our community. We’re also deeply grateful to Cavender's and the Farm Bureau Board for their support. Thanks to them, we were able to share Greek seasonings and books as giveaways, and the guests truly loved them.

We are incredibly proud to represent Harrison, Arkansas, and grateful for the opportunity to share our passion for agricultural literacy with educators from across the country. Here's to continuing to grow stories that matter!

#GoGOBS
about 2 months ago, Susan Gilley
conference presenters
Lily and audience
Group presenters
LIly and Stephanie presenting
audience members
wide angle view of conference
LIly and Stephanie presenting
another presentation picture
group with entry display for conference
Homegrown Stories
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/BOEMJune2026
about 2 months ago, Susan Gilley

HARRISON GOES TO STATE!

​Huge congratulations to Harrison High School’s very own Lily Burns, who is absolutely shining at the Miss Arkansas’ Teen competition this week!

​Competing as Miss Natural State’s Teen, Lily took the state stage by storm, taking home major honors and an incredible $3,000 in scholarships in a single day!

​Here is what Lily has achieved so far:

OVERALL EVENING GOWN WINNER! – Her poise and stage presence topped the entire field of competitors for the night!

ALPHA PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW WINNER – Top honors for her group in the one-on-one interview panel!

"TEENS IN ACTION" SCHOLARSHIP WINNER – Awarded for her outstanding dedication to community service!

​What makes this even more special is that her award-winning community service project, “Back to your Roots,” actually started right here in the Harrison School District in Mrs. Stephanie Benton’s 8th-grade class at Harrison Middle School! Since then, Lily has also traveled the state with her "Farmer Jack" book reading project, sharing her passion for community and agriculture.

​We could not be prouder of Lily's leadership, heart, and how beautifully she is representing the Harrison Goblins on the state stage.

​Join us in sending Lily all our love and support as she heads into the final rounds! Harrison is cheering you on every single step of the way, Lily! 💙🧡

2 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Evening gown winners
The Gobsmobile is rolling into June!

Looking for a cool way to beat the heat and keep the kids entertained? Look no further! The Harrison Schools Gobsmobile is loaded with books, awesome arts and crafts, and mind-blowing STEM activities for all ages!

Best of all? The bus is fully equipped with AC!

Catch us from June 1st to June 24th at these stops:

Mondays:
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM @ Harrison Middle School (HMS)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Youth Center

Tuesdays:
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM @ Skyline
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Youth Center

Wednesdays:
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM @ Forest
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Youth Center

Stop by, check out some great books, create something fun, and make some awesome summer memories with us! See you there!

#HarrisonGoblins #Gobsmobile #SummerLearning #CoolDownWithABook #STEMFun
2 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Gobsmobile June Schedule (listed in post)
Area Students - The Countdown is ON!

Harrison Schools' Camp Discovery 2026 is officially just 5 days away, and our dedicated staff is hard at work today getting everything ready for an unforgettable week! Student packets are prepped, t-shirts are neatly laid out on the classroom tables, and Harrison Middle School is transforming into a hub for young explorers, engineers, and artists.

We can't wait to see students from all over the area this coming Monday morning!

Quick Camp Reminders:

Dates: Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily

Location: Harrison Middle School

What's in store: Building bristle bots, engineering mini amusement parks, surviving an "Amazon Adventure," and creating nature-inspired art masterpieces!
2 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
student tables with Camp Discovery packets and t-shirts neatly arranged