Harrison Public Schools

Preschool registration begins on April 15! Have questions? Need information? Please contact Jenny Cowling, Harrison Preschool Director at 870-741-0581 or via email at jcowling@hps.k12.ar.us

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Check out this great choice board created by HPS instructional facilitator Emily Barrett. It has great information, videos, books, and activities. Click the link below to get started. Enjoy! https://hpsgobs.org/eclipse

Did you know? April 1-5, 024 is National Assistant Principal's Week! This week celebrates our AP's who work diligently to encourage and support our teachers, assist our principals, and most of all motivate and support our students. These dedicated individuals are incredibly important to our district's mission to build the future of every learner. We ask that this week and always you join us in saying THANK YOU to them for all that they do!

Don't forget! Kindergarten registration starts today! Visit hpsgobs.org/kinder to start the process. Need more information? Have questions? Contact Linda Bradford at lbradford@hps.k12.ar.us OR call 870-741-7600; ext. 7022.

Five of our HPS teachers completed their National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NEIT) training last week! Congratulations to Khedi Davis, Heather Waller, Audrey Treat, Lauren Hickson, and Cindy Hermes! #GoGobs!

Our eclipse glasses are here! Harrison schools has purchased eclipse glasses for all students and staff, in preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse. They are here, sorted and ready to go!

Can't wait to provide this FREE Summer camp for our district kiddos! Be watching the district page for sign ups.

Kindergarten registration begins on Monday, April 1. Watch for additional information coming soon!

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In the state of Arkansas, any student may apply for a public school choice transfer from their district of residence to a district in which they do not reside. We hope that you will CHOOSE HARRISON! Why? Four-Star Certified Preschool Middle School Ranked in top 10% Free Concurrent College Credit Courses Advanced Placement Classes College and Career Readiness Support Onsite Mental Health Professionals Excellent Summer School Programs Extensive Extracurricular Activities Outstanding Career and Technical Opportunities For more information, visit http://hpsgobs.com/ChooseHarrison

Have you heard??? Camp Invention® is coming back to Harrison! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, Harrison Schools is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges. The week begins on June 10th with Kristin Motley, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, serving as Director. Students in grades K - 6 can participate. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will: • Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation • Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light • Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels • Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox Early registration discounts are available! Register using SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25 off the $270 registration fee. Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today! Program hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Have you seen our HPS BAM boxes? Media Specialist Melissa McDonald (Skyline Heights Elementary) wrote and received a grant from the Harrison Public Schools Foundation to create these fun learning resources for students. BAM stand for Books, Art, and Making. The boxes contain creative learning projects, specifically designed to coordinate with selected library books. Third and fourth grade students have the opportunity to check out the BAM boxes. Each week, the BAM spinner is spun to see which two students from each class will get to take the boxes home for the week. Each box contains a contents list for them to double check as they repack and return the box, and students get to keep whatever they create! Great job, Mrs. McDonald! #GoGobs

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to Harrison from June 10 to 13, campers entering grades K-6 next school year will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll design their own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25.

Harrison School District is accepting applications for a special education teacher position for the 2024-2025 school year. The position will be a full-time (1.0 FTE) teaching position. Applicants must possess appropriate Arkansas DESE certification. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Harrison School District is seeking an individual who will: ● Job Requirements: (Include, but not limited to) o Create and deliver specialized instruction in accordance with CEC High Leverage Practices o Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to achieve at high levels o Provide quality special education services in inclusive environments o Formulate positive relationships with parents, students, and staff o Use progress monitoring data, building and state-level data, and behavior data to drive student programming o Develop and maintain compliant due process paperwork o Schedule and lead IEP meetings in accordance with Arkansas DESE rules and regulations o Effectively use learning management systems and digital resources for the provision of digital learning o Effectively manage paraprofessional(s) under your supervision o Attain or possess Google Level One Certification Application Process: Submit application, current resume and documentation of HQT and experience. Application available at: https://hps.applicantstack.com/x/openings Contact Persons Mr. Jay Parker Amber Likes 925 Goblin Dr. 110 S. Cherry St. Harrison, AR 72601 Harrison, AR. 72601 Telephone: (870) 741-8223 (870) 741-7600 Email: jparker@hps.k12.ar.us alikes@hps.k12.ar.us Harrison School District is a committed Professional Learning Community school that maintains strong community support and high academic excellence standards. Harrison is one of the leading Academic, Athletic, and Activities schools in Northwest Arkansas. Applicants interested in working with great students, a collaborative team of individuals, fantastic facilities, and a supportive community are encouraged to apply.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Our "Read Across America Week" theme at Harrison Preschool today centered on the popular Dr. Seuss book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go." Students are dressed for success, with outfits displaying their future career choices. If you would like more information about Harrison Preschool, contact Jenny Cowling at jcowling@hps.k12.ar.us or 870-741-0581.

School Social Work Week is held every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation, showing appreciation for the assistance they provide to help students achieve academic success. Harrison Schools celebrated our six school-based mental health/social workers today with refreshments and recognition in appreciation of their contributions to our students. Harrison Public Schools: Building the Future: Every Learner. Every Day. Every Way. #GoGobs

Students at Harrison Preschool are celebrating Read Across America Week! Each day is designed around a different book theme. Monday - "Let's Play" by Herve Tulle Tuesday - "Pet the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons" by James Dean Wednesday - "Color Wars" by Eric Carle Thursday (Today!) - "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney Friday - "Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss Harrison Preschool serves 145 students ages 3-5, with four Arkansas Better Chance classrooms and three tuition classrooms. Registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin April 15. To learn more information about the preschool program or to register a child, contact Jenny Cowling at jcowling@hps.k12.ar.us or 870-741-0581.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Harrison Goblins! It's everything Harrison Goblins, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3LRbQcK Download for iPhone https://apple.co/459UnVQ

ESS is now hiring substitute teachers! To apply, visit ess.com or phone 800-641-0140