Harrison Public Schools

Harrison Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lewis Villines welcomed new staff to Harrison Schools at today's professional development meetings. New team members, we're glad you're here!

We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our local Arvest banks for providing custom-designed Harrison Goblin t-shirts for all faculty and staff! What a great way to start the school year! THANK YOU, ARVEST!!!

Harrison kindergartners Maverick Howard, Grace Patrick, Cooper Courter, Jace Massengale, Lausyn Whitsell, and Hudson Adams started our district school year off well by leading the Pledge of Allegiance at this year's faculty and staff back to school breakfast. Thank you, Maverick, Grace, Cooper, Jace, Lausyn, and Hudson! You all did a great job!!!

All students can eat breakfast at no charge this school year!

Students, we are looking forward to seeing you soon!

All school supplies provided at no charge !

Bus Drivers Needed! Be a part of our great transportation team! Would you like to hear more about job responsibilities and benefits? Contact Eric White, Director of Operations at 870-741-7600; ext. 7070 or via email at ewhite@hps.k12.ar.us

Are you interested in the 2025-56 after school programs offered at no cost by Harrison Schools? Program locations will be: Skyline Heights and Forest Heights for students in kindergarten through 4th grade and middle school for students in 5th through 12th grades. Enrollment forms will be sent home with back to school paperwork during open house. After school programs will begin on Monday, August 18. Program days will be Mondays through Thursdays with pickup required by 5:15. Transportation is available! For more information, please contact Sam Fancier - Forest Heights (sfancier@hps.k12.ar.us), Alicia Morris - Skyline Heights (amorris@hps.k12.ar.us), or Staci Tucker - Middle School (stucker@hps.k12.ar.us)

Harrison Schools new faculty members were on site today at our district professional development center for orientation, team-building activities, and an overview of district policies and resources. We want to welcome all new members - certified and classified - to our Harrison team. We're so glad you're here!!!

Just a heads up - school meal prices are changing for the 25-26 school year.

We are so happy to offer FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS - a savings of $1.80 per day per student!
We hope all of our students will take advantage of this great benefit!

There will also be a slight increase (15 cents) in daily lunch prices.

K-4 was $2.70 - now $2.85.

5-12 was $2.85 - now $3.00

Harrison Schools is proud to provide free school supplies for every student for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are committed to building the future for every learner - every day - every way.

Don't miss out! Register now for Harrison Kindergarten by visiting hpsgobs.org/kinder

Important Traffic Alert for Middle and High School Families

Heads up, everyone! Due to ongoing road improvements on Goblin Drive, there will be some important traffic changes for both the middle school and high school when classes begin on August 11th.

Pickup and drop-off traffic will be rerouted. Please take a moment to review the maps and detailed information provided. Familiarizing yourself with these changes beforehand will help ensure a smooth start to the school year for everyone!

If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please don't hesitate to contact the schools directly. We are here to help!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.. We can't wait to see our students back on August 11th!

The Harrison Middle School FBLA Nationals team is headed home from California today. We are so proud of our students because they placed Nationally! 6th place in the nation in Community Service Presentation - Ella Davidson 8th place in the nation in Annual Chapter Activities - Paysley Ruff, Leighann Cope, and Brynlee King These students did a wonderful job. It is very difficult to place Nationally and for them to place top 8 their first year, is a very big deal. 

Harrison Schools’ Transportation Department recognized last night (6/25/25) at the Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation Hall of Honor Banquet with the Safety Award. Thank you, for your work and dedication to keeping our students safe! #GoGobs

Stephanie Benton, the 2024 Arkansas Ag in the Classroom award recipient, and Becca Jackson, the 2025 NAITCO scholarship recipient, recently presented at the National Ag in the Classroom Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Educators from across the country attended their session, where they introduced their original unit, Seeds of Change. Participants not only walked away with fresh ideas for the classroom, but also enjoyed local Arkansas products as door prizes—and even learned how to “Call the Hogs.” Special thanks to Cavender’s for their signature seasoning and to Farmer Jack for his farm-raised beef sticks. Stephanie and Becca were honored to represent their state and share their passion for agricultural education with fellow educators from around the nation.

Harrison Summer School students learned about creating crafts with felt today. Thank you, Lisa Dixon, for teaching our students new skills! Students, the bookmarks you designed looked beautiful!

Harrison Summer School students tried their hands at "Cake Decorating 101" today - learning new skills from Dee Tipton (Harrison MIddle School Teacher and owner of "Simply D'lish") Thank you to Ms. Tipton for sharing your expertise with our students! Students, good work! The cakes looks great!

Happy Father's Day!

Check this out! HPS summer school students were presented with a challenge this week to design a crochet plushie template. They went to work and created some beautifully creative design ideas. HMS teacher Stephanie Benton then took their designs and brought them to life for the students. Check out these pictures! Good job, students! Impressive work, Mrs. Benton!