Please join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS to these talented 8th and 9th students who qualified for Region VI's All-Region Bands!
6 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Band winners
A little holiday cheer from our Harrison High School Student Council!

Council members served up warm hot chocolate to students today as a special holiday treat.
Thank you, Student Council, for spreading the joy!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
HHS Student Council members
HHS Student Council members
Check out this great holiday art created by Harrison Preschool students Maddison and Dallas! Good job, students!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Christmas tree painting
Christmas tree painting
Huge congratulations to our Director of Special Services, Amber Likes, for being published in the AAEA's Instructional Leader!

Mrs. Likes' article, "A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE," details how Harrison School District is meeting the growing mental health needs of our students, featuring our innovative Pathways Program—a model of success for the state!

We are so proud of our Special Services team. Their work truly lives out our mission: "Building the Future - Every Learner. Every Day. Every Way."

Watch for a full HSD article soon with more details!

Read the full article here: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.theaaea.org/resource/resmgr/instructional_leader/2025/instructional_leader_dec_25.pdf

#SpecialEducation #MentalHealthMatters #InstructionalLeader #PathwaysProgram
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
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FAFSA help!

When: December 10
Where: HHS library
Why: FAFSA and a free cookie!
Who: TRIO from NAC will be here to assist

If you've already completed the FAFSA, bring your computer and show that it's been completed. You too will receive a free cookie!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Fafsa day reminder
Parents, do you remember when students took one big, scary test at the end of the year to assess their academic progress?

Today, we use Interim Assessments to avoid waiting until the last minute!

Think of it like a GPS:

The Goal: Proficiency by the end of the year.
The Interim Test: A mid-trip check to see where you are.
The Result: If the results show a gap, we don't punish the map; we adjust the route! We drive our instruction to fill those gaps immediately, not next year.

Their score is simply a data point we use to make our teaching more effective. Partner with us to use this information to help them grow!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Parents, a little information about Interim Assessments
What a spectacular opening night for the Harrison High School Choirs' "Feast of Carols" at the beautiful Harrison Performing Arts Center!

We were so excited to welcome in new traditions by moving to the PAC and celebrating the Christmas season together over music and light refreshments. Last night was a huge success!

You still have one chance left to join us!

Tonight: Friday, December 5th

Time: 6:30 PM

Venue: Harrison Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Your $15 ticket includes an evening of incredible choral music, plus delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages. Come enjoy the music and one another's company!

Don't miss out! Purchase your tickets now: https://hpsgobs.org/feastofcarols


#HHSFeastOfCarols #HarrisonPAC #HHSChoir
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Feast of Carols Performance
Feast of Carols Performance
This week, Ms. Still and Ms. Duggan's 5th graders at Harrison Middle School are getting hands-on with some real-world science! As part of their unit on ecosystems and owls, students are stepping into the shoes of paleontologists to conduct owl pellet dissections.

Owl pellets are the indigestible parts of an owl's meal—like bones, fur, and feathers—that the owl regurgitates. Instead of passing through the digestive tract, these parts form a compact pellet. By dissecting them, students are able to:

Learn about the owl's diet and its role as a predator in the local ecosystem.

Practice scientific classification by identifying and sorting the bones (like tiny skulls, jaws, and vertebrae) of the owl's prey (rodents, shrews, birds, etc.) using a bone sorting chart (like the one pictured !).

Understand the food web and how energy moves through different organisms in an ecosystem.

This unique activity allows students to combine their knowledge of life science with the hands-on fun of discovery! Way to go, 5th grade! We can't wait to see what interesting prey bone fragments you uncover and classify!

7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
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students at work
students at work
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Did You Know?

The Harrison School District has a remarkable history of academic excellence recognized by the state!

Since the Arkansas School Recognition Program began in 2013, our schools have consistently met the criteria for high student performance and growth, earning substantial state recognition.

Over the past 12 years, the Harrison School District has received approximately $1,135,627 through this program—a testament to the sustained dedication and quality of education provided throughout our district!

We are proud of our students, staff, and the entire community for supporting this legacy of excellence.

#AcademicExcellence
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
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Giving Thanks by Giving Back!

While many were enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers, our incredible Harrison Middle School (HMS) Cheerleaders were busy spreading holiday cheer in the community!

Over the break, they traded in their pompoms for bells and spent their time volunteering as Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army. This is a true example of service and compassion! We are so proud of these students for demonstrating what it means to be Goblins in our community.
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
cheerleaders as bell ringers
cheerleaders as bell ringers
cheerleaders as bell ringers
cheerleaders as bell ringers
cheerleaders as bell ringers
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving from Harrison Public Schools
We hope you will enjoy these examples of Thanksgiving art from our Harrison preschoolers!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
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Dear Harrison Community,

The Christmas season is fast approaching. With this in mind, we would like to extend an invitation to our
athletes, Athlete Advisory Council, district faculty and the whole Harrison community to join the athletic
department in helping some of our students in the Harrison School District experience a better
Christmas.

Many years ago, Beta Upsilon Sorority started a Christmas Shopping Spree. Students were chosen from
each campus to go on a $100 Shopping Spree at Wal-Mart. This past year we were able to take over 100
students and hope to help the same amount this year. Last year we increased that amount to $125.00
and we were still be able to take 100 students shopping.

This is how the program works: Students will be chosen by each schools’ administrators, nurses and
other faculty. 7th/8th grade and high school students will be given a gift card to Wal-Mart to be used as
they desire. Students K-6th grade will be taken by bus (with Santa driving) to Wal-Mart to shop
alongside a JR or SR athlete. We will then finish the morning off with pizza and plenty of Mountain Dew
at the Cash Center.

The number of students chosen this year will depend on the amount of donations received. If you or
your group are interested in making a donation, please send your check to Harrison High School, c/o
Kathy Williams, School Administrative Assistant, 925 Goblin Drive, Harrison, AR 72601. Checks can be
made payable to the HHS Christmas Fund. No donation is too small. Please make your donation no later
than December 10th.

Thank you and may God bless you and your family with a very Merry Christmas.

Sincerely,
Chris Pratt
Director of Athletics
Harrison School District
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Christmas Shopping Spree graphic
Our Harrison Preschool students and their families did so well with a recent "Disguise-a-Turkey" challenge!

Students took a turkey outline worksheet home and worked with their families to transform it using drawings, paper, and lots of creativity. The goal was to give the turkey a disguise so it could survive Thanksgiving!

Check out some of these adorable and clever disguises! We love seeing our students work together with their families!
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
turkey disguise family project
Harrison Public Schools November 18, 2025 Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm Start To watch https://youtube.com/live/LLFJjCuaUGI?feature=share
7 months ago, Stewart Pratt
Fall Color Wheel Fun!

Our youngest artists in Harrison Preschool have been busy exploring nature and color! They created these beautiful "Fall Color Wheels" by finding and gluing colorful fall leaves. A wonderful way to learn about the season and the color spectrum!

Good job, students!

#HarrisonSchools #PreschoolArt #FallFun #ColorWheel #GoGobs
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
student's "Fall Color Wheel" art project
Congratulations to Harrison High School students Nathalia Ochoa and Aubrey Brandon for taking 1st PLACE in the Photography Street category at the 2025 Ozark Media Arts Festival (OMAF) On-Site Competition!

Their ability to capture compelling, split-second moments in real time is truly outstanding. We are so proud of their eye for photography and their creativity!


#GoGobs #HPSMediaArts
7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Ozark Media Arts Festival post

BIG NEWS! The Harrison Middle School Chess Team secured an impressive 2nd Place at the O.U.R. Regional Tournament! Competing against 12 school districts, these gentlemen showed true grit and talent. Hats off to the team! Good job!

7 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
 chess team members
 chess team members
Harrison High School Theatre Department invites you to their first show of the year - Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe.

Performances will be this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (November 13-15) at 6:30 pm in the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Tickets are $15 and are available by clicking here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DHTC
8 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe graphic
Thankful for our Kindergarteners!

This month, our Harrison Kindergarten students have been working hard practicing their writing skills by sharing what they are most thankful for! We are so proud of how much their writing is developing—it's truly wonderful to see their progress! Please join us in saying "Good job, Kindergarten!"

#HarrisonSchools #Kindergarten #Thankful #WritingSkills #HappyThanksgiving
8 months ago, Harrison Public Schools
James	Thankful for his "pop" (grandpa/dad) and dog.
Maesyn	Thankful for her Nanny, playing outside, and going to the store.
Ryleigh	Thankful for friends, playing, and the swing.
Daisy	Thankful for Dad being nice to her.
Ranger	Thankful for Mom watching TV with him.
Rhett	Thankful for his whole class/friends.
Addison	Thankful for Mom making spaghetti.