Congratulations to Ty! He won first place in the Harrison Chess Tournament: Third and Fourth grade division. The top four students from each division will move on to the regional tournament at the OUR COOP!
Our Book Blast fundraiser was a great success! Every student received at least three books to take home! Thank you to everyone who donated and participated.
Literacy Night was so much fun! We celebrated Bat and the End of Everything with an evening of games, crafts, food, and Book Fair shopping!
Watch for signup information coming soon on our FREE Summer camp for our district students!
Ages: K-4th (Grades completed)
Dates: June 3rd - June 27th (Monday through Thursday)
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Skyline Campus
Activities: Art, STEM, live music, field trips, cheer, dance, guest speakers, team challenges, mini camps, sports, games, and more!
For more information, contact Alicia Morris amorris@hps.k12.ar.us
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.
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.
Spring Break Camp for K-4th grade students! Sign up with the QR code or use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScen_fzggjoDJ6VwosZyzvpKGqb6mNmu_fFe9wNpZADcTzo3w/viewform
Come join us! Choose Harrison!
The Book Fair is here! It will be open for student shopping all this week. Grandparents are invited to come shop on Tuesday, February 27 from 2:00-4:00. The Book Fair will also be open during Literacy night on Thursday, February 29 from 5:00-7:00. Be sure to set up an eWallet for cashless, stress-less shopping. Visit our Book Fair homepage for more information. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/forestheightselementarysch1
Harrison School District is accepting applications for an Elementary 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:
● create a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth
● establish effective rapport with pupils
● motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for high school education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability
● formulate positive relationships with parents, students, and other staff members
● use formative and summative assessments with colleagues to improve student learning
● demonstrate effective communication within the school community
Contact Persons:
Josh Magness, Principal Mark Ditmanson, Principal
(870) 741-5821 (870) 741-5837
jmagness@hps.k12.ar.us mditmanson@hps.k12.ar.us
Harrison School District is a committed Professional Learning Community school, and maintains strong community support as well as 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. Applicants must submit online at http://hps.applicantstack.com/x/openings
Harrison School District is accepting applications for an Elementary Art 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:
● create a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth
● establish effective rapport with pupils
● motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for high school education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability
● formulate positive relationships with parents, students, and other staff members
● use formative and summative assessments with colleagues to improve student learning
● demonstrate effective communication within the school community
Contact Person:
Mark Ditmanson, Principal
1124 S Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
Telephone: (870) 741-5837
Email Address: mditmanson@hps.k12.ar.us
Harrison School District is a committed Professional Learning Community school, and maintains strong community support as well as 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. Applicants must submit online at http://hps.applicantstack.com/x/openings
It's time to order your yearbook! Be sure to place your order by March 29.
We had a great kick off for our One Book One School event. Every student received a copy of Bat and the End of Everything along with a reading schedule for the next two weeks. On February 29 we will join together for an evening of fun, food, and games to celebrate the conclusion of the book. A special thank you to Logan Slaughter for speaking to the students about showing kindness to others. We are so excited to start reading!
Rooms is a new feature of our Harrison Schools app, providing a one-stop shop for communications including announcements, messaging, celebrations, and more. Don't miss out!
Download the Harrison Schools app by scanning the QR code or searching for "Harrison Public Schools, AR" in the Google Play app store or Apple iOS store. Once the app is downloaded, be sure to enable notifications.
Say hello to Rooms! Be on the lookout for your Guardian invite via text or email tomorrow, February 14th!
Harrison School District will be applying for the Nita M. Lowey The 21st Century Community learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant for an additional program located at Forest Heights Elementary School to serve students in Grades K-4 for the 2024-25 school year. If approved, this will be a five year grant.
The program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other education services to the families of participating children.
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/ForestHeightsES72601 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT.
#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first 75 students to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive the 3 prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the 3 prizes after the event.
#bookblastadventures #booksarefun
🌍 Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
Coach Evert earned a pie in the face for having the most money in his bucket during the coin drive. Thanks for being such a great sport, Coach!! And thank you to all the students who contributed to the fundraiser!
Thank you to Forest Heights PTA, Ryan Caughron Remax, Raymond James Financial, Signature Bank, and Davis GMC for providing the funds for all Forest Heights students to see the new Trolls movie!
