Exploring Futures with Be Pro Be Proud! 🚛✨
HMS 8th grade students recently had an exciting, hands-on experience with the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop! Students explored a variety of high-demand career pathways while getting to operate cutting-edge, high-tech simulators.
Our student ambassadors did an amazing job stepping into leadership roles—training their peers and helping guide them through each experience! 👏
Be Pro Be Proud, Inc. is leading the movement to inspire a new generation of pride, progress, and opportunity in America’s skilled workforce—and our students got a firsthand look at what their futures could hold!
#BeProBeProud #FutureReady #HMSPride #CareerExploration
HMS 8th grade students recently had an exciting, hands-on experience with the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop! Students explored a variety of high-demand career pathways while getting to operate cutting-edge, high-tech simulators.
Our student ambassadors did an amazing job stepping into leadership roles—training their peers and helping guide them through each experience! 👏
Be Pro Be Proud, Inc. is leading the movement to inspire a new generation of pride, progress, and opportunity in America’s skilled workforce—and our students got a firsthand look at what their futures could hold!
#BeProBeProud #FutureReady #HMSPride #CareerExploration
♟️ Shoutout to Levi H! ♟️
We’ve got something to brag about! 🎉
Levi H was the only HMS student to compete in today’s high school chess tournament—and he made it count! 💪
✔️ Played 5 matches
✔️ Won 4 games
✔️ Helped his team place 2nd out of 13 districts
That’s an incredible accomplishment, Levi! 👏
We’ve got something to brag about! 🎉
Levi H was the only HMS student to compete in today’s high school chess tournament—and he made it count! 💪
✔️ Played 5 matches
✔️ Won 4 games
✔️ Helped his team place 2nd out of 13 districts
That’s an incredible accomplishment, Levi! 👏
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Fun at HMS! 🍀
Our amazing HMS cafeteria staff got into the holiday spirit by baking 10 sheet cakes of delicious green cake to treat all of our students today! 💚
We are so grateful for everything they do each and every day—serving up warm, delicious meals and caring for our students with a smile. Thank you for making today extra special! 🍰✨
Our amazing HMS cafeteria staff got into the holiday spirit by baking 10 sheet cakes of delicious green cake to treat all of our students today! 💚
We are so grateful for everything they do each and every day—serving up warm, delicious meals and caring for our students with a smile. Thank you for making today extra special! 🍰✨
Mrs. Bryant’s 7th grade science classes recently completed an edible food chain lab using candy and marshmallows to model how energy flows through an ecosystem.
Students worked in groups to build food chains, with each type of candy representing a different trophic level in the energy pyramid. For example, some candies represented producers (plants), while others represented primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.
As students built their food chains, they discussed how energy moves from the sun to producers and then to consumers. The marshmallows and candies helped visually demonstrate how energy decreases as it moves up each trophic level.
Students worked in groups to build food chains, with each type of candy representing a different trophic level in the energy pyramid. For example, some candies represented producers (plants), while others represented primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.
As students built their food chains, they discussed how energy moves from the sun to producers and then to consumers. The marshmallows and candies helped visually demonstrate how energy decreases as it moves up each trophic level.
🎉 EAST Night Out – Round One is Tonight! 🎉
Join us tonight, March 16th from 5–6 PM at Neighbor’s Mill for the first EAST Night Out of the spring!
Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members are all invited to stop by for this meet-and-greet style event and learn more about the incredible projects our HMS EAST students are working on.
The EAST Conference Team and students with projects heading to conference are encouraged to attend this first event. Additional students and projects will be highlighted at future EAST Night Out rounds later this spring — more information coming soon!
✨ Projects being highlighted tonight:
• TrailBlazer’s Guide
• Bundles of Joy
• Mural Tech
• Steadimize
• Performing Sports with God
• Left in Good Hands
• Keep it Clean
• Hydroponics Helpers
• Habitat Heroes
• Art Beyond Sight
Come out, grab a coffee, and support the amazing work of our EAST students! ☕👏
Join us tonight, March 16th from 5–6 PM at Neighbor’s Mill for the first EAST Night Out of the spring!
Parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members are all invited to stop by for this meet-and-greet style event and learn more about the incredible projects our HMS EAST students are working on.
The EAST Conference Team and students with projects heading to conference are encouraged to attend this first event. Additional students and projects will be highlighted at future EAST Night Out rounds later this spring — more information coming soon!
✨ Projects being highlighted tonight:
• TrailBlazer’s Guide
• Bundles of Joy
• Mural Tech
• Steadimize
• Performing Sports with God
• Left in Good Hands
• Keep it Clean
• Hydroponics Helpers
• Habitat Heroes
• Art Beyond Sight
Come out, grab a coffee, and support the amazing work of our EAST students! ☕👏
📚➕ Important Info for 6th Grade Parents! ➕📚
A letter with important details about 7th grade math placement will be sent home on March 16, 2026. HMS 6th graders will take the Algebra Readiness Test on April 1, 2026 as part of the placement process for next year’s math classes.
This assessment helps determine eligibility for Pre-Algebra, which begins the Accelerated Math Path and prepares students for Algebra 1 in 8th grade.
Please review the letter carefully, and if you have questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Keele or Mr. Jones.
We’re excited to help our students plan for a strong academic future! 💙
A letter with important details about 7th grade math placement will be sent home on March 16, 2026. HMS 6th graders will take the Algebra Readiness Test on April 1, 2026 as part of the placement process for next year’s math classes.
This assessment helps determine eligibility for Pre-Algebra, which begins the Accelerated Math Path and prepares students for Algebra 1 in 8th grade.
Please review the letter carefully, and if you have questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Keele or Mr. Jones.
We’re excited to help our students plan for a strong academic future! 💙
Creativity is taking flight at Harrison Middle School!
A big thank you to 7th grader Kayleigh from Coach Mattix’s art class for transforming a simple classroom trash can into a work of art. She painted it to look like an airplane window with a beautiful sunset view. 🌅
The trash can will live in Mrs. Jackson’s classroom, where students will study aviation next school year. It’s a fun and creative way to connect art with learning and make the classroom a little more inspiring.
Great work, Kayleigh! Even the trash gets a window seat now. ✈️
#HarrisonGoblinPride #StudentCreativity #MiddleSchoolArt #AviationUnit
A big thank you to 7th grader Kayleigh from Coach Mattix’s art class for transforming a simple classroom trash can into a work of art. She painted it to look like an airplane window with a beautiful sunset view. 🌅
The trash can will live in Mrs. Jackson’s classroom, where students will study aviation next school year. It’s a fun and creative way to connect art with learning and make the classroom a little more inspiring.
Great work, Kayleigh! Even the trash gets a window seat now. ✈️
#HarrisonGoblinPride #StudentCreativity #MiddleSchoolArt #AviationUnit
A big thank you to the HMS PTA for blessing our staff this morning with coffee and cinnamon rolls from Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe! Your kindness is the perfect way to start the day. ☕✨
🎉 Congratulations to our Harrison Middle School Students! 🎉
Harrison Middle School is proud to celebrate the students who earned ATLAS Test Exemption Days through their hard work and academic achievement!
Each year, students who achieve designated benchmark scores or demonstrate qualifying growth on the previous school year’s Summative ATLAS Test may earn one or two days of exemption from school attendance.
📄 Students who qualified will bring home a letter today on blue paper that includes:
• Their name, grade, and homeroom
• An “X” marking the exemption day(s) they earned
These exemption days will take place Thursday, March 19 and/or Friday, March 20, depending on the level earned.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and effort on the 2025 ATLAS Test. Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see how you do on this year’s test!
#HarrisonMiddleSchool #GoblinPride #AcademicExcellence #ATLASAchievement #StudentSuccess 📚✨
6th Grade FCA Update 🙌🍩
We had a packed room for 6th Grade FCA this week! Thank you to David Day for sharing an amazing testimony with our students and for bringing donuts for everyone. We appreciate you taking the time to pour into our kids and encourage them! 💙💛
We had a packed room for 6th Grade FCA this week! Thank you to David Day for sharing an amazing testimony with our students and for bringing donuts for everyone. We appreciate you taking the time to pour into our kids and encourage them! 💙💛
Selected students from Mrs. O'Dell's Career Development class toured the Northark Technical Center and the Northark Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Innovation on Friday, March 6th. Thank you to the Northark Recruiters, Savannah Rosner and Jamie Stevens for providing lunch and for making our tour fun and informative! We toured the facilities and met the instructors for many of Northark's Technical Programs that are available to high school students! Thank you Northark for making our day!
🎷🎶 GOTTA BE JAZZ! 🎶🎷
Join us for Gotta Be Jazz on Thursday, April 9th at 1:00 PM at the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center!
Our talented Harrison Middle School 6th Grade Choir will take the stage to celebrate jazz classics in America’s Music by John Jacobson and John Higgins, with arrangements by Tom Anderson.
🎨 In addition to the concert, be sure to stop by and enjoy a 6th Grade Art Show showcasing the incredible creativity of our students!
🎺 We’ll also feature two special instrumental performances by a small ensemble of HMS students — you won’t want to miss it!
Come support our amazing 6th graders as they share their musical and artistic talents. It’s going to be a jazzy afternoon to remember! 💛🎼
Participating students are asked to please wear black.
Join us for Gotta Be Jazz on Thursday, April 9th at 1:00 PM at the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center!
Our talented Harrison Middle School 6th Grade Choir will take the stage to celebrate jazz classics in America’s Music by John Jacobson and John Higgins, with arrangements by Tom Anderson.
🎨 In addition to the concert, be sure to stop by and enjoy a 6th Grade Art Show showcasing the incredible creativity of our students!
🎺 We’ll also feature two special instrumental performances by a small ensemble of HMS students — you won’t want to miss it!
Come support our amazing 6th graders as they share their musical and artistic talents. It’s going to be a jazzy afternoon to remember! 💛🎼
Participating students are asked to please wear black.
Attention Current 8th Grade Students & Parents!
High school preparation is happening next week at Harrison Middle School! 🎓
📅 Monday, March 16: 8th grade students will visit the high school to learn about CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes and the opportunities available to them.
📅 Tuesday, March 17: High School Counselors Mrs. Rhein, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Thornton will visit HMS to help students select courses for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is an exciting step as our 8th graders begin planning for their high school journey!
High school preparation is happening next week at Harrison Middle School! 🎓
📅 Monday, March 16: 8th grade students will visit the high school to learn about CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes and the opportunities available to them.
📅 Tuesday, March 17: High School Counselors Mrs. Rhein, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Thornton will visit HMS to help students select courses for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is an exciting step as our 8th graders begin planning for their high school journey!
🐸🌵 “Do you want to date a toad?” 🌵🐸
Mrs. Scoggins' 7th grade students recently participated in Symbiosis Speed Dating as part of their science lesson! Each student received a character card representing a desert plant or animal and used the information on their card to “meet” other organisms in the room.
As students exchanged clues and facts, they worked to determine what type of ecological relationship they had—mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism. It was a fun and engaging way to bring science concepts to life while practicing communication and critical thinking skills.
Learning about ecosystems has never been so interactive! 🌎
#HarrisonMiddleSchool #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction #Symbiosis #MiddleSchoolScience
Mrs. Scoggins' 7th grade students recently participated in Symbiosis Speed Dating as part of their science lesson! Each student received a character card representing a desert plant or animal and used the information on their card to “meet” other organisms in the room.
As students exchanged clues and facts, they worked to determine what type of ecological relationship they had—mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism. It was a fun and engaging way to bring science concepts to life while practicing communication and critical thinking skills.
Learning about ecosystems has never been so interactive! 🌎
#HarrisonMiddleSchool #HandsOnLearning #ScienceInAction #Symbiosis #MiddleSchoolScience
8th Grade Art: The Art of Block Printing
This week, Coach Mattix’s 8th-grade artists explored the intricate world of Block Printing. Here is a look at the creative process students followed:
Design & Transfer: Students sketched original designs and transferred them onto their printing blocks.
Carving: Using Lino cutters with V-shaped and U-shaped tips, students carefully carved away the negative space .
Safety First: Students practiced proper technique by always carving away from their bodies.
Inking: Using a brayer, they spread a thin, even layer of ink onto the raised surface of the block.
Printing: After placing paper over the block, students ran their work through the printing press multiple times to experiment with different colors.
Take a look at these phenomenal examples from Josy with help from Noah! These prints are ready to be matted and framed. Fun fact: This process is so versatile that Josy could even continue printing at home using a simple wooden spoon to apply pressure!
What a beautiful job by these talented students.
This week, Coach Mattix’s 8th-grade artists explored the intricate world of Block Printing. Here is a look at the creative process students followed:
Design & Transfer: Students sketched original designs and transferred them onto their printing blocks.
Carving: Using Lino cutters with V-shaped and U-shaped tips, students carefully carved away the negative space .
Safety First: Students practiced proper technique by always carving away from their bodies.
Inking: Using a brayer, they spread a thin, even layer of ink onto the raised surface of the block.
Printing: After placing paper over the block, students ran their work through the printing press multiple times to experiment with different colors.
Take a look at these phenomenal examples from Josy with help from Noah! These prints are ready to be matted and framed. Fun fact: This process is so versatile that Josy could even continue printing at home using a simple wooden spoon to apply pressure!
What a beautiful job by these talented students.
What’s cooking at HMS? Our 8th-grade FACS students just wrapped up a "sizzling" two-week Beef Unit adventure! 🥩✨
🏆 Grateful for the Support
A huge thank you to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom, funded by the Beef Checkoff and the Arkansas Beef Council, for awarding Mrs. Tomlinson the 2025-26 Beef in the Classroom Grant. This partnership allowed our students to work with high-quality ingredients and dive deep into the world of agriculture.
🚜 From Farm to Table
We kicked things off with a special guest presentation from our own Assistant Principal, Mr. Jones. He shared his expertise on the journey of beef from the farm to the dinner table, teaching students how to read labels and identify various cuts of meat like pros.
🍳 Putting Skills to the Test
After brainstorming their own menu ideas and prepping their recipes, the students hit the kitchen for two weeks of final cooking labs:
🌮 "Taco Bell" Week: Students mastered ground beef preparation to create homemade Crunchwrap Supremes, paired with DIY Baja Blasts.
🥢 "Hibachi" Week: The grand finale featured marinated sirloin steak and savory fried rice, where students practiced their searing and sautéing techniques.
From the first brainstorm to the final sizzle, these students displayed impressive knowledge and kitchen confidence. They walked away with delicious meals and recipes they can use for a lifetime!
Way to go, HMS chefs! 👨🍳👩🍳
🏆 Grateful for the Support
A huge thank you to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom, funded by the Beef Checkoff and the Arkansas Beef Council, for awarding Mrs. Tomlinson the 2025-26 Beef in the Classroom Grant. This partnership allowed our students to work with high-quality ingredients and dive deep into the world of agriculture.
🚜 From Farm to Table
We kicked things off with a special guest presentation from our own Assistant Principal, Mr. Jones. He shared his expertise on the journey of beef from the farm to the dinner table, teaching students how to read labels and identify various cuts of meat like pros.
🍳 Putting Skills to the Test
After brainstorming their own menu ideas and prepping their recipes, the students hit the kitchen for two weeks of final cooking labs:
🌮 "Taco Bell" Week: Students mastered ground beef preparation to create homemade Crunchwrap Supremes, paired with DIY Baja Blasts.
🥢 "Hibachi" Week: The grand finale featured marinated sirloin steak and savory fried rice, where students practiced their searing and sautéing techniques.
From the first brainstorm to the final sizzle, these students displayed impressive knowledge and kitchen confidence. They walked away with delicious meals and recipes they can use for a lifetime!
Way to go, HMS chefs! 👨🍳👩🍳
Any area students that are currently in grades K-5 are invited to attend this incredible STEM camp!! It runs Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Taught by certified teachers and lunch will be provided!
Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create!
Spots are limited! Register here:
✨ Calling All Future Dance Team Members! ✨
Are you ready to dance, perform, and represent Harrison? 💙💛
Students in Grades 7–12 are invited to try out for the Harrison Dance Team!
💃 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team!
Check out the tryout information below for important dates and details.
📩 Questions? Contact Kylie Thompson at nsds.kylie@gmail.com
#GoHarrison #DanceTeamTryouts #GoblinPride 💙💛
Are you ready to dance, perform, and represent Harrison? 💙💛
Students in Grades 7–12 are invited to try out for the Harrison Dance Team!
💃 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team!
Check out the tryout information below for important dates and details.
📩 Questions? Contact Kylie Thompson at nsds.kylie@gmail.com
#GoHarrison #DanceTeamTryouts #GoblinPride 💙💛
A Message from 5th Grade FCA
Thank you to Mr. Kaesar for sharing a great message with our 5th Grade FCA about the importance of having the right power source in our lives. We appreciate him taking the time to encourage and inspire our students!
Thank you to Mr. Kaesar for sharing a great message with our 5th Grade FCA about the importance of having the right power source in our lives. We appreciate him taking the time to encourage and inspire our students!
A Message from Our 6th Grade FCA
Thank you to Joshua Petersen for sharing a message with our 6th Grade FCA and for providing donuts for our students. We appreciate your time and support!
Thank you to Joshua Petersen for sharing a message with our 6th Grade FCA and for providing donuts for our students. We appreciate your time and support!
