The roads around the District have been monitored since 4am, and as of 6:30am the roads are clear. We will begin school on time, unless conditions deteriorate. Please use extreme caution as conditions can change quickly around sunrise.
Unfortunately, the number of positive Covid cases and quarantined individuals are growing and are similar to the numbers we saw in September. According to the Quarantine Mitigation plan developed in August, face coverings will be required for all students and staff when ACHI.com has the area inside our district boundaries highlighted as Red/Purple. The latest ACHI map was posted today, and we are highlighted as RED. Face coverings will be required starting Monday, January 10th, and will continue until ACHI changes our area to Orange or lower.
We understand there are many opinions about face coverings/masks and their effectiveness. Our Quarantine Mitigation Plan was developed for the sole purpose of keeping students in school. When all our students and staff wear face coverings, the required number of quarantined individuals are reduced.
We have been very fortunate in the past few months that our numbers have been low enough that face coverings were not required. We hope that everyone will follow this plan so that we can get back to those days soon.
In the event of Inclement Weather, Heber Springs Schools will post closings or delays to the following:
TV Channels: Fox 16, KARK 4, KATV 7, KTHV 11
The Lake 101.9fm
Heber Springs Schools Social Media
(Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
Heber Springs Schools Smartphone App
SMS Text Messages
If you need to update contact information, please contact the school building TODAY to do so.
Have a wonderful break, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you on January 3rd!
And God Bless Us Every One
https://youtu.be/f5oMmSX4cr4
Heber Springs Schools is honored and thankful to have the support of the great citizens and businesses in our tremendous community. Our Business of the Month selection for December goes to Project Crosswalk. Members of Project Crosswalk have been some of the first to volunteer and provide items for our faculty and staff members over the years. Our students are blessed with the Coat Project, the Shoe Project, and back to school haircuts. We are so thankful to have organizations like Project Crosswalk supporting Heber Springs Schools. Congratulations and thank you for your continued support of the students, staff, and families at Heber Springs Schools.
Two of our 5th grade students came up with a leadership project of collecting donations for the Heber Springs Humane Society. Students may bring dog food, cat food, pet supplies, or monetary donations from December 6 through December 17. There is a collection box by the Elementary School Office where students can drop off their donations. If a student brings a money donation, please put it in a ziplock bag or envelope, label it Humane Society Donation, and send it to the office. We are very proud of these girls for leading the way with this project. Donations will be delivered to the Humane Society on December 17. Needed items are listed below and please take a moment to watch their video by clicking the link.
Purina Fancy Feast Kitten Classic Pate (canned food)
Purina One Healthy Kitten Formula dry kitten food
Purina One +Plus Adult Cat dry food
50”x60” fleece blankets ($3 at Walmart)
New and gently used bath towels
Purina Dry Puppy food
Purina Dry Dog Chow
Pedigree Dry Adult dog food
Purina Canned Puppy and Adult dog food
Pedigree Canned Puppy and Adult dog food
https://youtu.be/9zmHjMkb3wo
This is a reminder that Senior Spotlights for the Yearbook are due January 14th. Please click on the link to get more information.
https://www.jostensadservice.com/
Be sure to come out to the PAC for the Winter Concerts by the Heber Springs Bands! Special musical guest during Sleigh Ride…you don’t want to miss it!
Several of our internet hot spots have been distributed to students who are NOT 100% virtual. Those hot spots will need to be turned back in to the school building by Wednesday, December 15th.
If your student is 100% virtual at Heber Springs Schools then this DOES NOT apply to you.
Again, unless you are 100% virtual at Heber Springs Schools, you will need to turn in your hot spot by Wednesday, December 15th.
If you have any questions, please email Bahar Pruitt
bahar.pruitt@hssd.k12.ar.us
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
The Panther Bowling team is heading to Searcy to take on Riverview today! Best of luck to our new team and to Coach Bise!
Arkansas Food Bank food boxes will be distributed today at Heber Springs Middle School from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. Please contact Bonnie Webber if you are in need of more information.
bonnie.webber@hssd.k12.ar.us
Today’s Skills & Drills session for 4th-6th Grade Boys has been CANCELED.
Please be sure to spread the word.
Lady Panthers and Panthers will play in the St. Joseph Tournament this upcoming week in Conway.
Please remember that you can "subscribe" to the Heber Springs Athletics Calendar on Google Calendars for any updates or cancellations to any sporting event with the Heber Springs Panthers.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=aHNzZC5rMTIuYXIudXNfMXZ2dHZwdW85bnFzNnA4ZWxoa2lmNGxyNmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
Don’t forget that students will not be on campus this Monday and Tuesday. These days are considered Virtual Days and students should have received their assignments from teachers.
Enjoy your break and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and don’t forget to tell someone you are thankful for them.
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BASKETBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE
The basketball games scheduled for December 2nd in Pangburn have been moved to December 1st and will begin at 4pm.
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES
November 30th at Heber Springs Schools.
For all students and staff who missed the October 26th picture date or needs a new photo taken for the yearbook.
Please don't forget that Monday and Tuesday of NEXT WEEK will be considered Virtual Days at Heber Springs Schools. Students will NOT be on campus those two days!
The 2021 Fall Showcase has been rescheduled for Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30pm. There will not be a performance tomorrow night.
