Heber Springs Schools

December 13, 2020 Panther Nation- On Sunday, December 13th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive case at Heber Springs Elementary School. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward. I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation. Dr. Andy Ashley

December 11, 2020 Panther Nation- On Friday, December 11th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of positive cases in a household which had children in each school. This week we identified 5 active positive student cases and 2 active positive staff cases. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward. I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation. Dr. Andy Ashley

Weekly recap video with Dr. Andy Ashley Heber Springs Week 15 https://youtu.be/sfabaN1e1IA

December 10, 2020 Panther Nation- On Thursday, December 10th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in the Heber Springs High School. The Administration has contacted the Arkansas Department of Health for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were at risk for primary exposure have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to closely monitor this situation moving forward. I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation. Dr. Andy Ashley

|6th Grade Band Christmas Concert| Please join us in the Performing Arts Center, TONIGHT, as the 6th grade band takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas season! Concerts will be streamed live on the Heber Springs School District Facebook page...however, due to copyright laws concerts will not be saved online.

TONIGHT in the Panther Den...Heber Springs Panthers 7th Grade and Junior High basketball teams will host the Rose Bud Ramblers beginning at 4:30.

The students of Heber Springs High School are getting toys together for NLC’s Christmas Mall! Be sure to bring your new toy donation out to the Panther Den this week and stick around to watch our Panthers. Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 11th.

Does Santa know what YOU want for Christmas? These 1st graders aren’t taking any chances...be sure to check The Sun-Times next week for their Santa letters.

|ATTENTION PARENTS| ALL Juniors at Heber Springs High School will be participating in the ASVAB test on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th beginning at 8am in the PAC. Remote Panthers should come for this testing if possible. The ASVAB is not just for students planning to join the military, this test provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian. You can find more information by clicking the link below. https://www.todaysmilitary.com/joining-eligibility/asvab-test#jump-asvab-cep

Heber Springs Week 14 https://youtu.be/Mgwezn_5i5U

TODAY IS THE DAY! Arkansas Food Bank Food Boxes will be distributed at the Heber Springs Middle School from 4pm - 6pm...TODAY! If you are a family with children in our district and you are in need of food assistance, please stop by to pick up your food box!

December 2, 2020 Panther Nation- On Wednesday, December 2nd, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in the Heber Springs Elementary School. The Administration has contacted the Arkansas Department of Health for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were at risk for primary exposure have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to closely monitor this situation moving forward. I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation. Dr. Andy Ashley

Join us in the Performing Arts Center on December 10th, 14th, and 15th as our 6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and High School band programs proudly present the annual Christmas Concert. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early by scanning the flowcode with your phone camera.

There are only 5 spots left in the Heber Springs HIPPY Program...don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child!

Tickets for Thursday night's 7G, 7B, JG, and JB games at Pangburn can be purchased online at the following link: pangburn-school-district.ticketleap.com/pangburn-vs-heber-springs-visitor-tickets/  

Vouchers for Friday night's game at Riverview can now be picked up at Central Office. Please remember that players will be given two vouchers.

!!PARENTS!! Tryouts for Heber Springs Youth Basketball are still THIS WEEK at the Community Center. The deadline to register has been extended to this Friday, December 4th. TONIGHT- Nov. 30th 1st-2nd grade girls @ 5:45pm 1st-2nd grade boys @ 6:30pm December 1st 3rd-4th grade girls @ 5:45 3rd-4th grade boys @ 6:30 December 3rd 5th-6th grade girls @ 5:45 5th-6th grade boys @ 6:30 There is still a need for coaches!!! If you have interest in coaching or helping you need to come to tryouts and the coaches meeting will follow. Please contact the Heber Springs Community Center for more information!

ATTENTION PARENTS If you were given a hot spot and charger for Flex Friday or Virtual Day they must be turned back in on Monday so that we can do an inventory of supplies. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE STUDENTS WHO ARE REMOTE FLEX PANTHERS. Elementary students will need to turn them in to their teachers...Middle and High School students will need to turn in to the office.

UPDATE: Heber Springs FCA is teaming up with New Life Church to help supply items for the Christmas Mall. Bins will be located at the basketball games this week and in the High School. Items will be taken until December 11th.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Panther Family. We are thankful for you all.