This morning, every 3rd grader received a brand-new pair of shoes from North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC). Thank you, NAEC, for making sure our students start the winter season on solid footing.
Meanwhile, our 4th graders spent the day at the Baxter County Fairgrounds for the first Baxter County Safety Day, hosted by the Baxter County Conservation District and the Baxter County Office of Emergency Management. Students rotated through hands-on sessions led by the people who keep our community safe. They walked through the Mountain Home Fire Department’s smoke house, met MHPD’s drug dogs, learned Stop the Bleed techniques from EMS, got an up-close look at a medical helicopter, and even visited with Smokey Bear. They also learned about weather safety from the National Weather Service, electrical safety from NAEC, and how to call 911 from the dispatchers who answer those calls.
Thank you to every agency and volunteer who gave their time today. Our students came home with full drawstring bags, plenty of stories, and lessons that could make a real difference someday.
Make an appointment to give blood at the MHHS Blood Drive on 12/3/26! Here's the link to schedule: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MountainHomeHS
Congratulations, Mara! If you’re in Little Rock this season, stop by the Capitol and look for her work.
Mrs. Thompson’s 4th grade ELA classes had some special visitors during their nonfiction unit on turkeys!
Thanks to the Baxter County Farm Bureau Leadership Committee (WLC), students got a hands-on learning experience as they held baby turkeys (poults) and learned more about commercial farming.
The classes also put their learning into action by packing Thanksgiving bags to donate to blessing boxes around town, spreading a little extra kindness this holiday season! 🧡
Cleared for Takeoff: A MHPS Podcast- Battle of the Bands
Lillian and Isabella talk Thanksgiving favorites and the upcoming PTO Karaoke Fundraiser on the latest Cleared for Takeoff!
Watch Episode 5 Here: https://youtu.be/Dxp4DoEYH3M
Thank you to Mrs. Baxter and Mr. O'Brien for their dedication to supporting our students and helping them succeed. We appreciate all you do for our Bombers!
MHHS alum and professional drummer Quinn Hill shares his journey from Mountain Home to touring with country music star Ashley McBryde!
Watch this special episode here: https://youtu.be/1WmPb4JvN8E
Shep and Jayden share spooky stories from buildings across our district, put their Halloween preferences to the test in This or That: Halloween Edition, and Shep sits down with representatives from the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class to learn more about their upcoming Hatchery Pitch Competition!
Watch Episode 4 Here: https://youtu.be/yz0dZVArxGM
Students will be dismissed from school at 1 p.m. this Thursday, October 15th.
Parent-teacher conferences are from 1-7 p.m. at all MHPS buildings.
Mr. Roberts, our MHPS Transportation Supervisor, recently received a wonderful call from a parent who wanted to recognize Gary for going above and beyond for one of his students.
It’s always special to hear when our staff make a difference, and we’re proud to recognize Gary for the care and dedication he shows the students he serves each day.
Congratulations, Gary, and thank you for helping keep our Bombers safe on the road!
Hosts Aiden & Kenylee sit down with Safety & Security Coordinator Chris Turner & SRO Campfield to discuss school safety.
Plus, we’re gearing up for the Ozark Mountain Brawl! Hear all about the exciting robotics showcase coming to Mountain Home at the end of this week.
Watch Episode 3 Here: https://youtu.be/Y7A7yWloaZM
RUN WITH THE BULLS
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/MountainHome/RWTB5k
With fall break right around the corner, we wanted to share the 2026-2027 Break Planner for MHPS students and families.
Planning travel around scheduled school breaks helps students stay engaged in learning, while giving families more opportunities to spend time together!
October 6, 2026
4 p.m. MHPS Central Office
Don't forget to head over to Bomber Stadium after the parade for the Powderpuff Game & Community Pep Rally at 7.
We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready to show your Bomber spirit with our district-wide spirit days!
For more information about Homecoming activities and festivities happening at your child’s school, be sure to check their school newsletter.
Let’s have a great Homecoming Week, Bombers! 💙
Today, MHPS would like to recognize the incredible team that keeps our technology and our district running smoothly behind the scenes each and every day.
From keeping our devices connected to troubleshooting the unexpected, their work supports our students and staff in more ways than we can count.
A big thank you to our MHPS Technology Team: Steve Mendleski, Chance Buster, Martin Egbarts, Keith Alman, Becca Camp, and Matthew Dailey. Thank you for all you do to keep MHPS connected! 💙💛
RAZORBACK READY CHAMPIONS! 🐗🏆
Hackler Intermediate School had some very special visitors today!
You might remember a video that was shared in May featuring some of our 4th grade students taking on the #RazorbackReady2026 challenge. Well… that video WON! And today, our students got to celebrate in a pretty unforgettable way!
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Razorback Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Calipari visited Hackler today for a school-wide celebration with students and staff.
Coach Calipari spoke to students about being good learners, working through adversity, and continuing to push themselves on the path to success.
After the assembly, the students who starred in the winning video got an extra-special reward, and were able to hit the court for a round of Knockout with Coach Calipari and Governor Sanders! 🏀
Razorback Ready is encouraging Arkansas students to get moving, challenge themselves, and build healthy habits as schools prepare to incorporate elements of the fitness test into physical education beginning this school year.
We are so proud of our Hackler students for representing Mountain Home Public Schools and showing Arkansas that our Bombers are #RazorbackReady2026! 💙💛🐗
What a day at to be a Bomber!
#GoBombers #GoHogs