Weekly food distribution opportunity:
MHPS School Counselors are in Hot Springs at the ArSCA Counselor Conference this week. They're learning fantastic things to bring back to students and staff!
The Arkansas "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act" mandates a phone-free learning environment in all public schools, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This means students must keep personal electronic devices like cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops turned off and put away from the first bell to the last bell of the school day.
Congratulations to the 25 educators in our district who will receive merit incentive funds this year from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education!
According to DESE’s website, the LEARNS Act (Act 237 of the 2023 Regular Session) established the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program, also known as Merit Pay, to recognize and reward Arkansas's outstanding educators. The program's primary goals are to retain high-performing teachers in classrooms across the state and enhance teacher recruitment and retention in priority (e.g., mentors) and critical shortage areas.
Each of the educators who has received merit pay qualified in at least one of the following areas:
• Demonstrate outstanding growth in student performance;
• Are employed in subject, geographic, and other critical shortage areas
• Serve as a mentor to aspiring teachers participating in yearlong residencies.
This is a major accomplishment, and we're so proud of our educators for committing to excellence in education -- every student, every time.
We did it! This was a year full of learning, growing, trials, and successes. We love our Bombers, and while we're excited for summer, we'll be ready for smiling faces on August 12! Have a wonderful, safe break!
We sure are going to miss our retirees! What a wonderful group of educators and support staff!
In Mrs. Kohler and Mrs. Thompson’s third grade classrooms, they celebrated watermelon day!! They tasted fresh watermelon and other watermelon-flavored treats while taking a poll of what was everyone’s favorite. They analyzed their data, identified the favorite, and read about the life cycle! They even counted and saw how many rubber bands it took to explode a watermelon! It was a “sweet” and fun day!
After reading the book "Unplugged" as a whole school project, the students at Hackler participated in a Zoom meeting with the author, Gordon Korman, this morning. Students were allowed to ask questions and really enjoyed connecting with a real author!
Join us for the Flame of Hope!
Attention Parents/Guardians:
The Bomber Virtual Academy application window for 2025-2026 is now open. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, visit https://www.mhbombers.com/page/bomber-virtual-academy.
All students who plan to take any virtual coursework MUST apply by clicking on the application at the link above.
The deadline for application is August 1, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Camp at rcamp@mhbombers.com or 870-425-1299.
BIG thanks to the team that made it out Tuesday to host the 50 fourth grade students from Hackler at the airport. Today there were 50 fifth graders who got the same experience! There were four activity stations operating simultaneously - including the aircraft on display. This is fantastic learning for students featuring our local experts. Thanks again!
Our Teacher of the Year and Richard Padget Classified Staff Member of the Year: Cathy Beckham and Darren Crawford. Congratulations to these deserving individuals! You're great representatives of what it means to be a Bomber!
More fun summer activities!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Bomber Update: As we close out Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to share this inspiring video about our local retired educators and the work they do to support MHPS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV32lFalHec
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Join us for our Special Olympics Fishing Derby! 🎣☀️
The North Central Board of Realtors invites you to a fun-filled morning at McCabe Park ( behind king dermatology ) for our Special Olympics Fishing Derby!
Date: Saturday, May 10th 2025
Registration: 8:30am
Fishing Start: 9:00am
All poles and bait are provided- just bring your excitement!
Enjoy FREE hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies for participants (Provided by Arvest Bank.)
This event is opened to handicapped children and adults of all ages. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate ability, joy, and a great day of fishing!
For more information: call or text:
Alex 870-656-3865 or Mariah 870-405-8511
Let’s cast some lines and make some memories! 🎣
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
