Farmer Fred Days made its next stop at Skyline Heights Elementary! 🐥🌾

Our students had a fantastic time getting hands-on with agricultural life, meeting farm animals, and learning all about farming from the Harrison FFA team. The baby chicks were an absolute favorite today—so many happy smiles and gentle pets! 🐥

A big thank you to the Harrison FFA volunteers for bringing such an incredible learning experience to our school! 🚜✨

#SkylineHeights #FarmerFredDays #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryFun #FutureFarmers
about 9 hours ago, Harrison Schools
Three young children kneeling in the grass, leaning forward to watch yellow baby chicks inside a white crate.
A large group of elementary school students and high school volunteers smiling and waving for a group photo under a blue tent that reads "Harrison Agri. Dept." in front of the school building.
Three young students kneeling on the grass, gently touching and looking closely at fluffy yellow baby chicks inside a white plastic crate.
High school agriculture students sitting on a bench holding a goat on a leash, while elementary students gather around to pet the goat.
Three young girls leaning over a white crate, carefully reaching in to gently pet fluffy yellow baby chicks.
A line of elementary students waiting outside near a livestock trailer adorned with a "Farmer Fred Days" sign.
High school volunteers sitting outdoors holding a brown rabbit and a goat while a group of curious elementary students gather around to pet them.
High school students sitting on an outdoor bench holding a small rabbit while elementary school children lean in to gently pet it.
Four young elementary school girls smiling and posing for the camera while crouched next to a crate of yellow baby chicks.
High school volunteers showing a small black and white rabbit to elementary school girls who are gently petting its fur.
🚜 Animals, smiles, and unforgettable memories at Harrison Preschool! 🐰🐴

Today was Farmer Fred Day, a wonderful annual tradition honoring the legacy of the late Fred "Farmer Fred" Woehl, Jr. 💙

Our Harrison High School FFA students brought a trailer full of friendly farm animals right to our preschool campus, giving our youngest learners a hands-on agricultural experience! For many of our students, this was their very first time getting to pet a rabbit, meet a goat, or hug a pony up close.

Seeing the joy, curiosity, and big smiles on their faces made it a truly special day. Thank you to our HHS FFA members for sharing their passion, knowledge, and animals with our future leaders, and for keeping Farmer Fred’s passion for agricultural education alive! 🌾

#HarrisonGoblins #FarmerFredDay #HarrisonFFA #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolFun
about 14 hours ago, Harrison Schools
A high school student wearing a grey "Farmer Fred Day" shirt sits with a brown rabbit in her lap while a young girl in overalls and a plaid shirt looks on with a gentle smile.
A young boy in a black cowboy hat and white button-down shirt touches a brown rabbit held by a high school student, while a young girl in a grey sweater smiles beside them outdoors.
A young girl in a red plaid top gently nuzzles her face against a small brown pony halter-led by an high school FFA member outdoors.
A young girl with a large purple hair bow leans in to stroke a brown rabbit held by an high school student, with the leg of a pony visible nearby.
A young boy in a blue plaid shirt grins at the camera while gently touching a small brown pony, with another young boy in a green shirt touching the pony next to him.
A young girl in a light blue shirt smiles brightly as she stands close and hugs a small brown pony under a pop-up tent shade.
Three young children reach out together to pet the nose of a small brown pony led by an high school student outside a brick school building.
A young boy in a striped green shirt smiles eye-to-eye with a black-and-white goat held on a lead by a high school student.
Two young boys stand together admiring a black-and-white show goat held by an FFA member in a grey shirt and jeans.
A young girl in a white shirt enthusiastically wraps her arms around a small brown pony in a full embrace, while an FFA student stands beside them.
🎳 Striking Up Big Smiles at the Bowling Alley! (Part 1) 🎳

Our incredible Harrison Public Schools students from across all campuses gathered at the bowling alley for an amazing day of Special Olympics practice!

From lining up shots on the ramps to celebrating strikes and spares with high-fives, our Goblin athletes brought so much enthusiasm, energy, and joy to the lanes. It’s truly heartwarming to see students, teachers, and staff coming together to support and cheer each other on as everyone prepares for the big event! 💙📸

Stay tuned for Part 2 to see even more photos of our amazing athletes in action!

#HarrisonPublicSchools #SpecialOlympics #SpecialOlympicsArkansas #HarrisonGoblins #CommunityStrong
1 day ago, Harrison Schools
A smiling young male student in a terracotta polo shirt flexing his arm next to a smiling female staff member wearing a gray Harrison Goblins shirt and glasses.
: A young female student in a yellow hoodie standing at a bowling lane next to a purple ramp, with a smiling staff member kneeling beside her to assist.
Two young elementary students sitting together on the floor of a bowling alley, smiling while hugging orange bowling balls.
A young boy wearing a black "Abili-T-Ball" t-shirt and lanyard standing with a girl and a female staff member smiling for the camera at a bowling alley.
A student in a red striped shirt leaning forward on a bowling lane, about to roll a red bowling ball down the alley.
A girl wearing a blue t-shirt guiding a bowling ball down a green dragon-shaped ramp, supported by two female staff members kneeling beside her.
A male student in a wheelchair positioned at the top of a green bowling ramp, preparing to launch a marbleized bowling ball with the help of a staff member.
A young male student giving a high-five to a staff member kneeling next to a purple bowling ramp, surrounded by cheering classmates and aides.
A female student in a black t-shirt sitting in a wheelchair and clapping her hands with a focused smile at the bowling alley.
🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁

Our 2nd graders at both Skyline Heights Elementary and Forest Heights Elementary are welcoming the new season with all kinds of fun, hands-on learning activities!

🖐️ Mrs. Hogue’s Class got into the autumn spirit by practicing their reading with "Monster Fingers"!
📖 Mrs. Collier’s Class dived into seasonal books and explored story elements using story stones!

From outdoor reading under the autumn trees to seasonal art projects and engaging story time, our students are officially ready for fall! 🍁🍃

#HarrisonPublicSchools #FirstDayOfFall #2ndGrade #LearningIsFun #AutumnInTheClassroom #HarrisonGoblins
2 days ago, Harrison Schools
"A teacher and a young female student sitting at a desk together, using green pointing 'monster fingers' to read a printed passage."
"A young girl sitting outside on a sidewalk path, focusing intently on writing with a yellow pencil on paper."
"Three children sitting outdoors at the base of a large tree trunk, reading and writing on colorful fall-themed paper cutouts."
"Four smiling elementary students standing outdoors in front of a tree, holding up fall-themed paper cutouts shaped like pumpkins, acorns, and leaves."
"Five elementary students sitting in a circle on a classroom floor, reading autumn picture books and placing story stones in the center."
"Two young female elementary students sitting indoors and smiling while holding open picture books about fall trees and autumn landscapes."
"Child-drawn artwork of handprint trees with puzzle pieces glued on as colorful fall leaves, displaying student responses to 'How do you know it is fall?'"
"A classroom display board featuring student drawings illustrating 'The Four Seasons'—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter."
🌼 QR Code Fixed — Order Your Homecoming Mums! 🏈

Good news, Goblin families! The QR code for ordering Homecoming Mums is now fixed and ready to go.

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to order online
💰 Silk Flowers — $30
📅 Orders due September 25
🚚 Delivery: Thursday, October 8 (delivered straight to your child's school)

Need a different delivery arrangement? Call or text Christy Hobson at 901.493.1174.

Don't miss out — order now to support HHS PTSA! 💙💛
7 days ago, Harrison Public Schools
A bright blue flyer advertising a "Fundraiser for HHS PTSA" titled "Homecoming Mums." The graphic features footballs, fireworks graphics, and a large decorative navy, gold, and white homecoming mum with ribbons. Main Text: "We are bringing back the school spirit tradition of the Homecoming Mum!" How to Order: "Scan the QR code below to quickly submit your order online!" (A QR code is prominently displayed). Important Dates & Pricing: Order Deadline: Orders are due by September 25. Pricing: Silk Flowers — $30. Delivery Date: Thursday, October 8 (Delivered directly to your child's school). Contact Information: "Need alternate delivery arrangements? If school delivery does not work for you, please call or text Christy Hobson at 901.493.1174."
🐮✨ A Day at the Boone County Fair! ✨🐷

Our Forest Heights Elementary 1st graders had the absolute best time taking a field trip to the Boone County Fair!

A HUGE shoutout and thank you to our amazing Harrison High School FFA students for being such fantastic leaders and hosts. They showed our little ones around, let them pet the animals, and shared what it takes to care for and showcase animals at the fair. From learning about hard work and responsibility to making sweet memories, our 1st graders were all smiles from start to finish!

Thank you, Harrison FFA, for taking time to inspire the next generation of Goblins! 💙

#HarrisonGoblins #ForestHeightsElementary #HarrisonFFA #BooneCountyFair#CommunityAndLeadership
9 days ago, Harrison Schools
A high school FFA student in a gray polo shirt holding a sheep on a halter so young elementary students leaning over a fence can pet its back.
A group of elementary school children sitting together on a bench near a metal livestock pen at the fairgrounds, smiling and looking toward the camera.
Elementary students lined up along a metal fence inside a livestock arena, watching and reaching out to gently pet a small sheep standing inside the ring.
ementary students lined up along a metal fence inside a livestock arena, watching and reaching out to gently pet a small sheep standing inside the ring.
A wide view of high school FFA students and elementary children resting against a metal fence inside a dirt-floor arena barn, watching a demonstration together.
Elementary school students walking in a single-file line down a wooden livestock barn aisle at the fair, passing a large black-and-white Holstein cow standing in a grooming chute and a brown calf resting on wood shavings.
🎓 Exploring Future Paths! 🎒

Our Harrison High School students had a great time today visiting the college fair hosted at UofA Northark! Representatives and recruiters from colleges across Arkansas and Missouri were on hand to speak directly with students, share details about academic programs, and answer questions about campus life, admissions, and future career paths.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our Goblins to start planning their next steps after graduation!

#HarrisonHighSchool #GoblinPride #UofANorthark #CollegeFair #FutureReady #HarrisonPublicSchools
10 days ago, Harrison Schools
A group of seven Harrison High School students posing indoors on a gymnasium floor alongside the UofA Northark Pioneer Pete mascot in a red and fur-trimmed outfit. Some students are holding red gift bags and information folders.
A college representative in a white polo shirt and grey cap talking to two high school students at a green table set up with informational brochures at a college fair.
Three female students standing near a college fair booth labeled UAMS, listening attentively to college representatives at the display table.
Several high school students gathered around college information tables inside a gymnasium, with one student filling out a sign-in sheet at an Arkansas Tech table.
Two high school students posing for a photo on the gymnasium floor on either side of the UofA Northark Pioneer Pete mascot, with college fair tables visible in the background.
Today, across Harrison Public Schools, our students and staff came together dressed in patriotic red, white, and blue to honor Patriot Day and remember the heroes and innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001.

From creating handmade American flags with red, white, and blue handprints to gathering beneath our school's flag, our Goblins showed unity, respect, and love for our country.

We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

#HarrisonPublicSchools #PatriotDay #WeRemember #RedWhiteAndBlue
14 days ago, Harrison Schools
Rear view of five young students standing side-by-side with their arms around each other's shoulders, looking toward an American flag pole outside a school.
Five young school children standing close together outdoors in front of an elementary school building with an American flag flying in the background. IMG_0205.jpg
Six young elementary students standing side-by-side in patriotic attire, holding hands in front of a large handprint-painted American flag poster.
A group of elementary students standing on a stage in front of a giant paper American flag created using red and blue handprints.
A teacher standing with a line of elementary school students dressed in red, white, and blue shirts in a classroom hallway.
Six young girls standing shoulder-to-shoulder against a white brick wall in a school hallway wearing patriotic clothing.
Two young elementary boys smiling and hugging with their arms around each other inside a classroom, dressed in red and blue tops.
Two young girls wearing patriotic outfits, red-white-and-blue cowboy hat, and heart-shaped sunglasses posing inside a school corridor.
A large group of elementary students and teachers wearing patriotic attire posing together in a multipurpose room with a blue square floor pattern and fall bulletin board display.
A group of elementary school students in red, white, and blue clothing posing together in a classroom in front of a whiteboard, with one student playfully reclining across the floor in front.
🌱 Big things are growing at Harrison Middle School!

Huge congratulations to Josalyn Likes, Madelyn Sutton, Lainey Rucker, and Kennady Puls! These former students from Mrs. Benton’s class were awarded a $2,000 grant from the Harrison Foundation to build an Outdoor Activity Classroom (OAK) at HMS! 👏

What started as an agriculture project has transformed into a vision for a dynamic outdoor space that will feature:
🌸 A school & flower garden
📚 An outdoor reading nook
👩‍🌾 Hands-on gardening & learning space
☀️ Flexible seating for class collaboration

We are so proud of these students for turning a classroom idea into something that will benefit HMS for years to come.

A massive THANK YOU to the Harrison Foundation for investing in our students' big ideas! 💙

#HarrisonMiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #OAK #HarrisonFoundation
15 days ago, Harrison Schools
Four middle school girls stand alongside their female teacher outdoors near a school greenhouse, smiling with arms around each other.
Four middle school girls pose outside on a lawn holding gardening tools, including a trowel, a green watering can, a hoe, and a shovel. A school greenhouse and picnic tables stand in the background.
🎙️ WE ARE LEARNERS... WE ARE HARRISON! 💙📱

Some of our wonderful Harrison Public Schools students and staff stepped into the recording studio today to represent our district on the airwaves! 📻✨

Special thanks to our incredible team who recorded our new radio ad:

Mark Ditmanson – Principal, Forest Heights Elementary

Stevie Jones – Student, Harrison High School

Olivia Reeves – Student, Forest Heights Elementary

Oliver Mathis – Student, Skyline Heights Elementary

Be sure to tune in to ESPN 104.3 Radio to catch their ad and hear our Goblins share what makes Harrison Public Schools so special! 🎧🏆

#WeAreLearners #WeAreHarrison #HarrisonPublicSchools #GoblinPride
16 days ago, Harrison Schools
Medium group shot of students Oliver Mathis, Stevie Jones, and Olivia Reeves posing together in front of the ESPN 104.3 FM sign.
Full-length photo of students Oliver Mathis, Stevie Jones, and Olivia Reeves standing outside in front of the tall ESPN 104.3 FM outdoor sign.
High school student Stevie Jones smiling next to a studio microphone with her script in hand during a radio recording session.
Elementary student Oliver Mathis holding a script and speaking into a microphone in the ESPN radio studio.
Young female student Olivia Reeves standing at a microphone in a radio recording studio while holding a script.
Forest Heights Elementary Principal Mark Ditmanson standing in the radio booth beside the radio host at his control console.
Group photo of Harrison Public Schools students, Principal Mark Ditmanson, and radio studio staff smiling together inside the ESPN radio booth.
A young boy with short hair wearing headphones and sitting in front of a radio studio microphone.
Meet Kristin Motley and Kheidi Davis, the Gifted and Talented elementary teachers at Harrison School District! 💡✨

While they lead our GT program, did you know that Mrs. Motley and Ms. Davis teach ALL elementary students in a special class called Discovery? Throughout the year, Discovery focuses on building creative and critical thinking skills through hands-on, engaging activities.

Here is a look at what our students experience in Discovery across the year:

Strategic Thinking & Chess: All 3rd and 4th graders learn the game of chess, building strategy and problem-solving skills. Plus, Harrison hosts a district-wide chess tournament for grades 3–12 once every semester! ♟️

Hands-On Science Exploration: Students dive into science lessons tailored to their grade-level standards using microscopes, magnet explorations, snap circuits, plasma globes, and interactive experiments. 🔬⚡

Mad Scientist Week: Held during the last week of October, this annual favorite turns the classroom into an exciting, glowing lab of scientific discovery! 🧪🧙‍♂️

Coding & Robotics: Springtime brings computer coding and robotics, giving students early exposure to tech and computer science concepts. 🤖💻

3D Printing Design: In January, 4th graders get hands-on experience designing their own custom 3D prints. Special thanks to The Print Shop for helping fund 3D printing and so many of our interactive learning materials! 🖨️🎨

Camp Discovery: The learning and fun continue into the summer with Camp Discovery for students in grades K–5! ☀️🎒

We are so grateful for the dedication, energy, and creativity Mrs. Motley and Mrs. Davis bring to Harrison School District every single day. Thank you for inspiring our young thinkers and innovators! 💙GO GOBLINS! 💙

#HarrisonPublicSchools #DiscoveryClass #STEMeducation #CriticalThinking #FutureInnovators #ElementaryScience
22 days ago, Harrison Schools
A young boy wearing safety glasses in a dark room illuminated by blacklight, holding up a plastic bottle filled with glowing yellow liquid with a blue balloon attached to the top.
A full-length photo of two smiling women standing side-by-side in front of a white brick wall. The woman on the left wears a light blue t-shirt and colorful patchwork wide-leg trousers, while the woman on the right wears a dark pink t-shirt and black pants.
A young boy smiling while holding up a custom helicopter made from colorful plastic building bricks and motor components inside a classroom.
A young boy in a grey shirt and glasses smiling at a classroom table while drawing black and colorful track lines on paper to guide a small floor robot. Other elementary students work nearby at the same table.
Three young elementary students sitting side-by-side at a white classroom table, smiling while using markers to draw colorful paths on large paper sheets to direct small blue floor robots. A banner reading "Happens Here" hangs on the wall behind them.
A young boy and girl sitting together at a table in a classroom, actively building an electronic circuit project on a clear grid using a Snap Circuits set with a fan and lamp module.
A young boy wearing a Chevron trucker hat placing his hands near a glowing plasma ball on a table in a dark, UV-lit classroom setting.
Two young children leaning over a white table in a classroom, using a digital handheld device to examine an object up close.
A wide shot of an elementary classroom filled with students sitting at group tables playing chess on blue and white vinyl chess boards. In the foreground, a girl wearing a tie-dye shirt concentrates on her chess pieces.
A teacher wearing a white lab coat, green "Science: it's like magic but real" t-shirt, and safety goggles over her forehead smiling in front of a black banner with "Caution Mad Scientist" written above colorful beaker illustrations.
Survey says... learning is fun at Harrison Middle School! 🎤🌾
Agri Teacher and FFA Advisor Hannah Harrison went all out for her 8th-grade Intro to Agriculture class, dressing up as Steve Harvey to host a game of "FFA Feud." It’s dedicated educators like Ms. Harrison who bring lessons to life and make school unforgettable! 🚜✨

#GoGoblins #HarrisonPublicSchools #FFA #LearningIsFun
22 days ago, Harrison Schools
An agriculture teacher dressed up as Steve Harvey holding notes and speaking to a student standing behind a table with a red game buzzer during an "FFA Feud" classroom activity.
An agriculture teacher dressed in a suit, mustache, and bald cap like Steve Harvey holding papers with arms wide open, hosting an "FFA Feud" game for 8th-grade middle school students.
Middle school students standing at tables with red buzzers on either side of their teacher, who is dressed as game show host Steve Harvey in front of a projection reading "FFA Feud."
🏈 HARRISON GOBLINS VS. MOUNTAIN HOME BOMBERS THIS FRIDAY 🏈

Pack the stands and bring the noise as your Harrison Goblins take on the Mountain Home Bombers this Friday night at 7:00 PM! Wear your blue and gold, bring your energy, and come out to F.S. Garrison Stadium to back our student-athletes as we defend home turf. Let’s show everyone what Goblin Nation is all about! 💥

#HarrisonGoblins #GoGoblins #GoblinNation #FridayNightLights #HarrisonPublicSchools
23 days ago, Harrison Schools
Harrison Goblins football player wearing a white No. 7 uniform and gold-and-blue helmet stands on a football field beside the bold words “Beat the Bombers.” A Mountain Home Bombers plane appears to be going down amid smoke, sparks, and debris in a dramatic nighttime stadium scene.
🍎 Shaping the Future: Teachers of Tomorrow! 🍏

Our Harrison High School students in the Pre-Educator Pathway class recently visited the Harrison Preschool to observe, shadow, and interact with our youngest learners. Taught by Lisa Dixon, this concurrent course is offered through an excellent partnership with North Arkansas College, giving students a head start on their college degrees and future teaching careers. It is incredibly inspiring to see our "Once a Goblin" high schoolers step up as mentors, guides, and future educators for the next generation. The future of education is bright! ✨

#HarrisonGoblins #FutureEducators #TeachersOfTomorrow #PreeducatorPathway #NorthArk
28 days ago, Harrison Schools
A teenage girl with long brown hair smiles warmly at a young preschool girl with a large blue hair bow. The child is proudly holding up a colorful, stamped piece of artwork to show her at a low classroom table.
Two teenage girls with long brown hair smile as they watch a young preschool girl with a pink bow in her hair practice painting at a wooden easel inside a brightly lit classroom sink area.
A smiling teenage boy wearing a green Harrison High School sweatshirt sits on a concrete sidewalk outdoors next to three preschool children. He is holding a blue folder and a pen. In the background, a young boy in a blue checkered shirt balances a small red toy bowl on his head in a grassy field.
Two teenage girls and several young preschool children sit together on a colorful geometric-patterned rug inside a classroom. One teenage girl wears a black polka dot shirt, and the other wears a pink shirt. They are looking toward the camera while the children face forward, listening attentively.
A teenage boy in a blue vest over a patterned shirt and a teenage girl in a blue sweatshirt and denim overalls sit at a yellow cafeteria table holding school binders and smiling at the camera.
A teenage girl wearing glasses and a gray shirt sits on the grass outdoors, smiling as she plays a game of rock-paper-scissors with a young preschool boy standing in front of her.
A teenage boy wearing glasses, a button-down shirt, and a red Northark lanyard stands outside on the grass smiling at the camera, next to a young preschool girl in a blue shirt. Other children play in the background near a brick school building.
teacher or caregiver in a blue-and-white striped shirt leads a line of young children through what looks like a school cafeteria or hallway.
Attentive and encouraging. She's meeting him right at eye level while he navigates his lunch tray, complete with a biscuit and strawberry milk.
🌟 Big Minds, Active Bodies, & Creative Hearts! 🌟
At Harrison Public School, our elementary activity classes are so much more than a break in the day—they are where foundational skills, creativity, and teamwork come to life! 💙

Our students are growing every day through these essential programs:

📚 Library: Sparking curiosity, a love for reading, and critical thinking through exploration.

🎨 Art: Developing fine motor skills and self-expression through colorful masterpieces.

🎶 Music: Building memory, coordination, and confidence through rhythm and joyful movement.

🏃‍♂️ P.E.: Cultivating strong bodies, healthy habits, and great sportsmanship.

Thank you to our incredible activity teachers for shaping well-rounded Goblins every single day! 🎉

#HarrisonGoblins
28 days ago, Harrison Schools
A group of young elementary school boys sit on a colorful patterned rug in a classroom library, collaboratively playing and building structures with bright plastic blocks and toys.
A young elementary-aged girl with her hair partially braided stands in a school library, carefully looking through a bin of colorful picture books and resting her hand on a yellow book.
A smiling young boy in a white Nike shirt sits at a school desk, proudly holding a black marker over his colorful watercolor painting.
A young elementary school boy smiles at the camera as he proudly holds up his finished abstract purple and blue watercolor painting in an art classroom.
Young elementary school girls joyfully dance and mimic a "Do the Mannequin" dance video playing on a large interactive smart screen at the front of a classroom.
A group of elementary school boys run and play happily on a pebble-filled playground area on a sunny day.
Two young elementary school girls smile and talk playfully to each other next to a yellow playground slide during recess.

🧠 Lunch Break or Brain Break? Why not both!
These Harrison High School students spent their lunch break hitting the buzzers, playing a friendly game of quiz bowl, and building each other up!

They are fun, brilliant, and genuinely so kind to one another. From high-fives to constant encouragement, they are an awesome group of kids! 📣💙

#HarrisonGoblins #FriendlyCompetition #KindnessMatters

about 1 month ago, Harrison Schools
A joyful classroom scene where two high school boys are mid-air giving each other an enthusiastic high-five across a table. One boy wears a grey "Rangers Baseball" shirt and has a wide smile, while a female instructor and other students watch happily.
A classroom setting focusing on a group of high school students at a table. A boy in a grey shirt leans his head on his hand while holding a quiz buzzer, listening intently. Next to him, a girl gestures with her hands while speaking excitedly, and an instructor sits in the background.
A group of high school students sitting around a classroom table, chatting and laughing together during a lunch break activity. A female instructor sits with them, holding papers and smiling at their conversation.
A close-up of a smiling female instructor giving a high-five across a classroom table to a male student in a green hoodie who is drinking water. Another student in a blue t-shirt looks on. A colorful bulletin board filled with photos is visible in the background.
A close-up profile shot of a high school girl with long blonde hair wearing a blue shirt, sitting at a classroom table and writing on a piece of paper with a pencil. Next to her, a boy in a brown shirt is also focused on writing.
A group of high school students sitting around a classroom table, chatting and laughing together during a lunch break activity. A female instructor sits with them, holding papers and smiling at their conversation.
Over-the-shoulder view of a student wearing a blue shirt that reads "What you tell yourself matters" on the back. He is sitting at a classroom table filled with tangled buzzer wires, writing on a piece of notebook paper with a pencil.
🔴 Seeing RED at Harrison Preschool! 🔴

Our Harrison Preschoolers kicked off their very first color unit last week, and they started super strong with the color RED!

To celebrate learning their very first color, the entire preschool gathered for a giant assembly filled with music, dancing, and singing silly songs all about the color red. Check out some of the bright smiles from our awesome first week of color adventures!

🎨 A brand new week means a brand new color!
What do you think our preschoolers are exploring this week? Drop your guesses in the comments below!
about 1 month ago, Harrison Schools
A close-up shot of a young, smiling blonde girl with blue eyes sitting outside on a playground structure. She is wearing a red shirt, denim overalls, and a large red bow in her hair.
Three preschool children, two girls and a boy, sit together smiling underneath a wooden playground structure on a pebble floor. They are all wearing red shirts, and the girl in the background wears a large red bow.
Seven preschool children wearing red shirts sit around a kidney-shaped black table and a small red table in a colorful classroom. They are smiling at the camera, with plates of orange cracker snacks and cups of red juice in front of them on the tables.
A young boy in a red t-shirt and black athletic shorts stands on a green grass field, smiling as he holds a blue and white Franklin football.
A large group of preschool children, nearly all wearing red shirts, sit cross-legged on the floor of a school gymnasium or auditorium for an assembly. On the stage behind them, a projector screen displays a cartoon red crayon and the word "Red." Two adult teachers sit on the sides supervising the large group.
A young preschool boy wearing a bright red t-shirt sits on the green grass outside. He is holding a half-eaten cupcake with bright green frosting in one hand and the empty cupcake wrapper in the other while looking directly at the camera. Other children in red shirts can be seen sitting on the grass nearby in the background.
🔬 Science is in full swing at Harrison Middle School! 🧬✨

We love seeing so much curiosity, teamwork, and critical thinking happening across the hallways. Keep up the amazing work, Goblins! 💙💛

#HMS #HarrisonGoblins #HandsOnScience
about 1 month ago, Harrison Schools
Two Harrison Middle School girls wearing safety glasses sit at a lab table. One girl in a gray t-shirt pours baking soda into a plastic bag over a paper plate, following instructions on a worksheet, while her teammate in a blue "Goblins" t-shirt watches closely.
Three middle school girls collaborate around a microscope on a wooden desk. One student in a camouflage shirt looks through the eyepiece, while her classmates look on, reference an instructional packet, and stand in front of an Arkansas Razorbacks banner.
A group of middle school students gathered around a classroom table making homemade ice cream in plastic bags. Two girls in the center measure ingredients, surrounded by salt, sugar, and measuring spoons, while other students assist.
Two middle school girls in a classroom work on an experiment together at a table. One student in a white hoodie holds up a clear plastic gallon bag containing a white mixture, while her classmate in a black long-sleeve shirt adds milk or cream from a carton.
A group of middle school students gathered around a classroom table making homemade ice cream in plastic bags. Two girls in the center measure ingredients, surrounded by salt, sugar, and measuring spoons, while other students assist.
Two middle school girls at a lab bench conduct a science experiment. The student on the left, wearing safety glasses, carefully seals a plastic bag over a paper plate, while her classmate in a gray shirt rests her chin on her hand and observes the steps.
✨ Unplugged, Connected, and Learning Hands-on at Harrison Public Schools! ✨

Take a look inside our classrooms! 📚✏️ The Harrison Public School District is making a deliberate push to reduce screen time and bring learning back to life with real books, pencils, and face-to-face connection.

Why the shift? Because we believe in:

Real Books & Pencils: Turning physical pages and writing by hand builds deeper comprehension, focus, and memory retention.

Active Thinking: Moving away from passive screen scrolling and moving toward active problem-solving and creativity.

Social Skills: Giving kids the space to collaborate, talk, laugh, and learn together in person.

From building tactile projects to sharing a great story with a classmate, our students are discovering the joy of being fully engaged in the room. A huge shoutout to our amazing teachers who make these hands-on experiences possible every single day! 👋❤️

Check out these smiling, focused faces—proof that when we turn the screens off, the real learning turns on! 💡

#HarrisonProud #HandsOnLearning #ScreenTimeReduction
about 1 month ago, Harrison Schools
A young boy with glasses and a blue shirt smiles brightly at the camera while sitting at a wooden desk, holding a pencil and writing in a lined notebook.
Two young girls leaning over a wooden table, happily collaborating and turning the pages of an open physical binder and workbook together during a lesson.
A female teacher leaning in next to a young boy at a school desk, gently guiding his hand as he writes with a pencil in his notebook.
wo young girls in a classroom working together on a hands-on project, looking down attentively at a colorful fabric box patterned with sunflowers on a grey table.
A young girl with her hair in twin pigtails sits at a school desk, using her finger to track her place as she writes with a pencil in a notebook.
Three school boys sitting at long wooden classroom desks, deeply focused on reading physical paperback books during a quiet study session.
A group of elementary school students sitting cross-legged on a checkered rug, listening attentively to their teacher who is speaking at the front of the classroom.
A group of four students collaborating at a classroom table. A boy in a yellow shirt shows a small homemade cardboard project to a girl in a grey shirt, while another girl and boy interact in the background.

At the August Board of Education meeting there were several recognitions and presentations including:

HomeGrown Stories creators, Stephanie Benton, Becca Jackson, Lily Burns, the Burns family, and Madelyn Sutton were present to be recognized as a team and especially Lily Burns for being the first student presenter at the National Ag in the Classroom conference in Rhode Island in June. The district is thankful for the leadership provided by the teachers and administrators and Lily for representing the school and our community at this conference.

HMS FBLA members, Bellah Burns and Paisley Taylor, were recognized for receiving First Place in the NATION at the FBLA National Leadership Conference this summer for their presentation on Annual Chapter Activities. This event category is focused on community impact, project management, and chapter leadership. The girls also shared their national award winning presentation with the board during the meeting.

Molly Thurman, HMS Middle School teacher, was recognized for her recent honors. First, she was selected as the Arkansas Business Educator New Teacher of the Year which recognizes exceptional educators who demonstrate outstanding instructional quality, innovative classroom practices, and a deep commitment to preparing students for future career and success. She was also recognized as the Arkansas Business Educator District VI Representative of the Year in recognition of her leadership, dedicated services, and contributions to the association and fellow business educators across the state.

Marisa Keylon was recognized for her board service since 2016. Marisa received her master board member designation in December of 2021. She resigned her board member role at tonight's meeting to move out of state. The district will miss Ms. Keylon's strong advocacy for students, staff, the district, and our community.

Mrs. Debbie Wilson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, shared the Annual Report to the Public with the board highlighting the past year's achievements. She also shared with the board the District's plan that is being implemented to reduce student screen time and limit mobile device usage in school.

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Debbie Wilson speaking on screen time reduction.
Marisa Keylon receiving her board recognition for service award.
Molly Thurman receiving recognition for her state awards.
Bellah and Paisley sharing their National award-winning presentation.
HMS students, staff, and admin receiving recognition for National award.
Lily Burns sharing her experience of being the first student presenter at the National Ag in the Classroom conference in Rhode Island.