Mark your calendars! Camp Discovery will be held at Harrison Middle School June 8-11, 2026 from 9:00-3:00. If you're interested in this wonderful STEM camp - you can sign up by clicking here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DMLN
Any area student currently in grades K-5 are invited to attend.
The registration fee includes a shirt, and lunch will be provided. There are only 150 spots for campers, so don't wait too long to sign up!
Questions?
Contact Kristin Motley
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Harrison School District
kmotley@hps.k12.ar.us
Any area student currently in grades K-5 are invited to attend.
The registration fee includes a shirt, and lunch will be provided. There are only 150 spots for campers, so don't wait too long to sign up!
Questions?
Contact Kristin Motley
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Harrison School District
kmotley@hps.k12.ar.us
We hope you will enjoy this lovely art creation by Stella, Harrison Preschooler. Good work, Stella!
Our kindergartners can write! Good job, students!
Mrs. Tuck's kindergarten class recently completed a writing assignment to answer the question, What you would do if Santa were stuck in the chimney?
"If Santa got stuck in my chimney, I will get a ladder and save him."
Ireland
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I would call the firefighters and my Dad would get his tools and pull him out!"
Grace
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I would ask my Mom and Dad and my sister to help him. They will get a ladder for Santa!"
Jace
"If Santa got stuck in my chimney, I would get my Dad to help me and we will throw him a rope."
Toby
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I will tell my Mom and she will get him out with a stick."
Lauren
"If Santa got stuck in my chimney, I will pull him out from the chimney. I will pull his feet very hard. Then I will run back to my bed so he can give me a lot of presents!"
Paris
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I will slide into the chimney and kick him out! He's heavy because he eats lots of cookies."
Ben
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I will help him. I will pull on his legs really hard."
Ryder
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I will pull him out and then give him a hug."
Emberly
"If Santa was stuck in my chimney, I would use my muscles and pull him out. I love Santa."
Maverick
Look who is learning to write!
We are so proud of how hard our Harrison Kindergartners are working! They are writing letters to Santa, and we are sharing some for you to enjoy. You’ll see a lot of "inventive spelling" , which means they are doing exactly what they should be doing: sounding out words and being brave enough to write them down!
Great work, Kindergarten! Let's give them a BIG round of applause as they show off their new skills!
"Dear Santa,
I love you. I want my present to be a surprise. I want everything to be blue and yellow.
Love,
Heston
"Dear Santa,
My name is Pake, and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been nice! I have some secret wishes. This year for Christmas, could you bring me a toy gun, Legos, toy horse, and a coffee mug for my Daddy.
Love, Pake (Harrison Preschooler)
My name is Pake, and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been nice! I have some secret wishes. This year for Christmas, could you bring me a toy gun, Legos, toy horse, and a coffee mug for my Daddy.
Love, Pake (Harrison Preschooler)
Mrs. Waller’s Kindergarten students recently enjoyed a cozy read-aloud of Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht. Now, they are bringing the holiday spirit to life with a brand-new art project!
Using a special guided painting technique, these young artists are trading in paintbrushes for cut pieces of cardboard. They are using the cardboard to "stamp" texture and branches, creating their very own unique Christmas trees.
Check out these works in progress! We are loving their focus and creativity. We can’t wait to see the finished products!
Using a special guided painting technique, these young artists are trading in paintbrushes for cut pieces of cardboard. They are using the cardboard to "stamp" texture and branches, creating their very own unique Christmas trees.
Check out these works in progress! We are loving their focus and creativity. We can’t wait to see the finished products!
Please join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS to these talented 8th and 9th students who qualified for Region VI's All-Region Bands!
A little holiday cheer from our Harrison High School Student Council!
Council members served up warm hot chocolate to students today as a special holiday treat.
Thank you, Student Council, for spreading the joy!
Council members served up warm hot chocolate to students today as a special holiday treat.
Thank you, Student Council, for spreading the joy!
Check out this great holiday art created by Harrison Preschool students Maddison and Dallas!
Good job, students!
Huge congratulations to our Director of Special Services, Amber Likes, for being published in the AAEA's Instructional Leader!
Mrs. Likes' article, "A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE," details how Harrison School District is meeting the growing mental health needs of our students, featuring our innovative Pathways Program—a model of success for the state!
We are so proud of our Special Services team. Their work truly lives out our mission: "Building the Future - Every Learner. Every Day. Every Way."
Watch for a full HSD article soon with more details!
Read the full article here: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.theaaea.org/resource/resmgr/instructional_leader/2025/instructional_leader_dec_25.pdf
#SpecialEducation #MentalHealthMatters #InstructionalLeader #PathwaysProgram
Mrs. Likes' article, "A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE," details how Harrison School District is meeting the growing mental health needs of our students, featuring our innovative Pathways Program—a model of success for the state!
We are so proud of our Special Services team. Their work truly lives out our mission: "Building the Future - Every Learner. Every Day. Every Way."
Watch for a full HSD article soon with more details!
Read the full article here: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.theaaea.org/resource/resmgr/instructional_leader/2025/instructional_leader_dec_25.pdf
#SpecialEducation #MentalHealthMatters #InstructionalLeader #PathwaysProgram
FAFSA help!
When: December 10
Where: HHS library
Why: FAFSA and a free cookie!
Who: TRIO from NAC will be here to assist
If you've already completed the FAFSA, bring your computer and show that it's been completed. You too will receive a free cookie!
When: December 10
Where: HHS library
Why: FAFSA and a free cookie!
Who: TRIO from NAC will be here to assist
If you've already completed the FAFSA, bring your computer and show that it's been completed. You too will receive a free cookie!
Parents, do you remember when students took one big, scary test at the end of the year to assess their academic progress?
Today, we use Interim Assessments to avoid waiting until the last minute!
Think of it like a GPS:
The Goal: Proficiency by the end of the year.
The Interim Test: A mid-trip check to see where you are.
The Result: If the results show a gap, we don't punish the map; we adjust the route! We drive our instruction to fill those gaps immediately, not next year.
Their score is simply a data point we use to make our teaching more effective. Partner with us to use this information to help them grow!
Today, we use Interim Assessments to avoid waiting until the last minute!
Think of it like a GPS:
The Goal: Proficiency by the end of the year.
The Interim Test: A mid-trip check to see where you are.
The Result: If the results show a gap, we don't punish the map; we adjust the route! We drive our instruction to fill those gaps immediately, not next year.
Their score is simply a data point we use to make our teaching more effective. Partner with us to use this information to help them grow!
What a spectacular opening night for the Harrison High School Choirs' "Feast of Carols" at the beautiful Harrison Performing Arts Center!
We were so excited to welcome in new traditions by moving to the PAC and celebrating the Christmas season together over music and light refreshments. Last night was a huge success!
You still have one chance left to join us!
Tonight: Friday, December 5th
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Harrison Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Your $15 ticket includes an evening of incredible choral music, plus delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages. Come enjoy the music and one another's company!
Don't miss out! Purchase your tickets now: https://hpsgobs.org/feastofcarols
#HHSFeastOfCarols #HarrisonPAC #HHSChoir
We were so excited to welcome in new traditions by moving to the PAC and celebrating the Christmas season together over music and light refreshments. Last night was a huge success!
You still have one chance left to join us!
Tonight: Friday, December 5th
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Harrison Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Your $15 ticket includes an evening of incredible choral music, plus delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages. Come enjoy the music and one another's company!
Don't miss out! Purchase your tickets now: https://hpsgobs.org/feastofcarols
#HHSFeastOfCarols #HarrisonPAC #HHSChoir
This week, Ms. Still and Ms. Duggan's 5th graders at Harrison Middle School are getting hands-on with some real-world science! As part of their unit on ecosystems and owls, students are stepping into the shoes of paleontologists to conduct owl pellet dissections.
Owl pellets are the indigestible parts of an owl's meal—like bones, fur, and feathers—that the owl regurgitates. Instead of passing through the digestive tract, these parts form a compact pellet. By dissecting them, students are able to:
Learn about the owl's diet and its role as a predator in the local ecosystem.
Practice scientific classification by identifying and sorting the bones (like tiny skulls, jaws, and vertebrae) of the owl's prey (rodents, shrews, birds, etc.) using a bone sorting chart (like the one pictured !).
Understand the food web and how energy moves through different organisms in an ecosystem.
This unique activity allows students to combine their knowledge of life science with the hands-on fun of discovery! Way to go, 5th grade! We can't wait to see what interesting prey bone fragments you uncover and classify!
Owl pellets are the indigestible parts of an owl's meal—like bones, fur, and feathers—that the owl regurgitates. Instead of passing through the digestive tract, these parts form a compact pellet. By dissecting them, students are able to:
Learn about the owl's diet and its role as a predator in the local ecosystem.
Practice scientific classification by identifying and sorting the bones (like tiny skulls, jaws, and vertebrae) of the owl's prey (rodents, shrews, birds, etc.) using a bone sorting chart (like the one pictured !).
Understand the food web and how energy moves through different organisms in an ecosystem.
This unique activity allows students to combine their knowledge of life science with the hands-on fun of discovery! Way to go, 5th grade! We can't wait to see what interesting prey bone fragments you uncover and classify!
Did You Know?
The Harrison School District has a remarkable history of academic excellence recognized by the state!
Since the Arkansas School Recognition Program began in 2013, our schools have consistently met the criteria for high student performance and growth, earning substantial state recognition.
Over the past 12 years, the Harrison School District has received approximately $1,135,627 through this program—a testament to the sustained dedication and quality of education provided throughout our district!
We are proud of our students, staff, and the entire community for supporting this legacy of excellence.
#AcademicExcellence
The Harrison School District has a remarkable history of academic excellence recognized by the state!
Since the Arkansas School Recognition Program began in 2013, our schools have consistently met the criteria for high student performance and growth, earning substantial state recognition.
Over the past 12 years, the Harrison School District has received approximately $1,135,627 through this program—a testament to the sustained dedication and quality of education provided throughout our district!
We are proud of our students, staff, and the entire community for supporting this legacy of excellence.
#AcademicExcellence
Giving Thanks by Giving Back!
While many were enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers, our incredible Harrison Middle School (HMS) Cheerleaders were busy spreading holiday cheer in the community!
Over the break, they traded in their pompoms for bells and spent their time volunteering as Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army. This is a true example of service and compassion! We are so proud of these students for demonstrating what it means to be Goblins in our community.
While many were enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers, our incredible Harrison Middle School (HMS) Cheerleaders were busy spreading holiday cheer in the community!
Over the break, they traded in their pompoms for bells and spent their time volunteering as Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army. This is a true example of service and compassion! We are so proud of these students for demonstrating what it means to be Goblins in our community.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you will enjoy these examples of Thanksgiving art from our Harrison preschoolers!
Dear Harrison Community,
The Christmas season is fast approaching. With this in mind, we would like to extend an invitation to our
athletes, Athlete Advisory Council, district faculty and the whole Harrison community to join the athletic
department in helping some of our students in the Harrison School District experience a better
Christmas.
Many years ago, Beta Upsilon Sorority started a Christmas Shopping Spree. Students were chosen from
each campus to go on a $100 Shopping Spree at Wal-Mart. This past year we were able to take over 100
students and hope to help the same amount this year. Last year we increased that amount to $125.00
and we were still be able to take 100 students shopping.
This is how the program works: Students will be chosen by each schools’ administrators, nurses and
other faculty. 7th/8th grade and high school students will be given a gift card to Wal-Mart to be used as
they desire. Students K-6th grade will be taken by bus (with Santa driving) to Wal-Mart to shop
alongside a JR or SR athlete. We will then finish the morning off with pizza and plenty of Mountain Dew
at the Cash Center.
The number of students chosen this year will depend on the amount of donations received. If you or
your group are interested in making a donation, please send your check to Harrison High School, c/o
Kathy Williams, School Administrative Assistant, 925 Goblin Drive, Harrison, AR 72601. Checks can be
made payable to the HHS Christmas Fund. No donation is too small. Please make your donation no later
than December 10th.
Thank you and may God bless you and your family with a very Merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
Chris Pratt
Director of Athletics
Harrison School District
The Christmas season is fast approaching. With this in mind, we would like to extend an invitation to our
athletes, Athlete Advisory Council, district faculty and the whole Harrison community to join the athletic
department in helping some of our students in the Harrison School District experience a better
Christmas.
Many years ago, Beta Upsilon Sorority started a Christmas Shopping Spree. Students were chosen from
each campus to go on a $100 Shopping Spree at Wal-Mart. This past year we were able to take over 100
students and hope to help the same amount this year. Last year we increased that amount to $125.00
and we were still be able to take 100 students shopping.
This is how the program works: Students will be chosen by each schools’ administrators, nurses and
other faculty. 7th/8th grade and high school students will be given a gift card to Wal-Mart to be used as
they desire. Students K-6th grade will be taken by bus (with Santa driving) to Wal-Mart to shop
alongside a JR or SR athlete. We will then finish the morning off with pizza and plenty of Mountain Dew
at the Cash Center.
The number of students chosen this year will depend on the amount of donations received. If you or
your group are interested in making a donation, please send your check to Harrison High School, c/o
Kathy Williams, School Administrative Assistant, 925 Goblin Drive, Harrison, AR 72601. Checks can be
made payable to the HHS Christmas Fund. No donation is too small. Please make your donation no later
than December 10th.
Thank you and may God bless you and your family with a very Merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
Chris Pratt
Director of Athletics
Harrison School District
Our Harrison Preschool students and their families did so well with a recent "Disguise-a-Turkey" challenge!
Students took a turkey outline worksheet home and worked with their families to transform it using drawings, paper, and lots of creativity. The goal was to give the turkey a disguise so it could survive Thanksgiving!
Check out some of these adorable and clever disguises! We love seeing our students work together with their families!
Students took a turkey outline worksheet home and worked with their families to transform it using drawings, paper, and lots of creativity. The goal was to give the turkey a disguise so it could survive Thanksgiving!
Check out some of these adorable and clever disguises! We love seeing our students work together with their families!
