A Message of Deepest Gratitude on Veterans Day
On this Veterans Day, November 11th, the Harrison School District extends its most profound gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, commitment, and willingness to sacrifice have ensured the freedoms we cherish every day.
We pause to honor your service to our nation, recognizing the immeasurable contribution you have made to our security and way of life.
We wish to pay special tribute to the veterans within our own Harrison community: our dedicated staff members, parents, guardians, and others. Thank you for your service.
We are honored to share a piece of history provided by one of our own, Robert Greenlee from our maintenance team, who served in Germany. This poem was displayed in his barracks and serves as a powerful reminder of the deep bonds and enduring spirit of those in uniform.
Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be
I went where others feared to go
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror,
felt the stinging cold of fear,
and enjoyed the sweetest taste of a moment's love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...
but worst of all,
I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday, I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was.....
a soldier.
George L. Skypeck
Thank you, Robert, and thank you to every veteran who has contributed to our community and to our nation.
May this day be one of respect, remembrance, and gratitude. We salute you all.
Harrison School District
On this Veterans Day, November 11th, the Harrison School District extends its most profound gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, commitment, and willingness to sacrifice have ensured the freedoms we cherish every day.
We pause to honor your service to our nation, recognizing the immeasurable contribution you have made to our security and way of life.
We wish to pay special tribute to the veterans within our own Harrison community: our dedicated staff members, parents, guardians, and others. Thank you for your service.
We are honored to share a piece of history provided by one of our own, Robert Greenlee from our maintenance team, who served in Germany. This poem was displayed in his barracks and serves as a powerful reminder of the deep bonds and enduring spirit of those in uniform.
Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be
I went where others feared to go
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror,
felt the stinging cold of fear,
and enjoyed the sweetest taste of a moment's love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped...
but worst of all,
I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday, I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was.....
a soldier.
George L. Skypeck
Thank you, Robert, and thank you to every veteran who has contributed to our community and to our nation.
May this day be one of respect, remembrance, and gratitude. We salute you all.
Harrison School District
WOW! Look at these finished works of art! Earlier this week, we shared the story of the powerful community service project underway in Coach April Mattix's 7th and 8th-grade art classes at Harrison Middle School.
The students have completed their beautiful "Gratitude Blocks," and they are ready to bring a smile to the faces of residents in our area nursing homes! Combining art principles with the spirit of Thanksgiving, each handmade wooden block features a heartfelt word like "Grateful," "Blessed," or "Thankful," and is accompanied by a handwritten letter explaining its personal meaning.
We are so proud of our students for using their creativity to connect with and uplift our community. Good job, Goblins!
Want to read the original story? Here's the link: https://www.harrisongoblins.org/article/2528591
The students have completed their beautiful "Gratitude Blocks," and they are ready to bring a smile to the faces of residents in our area nursing homes! Combining art principles with the spirit of Thanksgiving, each handmade wooden block features a heartfelt word like "Grateful," "Blessed," or "Thankful," and is accompanied by a handwritten letter explaining its personal meaning.
We are so proud of our students for using their creativity to connect with and uplift our community. Good job, Goblins!
Want to read the original story? Here's the link: https://www.harrisongoblins.org/article/2528591
Don't forget! Reserve your copy of "Farmer Jack and the Never Ending Puzzle" today! Spread the word!
Christmas Shopping Spree 2025
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
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
A proud round of applause for our Harrison student chess teams! They delivered an exceptional performance at the regional tournament yesterday, hosted at Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Service Cooperative. Competing against 100 students, our teams secured an astounding nine trophies for Harrison!
Outstanding Team and Individual Results
Forest Heights Elementary: 1st Place Team!
Team Members: Judah, Jayden, Rory, and Bella
Judah also earned 1st Place Individual
Skyline Heights Elementary: 3rd Place Team!
Team Members: Beckett, Bri, Ella, and another (unnamed) brilliant third-grade teammate.
A talented (unnamed) third-grader secured 2nd Place Individual
Beckett also placed, earning 3rd Place Individual
Harrison Middle School (5th/6th Grade): 1st Place Team!
Team Members: Trindon, Tyler, Finn, and Ty
Ty earned 1st Place Individual
Tyler earned 2nd Place Individual
Finn earned 3rd Place Individual
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, sportsmanship, and the excellent way they represented our schools. Congratulations to all our champions!
Outstanding Team and Individual Results
Forest Heights Elementary: 1st Place Team!
Team Members: Judah, Jayden, Rory, and Bella
Judah also earned 1st Place Individual
Skyline Heights Elementary: 3rd Place Team!
Team Members: Beckett, Bri, Ella, and another (unnamed) brilliant third-grade teammate.
A talented (unnamed) third-grader secured 2nd Place Individual
Beckett also placed, earning 3rd Place Individual
Harrison Middle School (5th/6th Grade): 1st Place Team!
Team Members: Trindon, Tyler, Finn, and Ty
Ty earned 1st Place Individual
Tyler earned 2nd Place Individual
Finn earned 3rd Place Individual
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, sportsmanship, and the excellent way they represented our schools. Congratulations to all our champions!
We are so proud of our 3rd graders, who have been working incredibly hard on learning and practicing their writing skills across various genres!
One of the writing forms they have studied is free verse poetry—a type of poem that uses creative language and rhythm without a strict rhyme or meter.
We are proud to share this imaginative poem by 3rd grade student Andrew Gibbs, celebrating his talent, creativity, and effort! Not only is Andrew's poem fun, but he's also got a brilliant idea for a new household appliance—talk about great forward thinking! Andrew is a student in Allison Davis classroom.
Way to go, Andrew! We can't wait to see what you and your classmates invent next!
One of the writing forms they have studied is free verse poetry—a type of poem that uses creative language and rhythm without a strict rhyme or meter.
We are proud to share this imaginative poem by 3rd grade student Andrew Gibbs, celebrating his talent, creativity, and effort! Not only is Andrew's poem fun, but he's also got a brilliant idea for a new household appliance—talk about great forward thinking! Andrew is a student in Allison Davis classroom.
Way to go, Andrew! We can't wait to see what you and your classmates invent next!
Did you know? Reading with your child for just 10 minutes a day boosts vocabulary, focus, and connection. Spread the word!
Tune in to KHOZ now! Our Harrison Middle School "Homegrown Stories" team is getting ready to go live!
If your student participated in Atlas Summative Assessments during the 2024-25 school year, student scores will be available this week. Watch for an email from "DoNotReply@cambiumassessment.com", which will provide access instructions for the Family Portal. The email will be sent on Tuesday, November 4 by 5:00 p.m. Please note: the instructions will be delivered to the email address you have provided to the district. To view summative results, you will need to change the school year before viewing . Click here for information and a video showing you the process: https://www.harrisongoblins.org/page/assessment
Trick-or-Treat Time Travel! Look at these adorable little Goblins in Harrison, AR attending Mrs. Earnest's afternoon Kindergarten class in 1960! Do you see anyone you recognize?
Thank you to Cathy Williams West for providing this great piece of school history!
Mt. Rushmore of Forest Heights - teaching history, making history! Check out our incredible Forest Heights Second Grade team carving out a great day.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Trunk or Treat fun at Harrison Preschool today!
No tricks, just treats from our amazing Harrison Middle School leadership! They lead, they teach, and they dress up!
Costumes are on the menu today! Our cafeteria teams are dishing out treats (and meals!) with a side of spooky fun!
Creativity is on full display at Forest Heights today! Elementary excellence in their Halloween best!
Check out the creative costumes at SHES! It's a fun-filled Friday with our favorite characters!
Future Principal Alert! Deegan is ready to take the reins. Mini-Magness is in the building!
Learning is scary fun when you're dressed up! Spook-tacular smiles in kindergarten today!
Our preschoolers are looking boo-tiful today!
Have a safe and happy Halloween! (Artwork provided by Harrison Preschool students.)
