
A quick reminder: MHPS does not accept Valentine gift deliveries to our buildings. However, we do encourage you to patronize one of our fantastic local gift/floral shops to purchase gifts to give at home.


It's that time! Order your 2023 Sweetheart Shirt here! Deadline to order is January 18! https://2023sweetheart.square.site/


Join us for one of the most-loved events all year: The Mountain Home High School Career Academies Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry Soup Dinner
Thursday, February 23, 2023
4 to 6 p.m.
MHHSCA Cafeteria
$10 per ticket
Proceeds go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas


We are excited about our 23 in 23 Reading Initiative! Our students start reading on January 9!
MHPS is asking all community members to support our student reading initiative by dropping what you're doing and reading for 23 minutes on
Monday, January 23, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 8:23 a.m.
Take a selfie while you're reading and post it as a comment on the MHPS Facebook Page under this post (which will be pinned to the top of the page).


Now accepting School Choice forms until May 1, 2023!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2418/mhsd/2634709/School_Choice_Forms_and_FAQs_121153__1_.pdf


As we enter a new year, don't forget how much ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Here are some enlightening attendance facts!


We look forward to having students back in class on Thursday, January 5! Here’s a link to this year’s calendar for more important dates!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1882863/2022-2023_School_Calendar_Proposal_Board_Format__Gold_Option_.pdf

Does my child do the same things other children his or her age do?
Some children need help walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning. Child
Find is a legal requirement that schools find all children who have
disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services. If you feel
your child needs help, contact the professionals at your local school district
or the Arkansas Special Education Resource Center (ASERC) at
1-800-482-8437. Special education services are available to all eligible
children birth to 21, in both public and private, including children who are
highly mobile, homeless and wards of the state.
Early detection is the key to helping your child get off to a good start.
Getting help today prepares your child for future success.
For more information call the Mountain Home
Public Schools Special Education Department at (870)425-1247.
www.archildfind.org


If you can't be at the parade today, you can watch live at 5:30 here:
https://youtu.be/WEo6H5fU3H0
https://m.facebook.com/events/5708285882594935

**Access to federal funds for families in Arkansas with the Child Tax Credit**
Families with no income or low income could get at least $3,000 per child with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1400 with the third stimulus payment - even if they have never filed taxes before (and if they have not yet already filed taxes this year).
There is now an easy form for people to file on their mobile devices in 15 minutes or less in English or Spanish. People have until November 15 to sign up this year at GetCTC.org/arschools.

Wednesday is our homecoming parade! Dress in layers and come celebrate! Parade begins at 5:30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church and ends at Guy Berry College & Career Academy.
HUGE thanks to everyone who makes this parade possible!


Do you have extra Halloween costumes at home (gently-used or new) that would fit a child ages 5-8? If so, Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary could use them! Please consider dropping them by the NWH front office during school hours before Halloween. Thank you!


Flu clinic schedule:
Oct 7 - Hackler Intermediate School 8:30 am
Oct 10 - MHHS 8:30 am MHJH 12:45 pm
Oct 11 - Kindergarten 12:45 pm
Oct 12 - Pinkston MIddle School 8:30 am GBCCA - 12:45 pm
Oct 13 - Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary - 8:30 am
Flu packets will be sent home prior to the scheduled clinics. No student will receive the flu vaccine without signed consent.


We have another Grandparents Raising Grandchildren educational event coming up on October 6! Please join us at the Mruk Center!


Students who are enrolled in the PASSE program through Medicaid may qualify for additional personal care services.


Have a wonderful holiday weekend! No school Monday!
Go Bombers! Beat Harrison!
Jake

It is time start preparing for our Special Olympics program here at MHPS! Our district plans to participate in Area II bowling, basketball and track events. As soon as dates and times are available, more information will be provided. In order for a student to participate, they must meet some very specific guidelines. Additionally, they must have a physical. Physical forms will be sent home soon with students. Please direct any questions to Gwen Benton, Special Education Director. 870-425-1247 or gbenton@mhbombers.com

Tomorrow is the BIG day! We're ready for a wonderful year! #GoBombers


Open House is TODAY! 1-7 p.m.


Hello Bombers,
I want to remind you all that early voting on the high school renovation issue begins tomorrow, Tuesday, August 2 and goes through August 8 from 8-4:30 p.m. at the Baxter County Election Commission Headquarters on Fifth Street or at the Baxter County Courthouse.
Election day is Tuesday, August 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered voters who live within district bounds can vote at the following locations:
Baxter County Courthouse
Baxter County Election Commission Headquarters
Baxter County Training Center in Midway
Eastside Baptist Church
Henderson Fire Station
Lakeview Civic Center
Northeast Lakeside Fire Station
I will be hosting tours of the high school facilities again this Thursday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (or until the last tour is complete). This is also a time to come and ask questions or provide feedback.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening,
Dr. Jake Long, Superintendent
