MAJOR CONGRATULATIONS go to our own Mr. Freddy Penka who was named the this year's Outdoor Adventures Educator of the Year! This is a huge honor, and Mr. Penka is a great representative of our area and all the outdoor adventures we have to offer. He opens our middle school students up to a variety of new outdoor experiences each year, and the folks at the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation took notice! Congratulations again, Freddy! You deserve to be celebrated!
Bomber Update: https://youtu.be/nQI7SUQZWXw
Students must meet specific criteria to be eligible to participate. Parents who are interested in student participation in Special Olympics or with questions, should reach out to our Special Education Department at 870.425.1247. GO BOMBERS!
Athlete Interest Survey: https://forms.gle/px8wuNuPMqYf7rzc8
MHPS CLASSIFIED STAFF HIGHLIGHT: Mr. David Hirsh
Mr. David Hirsh has been a staple across the district for the past 20 years as a valued member of our maintenance department.
While most of us know David around campus, many don’t know that in addition to his myriad talents at work, he’s also a lifelong musician.
David got his first guitar when he was 10 years old, and he doesn’t remember a time he wasn’t singing. He played and sang in church for decades and has been a member of several bands – including some with his wife. He has enjoyed playing many gigs in a variety of venues, at special events like Hootin’ an Hollarin’, and he will soon play a show for veterans in Gainesville.
David prefers playing folk and easy rock music, and he said he doesn’t take requests. “I’m a stickler for playing the music I want to play,” he said. “I just don’t listen when someone yells out from the crowd that they want to hear a certain song.”
Over the years, David has had the pleasure of mixing his career and his passion for music. “I’ve gotten to do demos with kids at Hackler,” he said. “During Arkansas Week I have gotten to teach the kids about Bluegrass roots and talk about Johnny Cash, who was from Arkansas.”
David can play a variety of instruments and has been honored to share them all with students at MHPS. We appreciate David for his dedication in our maintenance department, but we also appreciate him using his personal talents to enhance the learning and the lives of our students.
MHHS French students, Neveah Bragg and Caden White present a beginners French lesson to Mrs Julie’s and Mrs. Ables’s fourth grade classes.
We want to celebrate Amanda Green, our Dyslexia Coordinator, who defended her dissertation today. Congratulations to the new Dr. Green! Way to go!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Our team of administrative professionals is crucial to the work we do day in and day out. Without such a wonderful group, we couldn't do what we do for your kids every day! Thank you for keeping us all on track and for loving kids!
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for our drivers. They are integral to the success of this district and our students. They get to know and love our kids in a very special way, and their dedication to student safety and learning is invaluable.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lawrence’s Artist of the Week!
Julia Tecza
10th Grade
Marker and Colored Pencil
“Lion’s Roar” Mask
Mountain Home Junior High is proud to recognize Ellie Miller as a National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. As this recipient, Ellie received a $500 scholarship for college.
The Baxter County Conservation District conducted an Earth Day 2024 Poster Contest for 5th graders. Pictured here are the winners. 1st – Bradley Tilley, 2nd – Alivia Garner, and 3rd – McKenzie Snyder
Last week students from Ms. Bennett's third grade class enjoyed watching caterpillars turn into butterflies. On April 17, they released the butterflies. The excitement on their faces was priceless. This was an amazing experience for Ms. Bennett's students.
Join us for the annual Fine Arts Fest!
Help support our Special Olympic Athletes as they head to the state tournament! Wear a hat on May 10th! $2 each!
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Mrs. Dewey discusses some of the fun we're having at MHPS during the busiest time of year!
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A fire alarm went off at MHHS, and students evacuated as normal. While no fire has been identified, the MHFD is on the scene to clear the building as a precautionary measure before we let students return to class.
Last week Ms. Ellis's students from Pinkston taught a math activity to some pre-K students! The littles loved learning from their big neighbors!
The Exceptional Athletes Team of Mountain Home is looking for donations to purchase official Special Olympic uniforms.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Hannah in the Special Education Dept. at 870.425.1247
The Civil Air Patrol donated a weather machine to Ms. Davis's robotics class and our 6th grade science students were able to test it out with their weather unit in WIN!
