Mountain Home Public Schools

We are thrilled to announce that we had 128 seniors who applied to at least one college so far this year, as of November 9, 2022. The total number of applications submitted were 240!! Congratulations to those seniors! The Arkansas College Application Campaign (ACAC) takes place over 6 weeks during the fall semesters to encourage Seniors to look into their future and apply to college.

Make an appointment to give blood at the MHHS Blood Drive on 12/15/22! Here's the link to schedule: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MountainHomeHS

MHHS National Honor Society recently inducted 47 New Members into their Chapter. The NHS program empowers and equips students with the knowledge and skills to be transformative leaders in our school, community, and beyond. We look forward to seeing these students grow at MHHS and accomplish great things through NHS!

Steve Davis with iCEV recognized the 2021-22 Marketing Business Enterprise students for earning their Southwest Airlines Professional Communication Industry Certification. 86% (12 out of 14 students) of the class earned this certification. Pictured: Mrs. Russell, Audrey Young, Addison Farris, Mrs. Sheri Smith, Kylie Dover, Mr. Steve Davis with iCEV, Dakotah Hicks.

Congratulations to the October MHHSCA Students and Teachers of the Month and thank you to our sponsor First Community Bank of Mountain Home!!! ACME: SOM--Jack Sheaner TOM-Mr. Garrett Rucker CAB: SOM--Gabriella Dover TOM--Mrs.Tammye Quick HHS: SOM--Cade Yates TOM--Coach Bobby Bevel

Mrs. Lawrence's Artist of the Week November 14, 2022 Student: Natali Fernandez 10th Grade Title: Implied Lines Medium: Pen and Ink

Congratulations to the top three spellers from third grade at the Hackler Spelling Bee! 1st - Stella May 2nd - Abigail Foster 3rd - Genesis Macias Parada

Congratulations to the top three fourth grade students in the Hackler Spelling Bee: 1st - Pruett Sutton 2nd - Blakely Clark 3rd - Chloe Premetz

Congratulations to the top three 5th graders in the Hackler Spelling Bee! 1st- Liam Kelly 2nd - Caleb Stephens 3rd - Farrah Coleman

We celebrated Red Ribbon Week 2022 at Pinkston Middle School a couple weeks ago! Our finale included a presentation on the dangers of vaping by Registered Respiratory Therapist Shelby Chapman and our amazing SRO, Danielle Campfield along with K9 Officer Rocky, presented on the dangers and legalities of alcohol and drugs. Thank you, Officer Campfield, for all the “Cycle Breakers” you recruited at this event! What a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of our students. The students also watched an intense video on the dangers of fentanyl. Eye opening! We love our students! Celebrating Life Drug Free💙💛

Mrs. Lawrence's Artist of the Week November 7, 2022 Student: Addyson Dwyer Grade: 10th Medium: Pen, ink and colored pencil Title: Calligraphy

Mr. Charles Milling received his honorary diploma from Mountain Home High School today during the annual ‘Freedom Is Not Free’ Veterans Ceremony at MHHS. Mr. Milling was unable to complete his education due to service obligations. We thank him and all veterans for their service.

Every year MHJH partners with The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to raise money for meals by selling paper turkey feathers to students as a teacher recognition activity. Students purchase feathers for 25 cents each to show appreciation for a favorite teacher or recognize one for going the extra mile. The teacher with the most turkey feathers wins! For the past couple years, our journalism students have gotten to work the crime beat by writing a story about two alleged Turkey Bandits – our very own Coach Shrum and Coach King – who were detained by SRO Holland after being accused of stealing turkeys to win the competition. These coaches were great sports for a great cause and were both eventually exonerated on all charges! We love partnering with local charitable organizations to raise money while also recognizing the awesome work our teachers do for their students. Our teachers all say they appreciate recognition from their students more than any other type of recognition they receive!

The MHHS NJROTC will host its annual "Freedom Is Not Free" Veterans Ceremony on the high school campus in Dunbar Auditorium on Thursday, November 10 at 9 a.m. Veterans will be recognized and honored by students, faculty, community members, and political officials. Patriotic and service branch songs will be performed by the MHHS band and MHHS choir students. As in years past, area veterans and their family members/friends are invited to attend this event. High school NJROTC cadets will perform a 12-man color guard that represents all service branches. The NJROTC will also perform a flag detail, showing how to properly fold a flag and what each of the 13 folds means. During this event, an honorary Mountain Home High School diploma will be presented to a veteran who was unable to complete his high school education due to service obligations.

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

Lieutenant Helmert taught a section of Hunters Education regarding firearm safety in Outdoor Adventures at Pinkston Middle School this month! Thanks for the awesome tie-in, Lt. Helmert!

Pinkston 7th Grade Honors Science Classes took a field trip to the public library to see the Diamond Exhibit! It paired perfectly with our lessons on the Rock Cycle. Thanks to the library staff and PTO for your support! - Mrs. Cantrell, Mrs. Minard, and Mrs. Solomon

Mrs. Lawrence's Artist of the Week for October 7: Tucker Davidson 12th Grade "Four Months" Acrylic

Mrs. Lawrence's Artist of the Week for September 29: Zuzanna Zachewisc 12th Grade "My Sketchbook Cover" Mixed Media

Earlier this month a group of ACME students got to tour Basscat as a part of National Manufacturing Day. Thanks to Basscat!