December 16, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Wednesday, December 16th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of positive cases at Heber Springs Elementary and High School. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Students from Mrs. Baker’s 3rd grade class stopped to see Mrs. Norton’s Kinders today and took time to read the Elf stories that were written especially for the Kinders!
Thank you to the Rex Fields with the Heber Springs Housing Authority for his contribution to Heber Springs Schools!
|CHRISTMAS CARE PACKAGES|
The Heber Springs Lady Panthers Softball and Panther Basketball teams partnered with the 300 Boodle Brigade to help provide care packages for our troops serving overseas.
Thank you to the following groups for their help and support as we were able to send 18 packages for our troops:
Lady Panther Softball, Panther Basketball, HSHS Cheer, FBLA, FCA, and CBI.
|ATTENTION PARENTS|
If you are checking your child's grades from home...the website will be changing.
The Arkansas Food Bank Food Box Pickup will be THIS THURSDAY, December 17th, from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the Heber Springs Middle School parking lot. If you have a child in the district and you are in need of food assistance please stop by to pick up your box. If you have any questions please contact Bonnie Webber at bonnie.webber@hssd.k12.ar.us
The Panther Basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th at SS Bee Branch have been cancelled and games with White County Central have been scheduled. Jr. Girls, Jr. Boys, and Sr. Boys will travel to White County Central on Tuesday, December 15th for games beginning at 5pm. Please click on the link below for more information and to purchase tickets: https://5il.co/nvew
December 13, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Sunday, December 13th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive case at Heber Springs Elementary School. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
December 11, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Friday, December 11th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of positive cases in a household which had children in each school. This week we identified 5 active positive student cases and 2 active positive staff cases. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Weekly recap video with Dr. Andy Ashley
Heber Springs Week 15
https://youtu.be/sfabaN1e1IA
December 10, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Thursday, December 10th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in the Heber Springs High School. The Administration has contacted the Arkansas Department of Health for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were at risk for primary exposure have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to closely monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
|6th Grade Band Christmas Concert|
Please join us in the Performing Arts Center, TONIGHT, as the 6th grade band takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas season!
Concerts will be streamed live on the Heber Springs School District Facebook page...however, due to copyright laws concerts will not be saved online.
TONIGHT in the Panther Den...Heber Springs Panthers 7th Grade and Junior High basketball teams will host the Rose Bud Ramblers beginning at 4:30.
The students of Heber Springs High School are getting toys together for NLC’s Christmas Mall! Be sure to bring your new toy donation out to the Panther Den this week and stick around to watch our Panthers. Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 11th.
Does Santa know what YOU want for Christmas? These 1st graders aren’t taking any chances...be sure to check The Sun-Times next week for their Santa letters.
|ATTENTION PARENTS|
ALL Juniors at Heber Springs High School will be participating in the ASVAB test on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th beginning at 8am in the PAC.
Remote Panthers should come for this testing if possible.
The ASVAB is not just for students planning to join the military, this test provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian. You can find more information by clicking the link below.
https://www.todaysmilitary.com/joining-eligibility/asvab-test#jump-asvab-cep
Heber Springs Week 14
https://youtu.be/Mgwezn_5i5U
TODAY IS THE DAY! Arkansas Food Bank Food Boxes will be distributed at the Heber Springs Middle School from 4pm - 6pm...TODAY! If you are a family with children in our district and you are in need of food assistance, please stop by to pick up your food box!
December 2, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Wednesday, December 2nd, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in the Heber Springs Elementary School. The Administration has contacted the Arkansas Department of Health for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were at risk for primary exposure have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to closely monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Join us in the Performing Arts Center on December 10th, 14th, and 15th as our 6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade, and High School band programs proudly present the annual Christmas Concert. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early by scanning the flowcode with your phone camera.
