🌟🎄 Kirby Shines at the State Capitol! 🎄🌟
We are proud to announce that Livi Smith, 6th grade, was selected to have her ornament displayed on the Arkansas State Capitol tree! Her design is showcased alongside ornaments created by other talented students from across the state as part of the Arkansas Celebrates America250 project.
This is a wonderful honor that highlights both Livi’s creativity and the pride of our school community. Families can visit the tree in the Old Supreme Court Room at the Arkansas State Capitol through mid‑January, or explore the full ornament gallery online at https://america250.ade.arkansas.gov/
Let’s celebrate Livi and all Arkansas students who are helping our state shine bright this holiday season! 💙💛
We are proud to announce that Livi Smith, 6th grade, was selected to have her ornament displayed on the Arkansas State Capitol tree! Her design is showcased alongside ornaments created by other talented students from across the state as part of the Arkansas Celebrates America250 project.
This is a wonderful honor that highlights both Livi’s creativity and the pride of our school community. Families can visit the tree in the Old Supreme Court Room at the Arkansas State Capitol through mid‑January, or explore the full ornament gallery online at https://america250.ade.arkansas.gov/
Let’s celebrate Livi and all Arkansas students who are helping our state shine bright this holiday season! 💙💛
🐝 Kirby School Spelling Bee Success! 🐝
We are so proud of the amazing students who won their classroom spelling bees and advanced to compete in this year’s Kirby School Spelling Bee. Each contestant showed incredible courage, preparation, and skill on stage.
👏 Congratulations to our participants:
Jared Zamora
Lucas Boutwell
Cloe White
Sawyer Young
Jazzy Huerta
Derrick Cogburn
Blakelie Rowton
Mila Plunkett
Xander Doty
Hartlynn Simmons
Jonah Huerta
Every one of these students represented Kirby with excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts!
🌟 A special congratulations goes to Lucas Boutwell, Sixth Grade, who earned the title of Spelling Bee Champion and will represent Kirby School at the County Spelling Bee.
Way to go, students—you are all shining examples of hard work and determination! 💙
We are so proud of the amazing students who won their classroom spelling bees and advanced to compete in this year’s Kirby School Spelling Bee. Each contestant showed incredible courage, preparation, and skill on stage.
👏 Congratulations to our participants:
Jared Zamora
Lucas Boutwell
Cloe White
Sawyer Young
Jazzy Huerta
Derrick Cogburn
Blakelie Rowton
Mila Plunkett
Xander Doty
Hartlynn Simmons
Jonah Huerta
Every one of these students represented Kirby with excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts!
🌟 A special congratulations goes to Lucas Boutwell, Sixth Grade, who earned the title of Spelling Bee Champion and will represent Kirby School at the County Spelling Bee.
Way to go, students—you are all shining examples of hard work and determination! 💙
🎉 Kirby Parents — Get Involved with PTCO! 🎉
We’d love for you to join our Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) and help make a difference in our school family. PTCO volunteers support events, fundraisers, and activities that enrich our students’ experiences.
👉 Sign up today using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/Eh234WVfYbRADcus9
Your time and talents make a huge impact, and we’re excited to work together to keep Kirby strong! 💙
We’d love for you to join our Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO) and help make a difference in our school family. PTCO volunteers support events, fundraisers, and activities that enrich our students’ experiences.
👉 Sign up today using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/Eh234WVfYbRADcus9
Your time and talents make a huge impact, and we’re excited to work together to keep Kirby strong! 💙
🐝 Spelling Bee Reminder!
We’re buzzing with excitement for the Kirby Spelling Bee! ✨
📅 Date: Monday, December 1 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Kirby School Cafeteria
Come cheer on our amazing contestants from grades 3–8 as they showcase their spelling skills and hard work. 📝💡
Let’s support our students and celebrate their achievements together! 🎉
We’re buzzing with excitement for the Kirby Spelling Bee! ✨
📅 Date: Monday, December 1 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Kirby School Cafeteria
Come cheer on our amazing contestants from grades 3–8 as they showcase their spelling skills and hard work. 📝💡
Let’s support our students and celebrate their achievements together! 🎉
It's GAME DAY!
🎸 Dickey Chambers Guitar/Music Scholarship 🎶
✔ Eligibility: Open to any KSD graduating music student
📄 Applications: Available in the Music Room or from Dolores Cowart
🤝 Sponsored by the Chambers Family and Friends
Encourage your graduating seniors to apply and showcase their musical achievements! 🎼✨
✔ Eligibility: Open to any KSD graduating music student
📄 Applications: Available in the Music Room or from Dolores Cowart
🤝 Sponsored by the Chambers Family and Friends
Encourage your graduating seniors to apply and showcase their musical achievements! 🎼✨
🌿🐾 Conservation Leadership Spotlight
Yesterday, Kirby Elementary students had the opportunity to learn from Cossatot River State Park educators, who visited campus to share hands‑on lessons in animal identification and water quality testing.
🐾 Students explored Arkansas wildlife by examining animal furs, learning how to recognize species and understand their role in local ecosystems.
💧 They tested water samples to see how quality impacts both animals and people.
🌱 The program encouraged leadership in conservation, showing students how small actions make a big difference in protecting natural resources.
We are grateful to Cossatot River State Park for inspiring our students to be future conservation leaders and for connecting classroom learning with real‑world stewardship.
Yesterday, Kirby Elementary students had the opportunity to learn from Cossatot River State Park educators, who visited campus to share hands‑on lessons in animal identification and water quality testing.
🐾 Students explored Arkansas wildlife by examining animal furs, learning how to recognize species and understand their role in local ecosystems.
💧 They tested water samples to see how quality impacts both animals and people.
🌱 The program encouraged leadership in conservation, showing students how small actions make a big difference in protecting natural resources.
We are grateful to Cossatot River State Park for inspiring our students to be future conservation leaders and for connecting classroom learning with real‑world stewardship.
🌟 Tremendous Trojans Spotlight 🌟
This week, we are proud to celebrate a pair of siblings as our Tremendous Trojans! 💙💛
Halston White was nominated by Mrs. Flemens for always following directions and working hard.
Hazel White was nominated by Mrs. Wright for her dedication, helpful spirit, and kind attitude.
We are so proud of Halston and Hazel for showing what it means to be a Trojan leader both in effort and in character. Keep shining bright! ✨
#TremendousTrojans #TrojanPride #KirbyElementary
This week, we are proud to celebrate a pair of siblings as our Tremendous Trojans! 💙💛
Halston White was nominated by Mrs. Flemens for always following directions and working hard.
Hazel White was nominated by Mrs. Wright for her dedication, helpful spirit, and kind attitude.
We are so proud of Halston and Hazel for showing what it means to be a Trojan leader both in effort and in character. Keep shining bright! ✨
#TremendousTrojans #TrojanPride #KirbyElementary
Today students created their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day after reading "Balloons Over Broadway". So much fun!!
🐝 School Spelling Bee Prep & Event Reminder
Parents & guardians, help your student get ready for the big night! 📱 The Word Club app is the official study tool for the School Spelling Bee. It offers fun spelling and vocabulary play modes, progress tracking, and access to the Words of the Champions list — all free to download on Google Play or the App Store.
📅 Mark your calendars:
School Spelling Bee
🗓️ Monday, December 1
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Kirby Elementary Cafeteria
Let’s support our students as they prepare! 💙 #TrojanPride #SpellingBeeReady
Parents & guardians, help your student get ready for the big night! 📱 The Word Club app is the official study tool for the School Spelling Bee. It offers fun spelling and vocabulary play modes, progress tracking, and access to the Words of the Champions list — all free to download on Google Play or the App Store.
📅 Mark your calendars:
School Spelling Bee
🗓️ Monday, December 1
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Kirby Elementary Cafeteria
Let’s support our students as they prepare! 💙 #TrojanPride #SpellingBeeReady
Kirby Senior Beta would like to say a special "Thank You" to everyone at Dougan's Oak Park for allowing us to be a small part of their Thanksgiving Meal for residents and their families. I also want to thank this amazing group of students for spending part of their day off serving others. Once again, it's a GREAT day to be a Trojan!
📢 Announcement
Interim Progress Report Grades Are Now Posted to HAC
Parents and guardians can now view student progress report grades anytime through the Home Access Center (HAC). Please log in to stay updated on your student’s academic progress.
Interim Progress Report Grades Are Now Posted to HAC
Parents and guardians can now view student progress report grades anytime through the Home Access Center (HAC). Please log in to stay updated on your student’s academic progress.
The library provided teachers with a pressed flower bookmark activity before the chaos of the holiday season gets underway. I failed to get pictures of my elementary teachers...I was talking...go figure!
Kirby Sr. Beta recently sponsored a "Socktober" fundraiser to benefit homeless shelters and warming centers in Hot springs. We originally had a goal of reaching 500 pairs of socks to donate. Today, we are so proud to share that we were able to donate over 1,000 pairs of socks to the Community Resource Center in Hot Springs! Our little town is always ready to help support our students and show them the true meaning of community! Thank you to all the students and community members who helped us "Pay it Forward" . As always, It's a GREAT day to be a Trojan!
🌟 Tremendous Trojans of the Week! 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Daisy and Bristol, our Tremendous Trojans for the week! These two students have truly shown what it means to be a Trojan—stepping up with kindness, lending a helping hand, and setting a positive example for their peers. 💛💪
We’re proud of their leadership, teamwork, and Trojan spirit. Keep shining, Daisy and Bristol!
#TremendousTrojans #TrojanPride #KirbyStrong #StudentSpotlight
We’re proud of their leadership, teamwork, and Trojan spirit. Keep shining, Daisy and Bristol!
#TremendousTrojans #TrojanPride #KirbyStrong #StudentSpotlight
🎯 Rifle Raffle Alert! 🎯
Enter for a chance to win a 350 Mossberg Patriot rifle with scope! Contact Laura Mack at laura.mack@kirbytrojans.net for more information.
🎟️ Ticket Info:
$5 for 1 chance
$20 for 5 chances Tickets available at the high school office or during home basketball games.
📅 Giveaway Date: December 4th — during our next home basketball game!
Don't miss your shot to win. Thank you for your support!
Enter for a chance to win a 350 Mossberg Patriot rifle with scope! Contact Laura Mack at laura.mack@kirbytrojans.net for more information.
🎟️ Ticket Info:
$5 for 1 chance
$20 for 5 chances Tickets available at the high school office or during home basketball games.
📅 Giveaway Date: December 4th — during our next home basketball game!
Don't miss your shot to win. Thank you for your support!
🌱Thrive Time
This Week, we combined our School of Conservation Leadership challenges with our Mental Health Counseling lessons! Our students have been challenged to have 50 (or more!) learning hours logged in the great outdoors in the 2025-2026 School Year. This week, Mrs. Melissa took her classes OUT, to discuss how we struggle WITHIN.
Did you know:
Studies show that being outdoors for at least ten minutes can help stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system? This means your "rest and digest" processors are going strong- Not leaving any room for "fight or flight" mode!
Being outdoors lowers cortisol levels- the stress hormone!
Natural Light and fresh air help stimulate serotonin production. It also helps us regulate our "internal clock". Feeling sleepier this week? Thank the good ole sunshine (or lack of)! The more time we spend in nature, the better sleep habits we develop.
Attention Restoration: The current generation has the highest numbers of Anxiety and ADHD ever diagnosed. What does this mean? Kids are constantly stimulated- screens, activities, constantly entertained, constantly "on the go". We have forgotten to just sit still, and BE. Being outdoors can help stimulate attention restoration- utilizing the five senses to notice sights, sounds, colors, and feelings. This can reduce overthinking. We found a very cooperative ant hill this week. Each class was able to observe how ants "get in a tizzy", when really there is no danger around (Scout's honor, no hills were damaged in our lessons!) Isn't it funny how anxiety can do the same thing to Humans? Often, we get "activated" before we even see what's actually going on! Hmm! What coping technique can help with this?
MINDFULNESS: Students were challenged to do a few different activities that required ZERO speech, just feeling and listening. We studied the natural areas around us and reported the sensations- and FEELINGS we had connected to them. It was tough, but kids CAN enjoy quiet nature!
We concluded that spending time in nature can be relaxing, and educational. We also concluded that we do not want to live like ants, with our 'stingers' out all the time! I encourage you all to try this skill this week. Take 20 seconds, close your eyes, and listen. What did you hear? What did you feel? Talk about it with your kids! Have a great weekend!
-Mrs. Melissa
This Week, we combined our School of Conservation Leadership challenges with our Mental Health Counseling lessons! Our students have been challenged to have 50 (or more!) learning hours logged in the great outdoors in the 2025-2026 School Year. This week, Mrs. Melissa took her classes OUT, to discuss how we struggle WITHIN.
Did you know:
Studies show that being outdoors for at least ten minutes can help stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system? This means your "rest and digest" processors are going strong- Not leaving any room for "fight or flight" mode!
Being outdoors lowers cortisol levels- the stress hormone!
Natural Light and fresh air help stimulate serotonin production. It also helps us regulate our "internal clock". Feeling sleepier this week? Thank the good ole sunshine (or lack of)! The more time we spend in nature, the better sleep habits we develop.
Attention Restoration: The current generation has the highest numbers of Anxiety and ADHD ever diagnosed. What does this mean? Kids are constantly stimulated- screens, activities, constantly entertained, constantly "on the go". We have forgotten to just sit still, and BE. Being outdoors can help stimulate attention restoration- utilizing the five senses to notice sights, sounds, colors, and feelings. This can reduce overthinking. We found a very cooperative ant hill this week. Each class was able to observe how ants "get in a tizzy", when really there is no danger around (Scout's honor, no hills were damaged in our lessons!) Isn't it funny how anxiety can do the same thing to Humans? Often, we get "activated" before we even see what's actually going on! Hmm! What coping technique can help with this?
MINDFULNESS: Students were challenged to do a few different activities that required ZERO speech, just feeling and listening. We studied the natural areas around us and reported the sensations- and FEELINGS we had connected to them. It was tough, but kids CAN enjoy quiet nature!
We concluded that spending time in nature can be relaxing, and educational. We also concluded that we do not want to live like ants, with our 'stingers' out all the time! I encourage you all to try this skill this week. Take 20 seconds, close your eyes, and listen. What did you hear? What did you feel? Talk about it with your kids! Have a great weekend!
-Mrs. Melissa
📣 Clarification for November 11th School Day
We want to clarify which students will receive the free day on Tuesday, November 11 based on ATLAS testing benchmarks.
✅ Grades 3–6 Only- Students in grades 3 through 6 who meet their growth or proficiency goals do not have to attend school this day and can enjoy a well-earned break.
📚 All Other Grades -Students in other grades will follow their regular schedule or participate in intervention activities as planned.
We want to clarify which students will receive the free day on Tuesday, November 11 based on ATLAS testing benchmarks.
✅ Grades 3–6 Only- Students in grades 3 through 6 who meet their growth or proficiency goals do not have to attend school this day and can enjoy a well-earned break.
📚 All Other Grades -Students in other grades will follow their regular schedule or participate in intervention activities as planned.
📣 Important Update for Kirby Elementary Families!
On Tuesday, November 11, we’re rolling out a special plan based on our students’ ATLAS Summative and Interim testing progress:
✅ Free Day for Students Meeting Benchmarks -Students who showed strong growth or proficiency will enjoy a well-deserved break and do not need to attend school that day.
📚 Intervention Day for Students Needing Support- Students who need extra help will attend school as usual and begin working with staff on personalized intervention plans, including counseling and targeted instruction.
💡 If your child is scheduled for intervention, you’ll receive details about their Individual Reading Plan (IRP) and next steps.
We’re proud of all our students and committed to helping each one grow. If you have questions, feel free to call the office at 870-398-4213.
On Tuesday, November 11, we’re rolling out a special plan based on our students’ ATLAS Summative and Interim testing progress:
✅ Free Day for Students Meeting Benchmarks -Students who showed strong growth or proficiency will enjoy a well-deserved break and do not need to attend school that day.
📚 Intervention Day for Students Needing Support- Students who need extra help will attend school as usual and begin working with staff on personalized intervention plans, including counseling and targeted instruction.
💡 If your child is scheduled for intervention, you’ll receive details about their Individual Reading Plan (IRP) and next steps.
We’re proud of all our students and committed to helping each one grow. If you have questions, feel free to call the office at 870-398-4213.
🐝 The Spelling Bee is Back at Kirby Elementary!
Get ready to buzz with excitement—Kirby Elementary’s Spelling Bee is making its grand return! Students will have the chance to showcase their spelling skills, build confidence, and cheer each other on in this classic academic competition.
Get ready to buzz with excitement—Kirby Elementary’s Spelling Bee is making its grand return! Students will have the chance to showcase their spelling skills, build confidence, and cheer each other on in this classic academic competition.
