Today, our 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed a special presentation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on ATV Safety, Gun Safety, and Tree Stand Safety.
Students learned:
• 🚜 How to stay safe while riding ATVs
• 🎯 The importance of proper gun safety and awareness
• 🌳 How to use and navigate tree stands responsibly
We are grateful to AGFC for taking the time to teach our students real‑world safety skills that help keep them informed, confident, and prepared.
The Kirby Youth Association (KYA) is now registering players for Baseball, Softball, and T‑Ball!
If your child wants to learn the game, build confidence, make friends, and have a blast this spring, now’s the time to get them signed up. KYA offers a fun, supportive environment for all skill levels.
📅 Registration Deadline: January 23
⚾ Sports Offered: Baseball, Softball, T‑Ball
📍 Hosted by: Kirby Youth Association
Let’s fill those teams and make this a great season for our kids. Spread the word and get those sign‑ups in!
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Kirby archers traveled to Glen Rose for their very first archery tournament, and they represented our school with confidence and pride. Several spectators commented that our students looked prepared, focused, and experienced — like they’d been doing this for years.
A huge shoutout to Grant Funderburk for an outstanding performance:
• 🥇 5th out of 45 in the 6th Grade Boys Division
• 🥈 21st out of 101 in the Middle School Boys Division
• 🥉 66th out of 293 overall in the Boys Division
• 🎯 Score: 258 out of 300
We are incredibly proud of all our archers for their hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Kirby Elementary School has been awarded a $7,000 Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission! We are incredibly grateful for this support and excited to bring even more hands‑on, outdoor learning opportunities to our students.
This grant will allow us to strengthen and expand our wildlife education initiatives, including:
• 🐾 Enhancing outdoor learning spaces
• 🎣 Supporting conservation and wildlife‑focused classroom projects
• 🌱 Providing materials for nature-based activities and student exploration
• 🦉 Creating more opportunities for students to engage with Arkansas’s natural resources
• 🎯 Purchasing additional equipment to expand our school archery program, giving more students the chance to learn archery skills, safety, and discipline
These experiences help our students build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.
Thank you to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Rural Services for investing in our kids and our school. We can’t wait to share updates as these projects come to life!
No School. Monday, January 19th!
Both were nominated for working hard in class, showing respectful manners, and being kind to their classmates. We are proud of you both!
It's GAME DAY!!
Umpire Junior Tournament
Bus leaves at 1:45!
If your child received a Learns Tutoring Grant notification yesterday and you are interested in free tutoring, please contact Dolores Cowart at (870) 398-4213 if you have any questions.
If you need assistance completing the application, a computer will be available at the school for your use.
Thank you.
Emmanuel’s teachers are bragging about how hard he’s working in class. He is also kind and respectful to others. We see you, Emmanuel!
Adelyn’s teacher said she always follows directions, pays close attention, and always works hard. Thanks for being a good example!
Both chose a free drink from Sonic. It pays to be awesome! We are proud of you! 👏🏻
📢 Important Update for Parents & Guardians: New HAC Login Security (MFA) & Known Issues
To help protect student information, the Home Access Center (HAC)—where you check grades, attendance, and student records—now requires Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA). This means that when you log in, HAC will send a one‑time verification code to your email, and you’ll enter that code to complete your login.
This added step helps keep your child’s information secure.
🔐 What to Expect When Logging In
After entering your username and password, HAC will send a verification code to your email.
You must enter that code to finish logging in.
This is required for all users as part of the new security update.
📧 Not Receiving the Code? Try This:
Check your Spam/Junk folder.
Refresh your inbox after a minute or two.
Make sure your email account is not full.
Click “Resend Code” on the HAC login screen.
If the code still does not arrive, please contact the school office so we can help verify your account information.
⚠️ Special Note for Yahoo Email Users
We are aware that some parents/guardians using Yahoo email may receive a verification code that includes letters or symbols, not just numbers.
If this happens, the correct code is the LAST 6 characters in the message.
Example:
MFA Code: =0D=0A603847
➡️ Your code would be: 603847 (last 6 characters in the real example)