Mountain Home Junior Trap Team Earns 3rd Place at State Tournament
After four weeks of intense Regional competition at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville, the Mountain Home Junior Trap Team capped off an outstanding season with a 3rd place finish at the state tournament.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports program hosted 64 junior and 64 senior teams, all vying for state championships, as well as individual shooters competing for the coveted Champion of Champions title. The junior teams competed on Friday, May 29th, in a 64-team single-elimination bracket, where each matchup required squads to shoot 125 clays.
Mountain Home’s junior squad—Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg, and Austin Still—faced six challenging matches. They defeated Cossatot River FFA, Batesville Pioneers, Bald Knob, and Westside Red before a narrow loss to Jonesboro Grey in the semi-finals by a single target, 112–111. The team rebounded to claim 3rd place with a 116–111 victory over Smackover.
In addition to team success, seven junior shooters advanced to the Champion of Champions shoot-off after scoring perfect 25-for-25 in regional competition. Mountain Home’s Case Hardin joined Gauge Kuhn (Bald Knob White), Joshua Henry Semmler (Dierks 1), Chandler Waldrup (Westside Red 4), Libby Camp (Lonoke Jackrabbits), Parker Reese (Marmaduke Hounds Gray), and Sebastian Sifuentes (Jonesboro Blue) in the showdown. After 11 head-to-head stands, Case Hardin earned 2nd place in the Champion of Champions shoot-off.
This performance highlights the skill, focus, and teamwork of Mountain Home’s junior shooters, cementing their reputation as one of the state’s top trap teams.
After four weeks of intense Regional competition at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville, the Mountain Home Junior Trap Team capped off an outstanding season with a 3rd place finish at the state tournament.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports program hosted 64 junior and 64 senior teams, all vying for state championships, as well as individual shooters competing for the coveted Champion of Champions title. The junior teams competed on Friday, May 29th, in a 64-team single-elimination bracket, where each matchup required squads to shoot 125 clays.
Mountain Home’s junior squad—Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg, and Austin Still—faced six challenging matches. They defeated Cossatot River FFA, Batesville Pioneers, Bald Knob, and Westside Red before a narrow loss to Jonesboro Grey in the semi-finals by a single target, 112–111. The team rebounded to claim 3rd place with a 116–111 victory over Smackover.
In addition to team success, seven junior shooters advanced to the Champion of Champions shoot-off after scoring perfect 25-for-25 in regional competition. Mountain Home’s Case Hardin joined Gauge Kuhn (Bald Knob White), Joshua Henry Semmler (Dierks 1), Chandler Waldrup (Westside Red 4), Libby Camp (Lonoke Jackrabbits), Parker Reese (Marmaduke Hounds Gray), and Sebastian Sifuentes (Jonesboro Blue) in the showdown. After 11 head-to-head stands, Case Hardin earned 2nd place in the Champion of Champions shoot-off.
This performance highlights the skill, focus, and teamwork of Mountain Home’s junior shooters, cementing their reputation as one of the state’s top trap teams.
We’re grateful to the Twin Lakes Community Foundation for continuing to invest in our students and schools through grants that make a meaningful impact across MHPS.
Bridges of Mountain Home Schools recently received funding to help provide healthy snacks for students, supporting the well-being of children across our district.
In addition, Pinkston Middle School was awarded a grant to help create new opportunities and support student learning at the middle school level.
Thank you to the Twin Lakes Community Foundation for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and helping make a difference for Bomber families each and every day.
Bridges of Mountain Home Schools recently received funding to help provide healthy snacks for students, supporting the well-being of children across our district.
In addition, Pinkston Middle School was awarded a grant to help create new opportunities and support student learning at the middle school level.
Thank you to the Twin Lakes Community Foundation for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and helping make a difference for Bomber families each and every day.
Mountain Home Public Schools recently recognized our April Students, Staff, Support Staff, and Teachers of the Month, along with our annual yearly award recipients. These individuals represent the hard work, dedication, leadership, and positive impact seen across our district each day.
A special thank you to Legacy Title Company for generously sponsoring both our monthly and yearly awards throughout the 2025–2026 school year. Your continued support and commitment to recognizing excellence in our schools means so much to our students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like you!
A special thank you to Legacy Title Company for generously sponsoring both our monthly and yearly awards throughout the 2025–2026 school year. Your continued support and commitment to recognizing excellence in our schools means so much to our students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like you!
Wishing all of our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️
Thank you for another incredible year at MHPS — we can’t wait to welcome our students back on August 11. Go Bombers! 💙
Thank you for another incredible year at MHPS — we can’t wait to welcome our students back on August 11. Go Bombers! 💙
Mountain Home Summer Feeding is starting in two weeks!!
This is a drive-through event providing nutritious meals for children ages 1–18 every Friday through August 10th!
This program ensures local children stay nourished while school is out!
To save time in the drive through line, be sure to pre-register each child for the event at this link: https://forms.gle/EvUKCkTUWvLuMNE59
May 29th through August 10th
Fridays from 11am-1pm
1041 Highland Cir Ste 36
Children ages 1-18 only
5 days worth of meals
This is a drive through event
Bomber Update -- May 8
Mrs. Dewey takes a look at the end-of-year learning, celebrations, and special moments happening across MHPS as we wrap up another incredible year.
https://youtu.be/8RwP-EONxL8
Mrs. Dewey takes a look at the end-of-year learning, celebrations, and special moments happening across MHPS as we wrap up another incredible year.
https://youtu.be/8RwP-EONxL8
As Teacher Appreciation Week winds down, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of our students. 💙🍎
If you have a teacher who has made an impact on your life or your child’s life, we encourage you to take a moment to thank them. A kind word or simple note of appreciation can mean more than you know.
If you have a teacher who has made an impact on your life or your child’s life, we encourage you to take a moment to thank them. A kind word or simple note of appreciation can mean more than you know.
Congratulations to Harper Bounds, a dedicated National Junior Honor Society officer at Mountain Home Junior High, on receiving the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award. This national honor is awarded to only 500 students across the country and recognizes Harper’s exceptional leadership, character, service, and academic excellence. Mountain Home Junior High is proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and the example Harper sets for others every day.
Today, each Mountain Home Public School campus was proudly presented with its official Purple Star School banner, recognizing our continued commitment to honoring military service members, veterans, and the families who sacrifice alongside them. 💜🇺🇸
Students and staff across the district wore purple and gathered in representation of their schools as the banners were presented. This is a meaningful reminder that our military-connected students and families are valued, supported, and appreciated in every MHPS building.
Being recognized as Purple Star Schools reflects more than a designation; it represents our district’s commitment to creating a culture of respect, gratitude, and support for those who have served our country. Thank you to all military families in our Bomber community for your sacrifice and service. Go Bombers!
Watch the 2026 Mountain Home High School Graduation Ceremony on May 15th LIVE by scanning the QR Code below or visiting:
XL7TV.com/MHHS
Other ways to watch:
XL7-TV (K07XL Mtn. Home)
K26-TV (K26GS Harrison)
Over the Air - Ch 26
COX – Ch 843
Suddenlink – Ch 22
Ritter – Ch 21 - 28
Yelcot - Ch 68-75
NEXT - Ch 40
XL7TV.com/MHHS
Other ways to watch:
XL7-TV (K07XL Mtn. Home)
K26-TV (K26GS Harrison)
Over the Air - Ch 26
COX – Ch 843
Suddenlink – Ch 22
Ritter – Ch 21 - 28
Yelcot - Ch 68-75
NEXT - Ch 40
Happy School Nurse Day to our incredible building nurses!
Ashley Looney- Kindergarten
Genette Wise- Nelson Wilks Herron
Teresa Grigg & Breanna Cowart- Hackler Intermediate School
Jenna Gilbert- Pinkston Middle School
Angie Horn- Mountain Home Jr. High
Sonja Pierce- Mountain Home High School
Wendy Blount- Guy Berry
Bomber Nurse Notes:
Please remember to pick up your child’s medication from the nurse’s office by 1:00 PM on May 15th (last day of school).
For safety reasons and per school policy, any medication not picked up will be disposed of.
If you have any questions, please contact your building nurse.
Please remember to pick up your child’s medication from the nurse’s office by 1:00 PM on May 15th (last day of school).
For safety reasons and per school policy, any medication not picked up will be disposed of.
If you have any questions, please contact your building nurse.
It's National School Principals' Day!
To our building principals- thank you for leading our schools forward and making a difference for every student, every time.
To our building principals- thank you for leading our schools forward and making a difference for every student, every time.
Behind every great school day is a team of Food Service Superheroes. Thank you for serving up care, kindness, and nutrition!
Today, our students went beyond the classroom—literally. 🚀
High school students connected live with NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway aboard the International Space Station, getting a firsthand tour of life in space and asking questions straight from orbit.
From floating through the ISS to answering student questions in real time, this was a learning experience they won’t soon forget.
A special thank you to Mr. Scott Booth for hosting today’s event and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.
Check out the full event at the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTSPYmNTkA
High school students connected live with NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway aboard the International Space Station, getting a firsthand tour of life in space and asking questions straight from orbit.
From floating through the ISS to answering student questions in real time, this was a learning experience they won’t soon forget.
A special thank you to Mr. Scott Booth for hosting today’s event and helping make this opportunity possible for our students.
Check out the full event at the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTSPYmNTkA
Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month!
Helping students grow stronger, more independent, and confident every day—our Occupational Therapists make a difference in ways that last a lifetime. Thank you for supporting our students’ success both in and out of the classroom!
Helping students grow stronger, more independent, and confident every day—our Occupational Therapists make a difference in ways that last a lifetime. Thank you for supporting our students’ success both in and out of the classroom!
An awesome opportunity for our students!
The 2026 Regional Trap Tournament welcomed 127 junior teams this past Friday, April 24th. The 555 shooters were greeted with lots of rain and lightning to make for an unforgettable experience.
Junior shooters get a single round at Regionals, with the top 16 teams advancing to the State Tournament scheduled for May 29th.
The Mountain Home Junior Squad, consisting of Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg, and Austin Still, did not disappoint. The squad finished 2nd overall, shooting a 109 out of 125, with 2 lightning delays during their round of competition.
Case Hardin finished with a straight 25 out of 25 performance, and Luke Hopper secured a spot on the Top Five Shooters board with a strong 24 out of 25 showing.
Junior shooters get a single round at Regionals, with the top 16 teams advancing to the State Tournament scheduled for May 29th.
The Mountain Home Junior Squad, consisting of Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg, and Austin Still, did not disappoint. The squad finished 2nd overall, shooting a 109 out of 125, with 2 lightning delays during their round of competition.
Case Hardin finished with a straight 25 out of 25 performance, and Luke Hopper secured a spot on the Top Five Shooters board with a strong 24 out of 25 showing.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day- Honoring those who play a vital role in keeping our MHPS community moving!
Bomber Update -- April 24
Mrs. Dewey is joined by Coach Steve Ary to discuss spring practices and what he’s looking forward to this season for Bomber Football.
https://youtu.be/Vg_hAZBnNW4
Mrs. Dewey is joined by Coach Steve Ary to discuss spring practices and what he’s looking forward to this season for Bomber Football.
https://youtu.be/Vg_hAZBnNW4