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With fall break right around the corner, we wanted to share the 2026-2027 Break Planner for MHPS students and families.
Planning travel around scheduled school breaks helps students stay engaged in learning, while giving families more opportunities to spend time together!
Front Row L to R: Mary Charles McConnell, Miley Epps, Ellie Miller, Lucy Koehn, Maddie Simmons, Caylee Simmons, Laney Lueck
Middle Row L to R: Oakley Recktenwald, Jax Luna, Lily Pemberton, Jocelyn Green, Jade Taylor, Ava Caples, Brylee Blasdel, Taylor Cotter, Sophia Stewart, Uriah Sabo, Bennett Newton
Back Row L to R: Luke Hilvert, Ryan Cooper, Saxton Bodenhamer, Russell Hargett, Hunter Coy, Ian Pierce, Aiden Burns, Anthony Jones, Levi Payne
Not Pictured: Gus Wilber
October 6, 2026
4 p.m. MHPS Central Office
Don't forget to head over to Bomber Stadium after the parade for the Powderpuff Game & Community Pep Rally at 7.
We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready to show your Bomber spirit with our district-wide spirit days!
For more information about Homecoming activities and festivities happening at your child’s school, be sure to check their school newsletter.
Let’s have a great Homecoming Week, Bombers! 💙
Today, MHPS would like to recognize the incredible team that keeps our technology and our district running smoothly behind the scenes each and every day.
From keeping our devices connected to troubleshooting the unexpected, their work supports our students and staff in more ways than we can count.
A big thank you to our MHPS Technology Team: Steve Mendleski, Chance Buster, Martin Egbarts, Keith Alman, Becca Camp, and Matthew Dailey. Thank you for all you do to keep MHPS connected! 💙💛
Mrs. Hickman’s math students at the Jr. High are putting their knowledge of exponent rules to work on her new high-top dry erase tables! Students can work through problems, collaborate with classmates, and show their thinking right at their seats.
The new tables were purchased through a grant from the Mountain Home Education Foundation, helping bring another hands-on learning opportunity into the classroom.
We love seeing our students learning , and our MHEF grants at work!
Criminal Justice students had the opportunity to hear firsthand from Sgt. Jackie Stinnett, Cpl. Clint Henderson, and Cpl. Kevin Helm of the Arkansas State Police.
After learning about careers in law enforcement in the classroom, students were able to hear directly from the troopers about their roles, career paths, and what it takes to serve in law enforcement.
Before the visit was over, Sgt. Stinnett did a little career exploration of his own! He climbed into one of our Aviation Program flight simulators and successfully took off in a commercial airliner!
We appreciate Sgt. Stinnett, Cpl. Henderson, and Cpl. Helm for taking the time to share their experiences with our students and give them a real-world look at careers in law enforcement.
#BombersinAction ✈️
It’s time to GET A GOB and show that Bomber spirit! ✈️
Students and staff K-12 are invited to join in the fun with our Beat Harrison Week Spirit Days. Check out the dress-up days below and get ready for a BIG week of Bomber pride!
Find all of our building newsletters linked below:
Kindergarten:
*Please contact your child's teacher to join the Kindergarten Dojo!
Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary:
https://nelsonwilks.mhbombers.com/o/nwhe/news
Hackler Intermediate School:
https://hackler.mhbombers.com/o/mhhi/news
Pinkston Middle School:
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/news
Mountain Home Jr. High:
https://juniorhigh.mhbombers.com/o/mhjhs/news
Mountain Home High School:
https://highschool.mhbombers.com/o/mhhs/news
We love getting the chance to showcase the creativity of the teachers who inspire our students to create every day! 🎨💙
Pictured left to right: Lee Anne Jackson (Hackler), Erika Watson (Junior High), Isabella Phares (Nelson-Wilks-Herron), Christy Lawrence (High School), Libby Posey (Pinkston), and Steve Hargett (High School)
Not pictured: Dora Norcross (Hackler)
Our annual Back-to-School Convocation at Dunbar Auditorium was the perfect way to kick off a brand new school year with district staff! 💙💛
From celebrating innovation through Mountain Home Education Foundation classroom grants to getting a first look at this year's staff shirts from Arvest Bank, the morning was filled with excitement, encouragement, and plenty of Bomber pride.
A huge thank you to Mountain Home PTO for treating our staff to giveaways from Restore by King Dermatology, The Karaoke Barn, and The Pilates Studio, and for partnering with NEXT, Powered by NAEC, to provide delicious donuts and coffee from 870 Coffee Co.
Congratulations to David and Julie Hirsh, who were awarded a shopping spree courtesy of Butler Furniture!
We were inspired by keynote speaker Eli Cranor, then wrapped up the morning with an unforgettable round of Double Dare MHPS, proving once again that no one has more fun than Bomber staff!
Events like this wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible community partners and volunteers. Thank you to Mountain Home Education Foundation, Arvest Bank, Butler Furniture, Mountain Home PTO, NEXT, Powered by NAEC, 870 Coffee Co., Spectrum Connections of Arkansas, our Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education, and the many students and staff who helped make the day a success—including Bomber Cheer, Bomber Dance, NJROTC, Bomber Band, Bomber Choir, Bomber Theatre, and the Bomber Media Collective.
Here's to an incredible 2026-2027 school year. Go Bombers! 💙✈️
Mountain Home High School band directors Mr. Hufford and Mr. May recently had the honor of serving as conductors at the Arkansas Bandmasters Association Conducting Symposium in Fort Smith. The symposium brings together music educators from across the state for professional learning, collaboration, and the opportunity to strengthen their craft as conductors.
Their invitation to lead fellow educators is a testament to the respect they have earned within Arkansas's music education community. We’re proud to have educators who not only inspire our students every day, but also help shape and mentor music teachers across the state.
Stop by and connect with members of your MHPS Board of Education on Open House night (August 6th)!
Meet Leo!
Leo is a 17-month-old Springer Spaniel and is a new member of the Mountain Home Public Schools team! Leo has spent his summer mornings running tracks, and his afternoons training to locate hidden narcotics.
He is trained to identify the source of five different narcotics, and his commands are given in Czech!
You'll likely spot Leo around the district this year as he works alongside his handler, SRO Recktenwald, to help keep our schools safe.
Welcome to the Bomber family, Leo! 💙💛
