Hey Senior Parents! We are pleased to announce the date for the 2025 College and Military Signing Day for our seniors - Wednesday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the main gym at Mountain Home High School. This event is open to all seniors who are planning to attend a college or tech/trade school after graduation, or are enlisting in the military. Please note the April 14th deadline to sign up. There will be no exceptions to this due date. The sign-up form is already posted on Canvas Class of 2025, and if your senior includes a digital image of their college acceptance letter or email, they will earn 3 raffle tickets for the $250 grand prize shopping spree that we will be giving away on College Signing Day. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy this week's Bomber Update: https://youtu.be/lEGyEobTZlU
February's FSB leadership award winner was James Breedlove. Here is why he was selected as the winner for the month:
"James is always smiling and has a positive attitude when he comes to class. It doesn't matter how much work we have to do or how hard it is, he is always ready to work. James finishes his work, asks what else he can do when he is done and often spends his extra class time helping others around him that do not understand. James is an amazing young man and deserves this award."
Congratulations to James and big thanks to First Security Bank for this kind gesture each month!
Thanks to Mrs. Benton, our special education director, for coordinating this event and sharing with KTLO! We hope to see our parents of students with special needs tomorrow evening!
https://www.ktlo.com/2025/03/12/13-vendors-providing-resources-to-students-available-at-guy-berry-college-thursday/
Bomber Update: Mr. Tom Chentnik, director of the Mountain Home Bomber Band, joins Mrs. Dewey to highlight some exciting band activities and share about what is to come!
Big shout out to our Lady Bombers Basketball team as they play at 1 p.m. today!
https://youtu.be/I96lk7pVtwI
Congratulations to our own 8th grade mathematician, Eliza Obert! Eliza attended the talent identification program at the Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts in January, where she, along with 62 others, took the AMC-8 math exam. Eliza had the highest score of all 8th graders who tested, and her performance on the exam placed her in second overall. We are so proud!
Congratulations to junior high student Haley Cardoza for receiving a recognition award from her bus driver!
From her certificate: "This recognition award is being presented to Haley Cardoza due to the great compassion she shows for other students on the school bus. When a fellow passenger is upset or there is a dispute, Haley has stepped up to help mediate.
Driver Diane Slinkman of Bus Route 51 appreciates this help, as it makes the route so much smoother. This kind of compassion for other students is commendable and appreciated."
Our drivers love and appreciate their passengers, and this recognition is just one way they celebrate them!
Pictured: Transportation director Dustin Rose, Haley Cardoza, and Driver Diane Slinkman.
Congratulations to Oakley Recktenwald (8th grade), who was nominated and selected to be the January First Security Bank Leadership Award recipient! Here's what was shared about Oakley:
Oakley is the ideal student to earn "Student of the Month." He is an incredible young man who works diligently to achieve his best. He is incredibly honest and if there is an error or misjudgment, he takes time to evaluate what was done, understand it from the other person's point-of-view, and take accountability.
In addition, Oakley is confident in a way that is not boastful or arrogant. He knows his capabilities and uses them not just for himself, but to assist others. This allows him to stand up for what he believes in and help others understand where he is coming from; however, he is not one to try to force them to agree with him, he is always open to listening, and accepts others for who they are .
Oakley is willing to step out of his comfort zone. We recently started a debate club this year and he was one of the 1st 8th graders to join. In addition, he was the first 8th grade person to participate in an actual debate. This was not only done in front of his peers, but in addition, 9th graders also evaluated. For an 8th grader, this is definitely a step out of the comfort zone.
Oakley is one of the only students I have who comes to me after an assignment and wants to know what he specifically missed and how to correct it in the future. He works hard in his sports accomplishments; however, his dedication to his academics is beyond impressive. He is consistently showing how he wants to grow as a student and leader.
He is truly a deserving recipient of this award.
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Join Mrs. Dewey tomorrow, Friday, February 28 for Drop In With Dewey at the MHPS Central Office from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
https://mhobserver.com/dewey-to-host-drop-in-event-at-district-office-on-friday-2/
Join us for a parent resource night for students with special needs! Thursday, March 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Guy Berry College & Career Academy Gymnasium! Connect with community partners to assist you in your child’s academic and developmental growth.
2025-2026 school calendar has been approved!
Mountain Home Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 21.
We look forward to above-freezing temperatures this weekend and can’t wait to see you on Monday!
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Mountain Home Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20 due to inclement weather. A decision about Friday will be made at approximately the same time as today (around 4 p.m.).
MHPS will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, Bombers!
Attention Parents/Guardians of Special Olympic Basketball Players: The Special Olympic Basketball event scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled.
A message from Mrs. Dewey: https://www.mhbombers.com/article/2034534
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Saturday, February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! According to the National Association of School Resource Officers, there are a couple important reasons we recognize these service-oriented, kind individuals each year:
- To recognize the work of SROs in keeping schools safe and building positive relationships with students, families, and communities
- To show appreciation for the valuable role SROs play in the education community
We LOVE our SROs, and we hope you'll take a moment to show your appreciation for their work as well!
Pictured: Zach Ables (Hackler), Nick Maze (Pinkson), Danielle Campfield (GBCCA), Josh Pettit (MHHS), Lacey Holland (MHK), Robert Recktenwald (MHJH), and Daniel Shaw (NWH).
