Cleared for Takeoff: A MHPS Podcast--Is Guy Berry Actually Haunted?
Shep and Jayden share spooky stories from buildings across our district, put their Halloween preferences to the test in This or That: Halloween Edition, and Shep sits down with representatives from the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class to learn more about their upcoming Hatchery Pitch Competition!
Watch Episode 4 Here: https://youtu.be/yz0dZVArxGM
Shep and Jayden share spooky stories from buildings across our district, put their Halloween preferences to the test in This or That: Halloween Edition, and Shep sits down with representatives from the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class to learn more about their upcoming Hatchery Pitch Competition!
Watch Episode 4 Here: https://youtu.be/yz0dZVArxGM
REMINDER:
Students will be dismissed from school at 1 p.m. this Thursday, October 15th.
Parent-teacher conferences are from 1-7 p.m. at all MHPS buildings.
Students will be dismissed from school at 1 p.m. this Thursday, October 15th.
Parent-teacher conferences are from 1-7 p.m. at all MHPS buildings.

First Community Bank’s Bus Driver of the Month for September: Mr. Gary Lawler!
Mr. Roberts, our MHPS Transportation Supervisor, recently received a wonderful call from a parent who wanted to recognize Gary for going above and beyond for one of his students.
It’s always special to hear when our staff make a difference, and we’re proud to recognize Gary for the care and dedication he shows the students he serves each day.
Congratulations, Gary, and thank you for helping keep our Bombers safe on the road!
Mr. Roberts, our MHPS Transportation Supervisor, recently received a wonderful call from a parent who wanted to recognize Gary for going above and beyond for one of his students.
It’s always special to hear when our staff make a difference, and we’re proud to recognize Gary for the care and dedication he shows the students he serves each day.
Congratulations, Gary, and thank you for helping keep our Bombers safe on the road!

Cleared for Takeoff: A MHPS Podcast- Behind the Badge & Into the Brawl
Hosts Aiden & Kenylee sit down with Safety & Security Coordinator Chris Turner & SRO Campfield to discuss school safety.
Plus, we’re gearing up for the Ozark Mountain Brawl! Hear all about the exciting robotics showcase coming to Mountain Home at the end of this week.
Watch Episode 3 Here: https://youtu.be/Y7A7yWloaZM
Hosts Aiden & Kenylee sit down with Safety & Security Coordinator Chris Turner & SRO Campfield to discuss school safety.
Plus, we’re gearing up for the Ozark Mountain Brawl! Hear all about the exciting robotics showcase coming to Mountain Home at the end of this week.
Watch Episode 3 Here: https://youtu.be/Y7A7yWloaZM
To celebrate National Yearbook Week, Jostens is holding a sweepstakes from October 5–11.
Consumers who purchase their yearbook online during this time will automatically be entered to win one of ten $100 VISA® gift cards.
Order your yearbook today at jostensyearbooks.com.
Consumers who purchase their yearbook online during this time will automatically be entered to win one of ten $100 VISA® gift cards.
Order your yearbook today at jostensyearbooks.com.

Flu Clinics are happening this week!

MHHS, MHJH and PMS Cross Country present:
RUN WITH THE BULLS
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/MountainHome/RWTB5k
RUN WITH THE BULLS
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/MountainHome/RWTB5k

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!

Federal Title Funds Meeting
October 6, 2026
4 p.m. MHPS Central Office
October 6, 2026
4 p.m. MHPS Central Office

HOCO Parade is Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. Here's a map of the route.
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!
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!

Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK!
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! 💙
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! 💙

It’s National IT Professionals Day!
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! 💙💛
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! 💙💛

Good afternoon! Please click the URL below to view Pinkston's newsletter for next week. Have a great weekend! Go Bombers!!
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3125121
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3125121
Good afternoon! Please click the URL below to view Pinkston's newsletter for next week. Have a great Labor Day weekend! Go Bombers!!
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3114036
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3114036
Pinkston is gearing up for their second annual Career Connections event!
If you or a local business/tradesperson are interested in inspiring the future by presenting your career/trade and engaging students in a hands-on activity during this event, please see the details below and register to present:
https://forms.gle/JDZiejkBvfdcuuBS6
If you or a local business/tradesperson are interested in inspiring the future by presenting your career/trade and engaging students in a hands-on activity during this event, please see the details below and register to present:
https://forms.gle/JDZiejkBvfdcuuBS6

Good afternoon! Please click the URL below to view Pinkston's newsletter for next week. Have a great weekend! Go Bombers!!
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3098321
https://pinkston.mhbombers.com/o/pms/article/3098321
A few reminders as we approach our first home football game of the year. Go Bombers!

💙💛 Beat Harrison Week is NEXT WEEK! 💛💙
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!
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!
Looking for your child's most recent building newsletter?
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
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

The talented art teachers of Mountain Home Public Schools are stepping out from behind the classroom easel and sharing some of their own work! Their personal artwork is on display in the Dunbar Lobby throughout August and September.
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)
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)

