Bomber Families,
We have been closely following the radar and collecting updates from the National Weather Service regarding the impending winter storm. Our county is officially under a winter storm warning. Now that we have a clearer picture of what the next couple of days will look like, I wanted to share our plan with you.
We will release students from school at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, and there will be no school on Friday, January 10.
I know a 1:30 p.m. closure is inconvenient for some, but my top concern is ensuring our kids and staff get home safely, and this early release should allow for that.
As you know, these types of storms are ever-changing, and so there is still a possibility we will have to adjust the early release time. If we need to make changes to this plan, I will let you know as soon as that decision is made.
For now, If you have alternate plans for your young children on early release days, please make sure their teachers are aware so that adjustments can be made tomorrow. Remember that when we release early, our Flight Crew program is not open, so please make your children's teachers aware of how they will be getting home.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. If things change, I will reach out to you all through the normal channels, but I am hopeful that this plan allows us as much instructional time as possible while also ensuring enough time is allowed for safe travel.
Allyson Dewey
Inclement weather reminders:
1. If we must cancel or delay school, we will do our best to do it the night before, but that is not always possible.
2. If a decision is made to cancel school for any reason, we will notify you through a phone call, text message, and a social media post. We will also notify local media.
3. You will never need to rely on rumors or social media speculation with regards to school closures/delays. We let our families know AS SOON AS the decision is made.
4. Snow routes might need to be used at some point for our students who ride buses. Those routes are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fRlENdg-GdHjW5P6520tVWk8hoLnazsr
Our award-winning Students Educating Against Drugs (SEAD) Club presented at tonight's Board of Education Meeting. They were accompanied by members of the PAYS Coalition to discuss the $625,000 substance abuse education grant that the group received. We are so proud!
The Mountain Home Public Schools food service department received a substantial donation this holiday season from FOP Lodge #45. This money was used to pay off multiple students' meal balances. We are so thankful for local groups that are always thinking of our students!
Mrs. Dewey reminds families about tomorrow's early dismissal and shares just a few of the festive things that have happened over the last 3 weeks at MHPS! https://youtu.be/kWBIQ-OMUMc
We thought our constituents might appreciate this graphic regarding school elections. We've also included a link to the school election calendar document we were provided! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7LRVMO4mLBwKGXtHbBnonAhzp90f3Qd/view?usp=drive_link
This week's Bomber Update shares information about the district's inclement weather procedures. Have a great weekend! https://youtu.be/kge6_MO45sw
Congratulations to Mountain Home High School Career Academies November 2024 Students and Staff of the Month sponsored by Dirty Drawers Laundromat!!
Support Staff of the Month: Mrs. Cindy Burg
ACME Student of the Month: Kynleigh Reynolds
ACME Teacher of the Month: Herr Chris Francis
CAB Student of the Month: Emma Potter
CAB Teacher of the Month: Mr. Steve Hargett
HHS Student of the Month: Mackenna Medley
HHS Teacher of the Month: Coach Cale Thompson
Congratulations to Mrs. Lawrence's Mountain Home High School Career Academies Featured Artists!
Brooklynn Mitchell
11th Grade
Pen and Ink
Faith
Neahmiah Rivera
11th Grade
Pen and Ink
Life
Holiday Break is right around the corner!
Mrs. Dewey shares where to find all the upcoming events at MHPS! https://youtu.be/98AFtCQQQMs
Bus Drivers Wanted! Earn a minimum of $18 per hour! Call 425-1240 for more information!
Congratulations to Mrs. Lawrence's Mountain Home HIgh School Featured Artists!!!!
Maggie Barnes
10th Grade
Linocut Print
Zero
Brandon Moak
12th Grade
Linocut Print
Sunshine
From Mr. Hargett, MHHS Art Teacher:
I just wanted to share what our Art students did yesterday at First Security Bank. Madison Jordan, Jaden Barnes, Alma Rowden, Gracie Cakora, Elizabeth Noyoyla, Izac Biting, and Roanin Pierson. The conditions were rough with high winds and wind chill. The kids were very uncomfortable. They took breaks in their cars and went into the bank occasionally to warm up. They stayed with it and had great attitudes! We started at 8 and finished about 2:45. First Security was very good to us, providing pizza for lunch and anything else we needed. Mrs. Wehmeyer has already asked us to come back next year and wants us to do the other bank as well. I am so proud of these kids!
Happy Thanksgiving from MHPS! https://youtu.be/mTQoZ0MO3Fs
A fun family event!
MHHS Blood Drive - December 6 in the gym lobby! Please consider giving this gift this holiday season!
Isn't this a fun look back? https://www.ktlo.com/2024/11/15/50-years-of-the-bomber-chain-gang/
Mrs. Dewey talks about ALL KINDS of good stuff that happened this week in Bomber Nation! https://youtu.be/_S6S1nRLnAI
Join us tonight for a playoff football game at 7!
Tickets available here: https://gofan.co/event/2227124?schoolId=AAA