WELCOME BACK, PANTHERS!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Heber Springs Schools!
We are excited to have our students, teachers, staff, and families back on campus and ready for another great year. A new school year means new opportunities, new goals, new memories, and the same Panther Pride!
Let’s make 2026–2027 a year to remember!
Welcome Back to School!
Go Panthers!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Heber Springs Schools!
We are excited to have our students, teachers, staff, and families back on campus and ready for another great year. A new school year means new opportunities, new goals, new memories, and the same Panther Pride!
Let’s make 2026–2027 a year to remember!
Welcome Back to School!
Go Panthers!
PANTHER ALLEY TRAFFIC REMINDER
As we begin the new school year, please remember that Panther Alley is ONE WAY at all times.
ENTER Panther Alley from W. Pine Street
Travel ONE WAY through campus
EXIT onto W. Front Street next to the Elementary School
Please also be aware that the parking lot now features angled parking spaces designed to improve traffic flow. Drivers should follow the direction of the spaces and avoid traveling against the designated traffic pattern.
We ask everyone to use extra caution during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, when traffic and pedestrian activity are at their highest.
Thank you to our parents, students, staff, and visitors for doing your part to keep everyone safe!
ONE WAY. ONE DIRECTION. ONE SAFE CAMPUS.
Go Panthers!
As we begin the new school year, please remember that Panther Alley is ONE WAY at all times.
ENTER Panther Alley from W. Pine Street
Travel ONE WAY through campus
EXIT onto W. Front Street next to the Elementary School
Please also be aware that the parking lot now features angled parking spaces designed to improve traffic flow. Drivers should follow the direction of the spaces and avoid traveling against the designated traffic pattern.
We ask everyone to use extra caution during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, when traffic and pedestrian activity are at their highest.
Thank you to our parents, students, staff, and visitors for doing your part to keep everyone safe!
ONE WAY. ONE DIRECTION. ONE SAFE CAMPUS.
Go Panthers!
PANTHER NATION — SPORTS PICTURE DAY IS MONDAY!
Heber Springs High School athletes, it's time to get picture ready! Sports Pictures will be held Monday, August 3, and we can't wait to showcase our Panthers for the 2026-2027 school year.
🗓 Picture Day Schedule
🕢 7:45 a.m. – Dance
🏈 8:15 a.m. – Junior High Football
🏈 8:45 a.m. – Senior High Football
🎓 9:30 a.m. – Senior Banner Pictures (Panther Den)
📱 Order your photos before picture day!
📲 Text HSHSSF26 to 90738
OR
💻 Visit: https://my.photoday.com/g/HSHSSF26
🚚 FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more!
Use promo code: FREESHIP75
📌 Please Note:
Team photos are available in print only and are not available as digital downloads.
Other athletic teams will have their picture days scheduled later in the school year.
A make-up picture day will be announced once Wingard Photography has finalized those dates.
We can't wait to see our Panthers looking their best as we kick off another exciting year. Go Panthers!
Heber Springs High School athletes, it's time to get picture ready! Sports Pictures will be held Monday, August 3, and we can't wait to showcase our Panthers for the 2026-2027 school year.
🗓 Picture Day Schedule
🕢 7:45 a.m. – Dance
🏈 8:15 a.m. – Junior High Football
🏈 8:45 a.m. – Senior High Football
🎓 9:30 a.m. – Senior Banner Pictures (Panther Den)
📱 Order your photos before picture day!
📲 Text HSHSSF26 to 90738
OR
💻 Visit: https://my.photoday.com/g/HSHSSF26
🚚 FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more!
Use promo code: FREESHIP75
📌 Please Note:
Team photos are available in print only and are not available as digital downloads.
Other athletic teams will have their picture days scheduled later in the school year.
A make-up picture day will be announced once Wingard Photography has finalized those dates.
We can't wait to see our Panthers looking their best as we kick off another exciting year. Go Panthers!
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic – Today!
The Cleburne County Health Unit is hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic today, July 28, from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Location:
Cleburne County Health Unit
2319 Highway 110 West
Heber Springs, AR 72543
For appointments or more information, call 501-362-7581.
The Cleburne County Health Unit is hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic today, July 28, from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Location:
Cleburne County Health Unit
2319 Highway 110 West
Heber Springs, AR 72543
For appointments or more information, call 501-362-7581.
Need Bus Transportation for the 2026–2027 School Year?
If your student will be riding a Heber Springs School District bus this year, please complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form as soon as possible.
Simply visit heberschools.org and click on the "Bus Rider Sign-Up" tab on the homepage to complete the form.
Please submit a separate form for each student in your household who will need bus transportation. Completing the form helps us plan routes, assign buses, and ensure your child has a safe and smooth start to the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for another great year at Heber Springs Schools!
#HeberSpringsSchools #PantherNation #BackToSchool #BusTransportation #ReadyForTheYear
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzmAxuixSWsqZLGqnkII_-e3pDwuUSMXgTBJI2LyZnwxx5jA/viewform
If your student will be riding a Heber Springs School District bus this year, please complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form as soon as possible.
Simply visit heberschools.org and click on the "Bus Rider Sign-Up" tab on the homepage to complete the form.
Please submit a separate form for each student in your household who will need bus transportation. Completing the form helps us plan routes, assign buses, and ensure your child has a safe and smooth start to the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for another great year at Heber Springs Schools!
#HeberSpringsSchools #PantherNation #BackToSchool #BusTransportation #ReadyForTheYear
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzmAxuixSWsqZLGqnkII_-e3pDwuUSMXgTBJI2LyZnwxx5jA/viewform
Need Bus Transportation for the 2026–2027 School Year?
If your student will be riding a Heber Springs School District bus this year, please complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form as soon as possible.
Simply visit heberschools.org and click on the "Bus Rider Sign-Up" tab on the homepage to complete the form.
Please submit a separate form for each student in your household who will need bus transportation. Completing the form helps us plan routes, assign buses, and ensure your child has a safe and smooth start to the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for another great year at Heber Springs Schools!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzmAxuixSWsqZLGqnkII_-e3pDwuUSMXgTBJI2LyZnwxx5jA/viewform
If your student will be riding a Heber Springs School District bus this year, please complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form as soon as possible.
Simply visit heberschools.org and click on the "Bus Rider Sign-Up" tab on the homepage to complete the form.
Please submit a separate form for each student in your household who will need bus transportation. Completing the form helps us plan routes, assign buses, and ensure your child has a safe and smooth start to the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for another great year at Heber Springs Schools!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzmAxuixSWsqZLGqnkII_-e3pDwuUSMXgTBJI2LyZnwxx5jA/viewform
Heber Springs High School Seniors will have their official senior portraits taken on Monday, August 3, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Location: Panther Den – Hospitality Room
These photos will be used for the 2026-2027 yearbook, so don't miss this important day!
We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead this school year!
Go Panthers!
Location: Panther Den – Hospitality Room
These photos will be used for the 2026-2027 yearbook, so don't miss this important day!
We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead this school year!
Go Panthers!
Panther Alley Repaving Notice
Beginning today, July 16, 2026, Panther Alley will be closed as crews begin a repaving project. The closure will remain in effect until the project is completed. Barricades will be placed at the Pine Street entrance and the Front Street exit to ensure the safety of students, staff, and construction crews. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our campus. Please plan alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!
Beginning today, July 16, 2026, Panther Alley will be closed as crews begin a repaving project. The closure will remain in effect until the project is completed. Barricades will be placed at the Pine Street entrance and the Front Street exit to ensure the safety of students, staff, and construction crews. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our campus. Please plan alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!
Summer EBT
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Heber Springs Schools! ❤️🤍💙
Today, we celebrate not only the birth of our nation, but a historic milestone—America's 250th Birthday! For 250 years, our country has been built on the ideals of freedom, courage, opportunity, and service.
As we gather with family and friends this Fourth of July, we are grateful for those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms and for the communities that continue to make America strong.
From all of us at Heber Springs Schools, we wish our students, families, staff, alumni, and the entire Panther Nation a safe, joyful, and patriotic Independence Day.
Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎆
Go Panthers! 🐾❤️ #America250 #FourthOfJuly #PantherNation #HeberSpringsSchools
Today, we celebrate not only the birth of our nation, but a historic milestone—America's 250th Birthday! For 250 years, our country has been built on the ideals of freedom, courage, opportunity, and service.
As we gather with family and friends this Fourth of July, we are grateful for those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms and for the communities that continue to make America strong.
From all of us at Heber Springs Schools, we wish our students, families, staff, alumni, and the entire Panther Nation a safe, joyful, and patriotic Independence Day.
Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎆
Go Panthers! 🐾❤️ #America250 #FourthOfJuly #PantherNation #HeberSpringsSchools
Heber Springs Schools is celebrating our amazing teachers!
We're proud to recognize our outstanding educators, who received $50,000 through the Merit Teacher Incentive Pay Program. This well-deserved recognition honors the hard work, dedication, and excellence our teachers bring to the classroom every day.
Congratulations to all of our Merit Pay recipients, and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. We are proud to have you as part of Panther Nation!
We're proud to recognize our outstanding educators, who received $50,000 through the Merit Teacher Incentive Pay Program. This well-deserved recognition honors the hard work, dedication, and excellence our teachers bring to the classroom every day.
Congratulations to all of our Merit Pay recipients, and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. We are proud to have you as part of Panther Nation!
Drive the Future with Heber Springs Schools!
Heber Springs Schools is now hiring Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers to join our outstanding transportation team!
If you're looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of students each day, we'd love to have you on board. Our bus drivers are an important part of Panther Nation, providing a safe and welcoming ride for our students every morning and afternoon.
Whether you're looking for a regular route or would like the flexibility of serving as a substitute driver, we encourage you to apply today!
Apply online at heberschools.org
For more information, contact Transportation Director Tom Hills at 501-362-4108.
Come be part of a team that helps students start and end each school day safely. We can't wait to welcome you to the Heber Springs Schools family!
Heber Springs Schools is now hiring Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers to join our outstanding transportation team!
If you're looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of students each day, we'd love to have you on board. Our bus drivers are an important part of Panther Nation, providing a safe and welcoming ride for our students every morning and afternoon.
Whether you're looking for a regular route or would like the flexibility of serving as a substitute driver, we encourage you to apply today!
Apply online at heberschools.org
For more information, contact Transportation Director Tom Hills at 501-362-4108.
Come be part of a team that helps students start and end each school day safely. We can't wait to welcome you to the Heber Springs Schools family!
Senior Picture Day is Almost Here!
Heber Springs High School seniors will have their official senior portraits taken on Monday, August 3, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Location: Panther Den – Hospitality Room
These photos will be used for the 2026-2027 yearbook and other senior publications, so don't miss this important day!
We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead this school year!
Go Panthers!
#PantherNation #SeniorPictures #ClassOf2027 #HeberSpringsSchools
Heber Springs High School seniors will have their official senior portraits taken on Monday, August 3, 2026, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Location: Panther Den – Hospitality Room
These photos will be used for the 2026-2027 yearbook and other senior publications, so don't miss this important day!
We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2027 and all that's ahead this school year!
Go Panthers!
#PantherNation #SeniorPictures #ClassOf2027 #HeberSpringsSchools
Memorial Day is a time for us to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy every day and reminds us of the true cost of liberty. As a school community, Heber Springs Schools proudly remembers those heroes and expresses our deepest gratitude to the families who carry their legacy forward. Today, we honor their courage, remember their sacrifice, and teach future generations the importance of service, patriotism, and freedom. May we never forget those who gave everything for our nation.
Summer volleyball practice starts Tuesday, May 26th!
We will practice in the old gym.
Sr. High: 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Jr. High: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
7th/6th grade: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
We will practice in the old gym.
Sr. High: 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Jr. High: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
7th/6th grade: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
🏃♂️🏅 STATE TRACK MEET DAY – LET’S GO PANTHERS! 🐾
Tomorrow, our Heber Springs Panthers are headed to Clarksville, Arkansas to compete in the State Track Meet!
Let’s show up and show out as our athletes take the biggest stage and represent #PantherPride!
📍 Location: Clarksville, AR
🎟️ Tickets, Schedule, & Map:
Check out the GoFan link below for everything you need before you go!
Come out, be loud, and support these athletes as they chase greatness!
#GoPanthers #PantherPride
https://gofan.co/event/6552619?schoolId=AAA
Tomorrow, our Heber Springs Panthers are headed to Clarksville, Arkansas to compete in the State Track Meet!
Let’s show up and show out as our athletes take the biggest stage and represent #PantherPride!
📍 Location: Clarksville, AR
🎟️ Tickets, Schedule, & Map:
Check out the GoFan link below for everything you need before you go!
Come out, be loud, and support these athletes as they chase greatness!
#GoPanthers #PantherPride
https://gofan.co/event/6552619?schoolId=AAA
Attention all 6th grade boys who will be in 7th grade next school year—come get in the gym and get better! Join us for an Open Gym on April 20, 2026 from 3:45–4:45 PM in the old gym. This is a great opportunity to work on your game, compete, and start building for next season. Bring your energy, bring a friend, and come be part of something special.
Come work. Get better. #PantherPride
Come work. Get better. #PantherPride
Summative Testing starts Monday February 20, 2026 for grades 9th and 10th.
Testing will begin at 8:00 each day.
4/20- 9/10 Writing
4/21- 9/10 Reading
4/22- Algebra
4/23- Geometry
4/24- Biology
Testing will begin at 8:00 each day.
4/20- 9/10 Writing
4/21- 9/10 Reading
4/22- Algebra
4/23- Geometry
4/24- Biology
Game Day Update – Panther Nation!
Tonight’s Softball and Baseball games will be played at Joe T. Robinson!
Tickets are GoFan ONLY – be sure to grab yours ahead of time:
https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4693
Let’s show up and support our Panthers on the road!
#GoPanthers #pantherpride
Tonight’s Softball and Baseball games will be played at Joe T. Robinson!
Tickets are GoFan ONLY – be sure to grab yours ahead of time:
https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4693
Let’s show up and support our Panthers on the road!
#GoPanthers #pantherpride
🎓 Coming to Heber Springs High School! 🎓
Heber Springs High School, in partnership with the Cleburne County Cooperative Extension Service, will be hosting a Career Fair for our juniors and seniors on May 4, 2026!
This is an incredible opportunity for our students to explore real world career paths, connect with professionals, and discover the many opportunities available to them after graduation. From local industries to specialized fields, students will gain valuable insight to help shape their future.
We’re proud to invest in experiences that prepare our students for success beyond high school.
