Heber Springs High School

Join us next week for our Christmas Dress Up Week! 🎄🎅🏻🎄
On Wednesday, 12/13, HSHS STUCO will be taking “Ugly Christmas Sweater” pictures around the Christmas tree during both lunches for those who sport their Christmas clothes!

Join us for our district/community pep rally on Friday December 8, 2023! Basketball Players 7th-12th will be introduced and we'll have special hosts from 101.9 The Lake- KSUG

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Heber Springs Lady Panthers Basketball

So proud of our band students!

Joseph Hensley, Ryan Higginbotham, and Hugo Howard all sitting in the 1st Band at Region 9 All-Region Jazz Clinic. Congrats!

Christmas Concerts NEXT WEEK!

All concerts are at the Performing Arts Center

High School and 6th Grade Bands
Monday, December 4th, 2023
7:00 PM

Middle School Red and Black Bands
Tuesday, December 5th 2023
7:00 PM

We will be collecting donations for Margie's Haven House at all concerts!

Thanks to 101.9 The Lake- KSUG for broadcasting our senior high games!

🏀 PANTHER BASKETBALL // TONIGHT
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Congratulations to Parker Brown! Today we celebrated with him for signing his intent to continue in Track & Field at the University of Central Arkansas as a decathlete.
Coach Cresswell says “A talented athlete and a respectful young man. We hope he has a successful college career.”
Parker is a multi-sport athlete. Several current and former coaches were also there to be a part of his special day.
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Mrs. Cantrell’s Food Pro students made a Thanksgiving meal and pies today. They had a great time eating and celebrating the holidays!

This week, interested juniors and seniors had the opportunity to attend this event sponsored by First Electric Cooperative.
We are thankful to our Panther Partners who continue to offer these experiences for our students as they plan for their futures!

Interested Juniors and Seniors toured the campus of Arkansas Tech University today learning about facilities, degree programs, housing options, the student arts gallery, admissions requirements and deadlines, and financial aid options as well as other amenities that Russellville offers for students. Our tour guide was Heber Springs Alum Ellie Riddle. We also had the privilege of seeing other Heber High Alums; pictures included in the post.
HSHS is proud to offer these opportunities for our students to learn more about options for their future education.

Congratulations Hugo, Joseph, and Ryan!

Congratulations to Heber Springs Bands' 2023 ALL-REGION JAZZ BAND STUDENTS!!!!

Hugo Howard
Bass Trombone, 1st Band 1st Chair*

Joseph Hensley
Trumpet, 1st Band 2nd Chair*

Ryan Higginbotham
Keyboard, 1st Band 2nd Chair*

*qualifies for All-State Auditions in February 2024

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Congratulations, Parker!

SPORTSMANSHIP IN SCORING LEADS TO RECORD: In scoring (doing statistics), football is pretty straightforward, much like basketball and unlike baseball where the official scorer can determine if a play is a hit or an error. Sometimes, however, there are circumstances. Take for example, in a Sept. 7 game against Jonesboro Westside. Heber Springs was leading 41-0 and had a running clock in the third quarter. Senior Parker Brown fields a punt at midfield. He has plenty of running room in front of him, and probably would have scored a touchdown. But what does he do? He didn't signal for a fair catch, but he caught the ball and took a knee. I had never seen that before in a game but scored that as if he had signaled for a fair catch (which doesn't count as an official return and hurt his return average).

Why does that matter? Flash forward to last week. After his third and fourth punt returns for a touchdown. I was curious what the state record was for a punt returns for a touchdown in a season was so I checked -- it was seven. I thought, 'well, maybe a deep run at the playoffs and a good bounce here of there or those willing to kick to him, he might have a shot.' Realistically though that was probably out of reach. But one record that was possible, and more than possible, could be earned on Friday night -- the state record for punt return average in a season. The issue was that Parker had eight punt returns on the season heading into the Lincoln game and needed two more returns to quality for the 10 returns minimum in a season, and at least eight yards.

Parker got the eight yards, and then some, with a 28-yard return on his first attempt. All he needed now was one more punt return attempt. As the game went from a defense struggle to shootout in the second half. That second return didn't materialize. Coupled with the disappointing loss on Friday was that Parker was one return short of the state record.

I do take records seriously. Sure they are made to be broken, and I do want to see them broken, but you are taking an accomplishment away from someone so they need to be earned and not just given. At some point over the weekend, that play at Jonesboro Westside came back to me. Did I score that right? Should I have counted that as a return? I checked every professional, college and high school statisticians guide for any examples, and I could not find one involving a punt return and the player taking a knee. I didn't want to just give something and have an excuse so I reached out to a couple of people that I trust and gave them the example, and asked how they would have scored it? And they had reached the same conclusion that I had. I had scored it wrong back in September. You see even plays at the end of game where the winning team gets in the "victory" formation and take a knee to kill the remaining clock are counted as negative rushing plays (though scored to the team and not an individual). But in this instance, Parker made an individual decision and showed sportsmanship.

So after correcting the scoring decision instead of the nine I had recorded, Parker finished with 10 punt returns and a state record, 34.7 yard per return average (bettering the pervious state of record of 32.6 set by Mayflower's Herb Grigsby in 2001). Of course that is all contingent on no one else in the state having a better average this season and the minimum number of returns.

I could have just posted about another record for Parker, but I wanted to show that sometimes being a good sport is just as important as being a good player.

Don’t forget! Blood drive tomorrow!

Be sure to sign up for our Beta Club Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 14!
Donors must be 16 or older and provide a photo ID.

https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/609047

Congratulations to our 1st 9wks HSHS Honor Roll students!🌟🐾🌟

HSHS Playoff Pep Rally
Special performances: senior parent dance and senior dance!
Go Panthers!🐾🌟🎉

Heber Speings Schools paid tribute today to our area Veterans. Thanks to all of the volunteers, teachers, students, and community members who helped make the event possible.
A special thank you to Mrs. Kayla Cagle who organized the event.

Today interested HSHS juniors and seniors had the opportunity to attend “Trades Around the Lake” sponsored by
First Electric Cooperative at the Heber Springs Community Center.
Businesses from Cleburne County were there for students from area schools to learn more about career opportunities in the Greers Ferry Lake area. A special thanks to all who helped make this such a successful event for our students!

Please note: the Veterans Day Program will be held in the Panther Den tomorrow, due to the weather. Veterans and other guests may use the lower or upper entrances to be directed to their seats. We look forward to having everyone there! 🇺🇸

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets in advance. They will not be sold at the gate as this is a AAA event.

Hey Panther Fans!!! If you can't make it to watch Heber Springs Panther Basketball live-in-action then you can listen on the radio on 101.9 The Lake or watch the livestream on our YouTube or page!

You can listen online on our free app or on any smart device! Just say, "Hey Alexa (or Google) turn it on 101.9 The Lake" and you can cheer on the Panthers from anywhere in the World!

Congratulations to our October Panthers of the Month:
Freshman - Josiah Riggs
Sophomore - Kensley Sneed
Junior - Lynnlee Presley
Senior - Noah Cordes
Staff - Anna Brock
Teacher - Isaac Gauvey

Be sure to sign up for our Beta Club Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 14!
Donors must be 16 or older and provide a photo ID.

https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/609047

Heber Springs Lady Panther Softball is selling Butter Braids! Be sure to place your order by friday, November 10. Thank you for your support!🥎🥎🥎

Heber Springs High School Softball | Online Fundraiser Heber Springs High School Softball is raising funds. Please help me reach my goal by purchasing some delicious products. Sale ends on 11/08/2023, so don’t wait to order! I will deliver your order when they arrive. Thank you in advance for your support!

As a part of our CTE programming at
HSHS, 9th graders had the opportunity today to visit ASU-Heber Springs and the Latimer Center to learn about concurrent courses and technical program options for their iunior and senior years.
They also had a chance to visit the Greers Ferry Visitor's Center and Dam to learn about the history of the lake and dam, career opportunities with the Corps of Engineers, water safety importance, natural resource programs, and tour the dam.
We are thankful for opportunities such as these for our students and for ASU-Beebe, Heber Springs Campus and the Corps of Engineers at Heber Springs hosting us today!

Congratulations to our 2023 Miss HSHS Payton Jarvis, also Miss Photogenic
1st Runner Up Savannah Stout
2nd Runner Up Olivia George
Runner Up, also Miss Congeniality

Special thanks to all of our contestants; those who attended; our judges; Miah Tharp, emcee; Miss HSHS 2022 MacKenzie Welsh who choreographed the group number; Steve Williams provided entertainment; Hailey Poore, photography; and Mrs. Quinnelly and Mrs. Jarvis for organizing the event!

Check out photos from the senior class fundraiser Miss HSHS from our very own senior, Hailey Poore!

Congratulations to Miss HSHS Payton Jarvis, also Miss Photogenic
1st Runner Up Savannah Stout
2nd Runner Up Olivia George
Runner Up, also Miss Congeniality

Special thanks to all of our contestants; those who attended, our judges; Miah Tharp, emcee; Miss HSHS 2022 MacKenzie Welsh who choreographed the group number; Steve Williams provided entertainment; Hailey Poore, photography; and Mrs. Quinnelly and Mrs. Jarvis for organizing the event!

Heber Springs Schools invites our Veterans and community members to join us on Friday, November 10 for a special program at Panther Stadium beginning at 9am. We hope you will take time to join us as we remember and honor those who have sacrificed so much.

Congratulations, Eva!

This week’s Member spotlight goes to…Eva Orr from Heber Springs High FCCLA! Eva is an incredible example of a leader. She currently serves as the Region 2 president and is leading her region with excellence. Her passion for the organization is shown in her work and dedication to the betterment of FCCLA. Eva is showing what we mean to “Shoot for the StARs”!

Seniors - take a look at this upcoming event from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. Be sure to ask Mrs. Jarvis or Mr. Kyzer any questions you may have.

Calling all Arkansas high school seniors & their families! Do you want to learn about state & federal aid programs & other helpful tips? Contact ASLA's Lavonne Juhl ([email protected] or 501-682-1246) to request a link to our upcoming virtual financial aid night!

Freshmen Parents: just a reminder that all freshmen will attend a career day field trip tomorrow, November 7. Permission slips were sent home last week. Students will visit ASU-Heber Speings in the morning and the Greers Ferry Visitor’s Center/Dam in the afternoon. Email [email protected] with questions.

Picture Retakes tomorrow here at Heber Springs Schools.

There will be no Senior Picture Retakes tomorrow.

11th grade - Pre-K

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Heber Springs Middle School
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Tonight’s the night!
Miss HSHS
6 P.M.
Performing Arts Center
Come out and support these ladies and the senior class!

Basketball Announcement:

The benefit game for Tuesday, November 7th for the Senior High Boys has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Senior boys first game will be November 20, vs Westside at Westside (Greers Ferry)

The Junior Girls and Senior Girls will play Tuesday, November 7th starting at 5:00pm in the Panther Den for the benefit game against Des Arc.

Heber Springs Basketball
Heber Springs Lady Panthers Basketball

Juniors and Seniors and parents -
Interested students will have a chance to attend this very special event on Thursday. Twenty area businesses will be available for students to visit with about career opportunities. Please be sure to check the email from Mr. Kyzer to sign up.

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Seniors who were honored at tonight’s Senior Night for their participation in fall sports and band.

A very special thank you to photographer Philip Seaton for sharing his amazing photography. A preview is attached.

A link to all of the pictures taken can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9npp4GDwp7VCPfe89

We are PROUD of our Panthers!