Horatio Public Schools

Horatio School District will hold a special board meeting today, Friday, May 16 at the Administration Office at 7:00 pm to discuss personnel.

Because of the electrical outage yesterday, our phone lines aren’t working. We don’t have a time of restoration. Here are alternate numbers for each campus that you can use for communication: Horatio Elementary: 8705424908 Horatio High School: 8705846003

The Internet is down in the district, and our regular phone lines aren’t working. We don’t have a time of restoration. Here are alternate numbers for each campus that you can use for communication: Horatio Elementary: 8705424908 Horatio High School: 8705846003

Update: Dear Horatio SD, Thank you! Students and staff performed the lockdown drill exceptionally well today. Officers were very pleased with both campuses. Thank you for your work to keep our schools safe and secure today. Gayla Youngblood, Superintendent

Dear Horatio Parents and Guardians, Horatio Public Schools will conduct an annual mandated emergency drill sometime this week. This will involve local emergency response personnel. You are encouraged to speak with your children in advance and encourage them to follow their teachers' instructions during this drill. You will also be notified after the drill is completed so that you can have discussions at home with your children about school safety as well as safety plans you may have at your homes. Thank you, Gayla Youngblood Horatio School District Superintendent

WIN (What I Need) Day #14 will be held on Monday, May 5 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for May 5: Conversational Spanish High school's enrichment activity for May 5: Aerobics Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for May 5. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18L6IflxC_qGyqahOvoEmHQa2TeKmQKWGvQLnoyQb3Hc/preview

WIN (What I Need) Day #13 will be held on Monday, April 28 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for April 28: Physical Education Activities High school's enrichment activity for April 28: Music Activities Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for April 28. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y8sAG0FUHnGuOcEfEIuAkS5ajBYP69EjrBczYMDGOKQ/preview

Career Pathway Day

Due to the potential of severe weather for the safety of students and staff this afternoon, Horatio School District will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today.

WIN (What I Need) Day #12 will be held on Monday, April 14 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for April 14: Social Emotional Learning High school's enrichment activity for April 14: Conversational Spanish Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for April 14. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Guk7bEtLa5YyzH2u2cv5Y7dsBNJ2oFMl6rAxOxrU0-8/preview

Scholarship Information

Junior ring ceremony

The Horatio School District is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Michael D. Odom as its new superintendent. Dr. Odom brings a wealth of experience and dedication to education, having served in multiple capacities throughout his distinguished career in K-12 schools. With a background that spans from the classroom to the district office, Dr. Odom has impacted the lives of students and educators alike as a music teacher, elementary principal, high school principal, and central office administrator. His extensive career in education has also included roles as a maintenance worker, bus driver, and classroom teacher, giving him a well-rounded understanding of school operations at every level. His leadership and vision have contributed to the success of various educational programs, curriculum initiatives, and school improvement efforts. Dr. Odom believes in big thinking, finding solutions, and working hard for kids! Dr. Odom and his wife Ashlie, a fellow educator in the El Dorado School District, have four children, Samuel, Elizabeth, Emma Claire, and Annabelle. The Horatio School District family is excited to welcome Dr. Odom and looks forward to his leadership in fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. He is excited to continue HSD's tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Michael D. Odom as he becomes part of the Horatio community. There will be a Meet and Greet with Dr. Odom on Tuesday, April 15th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Horatio High School library located at 1101 Metcalf in Horatio.

Horatio Elementary has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds! Students demonstrated high growth on the 2024 ATLAS exams even though the school serves a high percentage of students who participate in Free and Reduced Lunch. Awards are based on the 2024 content growth score calculated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. These growth scores reflect how much students at the school improved from 2023 compared to how much other students with similar prior achievement improved. Horatio Elementary School scored in the top 5 for math growth in the Southwest Region. Congratulations! We are very proud of this accomplishment. Here is a link to the report: https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/555/files/2025/03/OEP-Awards_4_BTO-ATLAS_2024.pdf

WIN (What I Need) Day #10 will be held on Monday, March 10 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for March 10: Spring Art High school's enrichment activity for March 10: Spring Science Experiments Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for March 10. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kgClAwpOaDqyGkVjfQtzmdzxHFoX2eLIVNKlOUeo2QU/preview

Junior Class Ring Ceremony

Horatio School District will be start at normal time today. Roads are clear around the district.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A9TQD2ZprrL5-oyFyLjcUqhWBSd628Qees0oDaEx0co/preview WIN #10 is Feb. 24 from 8-12. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring is available. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT NOON.

WIN (What I Need) Day #9 will be held on Monday, February 10 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for February 10: Educational Technology High school's enrichment activity for February 10: Valentine Cupcake Design Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for February 10. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z1qo8oDOOxa2vHhGadImmw2thnWZ2ZZPRD-Ch3LauFk/preview