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Trojan Happenings - Sunday, November 9

Posted Date: 11/10/25 (6:00 PM)

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Trojan Happenings

Weekly news and updates

November 9, 2025
Colorful boxes of information for the week of Nov. 10-14
 

Dear Trojan Families,

Children play on a unique, orange playground structure outdoors.
🎉 It’s shaping up to be an exciting week in the Hot Springs School District! 🖤💛 From the tipoff of basketball season 🏀 to the debut of our student-directed One Act plays 🎭 on Thursday night, there’s no shortage of Trojan talent to cheer for. And to top it all off, our Varsity Football team heads into the 5A State Playoffs 🏈 — let’s rally behind our Trojans as they make their postseason run! Wishing all our HSSD families an amazing week filled with school spirit, community pride, and plenty of Trojan energy! 💪✨

Go Trojans! 💛🖤
 
Playbill for 'Knock Knock' and 'Tad! or The Frog Prince' by Thespian Troupe 78.

Thespian Troupe 78's One Acts Set for Nov. 13

Come out and support our incredibly talented thespians as they take the stage for the debut of two student-directed, student-acted one-act plays — Knock Knock and Tad, the Frog Prince! 🎭✨ Join us on Wednesday, November 13, beginning at 6 pm, for an unforgettable evening of creativity, laughter, and storytelling. Our students have poured their hearts into every moment of these performances, and your cheers make all the difference. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the arts and applaud the amazing work happening right here in Trojan Theatre!

Get your tickets here.

WHEN: Thursday, November 13 | 6 pm
WHERE: Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium
 
Poster for a high school blood drive with a holiday theme and text.

Blood Drive Set for Nov. 14

The District-wide blood drive is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 am to 1 pm in the High School's auxiliary gym.

Students who are 16 and older are invited to participate. Students who are 16 must have a signed permission form.

Come give the gift of life-saving blood.

WHEN: November 14 | 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: High School Auxiliary Gym
 
Soccer tryouts announcement with a soccer ball and grass.

Lady Trojans Soccer Tryouts Set for Nov. 13 & 14

Calling all students in Grades 9 - 12 interested in playing soccer this year. Tryouts will be on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Indoor Practice Facility.

Students must have a physical on file in order to try out.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm
WHERE: Indoor Practice Field
 

Trojans Love Reading Set for Dec. 5

Parents, friends, and community members — we invite you to join us for our Trojans Love Reading event on Friday, December 5! 🖤💛 Come share the joy of reading with our students at any of our four elementary schools. Just show up at 1:30 pm, and we’ll provide the books — all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and Trojan spirit! Let’s make it a fun-filled afternoon celebrating literacy, connection, and the love of learning across the Hot Springs School District. ❤️📖

WHEN: Friday, December 5 | 1:30 pm
WHERE: Any of the four elementary schools

 

Basketball T-Shirts Now Available

Basketball season is just around the corner. Show your support for the Varsity Boys team by purchasing one of their T-shirts. All proceeds go directly to the team.

Purchase a shirt today by clicking here.

Athletics

Online tickets now available

🎟️ Trojan Fans — grab your football and basketball tickets online!
You can now purchase tickets for all Hot Springs sporting events through GoFan.

📲 Scan the QR code below or click here: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR18633

💵 Don’t worry — cash will still be accepted at the gate.

Let’s pack the stands and show our Trojan Pride! 🖤💛
Promotional graphic for Hot Springs Trojans tickets, with a QR code and sports equipment.
Flyer HSSD Athletic season passes with pictures of various sports
2025 athletic rules in English and Spanish
A basketball schedule for November, featuring the Trojan teams.

Community Events

A flyer announces a free Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 27, 2025, with multiple locations.
Thanksgiving dinner flyer in Spanish and English, advertising a free meal on November 27, 2025.
Red and Black flyer for MF Machine fitness
Kelly Services flyer
Table of Grace Community Meal information on a white background with black text
 
Kids Club information to help students.
 
Black background. Pictures of women holding certificates in the bottom left and top right corners. Getting Ahead Classes Forming.

Additional news and information

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Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (501) 624-3372
  • hoytj@hssd.net
  • www.hssd.net