Trojan Happenings - Sunday, March 8

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (06:00 PM)

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Trojan Happenings

Weekly news and updates

March 8, 2026

Colorful blocks of information for the week of March 9.

Dear Trojan Families,

A group of students and an adult stand together outdoors in front of a building.

🌷📚 We hope everyone had a fantastic time last week celebrating Read Across America and all the fun daily themes across our schools! This week brings even more excitement to the HSSD with plenty of spring sports action as our Trojans compete, plus special opportunities for families to get involved and the popular Student Choreography Showcase.

It’s another busy and exciting week—be sure to read the full newsletter so you don’t miss a thing! ⚽🏃‍♀️🎭🖤💛Go Trojans!

Pictured on the left: Park Magnet students had fun dressing like their favorite teacher during Read Across America week.

Reminder of Parent Teacher conferences on March 19 and early dismissal that day for students.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Set for March 19

Spring Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 19 from 2 - 8 pm. Please note that students will be dismissed early this day at 1:30 p.m. Buses will run as usual, just earlier.

Please contact your student's teacher to schedule your conference.

WHEN: Thursday, March 19 - 2 - 8 pm

SPRING BREAK 2026 IS MARCH 20 - MARCH 30

Poster for the Hot Springs World Class High School Blood Drive, sponsored by Beta Club, on Wednesday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gym.

Blood Drive Set for March 11

Give the lifesaving gift of blood and donate during our Spring Blood Drive sponsored by the Beta Club.

Walk-ins are welcome or you can reserve a spot by clicking here.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 11 | 9 am - 1 pm

WHERE: High School Auxiliary Gym

Poster announcing a Chick-fil-A fundraiser for Hot Springs Trojan Spirit Teams on March 10th, 2026.

Trojan Spirit Teams Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 10 and help support The Hot Springs Trojan Spirit Teams by ordering Chick-Fil-A online anytime between 6 am and 10 pm. You can dine-in or carry-out, but all orders need to made through the mobile app.

WHEN: March 10 | 6 am - 10 pm

Click here to download the Chick-Fil-A app to order online.

Poster announcing "Park Magnet: The Road to Acceleration" Family Information Night on Thursday, March 12th at 5:00 PM in the Park Magnet Cafeteria.

Road to Acceleration Family Information Night Rescheduled for March 12

Starting August 2026, Park Magnet International Baccalaureate World School will become our district’s accelerated elementary program for grades K–6. Students will experience a rigorous, enriched curriculum aligned to the Arkansas Department of Education’s Accelerated Standards, designed to challenge and inspire high-achieving learners.

Interested in learning more or transferring your child for the 2026–2027 school year? Join district leaders and Principal Marissa Burton for an informational meeting Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. in the Park cafeteria.

WHEN: Thursday, March 12 | 5 pm

WHERE: Park Magnet Cafeteria

A dancer performs in pointe shoes, showcasing "History in Motion" by the HSSD 7-12 Dance Program.

Student Choreography Showcase is March 13

The talents of our HSSD dancers will be on full display at the 8th Annual Student Choreography Showcase on Friday, March 13. This wonderful event features student choreography inspired by historic eras, events, or individuals.

WHEN: Friday, March 13 | 6 PM

WHERE: Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium

Poster for Langston Elementary's shoe drive, featuring a variety of shoes and text about the collection.

Langston Elementary Needs Your Shoes!

Langston Elementary is collecting shoes to help support its clubs and Parent-Teacher Organization. All shoes, new or used, are needed. They can be any style and any size.

Shoes can be dropped off at Langston Elementary, located at 300 Silver Street, or email Jessica Jeffers at jeffersj@hssd.net to arrange pickup.

Poster for the Make 48 National Competition, Hot Springs Junior Academy East Program, held in Wichita, Kansas.

Help Our EAST Students Get to Wichita

We have some exciting news to share — and we need your help! Hot Springs Junior Academy EAST students, Trinity Moss, Ethan Peabody, and James Hall, won the Make 48 Region 1 POD 3 Sustainability In View Sponsored Challenge, and now they’ve earned the opportunity to compete on a national stage.

Next stop: Wichita, Kansas for the Make 48 National Competition, March 20–22 — a live, televised event where they will represent Hot Springs Junior Academy and the entire District.

To help these students get to Wichita, click here to donate.