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Trojan Happenings - Sunday, September 27

Posted Date: 09/28/26 (08:00 AM)


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Trojan Happenings

Weekly news and updates

September 27, 2026
Colorful blocks of information for the week of Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
 

Dear Trojan Families,

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What a week to be a Trojan! We had so much fun celebrating Spirit Week and Homecoming, and we loved seeing our students, staff and families show off their Trojan pride all week long. Now, October is almost here, and there’s plenty more to look forward to across HSSD! Fall Break is right around the corner, along with our upcoming production of The Outsiders and one of our favorite fall traditions, Pumpkin Light Night. It’s a great time to be part of the Trojan family, and we can’t wait for all that October has in store!

Go Trojans! 💛🖤
 

Parent-Teacher Conferences & Fall Break Are Coming

Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, October 8, from 2:00–8:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate progress, and make plans for a successful rest of the semester.

Students at all HSSD schools will be dismissed early at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8. There will be no school for students Friday, October 9 through Friday, October 16, for Fall Break.

We hope all of our Trojan families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun Fall Break!
 

Trojan Theatre Presents The Outsiders

Mark your calendars as Trojan Theatre proudly presents The Outsiders, October 22–24, with performances beginning at 6 p.m. each evening.

Based on S.E. Hinton’s beloved coming-of-age novel, The Outsiders tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and the struggles between two rival groups—the Greasers and the Socs—as they navigate friendship, family, loyalty, loss and the challenges of growing up.

Now, our Trojan Theatre students are bringing this classic story to the stage! We hope our families and community will join us to support our talented student performers and crew.

Purchase your tickets here. 
 

Pumpkin Light Night Set for October 27

Pumpkin Light Night is back, and it’s going to be frightfully fun for the whole family! Join us on Tuesday, October 27, from 4–6 p.m. at Joe Reese Stadium for an evening filled with entertainment, games, decorated pumpkins, food, and plenty of fall fun. You’ll also have a chance to connect with HSSD schools and programs and learn more about everything happening across our district.

Best of all, admission is FREE, except for purchases from the food trucks. And if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ve got you covered with a rain date of Wednesday, October 28, from 4–6 p.m. 

Grab the family, bring your Halloween spirit, and come celebrate fall at Pumpkin Light Night!
 

Golf Tournament Planned for October 16

Looking for a fun way to spend the Friday of Fall Break? Grab three friends, dust off the clubs and hit the course for the Hot Springs Trojans 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Friday, October 16, at Balboa Golf Course in Hot Springs Village!

Teams of four can enter for $500, and the tournament tees off with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Whether you’re playing to win, playing for bragging rights or just looking for a great day on the course, this is a perfect way to enjoy Fall Break while supporting Trojan Athletics. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals who want to support Trojan Athletics. To register a team or learn more, contact Trevor Durham at durhamt@hssd.net or Cherri Mertz at mertzc@hssd.net.
 

HSDT Yard Sale and Vendor Fair - Oct 9-10th

Do you have some fall cleaning to do? Do you have a pile of unwanted treasures sitting in your garage or basement? Donate them to our HSDT Yard Sale and Vendor Fair! You can bring items anytime between 8-4:30 Monday-Thursday between now and then. If you have bigger items, just let me know and we can arrange a time. 

We are also looking for vendors for Saturday, Oct. 10th. All vendors keep their proceeds and only pay a table/space fee and donate one item for our Nutty Nutcracker Silent Auction. 

A flyer for a yard sale fundraiser to benefit the Hot Springs Dance Troupe featuring autumn decorations in the background.
A promotional flyer with a wooden background and pumpkins advertises 'VENDORS WANTED' for the Dancin' Deals Yard Sale & Vendor Fair on Oct. 10th.
 

Live Sports Broadcasts Now Available

Can’t make it to the game? You don’t have to miss the action! Trojan fans can now cheer on their favorite teams from the comfort of home with the Hudl Fan app. Catch live broadcasts of Trojan Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer all season long! 🖤💛

When you can’t be in the stands, you can still be part of the action. Download the app today! Just click here. Go Trojans!
 

Fall Fine Arts

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Athletics

Buy Your Sports Tickets Online

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

📲 Scan the QR code below or click here.

Let’s pack the stands and show our Trojan Pride! 🖤💛
Hot Springs Trojans logo with text 'BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!' and a QR code.
Poster titled 'Hot Springs Trojans HSSD Athletic Spectator Guidelines' with rules for students and good sportsmanship.
Trojan Football 2026 Varsity Schedule with game dates and opponents.
Trojan Football 2026 Junior High & JV schedule with home games in white.
2026 Lady Trojan Volleyball Schedule with game dates, times, and opponents.
Trojan Tennis 2026 Schedule featuring matches against Benton, Sheridan/Texarkana, and others.

Trojan Store Available Online

Hot Springs School District Trojan Store logo with a QR code for online shopping.

Community Events

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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