Siloam Springs School District

🎉 What a busy (and incredible!) day yesterday was in Panther Nation! From fall parties and Red Ribbon Week celebrations across our schools to our High School Multicultural Fair, where students proudly showcased their cultures through food, dance, and creative displays. 💃 We also celebrated Senior Night for football, band, and cross country, honored our cheer team as they received their National Champion rings, and highlighted our Central Office staff during the district’s VIPS event. 👏And to top it all off… our Panther Football Team brought home the win — their first conference victory in 5 years! 🏈🐾 #Limitless

📢 The November edition of Supt’s Scoop is now live! Click here to view: https://secure.smore.com/n/v7fkbn

Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:
🎃 A message from Superintendent Patrick reflecting on the most recent accomplishments across our district
🗓️ Important dates to add to your calendar
👨‍👩‍👧 Reminders about how parental involvement is essential to student success
👏 Recognition of October’s Employees of the Month

Check it out today and stay connected with what’s happening across our district! #Limitless

Check out this fun and FREE opportunity to trick-or-treat with our Siloam Springs Softball team! They are hosting a trick-or-treating event tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 30th, from 5:30 - 7pm at the softball fields. There will be free candy and games! We hope to see you there 🎃

Week 2 of our "Make it Count Mondays" ✅ Check out how much total schooling your child misses if they miss just 1 day a week....it adds up, parents! #AttendanceMatters #Limitless

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Routes 19, 20, and 26 will be running 5-10 minutes late today. Thank you for understanding.

Make It Count Mondays are here! ✅ Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing important facts about attendance — because it truly matters! Every day a student is present is another day of learning, growing, and connecting. We know life happens — from sicknesses to dentist appointments — but when absences start to add up, it can make a big impact. Let’s make every Monday (and every day!) count. 💪 Because we can’t educate children if they aren’t here. #Limitless #MakeItCountMondays

Siloam Springs Bright Futures presents 🧦 Socktober! 🧦 Join us TOMORROW NIGHT at the home football game by bringing a donation of new socks to support K–12 Panther students in need. As a thank-you, anyone who brings a fresh pair of socks will get a chance to spin the Simmons Fun Wheel for a prize!

📣 Final Parent Engagement Meeting — Tomorrow Morning! 📣 Join us tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in the School Board Room at our Administration Building for our final Parent Engagement Meeting. 🍩 Donuts will be provided, and a Spanish interpreter will be available for our Spanish-speaking families. We understand that not all parents and guardians can attend evening events, so this morning session is designed especially for those who work second or third shift—as well as for any parent, guardian, or community member interested in learning more about the district’s goal of transitioning to a neighborhood schools model.

Please note, this won’t be the last opportunity to engage! We’ll continue hosting Parent Engagement Meetings over the coming months as we gather data and explore this important transition. If you’re unable to attend tomorrow, visit our website and click the button called "Neighborhood Schools" to find all information related to this transition. Your voice matters—let’s shape the future of our schools together! #Limitless

Earlier today, our Special Education Department hosted the CIRCLES Community Level Team meeting at Siloam Springs High School — bringing together educators, local businesses, and community partners with one shared goal: helping students with disabilities successfully transition from school to life after graduation.

Through the CIRCLES model, we’re working to build meaningful connections and open doors to job opportunities for our students. We’re so grateful for the community members who joined us in this important work — your partnership helps ensure every student has the support, confidence, and opportunity to thrive beyond the classroom. 🐾 #Limitless

What a week in the Panther Nation! Our district was buzzing with activity, celebration, and community spirit.

🎺 We kicked things off with our annual Band Night, where 6th–12th grade band students showcased their talents and filled the stands with music and Panther pride!
🎤 Our High School Chamber Choir then took the stage downtown in the amphitheater for their Fall Concert—an incredible performance surrounded by our supportive community.
🏗️ Yesterday, our Board of Education began their day visiting Intermediate School, checking progress on the new front entrance construction, and receiving heartfelt thank-you notes from students. That evening, they gathered for our monthly meeting, where we celebrated so many Panther wins:

✨ Certified Employee of the Month: James Moses
✨ Classified Employee of the Month: Ann Smythe
🏅 Our district was recognized as a National Unified Champion Banner School District
🏫 Siloam Springs Middle School was named one of only three Arkansas schools to receive the same honor!
⛳️🎾 We celebrated our golf and tennis teams for outstanding seasons
🎓 And gave a huge congratulations to National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, Evan Armstrong!

It’s been a week full of Panther pride, community connection, and celebration—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. #Limitless

Just a reminder, Parents ❗ There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 10th, or on Monday, October 13th. Have a great Fall break, everyone! 🍁

🚍 BUS UPDATE ‼ Route 16 and 17 students will be on one combined route this morning. They may be slightly earlier or later for pick up than usual. Thank you for understanding.

Siloam Springs Bright Futures presents 🧦 Socktober! 🧦 Join us on Friday, October 17th, at the home football game by bringing a donation of new socks to support K–12 Panther students in need. As a thank-you, anyone who brings a fresh pair of socks will get a chance to spin the Simmons Fun Wheel for a prize!

October is National Principals Month — a time to recognize the incredible leaders who keep our schools moving forward every single day. Our principals do far more than manage buildings and schedules — they set the tone for our school communities, support teachers, care for students, and make countless decisions that often go unseen but have a lasting impact. We simply want to say thank you to our principals for their steady leadership, their heart for students, and their commitment to making our schools better every day. #NationalPrincipalsMonth #Limitless

In case you missed September’s “Guest Teacher” (substitute teacher) orientations—don’t worry! Another one is coming up on Wednesday, October 8th.

💡 DID YOU KNOW ⁉ This applies to guest teachers, too! As a guest teacher in our district, you can qualify for the AR Teacher Retirement System. In just 5 years, you’ll be fully vested—meaning you’ll be eligible to receive retirement benefits when the time comes!

Finished out the week strong with our final Homecoming festivities! Memories were made, the Queen ✨Emma Fidler✨ was crowned, and we couldn't escape the meme 6-7. 🤪 (if you know, you know) Happy October, Panther Nation! If you'd like to see the full photo dump from this week, visit our Siloam Springs High School Facebook page for more! #Limitless

📢 The October edition of Supt’s Scoop is now live! Click here to view: https://secure.smore.com/n/vk7qg

Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:
🍂 A message from Superintendent Patrick reflecting on the school year so far
🗓️ Important dates to add to your calendar
👨‍👩‍👧 Reminders about Parent Engagement Nights regarding the district’s goal of transitioning to the Neighborhood Schools model
👏 Recognition of September’s Employees of the Month

Check it out today and stay connected with what’s happening across our district! #Limitless

🌟 Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟 Our custodians truly sweep us off our feet. 🧹 Thanks to their hard work and dedication, our students and staff can learn, grow, and thrive in a clean and safe environment every single day. Let's show them how much we appreciate their hard work by leaving some encouraging comments below ⬇ #Limitless

🎉🐾 It’s Homecoming Week, Panthers! 🐾🎉 We’ve got lots of exciting events lined up, and we’d love for you to join us:

📣 Parade – Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1st at 5:00 p.m. (see map below)
🎶 Pep Rally – Friday, October 3rd at 2:45 pm (see graphic below for details)
🏈 Home Football Game – Friday night at 7:00 p.m. vs. Van Buren

It’s going to be a busy but exciting week full of Panther pride—see you there! #Limitless