Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

09/02/2026

📰 The September 2026 edition of our Monthly Newsletter is up on our website and app.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/article/3103076

This month we're highlighting important September dates, details for the Outdoor Classroom stepping stone fundraiser, International Dot Day, GDE Picture Day pre-orders, library bottle collection drive, birthday treat schedules, and upcoming PTO events. Each month, the newsletter gives families one place to find updates that make it easier to stay involved at school. Check the website and app regularly for the latest information from Glenn Duffy Elementary.

We have an exciting and busy month ahead. Thank you for staying connected and supporting our students as they learn and grow every day. 🦁🧡

Click here to view the newsletter page in your browser Important Dates SEP 7-8: Labor D...

09/01/2026

📸 Picture Day for Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is coming up on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with online pre-ordering now available through Wagner Portrait Group. Families can order photo packages ahead of time to capture memories of their children this school year.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📍 Location: Glenn A. Duffy Elementary
💳 Order Online Here: https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=5F2U4W9S

Please send your child ready for photos on Picture Day so every student is included in these school resources. You can also order directly at www.wagnerportraitgroup.com using passcode: 5F2U4W9S.

Thank you for supporting our school and helping make Picture Day a success. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 🦁🧡

08/31/2026

🐾 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is continuing to collect donations through the end of this week to celebrate Duffy turning two last Thursday. All collected birthday gifts will be donated directly to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter.

Requested donation items include cleaning supplies, paper products, and non-clumping clay litter. Families may also donate any brand of dog or cat food, as all brands are welcome for the shelter animals.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Duffy by supporting animals across our community. Send your donation items to the front office before the end of the week. 🦁🧡

🐶 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary's favorite canine staff member Duffy turns two years old this Thursday! Our school community is celebrating with a donation drive for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. You can help mark his birthday by donating an item from the donation wish list on the attached graphic.

Duffy spends his days supporting children at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary by providing comfort in classrooms and offering quiet breaks during the school day. All items collected during this birthday drive go directly to support animals cared for by the Bella Vista Animal Shelter.

Bring donation items to school this week to support shelter animals across our community. Thank you for helping make Duffy's second birthday a success for pets in need. 🦁🧡

08/17/2026

🐶 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary's favorite canine staff member Duffy turns two years old this Thursday! Our school community is celebrating with a donation drive for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. You can help mark his birthday by donating an item from the donation wish list on the attached graphic.

Duffy spends his days supporting children at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary by providing comfort in classrooms and offering quiet breaks during the school day. All items collected during this birthday drive go directly to support animals cared for by the Bella Vista Animal Shelter.

Bring donation items to school this week to support shelter animals across our community. Thank you for helping make Duffy's second birthday a success for pets in need. 🦁🧡

08/11/2026

🎒 Welcome back to a new school year at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary! As our youngest Lions head back to class, remember that classroom communication and urgent alerts for GDE families will be handled directly through the official Gravette School District app. Parents can access teacher updates, elementary announcements, and district notifications all in one convenient spot.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/3068353

Parents driving students to the school tomorrow can review established drop-off and pick-up traffic flow maps prior to arrival. Checking these traffic patterns ahead of time helps keep students safe and ensures morning and afternoon car lines move smoothly.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/page/bell-schedule

Download or update the Gravette Schools app today to stay connected with GDE teachers, review arrival traffic guidelines, and start off a wonderful school year. 🦁🧡

Gravette School District is ready to bring classroom-to-home communications into our official distr...

08/10/2026

🚗 This is the week! Glenn A. Duffy Elementary families can view the official bell schedule and traffic maps online before school starts on Wednesday, August 12. Car riders must follow established traffic routes during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. 🔗 See More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/page/bell-schedule

Please review the traffic flow map for designated entry points and lane paths before Wednesday morning. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping arrivals and departures running smoothly for our students. 🦁🧡

07/31/2026

👟 Samaritan's Feet and Highlands Church are providing FREE new shoes and socks for local students at their back-to-school giveaway tomorrow.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Gravette Middle School Cafeteria

Pre-K through eighth grade students and their older siblings can receive a new pair of shoes, socks, and a Hope Tote with supplies. Children must be present to receive their items. Families who registered in advance have secured spots starting at 10:00 AM. A walk-up session is available from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM where remaining shoes will be distributed first come, first served while supplies last.

07/31/2026

📰 The Glenn Duffy Elementary August 2026 Back-to-School Newsletter is on our website and app, ready to help families prepare for the new school year.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/article/3053703

This month's newsletter provides everything you need to know for the upcoming school year so parents and students are ready for the first day. Updates include the schedule for Open House, daily arrival and dismissal times, and the school supply list. Information on the free after-school program, the online meal application, and the new outdoor classroom stepping stone fundraiser offers ways to support student learning and get involved.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back into the building this month. Thank you for partnering with us to make this year a success for your child. 🦁🧡

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07/31/2026

📱 Classroom-to-home communication for the 2026-2027 school year is moving into the Gravette Schools app, replacing Remind across all district schools. Families can now find classroom messages, school news, and event calendars all in one place.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/3053417

Teachers and principals will use the Gravette Schools app to message families directly for the new school year. Current app users will receive a prompt to update when opening the app, while new families can download it to get ready for the upcoming school year. Class rosters will be finalized in the system by Open House on August 6, 2026, allowing teacher messages to reach parents soon after. Once you connect through the new app, you can remove the Remind app from your phone.

Combining district news, event calendars, and direct teacher messages into one app gives families a simple and convenient way to stay informed. Download or update the Gravette Schools app today to prepare for the school year ahead. 🦁🧡