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Trojan Happenings - Sunday, October 12

Posted Date: 10/12/25 (6:00 PM)

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Trojan Happenings

Weekly news and updates

October 12, 2025
Week at a Glance with colorful boxes of information for Oct. 13-17
 

Dear Trojan Families,

Dancers from Langston following their performance.
Thank you to all of our Trojan families for the incredible support you showed during Parent-Teacher Conferences last week! Your partnership and involvement make a huge difference in your child’s success. We hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and fun Fall Break with family and friends, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon! Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 21. 🍂🖤💛


Go Trojans! 💛🖤
 
Fall Break graphic with the dates, October 10 - October 20.
 
Colorful image with Fall Break Choice Boards and a QR code

Fall Break Choice Boards

Looking for fun ways to keep your student’s brain growing while enjoying the cozy fall vibes? Check out our Fall Break Choice Boards! 

Each board is packed with creative, hands-on activities your student can do right at home. Choose a few, do them all, or make up your own — the goal is to learn, laugh, and make memories together!
Share your photos using #TrojansLearnEverywhere or email hoytj@hssd.net so we can celebrate your fall learning fun! 

Choice Boards can be found here.
 
Gray flyer with a cream-colored coffee cup advertising an event with Dr. Hernandez

Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Hernandez

Come enjoy a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee and hear about everything that is happening in the HSSD from Superintendent Dr. Mike Hernandez. Bring your questions. This is for all parents and guardians at any of our schools.

WHEN: Thursday, October 23 | 8 - 9 am
WHERE: Hot Springs Junior Academy Library
 
Flyer with a picture of pancakes and bacon promoting the JAG breakfast.

JAG Pancake Breakfast - Oct. 25

Come out to support our JAG students and enjoy delicious, all-you-can-eat pancakes for just $10.

Tickets include beverage, bacon and pancakes.

WHEN: Saturday, October 25 | 8 - 10:15 pm
WHERE: Longhorn Steakhouse, 1470 Higdon Ferry Rd.

Click here to purchase tickets.
 
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Men of Troy Football Party - Oct. 25

Men of Troy and Hot Springs Athletics Department invite you to a Football Party on Saturday, October 25.

Come cheer on the Pee Wee Football team and stick around for the Arkansas vs Auburn football game on the big screen. There will be concessions, games, blow-ups and lots of fun!

WHEN: Saturday, October 25 | 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE: Football field
 
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Pumpkin Light Night Set for Oct. 28

The 11th annual Pumpkin Light Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28 from 4 - 6 pm. This is a great time for families from all across the Hot Springs School District to come together for a festive evening of fun.

This popular event will feature student performances, a pumpkin decorating contest, games and activities and more!

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 4 - 6 pm
WHERE: Joe Reece Stadium
 
Grey flyer featuring a bowling lane with a ball and pins, announcing bowling tryouts on October 29.

Bowling Tryouts

Calling all bowlers in grades 9 - 12! Come be part of the Trojan bowling team. Tryouts are on Wednesday, October 29, from 4 - 6 pm at Central Lanes.

The top 7 boys and top 7 girls will make the team. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and an athletic physical on file.

Contact Coach Bates at batesb@hssd.net with any questions.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 4 - 6 pm
WHERE: Central Lanes
 
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Macbeth Set for Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

We are in SHOW MONTH for possibly the greatest tragedy ever written, Macbeth, produced by Hot Springs Trojan Theatre!e

The show runs October 30th-November 1st. You can get tickets here

WHEN: October 30, 31 and November 1
WHERE: Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium

Dyslexia Awareness Month

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Fall Athletics

Online tickets now available

🎟️ Trojan Fans — grab your football and volleyball 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! 🖤💛

Buy tickets online with QR Code
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2025 athletic rules in English and Spanish
Varsity Football schedule
JV, JV, 7 and 8th grade football schedule
Gray and gold Volleyball schedule

Community Events

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Table of Grace Community Meal information on a white background with black text
 
Kids Club information to help students.
 
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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