Horatio Public Schools

The Horatio School District is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Michael D. Odom as its new superintendent. Dr. Odom brings a wealth of experience and dedication to education, having served in multiple capacities throughout his distinguished career in K-12 schools. With a background that spans from the classroom to the district office, Dr. Odom has impacted the lives of students and educators alike as a music teacher, elementary principal, high school principal, and central office administrator. His extensive career in education has also included roles as a maintenance worker, bus driver, and classroom teacher, giving him a well-rounded understanding of school operations at every level. His leadership and vision have contributed to the success of various educational programs, curriculum initiatives, and school improvement efforts. Dr. Odom believes in big thinking, finding solutions, and working hard for kids! Dr. Odom and his wife Ashlie, a fellow educator in the El Dorado School District, have four children, Samuel, Elizabeth, Emma Claire, and Annabelle. The Horatio School District family is excited to welcome Dr. Odom and looks forward to his leadership in fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. He is excited to continue HSD's tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Michael D. Odom as he becomes part of the Horatio community. There will be a Meet and Greet with Dr. Odom on Tuesday, April 15th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Horatio High School library located at 1101 Metcalf in Horatio.

Horatio Elementary has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds! Students demonstrated high growth on the 2024 ATLAS exams even though the school serves a high percentage of students who participate in Free and Reduced Lunch. Awards are based on the 2024 content growth score calculated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. These growth scores reflect how much students at the school improved from 2023 compared to how much other students with similar prior achievement improved. Horatio Elementary School scored in the top 5 for math growth in the Southwest Region. Congratulations! We are very proud of this accomplishment. Here is a link to the report: https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/555/files/2025/03/OEP-Awards_4_BTO-ATLAS_2024.pdf

WIN (What I Need) Day #10 will be held on Monday, March 10 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for March 10: Spring Art High school's enrichment activity for March 10: Spring Science Experiments Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for March 10. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kgClAwpOaDqyGkVjfQtzmdzxHFoX2eLIVNKlOUeo2QU/preview

Junior Class Ring Ceremony

Horatio School District will be start at normal time today. Roads are clear around the district.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A9TQD2ZprrL5-oyFyLjcUqhWBSd628Qees0oDaEx0co/preview WIN #10 is Feb. 24 from 8-12. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring is available. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT NOON.

WIN (What I Need) Day #9 will be held on Monday, February 10 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available at both campuses. Elementary school's enrichment activity for February 10: Educational Technology High school's enrichment activity for February 10: Valentine Cupcake Design Breakfast and lunch will be served, and buses will run to key locations around the district. Please note: Normal Tuesday-Friday routes will not run on WIN Days. Below are the stops that will be available. *If necessary, times may adjust depending on enrollment that day. If a change is made, families will be notified. Bus Route 1 Nadine’s 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Farm To Market and Hwy 329 7:20 am and 12:15 pm Plantation Lakes Entrance 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 2 Old Winthrop School 7:10 am and 12:25 pm Billingsley's Corner 7:30 am to 12:15 pm First Baptist Church 7:40 am and 12:05 pm Bus Route 3 Melrose and Central Intersection 7:00 am and 12:35 pm Central Store 7:15 am and 12:25 pm Horatio Senior Citizen Building 7:40 am and 12:05 pm We need an accurate count to prepare food and plan transportation. Please complete a separate form for each child you would like to register for February 10. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH AT NOON. For more information, call your school office: Horatio Elementary: 870-832-1930 Horatio High School: 870-832-1900 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1z1qo8oDOOxa2vHhGadImmw2thnWZ2ZZPRD-Ch3LauFk/preview

Monday, February 3 school will be in session for one of our snow make up days.

Estimated time of restoration is 7pm. School will be dismissed at 2:30 today. Use these numbers for communication with schools: Horatio Elementary: 8705424908 Horatio High School: 8705846003 Some bus stops are impassable because of flooding conditions. The next few texts will give alternate locations for some stops

Horatio Schools: Because of the electrical outage, our phone lines aren’t working. We don’t have a time of restoration. Here are alternate numbers for each campus that you can use for communication: Horatio Elementary: 8705424908 Horatio High School: 8705846003

At this time, the power is out at both campuses. Swepco is assessing the situation.

Exciting News

HES honoring 4th grade.

Horatio Parents/Guardians: Please complete this survey to help us gather data about continuing a 4-Day School Calendar for 2025-2026. Thank you! https://forms.gle/odHJoxNDj4iUTLvV8

WIN Day #8 will be held on Monday, January 27 from 8 am - 12 pm. This day is optional, but it provides an opportunity for students to receive tutoring and/or enrichment. Math and literacy tutoring will be available. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT NOON. https://forms.gle/U8BCYdDht8zHLswp9

Horatio School District will resume normal school hours tomorrow, January 14. Buses may be moving more slowly in the morning for extra caution. Please take your time as you travel in the morning.

For families that registered for the WIN Monday tomorrow, both campuses will be open from 8-12.

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