Spring Hill School District

Please join us in welcoming Coach Seth Taylor as our new Head Boys Basketball Coach and High School PE Teacher. Coach Taylor brings six years of high school basketball coaching experience, along with several years coaching softball at both the head and assistant levels. Long before that, he generously volunteered his time coaching multiple sports—demonstrating a deep commitment to student athletes and their growth. Coach Taylor is known for his strong work ethic and passion for athletics. He is excited to work with the student-athletes of Spring Hill and is committed to helping them become the best versions of themselves both on and off the court. We’re proud to have him join the Bear family! #BearPride #SmallTownBIGFAMILY #WelcomeCoachTaylor 💙💛

A special thank you to Bethany Baptist Church, Trevor Pipkin with Farm Credit and Dustin Cooley from State Farm for the delicious breakfast and lunch items provided today. Thank you for feeding our hearts as well as our bellies — your generous donations made Teacher Appreciation Week truly special!

🏀 Summer Basketball Schedule - JR & SR Boys #LetsGoToWork! #BearPride #smalltownBIGFAMILY 💙💛

The regular monthly board meeting has been rescheduled to May 27. Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14_22N_eBqnsYl0gTPGuUoD0XCqh_l2gs/view?usp=drive_link

Please join us in welcoming Coach Ross Smead as our new Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, and Elementary PE Teacher beginning in the 2025–2026 school year!✨ Coach Smead is a graduate of Fordyce High School, where he contributed to multiple state championship football titles. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with a focus on Coaching from Southern Arkansas University. Coach Smead brings a strong passion for athletics, health, and education, and he’s excited to work with our students and community—both on the field, on the court, and in the classroom. We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Smead to the Bear family!💙💛 #BearPride #SmallTownBIGFAMILY #WelcomeCoachSmead

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Amanda Maxey will be joining our team as the High School Art Teacher beginning in the 2025–2026 school year! Mrs. Maxey was born and raised in Alaska, though she has strong family roots in South West Arkansas where she spent her summers and graduated from Horatio High School. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Journalism at Arkansas Tech then proceeded to get her Masters of Arts in Teaching from Henderson State University. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, cherishing family time, being creative, playing music, and being outdoors. Mrs. Maxey is excited to begin her 13th year of teaching and looks forward to working with our students and community. She brings a passion for creativity and a love for students, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things she’ll contribute as she helps continue to grow our art program and inspire a love for the arts in our students. Please join us in giving her a warm Spring Hill welcome! 💙💛 #WelcomeToSpringHill #BearPride #SmallTownBIGFAMILY

A big thank you to JACO Meats, C2 Construction, and our amazing PTO for providing a delicious lunch for our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re so grateful for your generosity and support—it means so much to our teachers and staff to feel appreciated and celebrated! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BearPride #SmallTownBIGFAMILY

A huge thank you to Jacob Jones and Farmer’s Bank & Trust in Hope for providing breakfast and showing love to our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and continued support of our educators. Your kindness means the world to our school community! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BearPride #SmallTownBIGFAMILY

Come and join our family! Check out the available positions at the following link: https://shsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Thank you ladies!

Big congratulations to our senior varsity cheerleaders Addison Chandler, Keira Cantwell, and Kylie Rogers! These talented young women have been selected as 2025 FCA Cheerleaders and will be representing us in the FCA All-Star Showdown football 🏈 and basketball 🏀 games this May! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and spirit⭐️ They definitely have that #BearPride 🐻🎉 Let's go, girls!!

📣 Daddy Daughter Dance forms have been sent home! 💌 Please return forms by Friday, May 16th! 🗓️ If you were there last year, you know this is an event you don’t want to miss! 🎉💃🕺 We can't wait to see all those amazing father figures and their special little ones 💖 on Friday, June 13th! 🌟👨‍👧✨

Happy National Principals' Day! Today, we celebrate some of the incredible school principals we have the honor of supporting who make a difference every day—guiding, inspiring, and empowering both students and educators. We’re proud to spotlight principals who are leading with heart and purpose, and we thank you for your unwavering commitment to educational excellence. Your dedication, vision, and passion shape the future of our schools and communities. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

Let’s pack the stands today, Bears Fans! ⚾️ CONFERENCE TITLE GAME!! @ Home vs. Murfreesboro | 5️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣V/JV #BearPride #smalltownBIGFAMILY 💙💛

Volleyball season is almost here!! If you are interested in playing this year, Mrs. Porter will be holding a meeting for parents and students in the gym on May 6th at 6:30pm.

🎶2025-26 9th-12th Grade Band Sign-up in the office or Ms. Copeland’s room.🎶 Tryouts: May 6th and 7th at 3:30-4:00pm When you sign up for Band, you will also sign up for a tryout time that works best with your schedule. You will not need to attend both tryout days. Anyone can play in the Band. These tryouts serve the purpose of seeing which instrument is best for you and the Band. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Copeland. 7️⃣ Reasons why you should join band: -Boosts Academic Success -Builds Confidence & Resilience -Develops Teamwork & Leadership Skills -Fosters Lifelong Friendships -Teaches Time Management & Discipline -Improves Mental & Emotional Health -Opens Doors to College Scholarships & -Career Opportunities

🦌 Spring Hill FFA has 2 deer stands for sale. They are finished and ready for the woods. $600 each - 4X4 box - 5ft off the ground ☎️ Contact Shane Plyler - (870) 703-4316

Last week, Spring Hill FFA sent 11 members to the 98th Arkansas FFA Convention & Expo. They attended workshops and general sessions and mingled with fellow FFA members from other chapters. On Wednesday the 23rd, Kassidy Beasley, Freya Dowell, and Anna Sweat received their Arkansas State Farmer Degree. This is the highest level of recognition awarded in the state! ⭐️ Congratulations, ladies. We are proud of your dedication and achievement! #BearPride

Spring Hill School District would like to recognize our exceptional bus drivers for Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to the dedicated drivers who brave early mornings, all kinds of weather, and busy roads to transport students to and from school safely and with care and professionalism.