Thank you, Nurse Watkins, for stopping by and helping teach our students such an important, life-saving skill!






💥 CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES & VILLAINS! 💥
Even superheroes have a communication mix-up now and then! 🦸♂️😅 We’ve gotten our signals straight, and the official mission for this Friday is…
🦸♀️ SUPERHERO vs. VILLAIN DAY! 🦹♂️
Students, pick your side, plan your look, and get ready for a SUPER Spirit Friday!
Thanks for rolling with our little mix-up. We can’t wait to see everyone suited up on Friday to cheer on the Leopards as they travel to White Hall! ⚡
💥Please keep costumes school-appropriate and leave toy weapons at home.
#LeopardPride

🍎 Serving Up Something Special at De Queen Public Schools! 🐆
Our Food Service Department does so much more than serve meals—they find ways to make our students feel supported, celebrated, and cared for!
From bringing some fun to lunchtime with Pizza Daze to preparing and delivering after-school snacks for our student-athletes, our food service team is always going the extra mile for our Leopard Family.
September also brought a special celebration of culture as our kitchen staff prepared pozole and colorful Jell-O in recognition of Mexican Independence Day, sharing food, heritage, and tradition with our students.
And we can’t let the month go by without recognizing Chef Brad and our incredible food service staff for the creativity, hard work, and heart they bring to our schools every single day.
Take a look at the September Food Services Newsletter to see what they’ve been cooking up!
We appreciate our Food Service Department and all they do for our Leopard Family! 💛🖤🐆 #LeopardFamily #LeopardPride






We are proud to announce that De Queen Public Schools has earned an overall B rating, tying for the highest overall district rating in our education cooperative area!
The achievement is backed by strong academic growth across our district, with 26 of 29 tested areas showing improvement.
This rating reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families. We are proud of the progress being made throughout De Queen Public Schools and excited about the momentum as we continue moving forward.
Great things are happening in our #LeopardFamily! 🐾🖤💛
#LeopardPride

School will be back in session Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Power has been restored throughout the district, and we will return to our regular school schedule tomorrow.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our students, families, and staff during today’s unexpected closure. We also want to extend a special thank you to the linemen who worked quickly to restore power and help us get back up and running.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Today we’re celebrating Nena, Gary, Paige, and Craig, the team working behind the scenes to help keep De Queen Schools connected and running smoothly!
From troubleshooting technology and keeping our systems up and running to helping students and staff when tech doesn’t quite cooperate, their work touches every part of our district.
Thank you, Nena, Gary, Paige, and Craig, for all you do to support our schools and our Leopard Family! 🐾💛🖤
#NationalITProfessionalsDay #LeopardFamily #DeQueenSchools

📲 #LeopardFamily, are you connected to Rooms?
Rooms is our communication platform inside the DQPSD Leopard app, making it easier for families and students to stay connected with teachers, classes, teams, clubs, and school activities all in one place.
🐾 PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Download the DQPSD Leopard app, tap “Rooms” at the bottom of the screen, and sign in using the cell phone number you have on file with the school.
🎓 STUDENTS
Open the DQPSD Leopard app, tap “Rooms,” select “Sign in with Google,” and use your school email address to log in.
🌎 Need help getting started?
Visit our Rooms webpage for setup help, parent guides, and resources in Spanish:
https://www.dequeenleopards.org/page/apptegy-rooms
🛠️ Still having trouble getting connected?
Fill out our Rooms Help Form, and we’ll help you get connected:
https://forms.gle/pxXEpVgu84sGNgvn7
Download the app, get signed in, turn on notifications, and stay connected with your #LeopardFamily! 🐾📱


Flu shot forms will be sent home with students today, Tuesday, September 8, district-wide. Extra forms will also be available in each school office.
📅 Forms are due Tuesday, September 22.
📍 Where to return forms:
• Primary & Elementary: Homeroom teacher
• Middle School, Junior High & High School: Building office
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Parents/guardians must complete both the front AND back of page 4 and complete and sign page 5. Students cannot receive a flu shot if all required information is not completed and signed.
Please check your student’s backpack for the form today! 💛🖤


De Queen Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our Leopard Family!
If you have a heart for helping students learn, grow, and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Brandi Sharp at bsharp@dequeenleopards.org.
🐾 Come be part of the #LeopardFamily!

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Junior High Football game originally scheduled for Thursday, September 3 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 29.
#GoLeopards #LeopardFamily

Thanks to the De Queen Board of Education, every DHS sophomore will receive a voucher to take one national ACT test at no cost to the student. This $13,725 investment gives our students an important opportunity to gain testing experience, identify areas for growth, and work toward scores that can open doors to college admission and scholarships.
Counselors will help students register during the first month of school. We encourage each sophomore and their family to review the available ACT dates carefully and select the date that works best with the student’s schedule. Once registered, students should prepare, arrive ready, and make the most of this valuable opportunity! #LeopardFamily #LeopardPride

Football season means it’s time to show that Leopard Spirit! Check out our 2026 DHS Football Spirit Themes and get ready to dress up, show out, and fill the stands with BLACK & GOLD! 🐆
📅 Save the dates and start planning those outfits now!
GO LEOPARDS! 🐆🏈🖤💛

First-day pictures aren’t just for the little ones! We’ve created printable First Day of School signs for every grade level, Kindergarten through 12th grade! 🎓✏️
Print yours tonight, snap that first-day photo tomorrow morning, and capture the beginning of another great year at De Queen Public Schools!
👉 Find your grade-level sign here: https://canva.link/uo2aeso5iwo0mt1
From our Kindergarteners starting their very first year to our seniors beginning their final one, we can’t wait to welcome our #LeopardFamily back tomorrow! 🐆❤️



As everyone gets back into the morning routine, please remember our new start time for the 2026–27 school year:
🔔 First bell: 7:50 AM
⏰ Students need to be IN CLASS by 7:55 AM
🏫 Dismissal: 3:10 PM
We know traffic will be a little busier than usual during the first week of school, so please plan accordingly and give yourself a few extra minutes for drop-off, parking, breakfast, and getting to class.
Our goal is for every student to be in their classroom and ready to learn by 7:55 AM!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for a great year at De Queen Public Schools! 💛🖤

De Queen Public Schools is looking for route and substitute bus drivers to join our transportation team!
Our bus drivers play an important role in our #LeopardFamily. They help make sure our students start and end their school day safely and with a familiar, caring face.
🚌 Route driver pay: $24/hour
🚌 178-day school schedule
🚌 Morning and afternoon routes with your day in between
🚌 Sick and personal leave for contracted route drivers
🚌 Incentive pay available for unused sick days
🚌 Substitute driving opportunities also available
Don’t have your CDL yet? Don’t count yourself out! There are steps required to obtain a Class B CDL and the necessary school bus endorsements, and our transportation department can help you understand the process and what you need to get started.
Interested in learning more? Contact Richard Bell, Transportation Director, at rbell@dequeenleopards.org or 870-584-4312.
🚌 Join the team that keeps our #LeopardFamily moving! 🐆


Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming new members to the De Queen School District team during our New to the District Professional Development. We are excited to have these talented educators and support staff joining our schools and district for the 2026-2027 school year!
**District**
Maralyn Culp – Bus Driver
Kimberly Vick – Migrant Tutor
**De Queen Primary School**
**Teachers: Misty Eudy, Mariela Figueroa, Maria Gonzalez, Dulce Sosa
**Paraprofessionals: Payton Allen, Jennifer Hopper, Daisy Navarrete, Kallie Wommack
**De Queen Elementary School**
**Paraprofessionals: Yudibeth Herrera
**De Queen Middle School**
**Teachers: Hunter McLaughlin, Stacy Miller
**Teacher/Coach: Braden Karnes
**De Queen Junior High School**
**Teachers: Alishia Boyd, Esperanza Frachieseur, Hannah McLaughlin, Neri Mejia
**Teacher/Coaches: Malik Beasley, Jamielete Flores, Austin Mack, TySean Garrett
**De Queen High School**
**Teachers: Dayton Smith
We are thrilled to welcome each of these individuals to the Leopard Family! Thank you for choosing De Queen Schools. We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the lives of our students and throughout our community.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!🖤 💛
#LeopardFamily

