Mrs. Smith has been named the De Queen Primary Teacher of the Year. Principal Amy Barker describes her as “the heart of our primary building,” noting that students are greeted daily with warmth, encouragement, and a contagious love for music. Mrs. Smith helps young learners find their voices, build confidence, and experience the joy of performing together.
Congratulations, Mrs. Smith! 🎶👏 #LeopardPride #LeopardFamily
⏰ School hours will be 7:55 a.m. – 3:23 p.m.
We hope our Leopard family enjoys a restful break!
Due to inclement weather earlier this school year, De Queen School District missed five instructional days. Two weather days were built into the calendar, so the district is required to make up the remaining three instructional days. To recover this time, the school schedule will be adjusted beginning **Tuesday, February 17, 2026**.
🕗 New School Day Times:
✔ School Starts: 7:55 AM
✔ School Dismisses: 3:23 PM
⏱ How Time Is Being Added:
• 5 minutes added to the beginning of the day
• 13 minutes added to the end of the day
🚌 Transportation Update:
Morning bus routes will run at their normal times. Afternoon bus routes will run slightly later to match the new dismissal time.
This adjustment allows the last day of school to remain May 22, 2026, as long as no additional weather days are missed.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to ensure our students receive the instructional time required.
De Queen Public Schools became aware on Saturday, February 7th, of a threatening social media post made by a student that was directed toward other students.
School administration immediately reported the information to law enforcement. Law enforcement officials have addressed the situation. The juvenile was taken into police custody and is currently being held at a juvenile detention facility.
Based on the seriousness of this incident, the district will be recommending expulsion of the student in accordance with district policy and state guidelines.
At this time, no additional threats have been identified. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we will continue working closely with law enforcement to monitor and address any concerns.
Counselors, administrators, and security personnel remain available on our campuses to support students and staff. If parents or community members have specific concerns, they are encouraged to contact their child’s school office.
De Queen Public Schools remains committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Statement Regarding Community Concerns and School Safety
De Queen Public Schools is aware of a tragic situation impacting members of our community. We understand that events like this bring concern and strong emotions for our students, families, and staff.
In recent hours, rumors have circulated through social media and other sources.
De Queen Public Schools takes all safety concerns seriously and works closely with law enforcement to investigate any reports or information brought to our attention.
At this time, based on information from law enforcement and school safety officials, there are no credible threats to De Queen Public Schools students, staff, or campuses. School safety procedures remain in place, and classes and school operations continue as normal.
Due to community concerns, there will be a heightened law enforcement presence on our campuses as an added precaution. As always, counselors, administrators, and security personnel will remain available on our campuses to support students and staff.
If parents have specific concerns, they are encouraged to contact their child’s school office.
De Queen Public Schools believes it is important to communicate directly with families and our community to provide accurate information and reassurance regarding student safety
De Queen Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. As we return to school, families are asked to remain aware that some travel conditions may still be impacted by ice, particularly on county and side roads.
Please note the following:
-Bus drivers may not be able to safely travel every road on their assigned routes. Decisions regarding specific road travel will be left to the discretion of each driver.
-Parents may need to meet the bus at a location closer to a main road if their road remains icy or unsafe.
-Families may choose to transport students to school if they feel that is the safest option.
We ask everyone to take it slow and use caution during morning travel. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation as conditions continue to improve.
We want to thank our staff and city crews who worked hard preparing parking lots and campus roads for a safe return. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. #LeopardFamily
Cozy up, Leopard Family! Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy a little hot chocolate time today. 💛🖤
#LeopardFamily
Our Leopard finally decided to join in on the fun!
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy another cozy winter day, #LeopardFamily! 💛🖤
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Please continue to monitor our communication channels for updates.
Stay safe and warm.
We will continue to evaluate conditions and communicate any additional closures as soon as possible.
Stay safe and warm.
Join us in showing your support for Red Ribbon Week by wearing red on Wednesday, October 29th.
Let’s stand together to bring awareness to the importance of living drug-free and making healthy choices!
