Mr. Lester, who teaches Geometry and Biology, goes above and beyond for students and is always looking for ways to make De Queen High School a better place. His peers look up to him, and he is very deserving of this honor. Through his dedication to both mathematics and science, he consistently supports student success and contributes positively to our school environment.
Congratulations, Mr. Lester! 👏🧪📐 #LeopardFamily #LeopardPride
Students will be completing:
📚 10th Grade ELA Summative
✏️ 10th Grade Writing
📐 High School Geometry
🧬 High School Biology
We encourage students to come prepared, stay focused, and give their best effort. Parents, thank you for helping students get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, and bring a fully charged Chromebook.
We are proud of the hard work and growth happening at DHS! 🐆
Progress Reports will be sent home Thursday, February 12.
Students can pick them up from their 6th period teacher.
These reports provide an important snapshot of student progress this period.
⏰ 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.
Students from DeQueen Junior High and DeQueen High School, in collaboration with Region 5 FCCLA, took proactive steps to support the community by assembling storm readiness bags for those most in need.
The storm readiness bags were carefully packed with essential items to help individuals and families cope with potential power outages during severe weather. Each bag included snacks, flashlights, batteries, glow sticks, Hot Hands hand warmers, bandages, and other basic necessities.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the bags were delivered to Sevier County Emergency Management at an ideal time, just ahead of the incoming storm. Matt Webb, Director of Sevier County Emergency Management, emphasized the growing need for these supplies, particularly among local students who may be impacted by power loss and extreme weather conditions.
To ensure the bags reached those who would benefit most, Webb coordinated with DeQueen Primary School. The school will distribute the storm readiness bags directly to students and families identified as having the greatest need.
This project highlights the dedication of DeQueen students and FCCLA members to service and community support. Their efforts demonstrate the power of teamwork and preparedness in helping neighbors stay safe during challenging weather conditions.
#LeopardPride #LeopardFamily
