Join us on Thursday, March 19, from 2:30–7:00 P.M. to visit with your student’s teachers and check in on their progress.
🕑 Early Dismissal at 2:00 P.M.
Students will be dismissed, and buses will run at 2:00.
We look forward to seeing our Leopard families! 🐆💛
The Leopard’s Den will be open every school day from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm and by appointment every Monday-Friday throughout the remainder of the school year. You can also email kdosher@dequeenleopards.org if you can’t make it by.
In addition, $595 checks were presented to student interns Katie Williamson and Allison Quiroz from the Arkansas Broadcasters Association Internship Program for their work on the video production of the football broadcasts.
The partnership combines the radio play-by-play called by Toney Stowers and Greg Revels with the DQTV-produced video so that Leopards fans can watch select basketball games through You Tube and other online media outlets.
Bunyard Broadcasting and DQTV thank our 2025-2026 school-year sponsors for making this award-winning public-private partnership possible. They include Southwest Arkansas Accounting Services, De Queen Abstract Company, Jorge Rivas Garage and Wrecker Service, De Queen Auto Group, Air-Evac Life Team, First State Insurance, Hochatown Rescue Center and Petting Zoo, Flooring Outfitters, San Juan’s Automotive, Simply Chiropractic, and Southern Home Furniture & Interiors.
Front Row left to right: Alisson Quiroz and Katie Williamson
Back Row left to right: Toney Stowers, Tiffany Williamson, Jennifer Higgins, Jacob Bunyard, and Jay Bunyard
Join us on Thursday, March 19, from 2:30–7:00 P.M. to visit with your student’s teachers and check in on their progress.
🕑 Early Dismissal at 2:00 P.M.
Students will be dismissed, and buses will run at 2:00.
We look forward to seeing our Leopard families! 🐆💛
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.
