Hope Public School District, Hempstead County Bicentennial Commission, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and county schools are calling for Hempstead County Education Hall of Fame nominations.
According to HPSD Superintendent Bobby Hart, the concept is being developed as a bicentennial heritage project that will recognize Hempstead County educators in public, parochial and post-secondary education.
Each educational organization can nominate up to three educators that meet specific criteria set by the organization.
Eligibility requirements for HPSD nominees include the following:
-Nominees must be retired from the field of education in Hope Public Schools.
-Nominees must have a minimum of 10 years of active service as an HPSD educator.
-Posthumous nominations will be accepted.
Nominations must be made by letter and include the name, tenure of service, brief personal biography and brief narrative of notable educational contributions.
Letters should be addressed to HPSD Superintendent Bobby Hart and delivered to Eva Scott at HPSD Administration Building, 117 E. Second St., Hope, Ark., by Jan. 31, 2017.
Representatives from HPSD, Hope Retired Teachers Association, HEA/AEA, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Yerger High School Alumni Association will review Hope nominations.