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Fayetteville Public Schools had a blast hosting the 2025 Arkansas Special Olympics Area 3 Basketball Tournament today at the FHS Bulldog Arena! 🎉🏀 CONGRATULATIONS to all the athletes for their amazing performances and unstoppable energy! And thank you to the FHS students, staff, and volunteers for all of the support, organization, and love!💜 #SpecialOlympics

⭐️January is School Board Appreciation Month!⭐️ Ivone Hudson currently serves on our FPS School Board and has served on the school board since 2024 representing at-large position 1. Thank you, Ivone, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

⭐January is School Board Appreciation Month!⭐ Katrina Osborne currently serves on our FPS School Board and has served on the school board since 2020 representing Zone 4. Thank you, Katrina, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

January is School Board Appreciation Month! Keaton Smith currently serves on our FPS School Board and has served on the school board since 2018 representing At-Large, Position 2. Thank you, Keaton, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

January is School Board Appreciation Month! Justin Eichmann currently serves on our FPS School Board and has served on the school board since 2010 representing Zone 3. Thank you, Justin, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

⭐January is School Board Appreciation Month!⭐ Tracey Pomeroy currently serves as our FPS School Board Secretary/Treasurer and has served on the school board since 2020 representing Zone 2. Thank you, Tracey, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

⭐️January is School Board Appreciation Month!⭐️ Tim Hudson currently serves as our FPS School Board Vice President and has served on the school board since 2004 representing Zone 5. Thank you, Tim, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

January is School Board Appreciation Month! Nika Waitsman currently serves as our FPS School Board President and has served on the school board since 2015. Thank you, Nika, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to putting students first. Your hard work shapes the future of education in our community! #SchoolBoardAppreciation

🎉 Congratulations to Jessica Bowser, a sixth grader at Holt Middle School, for winning the Walmart Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest for the entire Fayetteville School District! 📝✨ Jessica's powerful essay on Dr. King's legacy earned her recognition and an invitation to Walmart headquarters. We're so proud of you, Jessica—way to represent! 💙 #MLKEssayContest #ProudMoment #FayettevillePublicSchools

Here are the winners in our 2024 Funniest Holiday Sweater Contest: Grand Prize: Shawn Flannigan, ALLPS Becky Shofner, Butterfield Trail Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Powers, Leverett Ben Crozier, McNair Maria Hall, Owl Creek

Washington Elementary 4th graders met with Fayetteville High School robotics students and got an up-close look at how real robots are designed and brought to life. 🤖✨ This hands-on experience sparked curiosity and built excitement as the 4th graders begin their robot-focused nonfiction reading unit. 📚💡 #STEMInspiration #LearningThroughExperience #FutureEngineers

Fayetteville Public Schools welcomed Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary of Education Dr. Jacob OIiva, and Dr. Jonathan Haight, the author of “The Anxious Generation,” to John L Colbert Middle School on Thursday The group visited the school to observe the school’s Outdoor Explorers choice program and to discuss smartphone and smart device policies in a roundtable discussion. The visit highlighted the benefits of hands-on learning, outdoor activities, and restricting smartphone and device use in the classroom, which have improved student focus, engagement, and social interaction. The visit was also covered by “Good Morning America 3”, and a feature on the visit aired today.

Members of the Fayetteville legislative delegation joined the Fayetteville Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. John Mulford, and his executive leadership team for a productive breakfast meeting at the district administration building. The purpose was to discuss the upcoming legislative session. #FayettevillePublicSchools #ARLegislativeSession #EducationMatters #Collaboration

This week, the Be Pro Be Proud Truck rolled into Fayetteville High School giving our students a hands-on look at in-demand careers in trades like welding, plumbing, and machining. Led by the Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation, this initiative connects young talent with rewarding, skilled careers that keep our world running.💪🚛 With over 23% of skilled professionals nearing retirement, America’s workforce needs the next generation ready to step in—and Be Pro Be Proud is here to help. Our students loved exploring the simulators and discovering exciting career options! #BeProBeProud #FayettevilleHighSchool #FutureSkilledWorkers #HandsOnLearning

Last weekend, Fayetteville High School hosted the VEX V5 Robotics Competition, where 38 high school and 15 middle school teams from across the region competed in intense 2v2 robot battles! Organized by DogByte Robotics, the event showcased creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving as students worked with mentors to design and build innovative robots. 🌍🤖 Seven of our highschool teams made it to elimination rounds and one made it to semifinals. Three district middle school teams made it to elimination rounds with one making it to semifinals. Middle School Team 7187R, the "High Steaks" team, qualified for the State Championship in March. A special thanks to the over 150 dedicated volunteers that kept the competition running smoothly. Congratulations to all teams, and thank you to everyone who made this event possible! 🌟 #VEXRobotics #FayettevilleHighSchool #STEM #FutureEngineers #Robotics

Fayetteville High School hosted a Career Expo today, where students connected with community professionals to explore a wide range of career paths. The event gave students a chance to discover careers that match their strengths, while also seeing how subjects like English, math, and teamwork translate into real-world skills. 🚀🎓 With the guidance of local experts, our students gained firsthand insights into what life after high school could look like. It’s all about empowering them to dream big and plan their next steps! 💼👩‍💼👨‍🔧 #FayettevilleHighSchool #FutureLeaders #CareerExploration #StudentSuccess

Fayetteville Public Schools’ Gifted Education program hosted an inspiring “We Are the World” Sustainability Conference at the Fayetteville Public Library! 🌱✨ Over 20 community experts shared insights on diverse sustainability topics, sparking curiosity and awareness in our students. It was an unforgettable day of learning, inspiration, and community connections.🌍 Huge thanks to all the presenters, performers, and everyone who made this event possible! Together, we're building a brighter, more sustainable future. 🌿💧

A big thank you to the Nelms Dyslexia Center for hosting our most recent ”Java with John” community informational event! The Nelms Dyslexia Center is a educational non-profit organization that provides dyslexia training for ​teachers and provides dyslexia assessments and intensive dyslexia therapy for students. Fayetteville Public Schools is proud to partner with the Nelms Dyslexia Center to provide essential support and resources for students with dyslexia. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for hosting! Missed this one? Mark your calendars for the next “Java with John” on December 5 at Arsaga’s Mill District, starting bright and early at 7:00 a.m.!

🕷️🐞 Fayetteville Public Schools students had an un-bee-lievable time at the University of Arkansas Insect Festival! 🐝🐛 From giant beetles to colorful butterflies, students explored a buzzing world of insects and arthropods, learning about the beauty and importance of these fascinating creatures. With hands-on exhibits and expert entomologists ready to answer every curious question, the festival made learning creepy-crawly fun for all ages!🦋🌿 #InsectFestival #FayettevillePublic Schools #HandsOnLearning

⚖️ Fayetteville High School students had a front-row seat to the Arkansas Supreme Court in action! 🏛️ Students had the incredible opportunity to witness a live oral argument on a real-life court case. Not only did they get to experience the judicial process up close, but they also engaged in a Q&A session with the justices, learning firsthand about the inner workings of our legal system. #ArkansasSupremeCourt #RealWorldLearning #FutureLeaders #LawInAction #FHS