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Fayetteville High School robotics team, DogByte, recently hosted one of the first robotics competitions of the season in Arkansas!
41 high school teams and 19 middle school teams from across Arkansas competed for a spot in the State Championship in March. With both divisions running at the same time, the tournament was actually larger than the state championship!
Congrats to the Woodland Junior High School team of 4 students who won the middle school division! @fpsteachloveinspire

This year, Vandergriff Elementary celebrated 30 years of learning, community, and Grizzly pride with a special event honoring this milestone! 🎉

The school welcomed back dozens of former teachers, staff members, and administrators for a heartfelt assembly honoring the people and moments that have shaped Vandergriff through the years. Guests shared memories, smiles, and stories that reminded us just how much love and dedication have gone into this school community. 💙🐻

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Vandergriff’s journey. Here’s to 30 years of learning, growing, and belonging, and to many more ahead! ✨

Students at Fayetteville High School took creativity to new heights this week during Project Runway! This student-led fashion showcase challenges teams to design wearable looks using only unconventional materials, no fabric or typical clothing items allowed.

This semester’s theme, Out of This World, inspired some truly stellar designs. From planning and music to staging and judging, the entire event is student driven. Thank you to Ms. Troutt and Ms. Austin for their guidance and to Mr. Rosenaur for his continued support. ✨👗

Students in Mr. Bowers’ class at Washington Elementary have been exploring how the structures of living things help them survive and thrive. They got an up-close look at homing pigeons, examining the birds’ beaks, wings, and feet while discussing how each feature helps them adapt and survive in their environment.

Such an exciting hands-on learning experience! 💜
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Java with John at Centennial Bank this morning! We’re grateful for our community’s continued support and interest in Fayetteville Public Schools. 💜☕️

The Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium brought the wonders of space to Holt Middle School 5th graders! Inside the giant inflatable dome, students explored the Moon’s surface, identified constellations, and discovered fascinating facts about planets, stars, and galaxies. The immersive experience sparked curiosity and excitement about astronomy and science. 💜
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We are excited to share the Fayetteville High School Quarter 1 Community Service Impact Report, along with a brief overview of the October 15 FHS Serves Day. Together, these highlight the meaningful contributions our students have made this fall through service to our community and campus!💜
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Middle school artists across the district have been exploring Repoussé, an ancient metalworking technique that turns flat sheets of metal into stunning three-dimensional designs.

These beautiful creations came from Ms. McCartney’s art classes at McNair Middle School, where students drew inspiration from the natural beauty of botanicals. 🌿

Each student began with a sketch and brought their vision to life by shaping thin sheets of aluminum into intricate, raised designs, blending art, history, and creativity in every piece. ✨
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🌾 Fayetteville High School students explored future career paths at Agriculture & Career Night this week! Students connected with college representatives and local industry partners to learn about opportunities in fields like agricultural business, environmental science, communications, engineering, and more. They also received valuable guidance on admissions, scholarships, and FAFSA.

Thank you to all who participated for helping our students discover the many exciting possibilities within agriculture and beyond! 💜
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🌱 Washington Elementary first graders had a wonderful day at Apple Seeds farm! Students picked fresh vegetables, washed, prepared, cooked, and enjoyed them while gaining hands-on experience with healthy eating and learning where their food comes from. 🥕🥬

We are so grateful for our partnership with Apple Seeds, which provides students the opportunity to connect with nature, explore nutrition, and build lifelong healthy habits.💜
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We were proud to host a group of former school board members and administrators for lunch on October 21 in the Sports, Wellness & Academic Center at Harmon Stadium. They were invited to meet with superintendent Dr. John Mulford and current school board members and administrators to hear about the district's plans in the Focus on the Future 2026 project. There was also plenty of time for the former board members and administrators to catch up with each other!💜
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Fayetteville Firefighters spent the day with Vandergriff Elementary students, teaching important fire safety tips and sharing how to stay safe in an emergency. Thank you to our local heroes for bringing learning to life and keeping our students safe! 🔥🚒

Schools across Fayetteville Public Schools enjoyed our 15th Annual Harvest Lunch as part of National Farm to School Month! 🍎

Our FPS Child Nutrition Department served up a locally sourced meal featuring:
• Beef from Natural State Beef (Harrison)
• Golden rice from Ralston Family Farm (Atkins)
• Shelled edamame from Greenwave Foods (Mulberry)
• Apples from Vanzant Fruit Farms (Lowell)
• Fresh milk from Hiland Dairy (Fayetteville)
• Lettuce and veggies from Spring Creek Food Hub (Springdale)

Thank you to our local farmers and small businesses for helping us celebrate fresh, local food and healthy students! 💜🌽

Fayetteville High School 9th and 11th grade students took part in FHS Serves this week, spending the day giving back to our community through a variety of service projects across the area. Their efforts made a meaningful impact and reflect our ongoing commitment to service learning. We’re so proud of their dedication to helping others as they work toward completing their 75 service hours by graduation!

Fayetteville Public Schools was thrilled to welcome award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson as part of the Blair Lecture Series, made possible through our annual partnership with the Fayetteville Public Library and the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation. Students from both our junior high and high schools were inspired by the New York Times best-selling author and her impactful stories. 💜

Holt Middle School students powered up their learning with help from the FPS Maintenance Department! Students discovered the many types of energy that keep our schools running every day and learned about the essential jobs behind the scenes that make it all happen.🔧

Staff from electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, shared their expertise and real-world experiences, giving students an inside look at the important work they do.

💜 Thank you to our incredible FPS Maintenance team for bringing hands-on learning to life! 💡#fpsteachloveinspire

A big thank you to our Fayetteville Public Schools community for a fantastic Walk to School Day on October 8th!
This active commute directly supports our commitment to the Safe Route to School partnership with the City of Fayetteville, helping us reduce traffic congestion and encourage healthy habits. It was wonderful to see so many embracing safer, more active ways to get to class!
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🚀 Students from John L Colbert Middle School Outdoor Adventure program teamed up with Fayetteville High School’s Aerodynamics and Space team at Kessler Park for an exciting hands-on experience! They built and launched paper rockets using compressed air and enjoyed a model rocket demonstration that showcased how the aerodynamics work, including parachute landings. It was a BLAST!🌟🪂
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What a beautiful morning for Java with John! ☕Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared your thoughtful questions and comments. We truly value your input! A special thank you to Summer Moon and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for hosting. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!💜