Vandergriff Elementary welcomed Jacob Oliva, Secretary of the Department of Education, and Dr. Mulford for a special visit!

Fourth grade students brought history to life by portraying notable historical figures in their classroom wax museum. What a fun way to showcase student learning and creativity! 💜
#fayettevillepublicschools
about 9 hours ago, FPS Communications Dept
Four adults and six children pose with a bear statue. They wear red shirts with white writing. A wall behind them displays the words "VANDERGRIF GRIZZLIES" and a bear.
Man in a brown suit stands at a desk next to a young girl in a black jacket.
A man in a white shirt and a woman in a brown flight suit and goggles converse in a classroom.
Man in a suit standing with a young girl holding a paper. A young girl in a Cat in the Hat costume.
A man in a suit interacts with a child in a classroom setting. Behind them, more children and adults are present.
FPS Middle School Gifted & Talented students recently took part in a meaningful learning experience with a water walk.

These students from McNair walked to a nearby creek, filled empty jugs and carried the heavy containers back to home base, experiencing just a small glimpse of the daily journey many people around the world take to access water.

The experience helped students better understand the importance of clean water and sanitation while encouraging them to think about solutions to global challenges. 💜
#fayettevillepublicschools
1 day ago, FPS Communications Dept
A group of people walk along a path carrying jugs, with a woman leading at the rear.
A sign with multiple images and text hangs from a tree. It reads "Half of the world's hospital beds are filled with people suffering from a water-related disease."
Two women in a forest, one holding two jugs, wearing gray sweatshirts and khaki pants.
A child with a green sticker on their shirt holds two clear jugs in a rocky area.
Kids examine water from a creek using equipment, with rocks and greenery in the background.
Four people hold plastic containers near a small stream. They stand on rocks. Trees and greenery surround them.
A group of children in blue uniforms collect water from a stream, some kneeling on rocks.
Four individuals near a creek, wearing casual attire. They are collecting water in plastic containers.
Group of people walking in a forest, carrying water jugs. Trees and plants surround the trail.
A woman in a white shirt teaches a group of kids in casual clothing about water jugs.
Our 8th grade Ramay Junior High Gifted & Talented students presented their entrepreneurial projects today, bringing their original business ideas to life! Students developed business plans, created company logos and branding, set pricing, designed advertisements, and even stepped into their own company roles.

From the first idea to the final presentation, these students put creativity, collaboration, and real world skills to work! 💜
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2 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
A woman with braided hair shows a small object to another woman with glasses. Behind them, a board displays musical instruments and a monkey.
Two women stand before a table. One holds a presentation board displaying text and images. The other wears a white shirt.
A boy stands in front of a Vortex display board, wearing a gray shirt and an orange lanyard.
A man, a girl, and a boy in a classroom. The man wears a hat and white shirt. The girl in a blue shirt holds a paper.
Two women stand next to each other, smiling. One wears a black blazer and the other an orange dress. They are in a room with desks and chairs.
A girl speaks to an older woman in front of a colorful display with various drawings and writings.
Three boys in a room with posters. One wears a white hoodie, while the other two wear black hoodies.
Three people wearing lanyards stand together in front of a wall with posters.
Four girls in pink shirts stand together in front of a poster. Two wear tutus, and the others wear glasses.
Fayetteville firefighters spent the day with Holcomb Elementary students, teaching important fire safety tips and sharing what to do to stay safe in an emergency.

Thank you to our local firefighters for spending time with our students, bringing learning to life, and helping keep our school community safe! 💜🚒
2 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Group of children in various outfits, two adults, and a dog posing in front of a fire truck.
A child wearing glasses holds a dog's leash, and another child stands nearby against a brick wall.
Children stand in a group, petting a spotted dog. The dog wears a collar. A brick wall is in the background.
A group of children outside, some with hoodies, one with a blue shirt and red stripe.
A firefighter speaks to a group of children in a bouncy house, with a yellow banner reading "KNOW YOUR ESCAPE".
A man talks to a group of children in a bounce house, wearing a blue shirt.
Five firefighters in blue uniforms and one in a full fireman's suit, stand in front of a firetruck. One kneels, interacting with a white and black spotted dog.
Four young girls with a Dalmatian. Two girls are wearing dresses, and the other two are in hoodies.
Children sit on the ground, listening to two firefighters and their dog. One firefighter holds the dog's leash.
Fireman in protective gear, including a helmet and mask, stands before a group of children, a dalmatian beside him.
The FPS Sustainability Advisory Council met today to review the district’s Sustainability Action Plan and work together on the next steps.

The council, made up of FPS staff, school board members, FHS students, and community members, focused on setting goals, identifying action steps, establishing timelines, and determining responsibilities to keep our sustainability efforts moving forward.

We’re grateful for the continued collaboration and commitment to creating a more sustainable future for our schools and community! 💚
4 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
A man presents in a classroom. Several people sit at tables, listening and taking notes.
A woman in gray, making hand gestures, speaks to a group of people in a room.
Four adults stand in a room, smiling. Two women face the group; one wears a black shirt with text, another wears a purple shirt.
Three people stand in a room; one with glasses speaks with hands open. Behind them, a woman in a black top and another in a green jacket.
A man speaks to a group of people in a room; the man wears a maroon shirt, while the others wear blue and black.
Three people converse in a white room with a shelf. One woman smiles, wearing glasses and a striped shirt. Two men stand, one wearing glasses and a stethoscope.
A group of four adults in a room with white walls and chairs, two men and two women, engaged in conversation.
Two women converse, one holding playing cards. Behind them, a coffee station with cups and bottles.
Several people stand and converse inside. A woman with blonde hair gestures with one hand, holding a microphone in the other.
Several people seated around a table with laptops, one with green fingernails gesturing while talking.
Fayetteville High School students spent the evening connecting with college representatives and industry partners to explore career opportunities in agriculture and beyond.

From agricultural business and environmental science to communications, engineering, and more, students had the chance to ask questions, learn about career pathways, and get valuable information about college admissions, scholarships, and FAFSA.

Thank you to all of the colleges and industry partners who spent the evening helping our students explore their possibilities and plan for what comes next! 💜
#fayettevillepublicschools
7 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Four individuals stand close together, smiling, with a wall and objects behind them.
Two students, one with a hoodie and the other in a T-shirt, standing beside a poster with the acronym BIT.
Group of students and a woman stand around a table with plants in a classroom.
Three people stand at a table with letters. The table has papers and signs. A wooden wall and cabinets are behind them.
Four people sit or stand around a desk in an office; two hold cups and two look at papers.
Two women and a dog in a classroom. One woman is holding a book and smiling. Another woman is writing on a whiteboard.
Two women in red shirts sit behind a table with University of Arkansas branding. Items are on the table.
A group of people, including a woman speaking, stand around a desk in a classroom. Wooden cabinets and papers are in the background.
Three people stand behind a table. A red tablecloth has information on the table. White papers are on the table.
Three people pose in a lab. A banner reads "Biological Engineering" in front of them. The banner describes sustainable systems.
💜 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today we’re celebrating the amazing custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning every day.

Thank you for all the work you do behind the scenes, for taking pride in our schools, and for helping make FPS a great place to learn and work. We appreciate you today and every day! 💜
#fayettevillepublicschools #youbelongintheville
7 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Poster for School Custodian Appreciation Day on October 2. Various cleaning tools are shown.
Students from John L Colbert Middle School teamed up with the Fayetteville Aeronautics and Space Team at Lewis Park for an exciting hands on learning experience.

Students designed and built their own paper rockets, launched them, and collected and recorded data from their flights. Along the way, they put science and engineering concepts into action while learning from FHS students who share their passion for rocketry.

What a great way to learn, explore, and experience science beyond the classroom! 🚀 💜
#fayettevillepublicschools #outdooradventures #JohnLColber
9 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
A group of children with a supervising adult, standing and kneeling on grass, holding paper flags.
Three children on grass. One girl in pink looks sideways, another in gray holds a stick, and a boy in black looks upward.
Five children and a teacher with a clipboard in a grassy field. Trees in the background.
A rocket launching on a grassy field, with four people standing nearby. Trees and shrubs are in the background.
Children in a grassy area, some kneeling and others standing, wearing ID lanyards. One holds a stick.
A young girl writes on a piece of paper with a pen. She wears a gray hoodie and a purple hair tie. The sky is partly cloudy.
A young girl wearing glasses runs on a grassy field with others in the background.
A boy crouches on a lawn, holding a yellow object, with several children standing and walking nearby.
Two children crouch on a grass field, one holding a small rocket while the other inspects it.
A woman in a purple shirt kneels, surrounded by children in casual clothes, all seated on a lawn.
Students at Leverett Elementary School were excited to welcome award winning author and illustrator Zeke Peña for a special author visit featuring his picture book, “Sundust”.

Zeke shared how his love of family, desert landscapes, and storytelling inspired his work and showed students how memories and imagination can become stories.
Students also enjoyed a live illustration demonstration and had the chance to ask questions about his creative process and life as a professional artist.

Thank you, Zeke, for inspiring our young readers and artists!
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10 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
A group of children and adults stand in a room, smiling. Some hold colorful items. A white wall is in the background.
A man with glasses in a gray shirt holds a card with a drawing while gesturing.
A man and a child stand before a wooden easel with a large sheet of paper. The man wears glasses and a microphone.
A person wearing glasses stands next to a young girl, both looking at a white drawing board.
A person uses a marker to write on a large whiteboard, focusing on a green drawing.
An adult draws on a whiteboard while a child watches. The drawing includes trees. A laptop is on a cart.
A man stands in a classroom with raised hands, addressing students. The room has a whiteboard and posters in the background.
A man holding a book titled "Sunflower" speaks into a microphone. A whiteboard is to his left.
Don’t miss Fayetteville High School’s annual Agriculture College & Industry Night this Thursday, October 1, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in Phase 2, 2nd Floor!

Students and families will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from colleges, technical schools, and agriculture-related industries to learn about education, career pathways, and opportunities after high school.

Come explore what’s next and start making connections for your future! 🌱💜
10 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Event poster with blue and white background. "Agri College and Industry Night" written at top. Date and time, "October 1st, 6-8pm, 2nd Floor" below.
Happy Hollow Elementary students are diving into a butterfly unit that connects perfectly with their Outdoor Learning school theme. Students are exploring the butterfly life cycle, how butterflies see, what they eat, and more through hands on learning stations in their butterfly outdoor classroom! 🦋

Students even had the opportunity to release tagged butterflies and experience their learning up close! 💜
#FayettevillePublicSchools #YouBelongintheVille #OutdoorLearning
14 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
A woman showing plants to children in a park. Some children are wearing hats.
A child with short curly hair holds a butterfly in their hand. A person holds the butterfly over the child's hand.
An adult woman teaching children how to plant in a garden with various potted plants.
Tray with a butterfly sign and small containers. Potted plants are in the background.
A boy holds a small yellow object to his face, smiling, with a metal structure in the background.
Adult points to a printed image of a human eye. Two girls look on from folding chairs.
Woman with a plant speaks to a group of children, one holding a small potted plant.
Two hands holding a leaf with a caterpillar on it. The leaf has holes.
A woman stands at a table under a tent, addressing a group of children sitting on the grass.
Two children examining something inside a transparent container; one boy in yellow, the other girl in white stripes.
One application. One household. Just a few minutes!

Breakfast is free for every Fayetteville Public Schools student, but families MUST complete a meal application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch.

If you haven’t completed your 2026–27 application, please do so TODAY! Students who received free or reduced-price meals last year must have a new application on file to continue receiving benefits.

Take a few minutes to complete your household’s application and make sure your student’s meal benefits continue. 💜
📝Apply here: www.myschoolapps.com
15 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Advertisement with a red apple, leaf, and clock above. Text reads "It's time to complete the FREE MEAL APPLICATION!"
Allps School kicked off Hispanic Heritage month, celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. It was a great way to begin a month of learning, celebrating, and appreciating the many cultures that make our school community so special. 💜
#FayettevillePublicSchools #HispanicHeritageMonth
24 days ago, FPS Communications Dept
Two people hold guitars. One guitar is brown, and the other is black. They stand in a room with purple chairs.
Two women in a room with chairs, a backpack, drinks, and balloons in the background.
Several people gather at a table; one woman in black prepares a drink, while another woman holds a cupcake.
Two people hold drinks in a colorful room with chairs, balloons, and people in the background.
Three women pose for a photo indoors. Each holds a cup. One has colorful hair. Background includes chairs and a wall.
A table with colorful cupcakes and plastic cups of juice. A person wearing gloves arranges the cupcakes.
Multiple students sit in chairs, some wearing hoodies, holding papers and pens. A boy with curly hair sits next to a girl.
Person speaks at podium with laptop. Background displays colorful designs including a stylized hand.
A person speaks at a microphone in front of a screen in a classroom with many students.
Person at podium with microphone. Behind, black curtain with colorful decorations. American flag on left. Audience of students.
Holt Middle School was excited to welcome their community partner, NWA Helicopter, this morning! Students experienced an up close look at aviation, exploring the science of flight, including the Bernoulli Effect and Coanda Effect, and hearing from professional pilots through hands on learning and interactive activities.

The Holt Science Explorers had a morning of science, exploration, and flight! 💜🚁
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
A group of children, some wearing name tags, gather around a helicopter cockpit. A man in sunglasses stands inside.
A boy stands in front of a helicopter, giving a thumbs up, with others standing behind him.
Helicopter flying over field, with people watching from the grass. Several houses in background.
A man and a woman stand in a park, examining a vehicle. The woman wears glasses and a lanyard.
Four people stand in front of a helicopter on a field. They are addressed to a crowd of students.
A group of people, some seated and some standing, gather around a dark blue helicopter on a field.
Two boys stand in a crowd, one wearing a black shirt and the other a red football jersey.
A man stands in front of a seated audience in a classroom. Lockers are behind them, and an American flag hangs on the wall.
Three girls holding clipboards with written text, standing in a park. One holds a pencil, another holds a small object.
Several children in various outfits stand by a brick building, holding paper signs, and posing for a group photo.
Stephanie Jordan, FPS Garden Coordinator, met with Charles Peek from The Weather Channel and Marty Powers from Ozarks for Monarchs to talk about the importance of pollinator gardens in our schools.

The morning was filled with sunshine, butterflies, and plenty of garden visitors as they explored Washington’s Wildpatch and captured the story of how these spaces create hands on learning opportunities for our students. 🐝🌸🦋

We love seeing our school gardens buzzing with life! Thank you, Ms. Jordan, for all that you do! 💜
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
Three people stand in a garden with tall plants, blue chairs, and a bus in the background.
A bumblebee with a yellow and black body is collecting nectar from a flower with white petals.
Blue-black wasp resting on a plant with small white flowers. Green background is blurred.
A monarch butterfly rests on pink flowers with green leaves, near a building. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene.
Three individuals in a garden. A woman speaks, and two men listen. House with a roof and windows in the background.
A monarch butterfly with black, orange, and white wings is perched on a plant with pink flowers.
A white sign with green text, reading "MONARCH WAYSTATION", shows images of a monarch butterfly, caterpillar, and flower. It is in a garden.
Three people near a brick building with greenery. One man shows something on his phone, another wears a cap, and a woman smiles.
A person crouching beside another person takes a photo with a cellphone. A woman kneels nearby.
We enjoyed a beautiful morning at Summer Moon Coffee in Evelyn Hills with a great group of friends, community members, and FPS leaders. There were plenty of thoughtful questions, good conversation, and great connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Thank you to the Chamber Fayetteville for your sponsorship of these important events! We always enjoy the opportunity to connect, listen, and talk about all things FPS. ☕💜
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
Four people stand on a deck, two men and two women, engaging in a conversation. The background shows shops.
People seated and standing on a patio, with a man speaking at the center. Black umbrellas provide shade.
A man in a white suit gestures while speaking to a group of people seated at a table outdoors.
Four people converse on a wooden deck; a woman in brown and three others face each other. Behind them, several buildings.
A group of women stands outside a building. Some hold cups, others gesture, and one has a backpack.
People standing in a group, holding drinks. A man in a white shirt talks to a woman in a plaid shirt.
A man and woman, facing each other, talk inside a glass-walled cafe. He wears a purple polo, she a black dress.
Two people converse outdoors near a sign for Pilates Studio. The woman wears a pink shirt, and the man wears a white shirt.
A group of people are standing outside a shop. A woman and a man are looking at each other.
Students in the AVID program are celebrating their commitment to college and career readiness by signing their AVID pledge this week.

We caught students at Ramay Junior High putting their commitment into action! Their dedication, determination, and belief in what’s possible are worth celebrating.💜
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
A group of individuals in casual clothing and name tags pose for a picture in a room.
Girl in pink shirt writing on paper at a table, another person with a blue pen stands behind.
Two women, one with blue hair and the other with red, sit in a classroom and talk.
Two people at a table with a podium and backdrop. A boy writes and a woman gestures.
A woman smiles at two students in a classroom. Behind her, a bulletin board displays various papers and pictures.
Several students sit inside a classroom. One wears glasses, a black top, and an orange lanyard.
Woman with glasses standing at a podium, holding a paper, with a wall of logos and pennants behind her.
Leverett families came together this week for Back to School Night and a Block Party Celebration, with plenty of opportunities to connect, meet teachers, and get excited about the year ahead!

The evening also marked the grand opening of the Upper Garland Learning Space, a newly painted blacktop featuring interactive spaces for students to learn and play, including a life size chess board, blocks, a running track and so much more!

A big thank you to Centennial Bank and Clark Construction for grilling FREE hot dogs for our families and helping make the celebration even more special! 💜
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
Sign in front of green grass and a sidewalk. It says "LEVERETT Upper Garland Outdoor Learning Space Grand Reveal."
People gather in front of a building with a painted mural, under tents. Some are seated at tables.
Child holds up wooden block, shouts, and laughs. Behind, a playground with other children and adults.
Children and adults play with blue blocks on a green turf. Behind them, a building with many windows stands.
Two women and a boy in a Puma shirt stand together, smiling, with a classroom background.
Three women in front of a large screen in a classroom with a rug on the floor.
Two girls with purple hair smile and hug. One wears gray, the other pink. Blurry figures, including adults, in background.
A man and woman stand in front of a building, smiling. They are surrounded by a bustling background.
Two girls playing with a wooden block tower on a playground. A colorful painted background and other children in the distance.
Child wearing a white shirt and pink shorts stands at a giant chessboard on a sidewalk.
Fayetteville High School welcomed families this week for an evening of connection and information. Parents had the opportunity to meet their students’ teachers, connect with counselors and career coaches, and learn more about district services, community organizations, and community service opportunities.

And Dawg Crew was there providing food for everyone! 🐾💜
#FayettevillePublicSchools #YouBelonginTheVille
about 1 month ago, FPS Communications Dept
Three young women stand together in front of a building. One wears a scarf, another wears a backpack.
Three people pose for a picture outside a building with a sign reading "JUL LOBBY".
Four kids stand next to a large mascot wearing a purple jersey with the letter F.
Two women stand next to each other in a hallway with several people in the background.
Three women stand behind a table displaying pamphlets and books; a sign reads "JAG+STAR INTERNET SHIP JONES TROUT".
Four individuals standing in a park, two women in black, a girl in blue, and a man with glasses on his head.
Two women standing together, both smiling and holding drinks, wearing glasses and different colored tops. Behind them is a building with a wall and trees.
Three people in orange vests stand by a table with food items, against a backdrop of a store.
Five young people wearing matching black T-shirts stand together. One wears glasses, and they are in front of a display case.
🚀 Holt 5th graders are on the move! Today, students headed to the Scott Family Amazeum for an exciting day of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning.
What a fun way to kick off a year of exploring like true Science Explorers!
#FayettevillePublicSchools #YouBelongintheVille
about 2 months ago, FPS Communications Dept
Two children seated at a wooden table, working on a small electronics project. They are using wires and small tools.
Five girls in a classroom are working together on a project on a table. A woman is guiding two of the girls.
Two children focus on a circuit board at a table, surrounded by electronic equipment.
Two girls in blue aprons stand with a blue recycling bin and red disk. A playground and other children are in the background.
A man and a girl examine a bicycle wheel attached to a pole, while a boy looks on.
Children and adults in a classroom. An instructor points to a circuit on a table.
Three young girls work together at a table, focused on a science project with wires and small devices.
A woman guides a group of children in a classroom, standing at a table with electronic components.
Three children focused on a table with a small circuit board, one wearing glasses, another with his eyes closed.
Four children seated around a table. One child has braided hair, and a woman stands next to her.