Allps School hosted their annual Black History Month Fashion Show, and it was nothing short of amazing! 🎉 Students from Washington Elementary joined ALLPS students, staff, and even our superintendent, Dr. John Mulford, to celebrate Black culture, style, and history in a truly unforgettable event. 🖤✨
A huge thank you to all the volunteers whose hard work and generous donations made this event so special.
#BlackHistoryMonth #FayettevillePublicSchools
Leverett Elementary celebrated Black History Month with a student assembly featuring Dr. John L Colbert as the guest speaker. Dr. Colbert shared stories of African American heroes and their lasting impact on history, inspiring students to learn, reflect, and dream big! ✨👏 #BlackHistoryMonth
Holt Middle School Principal Matt Morningstar and John L Colbert Middle School Principal Warren Collier will be visiting fourth graders (rising 5th graders) this week to share all about the incredible Middle School Choice options for next year!
Parents, don’t miss the opportunity to learn more at our Choice Programs during the Parent Meetings happening this week for rising 5th graders:
📍 McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 John L. Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Come out and get inspired, ask questions, and explore the amazing opportunities waiting for your student! ✨
#FPSChoice #MiddleSchoolMatters #FutureReady
Fayetteville Public Schools is excited to offer two immersive learning experiences for rising fifth grade students for the second year during the 2025-26 school year!
Parent Meetings to learn more about the Choice Programs are:
⭐️McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️John L Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and get inspired for what’s ahead!
#FPSChoice
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
