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🌿🌊 Fifth graders from John L. Colbert Outdoor Adventure had an action-packed day at Gulley Park H2Oarks! They: 🐜 Collected aquatic macroinvertebrates to learn about water quality 🔍 Identified tiny stream creatures with expert guides 🌱 Embarked on a scavenger hunt to explore erosion and the importance of clean water 🎣 Assessed fish habitats and discovered the secrets of the underwater food web Hands-on learning and outdoor fun at its best! 🌟

🌾🍎 October is National Farm to School Month, and the FPS Child Nutrition Department celebrated in style! 🎉 Today, students enjoyed a locally-sourced lunch made with fresh ingredients from farms & small businesses in NW Arkansas. The delicious menu featured: 🌮 Beef Tacos with beef from Natural State Beef (Harrison) 🍚 Spanish Rice with golden rice from Ralston Family Farm (Atkins) 🥗 Rainbow Salad with edamame from Greenwave Foods (Mulberry) 🍏 Apple Crisp made with apples from Vanzant Fruit Farms (Lowell) 🥛 Icy Cold Milk from Hiland Dairy (Fayetteville) 🥬 Seasonal Salad Bar with local veggies from Spring Creek Food Hub (Springdale) 🧀 K-4 Non-meat Option: Cheese Quesadilla with local harvest sides A huge thank you to our local farmers and food partners for helping us serve up this amazing meal. It was enjoyed by all! 👏🌟

🎭🐻 The University of Arkansas Opera Theatre brought "The Three Bears" to life for Leverett Elementary School students this week! Written by opera director, Dr. Jonathan Stinson, and performed by U of A voice majors, the comedy had everyone laughing and enjoying the show. What a magical experience! 👏🎶 #ArtsInEducation #LeverettElementary #gohogs

Fayetteville Public Schools fourth-grade students had a fabulous visit to the Fayetteville Public Library event center this week! 📚✨ As part of the True Lit annual festival, students had the opportunity to listen to Melissa Stewart, the award-winning author of over 150 science books for children. 🌿📖 Stewart captivated the audience as she read her book “Fourteen Monkeys: A Rainforest Rhyme”, and the students loved it! 🐒🌳 Thank you, Melissa Stewart, for sharing your passion with our students! 💜 #TrueLitFestival #MelissaStewart #FayettevillePublicLibrary #LoveForReading #InspiringYoungMinds

📚❤️ Vandergriff Elementary hosted a Family Night and revealed a new Story Walk honoring former teacher and friend, Maureen Shireman. ❤️📚 Mrs. Shireman had a passion for reading and writing and worked tirelessly to instill a desire to learn in each student. Thanks to the efforts of her family, friends, and the amazing Vandergriff staff, this Story Walk will continue to share her love for learning with future generations. We were honored to have author Melissa Stewart join us for the dedication. Her book “Tree Hole Homes” is the first book installed on the Story Walk. The evening was made even more special with a family night featuring fun activities led by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, U of A Entomology Department, the Amazeum, and Pearl's Books. 🦋🦌🔬 Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this beautiful tribute to Mrs. Shireman. There is nothing more powerful than reading! 💜📖 #VandergriffElementary #StoryWalk #FamilyNight #LoveForReading #CommunityStrong

✨🌍Throughout the month, Leverett Elementary students have been celebrating the many diverse cultures that make up the Leverett community. This month-long celebration culminated with a Cultural Night featuring cultural booth presentations filled with fascinating artifacts, valuable information, and delicious authentic food from around the world! ✨🌍 It was a night of learning, laughter, and connection, where our students, families, and staff came together to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make our community so special! 💜 #LeverettElementary #CulturalNight #CelebrateDiversity #TasteOfCulture

Fayetteville High School students rolled up their sleeves and took part in a day of community service, making a real difference throughout our city. 💪❤️ This hands-on experience not only helped our students give back but also helped them fulfill their community service graduation requirement. So proud of these young leaders! 🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU to the amazing organizations and businesses that partnered with our students, providing them with the opportunity to gain valuable community service hours. Your support makes all the difference! 🙌💜 Beautiful Lives Big Paws of The Ozarks Cobblestone Farm Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Potter's House Samaritan House Spring Creek Food Hub Squire Jehegan Outreach Center Watershed Conservation Resource Center #FHSServes #CommunityService #GivingBack #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment

📚✨ True Lit is back for its 11th year to bring world-class authors to Fayetteville! ✨📚 Today, students at Fayetteville High School had the incredible opportunity to interact with author Nic Stone. Nic Stone burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Dear Martin," which quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Students had the chance to hear about her journey as a novelist, gaining insight into what it takes to bring powerful stories to life. Then, a second group of aspiring writers joined Stone for a creative writing session, learning from her expertise and sharpening their own storytelling skills! ✍️💡 Thank you, Nic Stone, for inspiring our students and showing them the power of words! 💙📖 #TrueLit2024 #NicStone #FayettevilleHighSchool #DearMartin #CreativeWriting #Inspiration

🚔🐾 Holt Middle School had some special visitors this morning! 🐾🚔 The Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department's K-9 division stopped by to teach students all about the incredible skills and responsibilities of their hardworking dogs. Students learned about the many roles of K-9s, including how they assist police personnel to: 🔍 Track suspects 🔍 Search for articles or evidence of a crime 🏢 Conduct building searches 👮‍♂️ Assist in the arrest or apprehension of felons 🚨 Search for lost persons A big thank you to the Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department K-9 unit for an unforgettable morning! Our students loved learning about the amazing work these dogs and their handlers do to keep us safe! 🐾💙

Betty Metcalf, Butterfield Trail Elementary paraprofessional and school gardener, just harvested a whopping 14.5-pound sweet potato today! 🥔👏 Looks like the garden has a new heavyweight champion! 🥇 Way to go, Mrs. Metcalf! #SweetPotatoSurprise #GardenChamp #ButterfieldTrailElementary #HomeGrown

🚦 Today is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day! 🚦 👉 This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rules of the road: 🔹 Motorists, remember—it's the law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks! 🔹 Pedestrians, always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety! A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who keep our children, parents, and pets safe everyday!

Today, Washington Fayetteville fourth graders had an amazing experience at Apple Seeds, Inc.! 🌱🍅 They picked fresh vegetables, learned how to prepare and cook them, and enjoyed a nutritious and delicious snack. 🥗 This hands-on activity not only taught our students valuable cooking skills but also highlighted the importance of making healthy food choices for a strong body and mind! 🥕🥒 #HealthyEating #FarmToTable #GrowingMinds

Thank you, Fayetteville! We had a wonderful morning at today's “Java with John”, and we appreciate everyone who stopped by. ☕️ A special shoutout to Centennial Bank and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event! 🙌 Mark your calendars for our next “Java with John” on November 6 at the Nelms Dyslexia Center. We can’t wait to see you there! 📅 #JavaWithJohn #ProudLegacyBrightFuture

Today, Holt Science Explorers were treated to an incredible surprise—a helicopter landing right on site! 🚁🔥 As part of their Air and Space Unit, they’ve been exploring the wonders of energy and its applications in aviation. Seeing science come to life was an unforgettable moment for these young explorers! Hands-on learning just reached new heights—literally! 🚀🔬 #STEM #ScienceInAction #HoltScienceExplorers #LearningTakesFlight #AirAndSpace

Superintendent Dr. John Mulford and members of his Cabinet joined the McNair Middle School staff this morning for Mondays Matter. Each Monday the McNair staff greets their students with music and dancing to help give an enthusiastic start to the week.

FPS welcomed over 100 new teachers last week during New Teacher Orientation! Teachers engaged in professional learning throughout the week, which culminated in a celebration featuring performances by the FHS band, cheerleaders, and dance teams, plus a special appearance by the FHS Bulldog! 🐾 Here's to a fantastic year ahead! #FPSTeachers #WelcomeToFPS #BulldogPride

We wrapped up our very first Kindergarten Academy experience at Fayetteville Public Schools last week, and it was an incredible! Our rising kindergarteners enjoyed a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment filled with fun learning adventures, new friendships, and exciting discoveries. We can't wait to welcome these bright young minds to our school family in just a few days!. Here's to the start of an amazing educational journey! 📚✨

Welcome back, Bulldogs! 🐾📚✨ Fayetteville High School held their annual Bulldog Blitz this week! Students had the opportunity to pick up their schedules, take their yearbook pictures, and get their student IDs. 🎉 Ninth graders attended freshman orientation led by the FHS Dawg Crew. Freshman toured the building and participated in activities to help them acclimate to Fayetteville High School.🎉

⭐The countdown to the first day of school is on! Our amazing teachers are busy attending professional learning sessions and gearing up for a great year ahead. They’re excited and can’t wait to see all of our students soon! 🎒✏️ Let’s make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ExcitedToLearn

FPS SOAR staff participated in summer professional learning with national trainer and educational consultant Denise Pratt. Denise helped equip the SOAR staff with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively support students. It was a great week of learning, and the staff are looking forward to the year ahead. Thank you, Denise, for your passion and expertise in developing healthy and effective schools and communities!