All Fayetteville Public Schools fourth graders filled the FHS Performing Arts Center for two performances of “The Orchestra Moves,” an interactive concert experience brought to life by the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program.
With help from APO musicians, FPS music teachers, and FHS students, our talented fourth graders sang, danced, and rocked those recorders like pros! 🎤💃🎶
It was an unforgettable day of rhythm, joy, and musical magic! ✨🎼
#TheOrchestraMoves #FPSMusicMatters #FayettevilleProud #APO #CarnegieHallLinkUp #FayettevillePublicSchools
Ready to embark on a joyful learning journey? ✨ Our Pre-K program is now accepting applications! Pick up your enrollment packet at Central Registration, 300 South Ray Avenue, M-F, 8am to 4pm.
Give your little one the gift of discovery, creativity, and friendship in a nurturing environment. Apply today and let the adventures begin! 🖍️📚 #PreKAdventures #EarlyLearningFun #FayettevillePublicSchools
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
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
🌾🍎 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! 👏🌟
🚦 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
⭐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
Washington Elementary third graders have been studying economics and creating business plans for a food truck. Today students had the opportunity to host a Food Truck Festival! Students toured a food truck furnished by a Washington parent and were able to ask questions and experience the real deal!
Hey Washington parents! We are doing something fun this year for our teachers during teacher appreciation week. On Thursday, we are having a “favorite dip” day. If you can, bring a savory or sweet dip for our teachers to enjoy! More info in the sign up genius link below ♥️
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548AFA82BAAFB6-49364726-teacher (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548AFA82BAAFB6-49364726-teacher)
The University of Arkansas Optics Club (The LaserBacks) volunteered to teach Washington Elementary students how to create do-it-yourself pinhole cameras to view the 2024 Great North American Eclipse on Monday, April 8! Students used cereal boxes, aluminum foil, and strategically placed holes to complete the process. The pinhole cameras worked and are a safe way to view the eclipse if you don’t have solar eclipse glasses! Thank you, LaserBacks!
Today EVERY Wildcat walked away with a FREE BOOK at the annual Book Swap! Parents and students donated gently used or new books to Washington Elementary. Students then had the opportunity to pick three of these books to add to their own home library. 📚📖
Washington Elementary fourth grade investigators were busy solving mysteries today! Amazeum and TheatreSquared teamed up to create a fun and interactive show where students trained to become an elite group of spies in the “Super Secret Spy Society." Amazeum activities were brought to life by interactions with an exciting cast of characters, and through tinkering and teamwork, students became active participants in the play!
Holt Middle School principal Matt Morning and John L Colbert Middle School principal Warren Collier visited several elementary schools this morning to promote the exciting new Middle School Choice options that will be offered at those two schools next year. Click here for more information: https://district.fayar.net/page/mschoice
It’s National School Counseling Week! Join FPS in celebrating the tremendous work of our school counselors who go ABOVE and BEYOND for our students, our staff, our families, and our community EVERY DAY! Thank you school counselors for helping all students succeed!
Welcome Back Students! Let's have a GREAT Semester!
Fayetteville Public Schools is hosting a Community Night of Coding event to celebrate Computer Science Education Week on Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the FHS Cafeteria.
There will be hands-on computer science-related activities for pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. Robots, minicomputers, games, crafts and more! Come play, make, and code with us!
October 16th - 20th is National School Bus Safety Awareness Week! This week we're joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of school bus safety and reminding everyone to be cautious on the roads. It takes all of us working together to keep our children safe on the school bus!🚌
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
