The celebration of 150 Years of Fayetteville Public Schools kicked off on Thursday, March 18 at the regular meeting of the Fayetteville Board of Education. “We are very proud of our designation as Fayetteville School District #1,” said Dr. John L Colbert, Superintendent of Schools. “As the first public school district granted a charter by the State of Arkansas, we... READ MORE >

Online and In-Person Kindergarten Registration opens on February 22 Online Registration: Please go to (https://registration.fayar.net/login) to register your child. Please have the following items ready to upload: Proof of address (current lease agreement or current utility bill dated within last 30 days) Birth certificate or passport Immunization records... READ MORE >

The Fayetteville Board of Education has approved an extension of Superintendent Dr. John L Colbert's contract through June 30, 2024, and voted to raise his base salary by two percent to $226,400. The Board voted unanimously to approve the contract extension and salary increase after completing Dr. Colbert’s annual review on January 28. “Dr. Colbert’s performance... READ MORE >

FPS to Provide Weekend Meals for Students The Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition Department will provide weekend meal packs for students and for anyone age 18 or younger beginning the weekend of January 23-24. “We are pleased to be able to provide free weekend meals for our students and those age 18 or younger,” said Ally Mrachek, Director of Child... READ MORE >

Free Pre-Order Meal Packs Offered During Winter Break FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition will offer free meal packs during the winter break, which is December 21 through January 1. The five-day meal packs (five breakfasts and five lunches) will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 29. Similar to the... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools will pivot to virtual learning on Monday, December 14 due to inclement weather and road conditions. All school buildings will be closed, and students will utilize online learning. READ MORE >

FAYETTEVILLE ADULT EDUCATION JOINS ‘MOVING AHEAD WITH ADULT ED’ CAMPAIGN TO GET ADULTS BACK TO SCHOOL AND WORK Reskilling, Upskilling Will Help Move Adults into Family-Sustaining Jobs for Economic Recovery from Pandemic With reskilling and upskilling programs in place, adult education is an economic catalyst to help low-skilled adults and their... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools will be implementing a new health procedure beginning on Monday, September 14 to help protect the health of our students and staff. Beginning next Monday morning, all staff and students will have their temperature checked daily before entering school buildings. Please watch this video from Dr. John L Colbert for more details on the new... READ MORE >

We are pleased to announce that Fayetteville Public Schools will offer FREE MEALS FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH DECEMBER 31st. The FPS Child Nutrition program will offer free meals to all children 18 years and younger through temporary Federal program flexibility. Siblings of FPS students and other children in the community are eligible for free 5-day meal packs.... READ MORE >

In an effort to keep our Fayetteville Public Schools family informed, here is the latest information we have regarding COVID-19 in our schools: Fayetteville Public Schools has been notified that four of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. However, none of the four students has been on campus since the start of the school year on August 24. There are... READ MORE >

Owl Creek Health Center is offering a vaccine clinic! Friday, August 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.All insured and uninsured are welcome!Update all vaccines that your child needs!Walk-ins are welcome! No appointment needed! READ MORE >

Important Information Regarding Meal Sign-Up for Hybrid Learning, Home Campus Virtual Learning, and Fayetteville Virtual Academy Students Dear FPS Families, We are pleased to announce that students enrolled in any of the Hybrid Learning Models, Home Campus Virtual Learning, or Fayetteville Virtual Academy can sign-up for take-home meal packs for the fall... READ MORE >

Register NEW students to Fayetteville Public Schools at Registration Gateway for Fayetteville Public Schools. To register you will upload a proof of residence (current gas, electric, or water bill OR lease agreement) At the time of registration you may also upload the following required documents: Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, and Social Security... READ MORE >

FREE SUMMER MEALS FPS Child Nutrition will continue to provide ten meals (5 breakfasts/5 lunches) for anyone age 18 or younger on Tuesdays during the summer, beginning June 2 and ending on July 28. The meals can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: Asbell ElementaryButterfield Trail Elementary (pick up in the back of the school)Happy... READ MORE >

The Arkansas Scholastic Press Association announced the winners in their annual contests. The awards were announced via YouTube by President Karla Sprague, Har-Ber High School; and President-Elect Andrew Young, Woodland Junior High School. Seven programs from Fayetteville Public Schools, the most for any district in the state, won awards. Every program from FPS won... READ MORE >

National Assistant Principals Week is April 6–10, 2020! Join us as we honor and recognize the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in Fayetteville Public Schools! Thank you for the caring and the leadership you bring to our schools! READ MORE >

STUDENT MEALS During the week of Spring Break, March 23 through March 27, 2020, Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch will be available to any child age 18 and younger at Owl Creek School. Students must be present to receive a meal. GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Owl Creek School 375 N. Rupple Rd. READ MORE >

The FPS Outback food pantry is open DAILY this week from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to provide groceries to families. We normally provide non-perishable food items and frozen meat, but due to recent donations, we are now able to add fresh fruit, lettuce, bread, and eggs to the food boxes. Since next week is Spring Break, we will be giving double boxes on Friday,... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Pubic Schools delivered 536 meals today to students age 18 or younger! Please review the list below and stop by and see us tomorrow and Friday for FREE student meals!SCHOOL BUS DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR STUDENT MEALS FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES WILL DELIVER LUNCHES TO STUDENTS AGE 18 AND YOUNGER ON MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 20 AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES... READ MORE >

Message from the FPS Superintendent: Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered all public schools in the state of Arkansas to close and move to Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, with the option to close on Monday, March 16, 2020. Fayetteville Public Schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and will move to... READ MORE >

For Immediate Release: February 28, 2020 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparation Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is working closely with local, state and federal partners to stay up to date on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) activity in the nation and the world. The ADH has plans and protocols in place to respond to... READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for more information about the upcoming tryouts for the spring musical of "Once On This Island JR." READ MORE >

2020 Holt Middle School Glow Party February 7th 6:00-7:30 READ MORE >

After a review of research and information regarding district growth and maintenance needs gathered over the previous two years, the Fayetteville Board of Education has called for a special election on February 11, 2020, to request voter approval of a bond restructuring. With voter approval and NO MILLAGE INCREASE, the district will restructure eight bonds that... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools2019 Winter BreakFree Lunch ProgramWHO?FREE for anyone 18 years or younger. Non-Fayetteville residents welcome!WHERE?Owl Creek School: 375 N. Rupple Rd. (across the street from the Boys & Girls Club)WHEN?Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pmDecember 2019: 26th, 27th, 30th and 31stJanuary 2020: 2nd, 3rd and 6th – 8thWHY?School lunch is cool, even... READ MORE >

What is the Hour of Code? The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all... READ MORE >

Hello Husky parents/guardians! Our annual Winter Blitz is fast approaching and we are needing volunteers. Our Winter Blitz is on Friday, December 20th with 6th grade from 8:30-10:00am and 5th grade from 12:00 to 1:30pm. Sign up here: bit.ly/35VCoTB READ MORE >

Great things are happening in our schools! Check out "The Latest" video. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! #onefpshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJdLfgU2Tis READ MORE >

Career Action Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year Parent information meetings will be held on the dates below to help you understand the CAP process and your child’s transition to junior high. “Introduction to Advanced Courses Pathway and Options for Your Child” will be presented by Dr. Kelli Dougan, Director of Assessment, Research & Accountability. The... READ MORE >

FPS Orchestra Program Presents Monster Mash 2019Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30 pmin the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts CenterFree Admission & Trick or Treating after the performanceSong selection includes:Star Wars, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Pirates of the Caribbean and MORE! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Holt Middle School teacher Cheri DeSoto for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching!Awardees come from schools in all 50 States. Nominations and awards are facilitated by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National ScienceFoundation. Established in 1983, PAEMST is the... READ MORE >

Inviting all PTA and PTO members and Fayetteville Public School parents: Fayetteville Board of Education members will present the Fayetteville Public Schools Strategic Plan. Monday, October 21 at the FHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00 pm Please join us! READ MORE >

The Fayetteville Public Schools Cadet Winter Guard will kick off our 2020 season with a tryout clinic on October 30th at FHS. The Cadet Guard is open to ANY student, grades 6-9 enrolled in a Fayetteville PSD Campus. No experience necessary. For more information, check out the attached photo and video, visit www.fayettevilleguard.org, or contact Mr. Antonetti at... READ MORE >

Fall weather is for Food Truck Tours!Throughout October, The Purple Dog Food Truck will make stops at secondary schools serving up Street-style Tacos to students, staff, and parents! Pick your fillings and toppings and enjoy your meal outdoors (weather permitting!) These are rain or shine events!Street Tacos in Honor of Hispanic Heritage MonthFajita Chicken OR... READ MORE >

Join us! Sign Up here for our Annual Holt Husky 5k Run! READ MORE >

Gifts from the Heart Auction Spring 2019 Auction Goes Live: Friday, March 8, 2019 Sponsored by PTO READ MORE >

Click here to see the Holt musical website. It will contain everything you need to know about tryouts, rehearsal dates, and performances. READ MORE >

Thank you for joining us for our Holt Pack Informational and Title I Parent Night! Click here to look at the Holt Google Calendar. You can add this to your own set of Google calendars by clicking on the plus in the bottom right corner of the screen.Click here to navigate to the website for checking grades. READ MORE >

Hello Holt Huskies! It is such an exciting time that we get to welcome each other to the 2018-19 school year here at Holt Middle School! The summer seems to go fast but we hope you have had time to relax and recharge for another great year at Holt. Looking at the new school year, there are always new and exciting things that await us! Holt continues to have... READ MORE >

Welcome back Holt Huskies!It's almost time for school to start back up again. We are so excited to be kicking off another great year at Holt! If you are interested in helping out this year, you can fill out the form here (we had added a new committee as well - interested in joining the Bike Train Committee? Mark it down):https://goo.gl/forms/HXN61YI2PRwBRPpC3We... READ MORE >

Holt Open HouseWelcome Huskies! Holt Open House will be Thursday, August 9th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.Students meet their teachers, receive their locker information, and get to know their new school!We look forward to seeing all our new and returning Holt Huskies! READ MORE >