Root Elementary third graders in Mrs. Haye’s class took learning to the great outdoors with a nature hike scavenger hunt at Kessler Mountain Nature Center and Outdoor Classroom! 🏕️🔍
From spotting native plants and rock formations to tracking animal prints and discovering cool insects, these young explorers had a blast learning about nature’s wonders. 🌎🐾🍃
What an amazing way to bring science to life. Keep exploring, Root Rockets! 🚀🌿 #RootRockets #OutdoorLearning #KesslerAdventures #FayettevillePublicSchools
Root Elementary wrapped up a fantastic Multicultural Week with their annual Multicultural Dinner. 🌍Families enjoyed musical performances from the third grade class, Rince Arkansas Academy of Irish Dance, and Papa Rap! 🎶 Plus, the 2nd Annual Root Art Show showcased the students' incredible creativity. 🎨
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
🌾🍎 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!
⭐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
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
Submitting the Meal Benefits Application has many BENEFITS. To find the application, visit https://www.myschoolapps.com/. There you will find the application AND step-by-step help. APPLY TODAY!
Pop-Up Reading & Popsicles has been such a TREAT! Join us tomorrow as we continue to travel around Fayetteville!
9:00 am - Maple Valley Subdivision
10:00 am - Red Oak Park
11:00 am - Pine Valley!
#onefps
It's #earthweek2023 🌎! Don't miss out on the Group Roll Out and Bike Giveaway today. Meet in the FHS parking lot at 4:30 p.m. and plan to RoLL OUT! All wheels are welcome! #onefps
We are celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to all of our AMAZING assistant principals for your commitment to our students, our schools, and our district! #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #onefps
Superheroes Needed! Join our FPS Custodial Team! For more information go to: https://www.fayar.net and click on "Employment" or call 479-445-1311.
We've had a great fall semester in Fayetteville Public Schools! Here is a collection of sights and sounds from the past five months. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and an happy and healthy New Year! #onefps
https://youtu.be/qX9aif-0SBk
Fayetteville High School Computer Science students held a FPS Night of Coding introducing community members of all ages to computer coding and technology basics. Participants experienced hands-on games and engaging tutorials at a variety of interactive stations with FHS students guiding the way!
