Holcomb Elementary School brought the Amazon Rainforest to life with an inspiring, schoolwide STEAM and arts integration project!🌿 Each grade created a rainforest layer using recycled materials, UV-reactive art, and glowing UV lights. Students explored math concepts like symmetry and pattern and engineered standing murals and features. 🦋🌊🌳 We’re so proud of their creativity and collaboration! 💛
#STEAM #ArtsIntegration #HolcombProud
Vandergriff Elementary wrapped up Read Across America Week with their annual Book Character Dress-Up Day! 🧙♂️🐻👑
The day kicked off with a school-wide parade, where every student walked the hallways, showing off their amazing costumes inspired by their favorite book characters. 📖✨
This tradition brings stories to life, and the students and staff looked absolutely fantastic! 💜👏
#ReadAcrossAmerica #BookCharacterDay #VandergriffElementary #FayettevillePublicSchools
Former FPS Superintendent Dr. John L Colbert has been sharing the joy of reading all week, bringing “Green Eggs and Ham” to life alongside FPS teacher Tamara Ridout at several of our elementary schools during Read Across America Week.
Today, our very own Superintendent Dr. John Mulford joined in on the performance! We love seeing our leaders inspire a love for books and learning! You can tell by the smiles on the students’ faces that they were having fun!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #GreenEggsAndHam #FayettevillePublicSchools
Holt Middle School Science Explorers experienced an Urban Water Tour today, visiting the Beaver Water District in Lowell and the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fayetteville!
This hands-on field experience taught them all about the science of water treatment, conservation, and sustainability — important lessons for protecting our planet’s future!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders! Special thanks to Beaver Water District, which provides safe, economical drinking water and works to preserve the quality of Beaver Lake, a vital resource for Northwest Arkansas!
#HoltScienceExplorers #WaterConservation #Sustainability #FayettevillePublicSchools
'Java with John' was a hit this morning at the beautiful Fayetteville High School Matthew William Moore Library! ☕🍩 Dr. Mulford had a fabulous time connecting with students, serving up coffee and donuts, and sharing conversations. Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and school board members who joined us! 💜 #JavaWithJohn #FayettevillePublic Schools
It’s Read Across America Week and Happy Hollow Elementary kicked things off in style — wearing their coolest shirts you can read! 👕 What a fun way to celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖
#ReadAcrossAmerica #HappyHollowReads #FayettevillePublicSchools
Fayetteville High School celebrated Black History Month in style! Students enjoyed a cookout, a powerful gallery walk featuring community members and student projects highlighting African American culture, and an exciting round of Black History Month Jeopardy in the Performing Arts Center.
The celebration wrapped up with a stroll performance by University of Arkansas fraternities and sororities!
#BlackHistoryMonth
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. 🎨
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
