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'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

🎉 Congratulations to Jessica Bowser, a sixth grader at Holt Middle School, for winning the Walmart Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest for the entire Fayetteville School District! 📝✨ Jessica's powerful essay on Dr. King's legacy earned her recognition and an invitation to Walmart headquarters. We're so proud of you, Jessica—way to represent! 💙 #MLKEssayContest #ProudMoment #FayettevillePublicSchools

Here are the winners in our 2024 Funniest Holiday Sweater Contest: Grand Prize: Shawn Flannigan, ALLPS Becky Shofner, Butterfield Trail Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Powers, Leverett Ben Crozier, McNair Maria Hall, Owl Creek

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

Fayetteville Public Schools welcomed Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary of Education Dr. Jacob OIiva, and Dr. Jonathan Haight, the author of “The Anxious Generation,” to John L Colbert Middle School on Thursday The group visited the school to observe the school’s Outdoor Explorers choice program and to discuss smartphone and smart device policies in a roundtable discussion. The visit highlighted the benefits of hands-on learning, outdoor activities, and restricting smartphone and device use in the classroom, which have improved student focus, engagement, and social interaction. The visit was also covered by “Good Morning America 3”, and a feature on the visit aired today.