Welcome from the Superintendent
We are pleased you have chosen to visit our website. There are several documents below that can help you in planning for the school year or in learning more about the district. More>>>

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Legislative Notepad here
Legislative Notepad is published by the Fort Smith
Public Schools during the Legislative Session.
Each issue will discuss topics relative to public
education in Arkansas.

FSPS Boasts 48 with NB Certification
The National Board Certification process offers teachers the opportunity to explore and refine every aspect of their vocation. More>>>

Wal-Mart Foundation
Contributes to Workforce skills

District Celebrates Science

Hundreds of District secondary school students participated in the annual District Science Fair. Volunteer science fair judges from throughout the community studied and ranked the 200 projects representing questions in 17 scientific categories including chemistry, engineering, physical, life and behavioral sciences. Projects were completed by individuals, and groups of students collaborated on 38 team projects.

Cavanaugh Teacher Wins Milken

Elizabeth Parker, Cavanaugh Elementary School Second-Grade Teacher was honored by the Milken Family Foundation, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Ken James, Fort Smith Public School District Board Members and Superintendent Dr. Benny Gooden when she was named as the 2008 Arkansas Milken Award Winner. The $25,000 award is presented to teachers in recognition of teaching excellence. Parker has taught in the Fort Smith Public Schools since 1995 serving at Euper Lane, Howard and Tilles Elementary Schools. She began teaching at Cavanaugh Elementary School in the 2003-2004 school year. She is certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Future Focus
The mission and goals of the Fort Smith Public Schools...
A task force of parents, community members, school board members and educators gathered in 2005 to review the mission and goals of the Fort Smith Public Schools. The Future Focus document summarizes the results of this community dialogue and will guide the District into future years. More>>>

Goal: An Education of Choice
Success is defined in 13,000 ways in Fort Smith Public Schools . . .
Among the more than 13,000 students who attend FSPS, secondary students select from a variety of Advanced Placement (AP), traditional and career courses, and activities. More>>>

Goal: Highly Trained Teachers
Teachers are life-long learners . . .
This global and ever-changing society requires that each teacher possess tools, skills, and strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning. More>>>

Goal: Student Achievement
A comprehensive and progressing education equals success. . .
Comprehensive and sustained student achievement is the purpose of the Fort Smith Public Schools. More>>>

Goal: Safe Schools
Safe environments develop from positive relationships . . .
Prevention, intervention, and crisis response describe the focus areas of the District’s safe schools initiatives. More>>>

Goal: Parents and Community
Their support defines the difference . . .
Parent and community support defines the difference between a good school district and a great school district. More>>>