Skip to Main Content

Search Our Site

Upcoming Events

Today

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary
Thursday

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences All Schools

District News

Taking Precautions

posted October 26, 2020

Comments (-1)
Southside Receives GreatSchools.org 2020 College Success Award

posted October 22, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Teacher Named 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

posted October 19, 2020

Comments (-1)
Suicide Prevention Parent/Community Information Evening

posted October 15, 2020

Comments (-1)
Meals Available for Students on Virtual Learning Days

posted October 14, 2020

Comments (-1)
STEM Maker Lab Experience to be Offered to 4th Grade FSPS Students Thanks to Donors

posted October 13, 2020

Comments (-1)
Albert Pike Elementary to be Renamed to Park Elementary

posted October 12, 2020

Comments (-1)
September 28, 2020 Board Meeting Recognitions

posted October 1, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Virtual Student Meal Pick-Up Information

posted October 14, 2020

Comments (-1)
Help Fort Smith Public Schools pick a new name for Pike Elementary.

posted September 29, 2020

Comments (-1)
Preschool Education in Fort Smith Public Schools

posted September 25, 2020

Comments (-1)
COVID-19 Updates

posted March 4, 2020, updated October 26, 2020

Comments (-1)
Southside Football Game Canceled for Friday, September 25

posted September 23, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Athletics Announcements September 21, 2020

posted September 21, 2020

Comments (-1)
What Learning Option Will You Select for Spring 2021?

posted September 20, 2020

Comments (-1)
Southside Volleyball Match Canceled for Tuesday, September 22

posted September 18, 2020

Comments (-1)
Free and Reduced Meal Application Benefits

posted September 16, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS to Offer Flu Vaccine for Secondary Students at School

posted September 15, 2020

Comments (-1)
Northside High School Football Teams Cleared to Return to Normal Football Schedule

posted September 11, 2020

Comments (-1)
Notice for FSPS Virtual Families and Students

posted September 10, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Schools Students Named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

posted September 9, 2020

Comments (-1)
Attendance Area Exceptions Update

posted September 8, 2020

Comments (-1)
Virtual Enrollment To Close September 9

posted September 8, 2020

Comments (-1)
Northside High School Football Teams Pauses Practice This Week

posted September 6, 2020

Comments (-1)
Low Number of FSPS Educators Cite COVID-19 as Reason for Departure

posted August 21, 2020

Comments (-1)
Stakeholders Critical to FSPS Success

posted August 21, 2020

Comments (-1)
Arkansas Ready to Learn Healthy School Guide

posted August 14, 2020

Comments (-1)
Reducing Transitions Important Safety Measure At This Time

posted August 10, 2020

Comments (-1)
Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for 2020-2021 School Year

posted August 11, 2020

Comments (-1)
Vision 2023 Strategic Plan Continues to Guide Work Toward Equity

posted August 10, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS SPICE After School Care Program Registration 2020-2021

posted August 6, 2020

Comments (-1)
Northside JROTC Cadet Receives $10,000 Scholarship

posted August 4, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Teacher Named Semi-Finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year

posted July 31, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS 2020-2021 School Supply Lists

posted July 30, 2020, updated July 31, 2020

Comments (-1)
Board of Education Approves Multiple Items at Called Board Meeting

posted July 20, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Publishes Back to School: Ready to Learn Plan

posted July 10, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools 2020-2021 Free and Reduced Price Meals

posted July 20, 2020, updated August 5, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Teacher Named as Arkansas Teacher of the Year Finalist

posted July 15, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Releases Statement following July 9 Announcement

posted July 9, 2020

Comments (-1)
Graduation Guides for Graduating Seniors

posted July 8, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Sets Graduation Plan

posted June 25, 2020

Comments (-1)
Diplomas Update for Graduating Seniors

posted June 24, 2020, updated July 6, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Introduces Health Sciences Academy at Darby Junior High

posted June 23, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Shares Graduation Plan Update

posted June 22, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Releases Graduation Update

posted June 17, 2020

Comments (-1)
Peak Innovation Center Receives $1 Million Grant from the Gene Haas Foundation

posted June 4, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Hires Two Southside Coaches, Assistant Director of District Innovation

posted June 2, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Resumes Regular Office Hours on June 8

posted May 29, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Teacher Selected as the 2020 Arkansas PTA Teacher of the Year

posted May 21, 2020

Comments (-1)
2019-2020 End-of-Year Grades Update

posted May 19, 2020

Comments (-1)
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School Selected for Inclusive Practices PLC Project

posted May 19, 2020

Comments (-1)
2020 FSPS Reflections Winners

posted May 18, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Announces 2020 Summer Meals Program

posted May 12, 2020, updated July 20, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Announces Southside High School Football Coach Resignation

posted May 12, 2020

Comments (-1)
End-of-Year Procedures

posted May 11, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS to Deliver Congratulatory Yard Signs to NHS and SHS Seniors

posted May 7, 2020

Comments (-1)
Preschool, Kindergarten and New Student Registration Begins May 18

posted May 6, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Sets Cap and Gown Distribution Dates for Seniors

posted May 1, 2020

Comments (-1)
Northside High School Selected for Professional Learning Communities at Work® Project

posted May 1, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Virtual Spirit Week

posted April 24, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Now Accepting School Choice Applications

posted February 18,2020, updated April 15, 2020

Comments (-1)
STEM Wars Winners

posted May 1, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Installs Park & Learn Signs at Schools

posted April 14, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Asks Community for Hand Print Art

posted April 13, 2020

Comments (-1)
COX Offers Many Resources

posted April 2, 2020

Comments (-1)
Spradling Elementary Recognized as Model PLC School

posted March 31, 2020

Comments (-1)
Northside High School and Ballman Elementary Recognized as Model PLC Schools

posted March 24, 2020

Comments (-1)
CNA Classes Offered Through Partnership

posted March 10, 2020

Comments (-1)
Flu Prevention Guidelines Good All-Around Practice

posted March 2, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Public Schools Releases Revised School Calendars

revised February 27, 2020

Comments (-1)
Preschool Registration Begins March 30, 2020

posted February 26, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Now Accepting School Choice Applications ~ Deadline Set for May 1, 2020

posted February 26, 2020

Comments (-1)
February Board Meeting Recognizes Many

posted February 26, 2020

Comments (-1)
Fighting the flu is serious business.

posted February 7, 2020

Comments (-1)
Safe Schools Helpline

posted January 31, 2020

Comments (-1)
Don't miss the VIP Tour!

posted January 28, 2020

Comments (-1)
Students and Staff Shine at January Board Meeting

posted January 29, 2020

Comments (-1)
FSPS Partners with Crosswalk Marketing Group to Promote Positive Messages

posted January 24, 2020

Comments (-1)
District launches first AMI day

posted January 22, 2020

Comments (-1)
Inclement Weather

posted January 21, 2020

Comments (-1)
$2.1 Million Pledged to Support Purchase of Advanced Manufacturing Equipment

posted January 9, 2020

Comments (-1)
Construction Instagram Launched

posted January 3, 2020

Comments (-1)
Star Students and Award Winning Staff at the December Board Meeting

posted January 3, 2020

Comments (-1)
November Board Meeting's Superintendent Stars

posted November 22, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS ARTS & SOUNDS SHOWCASE TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 8

posted November 22, 2019

Comments (-1)
Antioch in the Park for Thanksgiving

posted November 14, 2019

Comments (-1)
POLAR EXPRESS - FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

posted November 14, 2019

Comments (-1)
Students and Staff Shine at October Board Meeting

posted October 31, 2019

Comments (-1)
Southside Construction Projects Begin with Groundbreaking on October 28

posted October 15, 2019

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith receives $1.4 million for FSPS Career Education

posted on September 30, 2019

Comments (-1)
September Board Meeting Recognizes Many

posted October 22, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS TEACHERS REFERENCED IN PROFESSIONAL TEXT

posted September 12, 2019

Comments (-1)
Spring and Summer weather conditions complicate ongoing building maintenance

posted September 6, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS RECOGNIZES NEW POSITIONS AND AWARDS

posted August 27, 2019

Comments (-1)
Michael Beaumont Named Director of Athletics and Student Activities

posted August 6, 2019

Comments (-1)
NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

posted July 29, 2019

Comments (-1)
PTA and District Collaborate To Host Summer Tech Fest

posted July 18, 2019

Comments (-1)
AAA Update

posted August 2, 2019

Comments (-1)
New Name, Same Committed Staff

posted July 18, 2019

Comments (-1)
Summer Fun and Learning at Camp Invention

posted July 15, 2019

Comments (-1)
Students Soar with STEAM

posted July 9, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS New Assignments

posted June 27, 2019

Comments (-1)
Professional Development Explores Poverty in Fort Smith

posted June 24, 2019

Comments (-1)
Students Build Motors at Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs

posted June 19, 2019

Comments (-1)
State Board of Education Approves Waiver

posted June 13, 2019

Comments (-1)
Sisters Study Stem

posted June 10, 2019

Comments (-1)
AAA FAQ's

posted June 7, 2019

Comments (-1)
Human Resources Announcements

posted June 7, 2019

Comments (-1)
Udouj named as first FSPS Career Education Center & District Innovation Director

posted June 4, 2019

Comments (-1)
Summer Meals 2019

posted June 3, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS SUMMER ENRICHMENT TO CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED

posted May 31, 2019

Comments (-1)
Cooking Matters at Northside High School

posted May 16, 2019

Comments (-1)
Grizzly Gear Gains National, State, and Regional Recognition

posted May 8, 2019

Comments (-1)
Motivated Students and Staff recognized at April's Board Meeting

posted April 29, 2019

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith School Board Election Dates and Locations Announced

posted April 12, 2019, updated April 18, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS to hold Contractor Information Meeting

posted April 2, 2019

Comments (-1)
Safe Schools Helpline In Use

posted April 2, 2019

Comments (-1)
STATE SCHOOL CHOICE DEADLINE APPROACHING

posted March 28, 2019

Comments (-1)
Recognitions Impress at March Board Meeting

posted March 26, 2019

Comments (-1)
Arkansas Principals Discuss Education With Office of Congress in Washington D.C.

posted March 20, 2019

Comments (-1)
Northside High School Shines at State Championship competitions

posted March 15, 2019

Comments (-1)
Uke Can Make Music

posted February 28, 2019

Comments (-1)
Building Donated to Support FSPS Career Education

posted February 26, 2019

Comments (-1)
February Board Meeting highlights many district awards and recognitions

posted February 26, 2019

Comments (-1)
2019-2020 Kindergarten/New Student Pre-Registration Begins April 2, 2019

posted February 21, 2019

Comments (-1)
DR. ADOLPH BROWN TO SPEAK TO FSPS STUDENTS AND PARENTS ABOUT RESPECT AND TOLERANCE

posted February 12, 2019

Comments (-1)
THRONEBERRY TO SUCCEED HAASER AS MAVERICK VOLLEYBALL COACH

posted February 12, 2019

Comments (-1)
Rheem Manufacturing inspires Orr Elementary

Comments (-1)
Students, Staff and All-State Athletes Recognized at January's Board Meeting

posted January 30, 2019

Comments (-1)
Chaffin Junior High Science Bowl Team Advances to Nationals

posted January 29, 2019

Comments (-1)
Thompson Transforms Classroom to Living Laboratory

posted January 24, 2019

Comments (-1)
District updates information on PPC progress and election

posted January 15, 2019, updated February 26, 2019

Comments (-1)
Northside and Southside DECA achieved 'Thrive Level' in chapter campaigns through DECA

posted January 15, 2019

Comments (-1)
Charter Partner WW&L Sets Great Examples for All

posted January 11, 2019

Comments (-1)
TREE FARM TRIP CREATES HANDS-ON CONNECTION TO STANDARDS

posted January 10, 2019

Comments (-1)
Teachers, Schools and Staff among many November Board Recognitions

posted January 2, 2019

Comments (-1)
FSPS STUDENTS NAMED ALL-STATE ATHLETES

posted December 12, 2018

Comments (-1)
Board to Recognize Broad Representation of PPC

posted Nov. 28, 2108/updated Dec. 19, 2018

Comments (-1)
Commissioned School Security Officers strengthen FSPS safety initiatives

posted November 20, 2018

Comments (-1)
COACH MACIEL AMONG OCTOBER RECOGNITIONS

posted November 6, 2018

Comments (-1)
FSPS STUDENTS MAKE ALL-REGION ORCHESTRA

posted October 29, 2018

Comments (-1)
Chaffin Student Wins 1st Place in High School Writing Competition

posted October 18, 2018

Comments (-1)
FSPS Alum Director of Belle Point

posted October 5, 2018

Comments (-1)
Haaser & 1000 Wins Among Board Recognitions in September

posted September 28, 2018

Comments (-1)
CMAC Work Begins

posted September 27, 2018

Comments (-1)
FSPS Designated as "Five to Thrive"

posted September 17, 2018

Comments (-1)
Qualifying Families Can Access Low-Cost Internet Service

posted August 30, 2018

Comments (-1)
August 2018 Board of Education Recognitions

posted August 28, 2018

Comments (-1)
Ramsey Benefits from Cindy Dean's Lesson Plans

posted August 10, 2018

Comments (-1)
Robyn Dawson receives the Above and Beyond Award

posted August 9, 2018

Comments (-1)
July Board of Education Recognitions

posted August 9, 2018

Comments (-1)
Medication Protocols Change In FSPS

posted August 1, 2018

Comments (-1)
Fort Smith Schools are Beating the Odds

posted July 12, 2018

Comments (-1)
Southside Teacher Selected as 2018 ARKSTE Leadership Award Winner

posted June 8, 2018

Comments (-1)
Voters Support District's Millage 2018 Ballot Question

posted June 8, 2018

Comments (-1)
Students Rise to Top Rankings in Class of 2018

posted May 23, 2018

Comments (-1)
April Board of Education Recognitions

Comments (-1)
School Choice Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Fort Smith Public Schools is accepting applications for School Choice program

Comments (-1)
Barling Elementary Named Arkansas A+ School

New designation will give students more access to the arts

Comments (-1)
School Report Cards Released Today

FSPS Schools Show Improvement in State Grading System

Comments (-1)
Many Recognized at March BOE Meeting

Students and faculty are singled out for high achievements.

Comments (-1)
Kindergarten Registration Goes Online

Online registration to begin April 2, 2018

Comments (-1)
Citizens Committee Submits Proposal to Board of Education

Board of Education to discuss proposal March 12

Comments (-1)
Safety in our Schools

Message from the Superintendent

Comments (-1)
Southside Debuts Breakfast Cart

Comments (-1)
Elementary Nature Center Named for Former Principal

Comments (-1)
Inaugural Tour Introduces Seniors to FSPS Schools

Comments (-1)
Event Introduces Junior High Students to Available Careers

Comments (-1)
Author Visit Inspires Fairview Students

Comments (-1)

Video Spotlight

MEET YOUR DEDICATED BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Fort Smith Public School District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education.
Four members are elected by zone while three are elected in at-large positions.

The FSPS BOE will meet at 5:30 p.m. on October 26 for a regularly scheduled board meeting. Watch the meeting.

The FSPS BOE will meet at 5:30 p.m. on November 9 for a work session.

The meetings will take place at the Service Center Building 'B' Auditorium, 3205 Jenny Lind Road, as well as virtually for board members and FSPS staff.

WATCH THE OCTOBER 12, 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING

Watch the SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING

WATCH THE AUGUST 24, 2020 VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING

WATCH THE AUGUST 10, 2020 VIRTUAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

In compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, the Fort Smith Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information or disability in its employment and educational practices. If you have questions regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers or paraprofessionals, you are encouraged to ask Sherri Penix, assistant superintendent of human resources and campus support. • Le invitamos a que hable con la asistente superintendente de recursos humanos y respaldo escolar, Sherri Penix, si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre las capacitaciones profesionales de los maestros o asistentes de maestros de sus hijos(as).

CLOSE

CLOSE