SAFE RETURN AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICE 2021-22 PAGE ON THE FSPS WEBSITE
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 10 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the March 10, 2022 report.
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- 8 active cases
- 506 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,099 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,700 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
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- 15 active cases
- 506 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,099 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,700 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
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- 16 active cases
- 504 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,096 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,695 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
February 18, 2022 - 4:15 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 17
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- 51 active cases
- 497 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,086 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,678 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 14
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- 69 active cases
- 494 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,083 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,672 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
February 11, 2022 - 4:20 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 10
- 140 active cases
- 491 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,076 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,662 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 7
- 181 active cases
- 480 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,044 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,619 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
February 4, 2022 - 4:20 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 31
- 320 active cases
- 442 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,786 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,323 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
January 28, 2022 - 3:45 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 27
- 373 active cases
- 414 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,623 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 2,132 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 24
- 418 active cases
- 372 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,372 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,839 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
January 21, 2022 - 3:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 20
- 586 active cases
- 350 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,290 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,734 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 18
- 352 active cases
- 265 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,053 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,412 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data
January 14, 2022 - 2:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 13
- 321 active cases
- 247 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 943 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,284 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 10
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- 191 active cases
- 208 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 813 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,115 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
January 10, 2022 - 1:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
DESE Updated Guidance for Schools
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has provided school districts across Arkansas with updated guidance based on revised CDC Guidelines. FSPS will follow this guidance for quarantine procedures during the 2021-22 school year.
January 7, 2022 - 1:25 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 6
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- 114 active cases
- 181 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 735 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,010 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 3
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- 22 active cases
- 157 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 661 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 912 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 22, 2021 - 1:45 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
December 21, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 21
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- 59 active cases
- 148 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 637 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 879 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 17, 2021 - 3:45 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
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- 45 active cases
- 142 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 616 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 852 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 14, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 13
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- 35 active cases
- 139 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 596 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 829 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 10, 2021 - 3:35 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
December 10, 2021 - 9:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 9
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- 35 active cases
- 134 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 590 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 818 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 6, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 6
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- 33 active cases
- 133 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 579 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 806 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
December 3, 2021 - 2:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
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- 22 active cases
- 130 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 560 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 784 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
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- 20 active cases
- 129 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 542 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 765 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 24, 2021 - 12:30 PM
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- 43 active cases
- 128 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 538 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 760 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
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- 49 active cases
- 128 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 534 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 756 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 19, 2021 - 3:25 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
November 18, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 18
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- 61 active cases
- 128 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 520 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 742 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 16, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 15
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- 54 active cases
- 124 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 504 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 722 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 12, 2021 - 4:14 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
November 12, 2021 - 11:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 11
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- 47 active cases
- 118 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 487 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 697 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 8, 2021 - 3:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 8
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- 32 active cases
- 109 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 472 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 673 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 5, 2021 - 3:10 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
November 5, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 4
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- 34 active cases
- 107 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 464 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 662 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
November 2, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 1
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- 25 active cases
- 101 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 453 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 644 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 29, 2021 - 3:35 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
October 29, 2021 - 12:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 28
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- 18 active cases
- 98 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 447 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 633 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 26, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 25
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- 12 active cases
- 95 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 437 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 619 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 22, 2021 - 4:00 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
October 22, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 21
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- 23 active cases
- 95 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 435 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 617 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 19, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 18
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- 34 active cases
- 95 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 432 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 613 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 15, 2021 - 8:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 14
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- 38 active cases
- 93 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 426 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 604 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 13, 2021 - 8:30 AM
FSPS Mask Requirement Removed
As a part of the Oct. 11 Called Board Meeting, the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education voted 4 to 3 to remove the current mask requirement for students, staff and visitors effective immediately. Read more Read More about the FSPS Mask Requirement.
October 11, 2021 - 3:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 11
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- 37 active cases
- 91 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 411 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 587 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 8, 2021 - 4:15 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 8
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- 45 active cases
- 90 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 398 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 573 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 4, 2021 - 3:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 4
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- 46 active cases
- 89 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 386 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 560 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
October 1, 2021 - 4:00 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
September 30, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 30
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- 64 active cases
- 84 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 371 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 540 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 28, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 27
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- 70 active cases
- 81 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 358 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 522 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 24, 2021 - 3:00 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
September 24, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 23
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- 82 active cases
- 79 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 348 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 510 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 20, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 20
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- 87 active cases
- 74 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 316 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 473 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 17, 2021 - 3:40 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
September 16, 2021 - 4:15 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 16
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- 87 active cases
- 70 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 293 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 441 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 14, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 13
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- 90 active cases
- 57 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 249 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 367 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 10, 2021 - 3:40 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
September 10, 2021 - 11:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 9
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- 90 active cases
- 57 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 249 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 367 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 9, 2021 - 8:30 AM
COVID Booster Shots for District Employees
As COVID booster shots become available, FSPS encourages district employees to contact their local healthcare provider for early opportunities to receive a third dose of the vaccine.
September 8, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Community-Wide Flu Vaccine Clinic on Friday, September 24
The Sebastian County Health Unit will host a community-wide flu vaccine clinic on Friday, September 24 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Ben Geren Park Storm Shelter, located at 7200 Zero Street in Fort Smith.
FSPS encourages elementary school families and their student(s) who wish to receive a flu vaccine to participate in the community-wide clinic or to visit the Sebastian County Health Unit when flu vaccines are made available.
September 8, 2021 - 9:00 AM
Mercy Vaccination Clinic at Darby Middle School on September 11Need your first COVID-19 vaccine?
Mercy Clinic will be offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 12 and older.
Saturday, September 11 I 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Darby Middle School Tornado Shelter (616 North 14th Street)
Walk-ins welcome or register at 479-573-3939
*Patients under 18 need a parent/guardian present
September 7, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 6
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- 140 active cases
- 55 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 233 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 340 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
September 3, 2021 - 2:50 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
September 3, 2021 - 8:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 2
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- 150 active cases
- 52 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 204 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 311 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 30, 2021 - 4:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 30
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- 122 active cases
- 45 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 163 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 247 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 27, 2021 - 4:20 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
August 26, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 26
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- 104 active cases
- 44 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 122 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 199 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 24, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 23
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- 70 active cases
- 38 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 76 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 133 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 20, 2021 - 3:30 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
August 20, 2021 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 19
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- 63 active cases
- 34 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 54 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 103 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 17, 2021 - 4:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 17
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- 49 active cases
- 26 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 36 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 73 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
August 17, 2021 - 4:15 PM
COVID Statement from FSPS
Currently, COVID cases in FSPS do not meet the criteria for reporting individual numbers. We will be watching case counts closely over the next few weeks to determine any problem areas. More flexible guidelines because of vaccination status and the use of masks can result in fewer staff and student quarantines. We expect that the lower close contact numbers in comparison to the actual cases will also drive the transmission rate in the district up over time.
Similar to the past school year, FSPS will begin reporting related COVID percentages on Friday August, 20, 2021 on this page. District families and staff will continue to receive notifications regarding positive cases in individual buildings.
August 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Safe Return and Continuity of Services 2021-22
Please visit the Safe Return and Continuity of Services 2021-22 page on the FSPS Website for the latest information on overall safety planning for the 2021-22 school year.
COVID-Reporting
FSPS will continue to share ADH Reports on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. The last update by the ADH was made on May 27, 2021. This was the final update for the 2020-21 school year.
Reporting a Positive COVID-19 Case to the District
If a student or parent/guardian needs to report a positive Covid case or situation to the district, we ask that students and parents/guardians first inform the school nurse at their school during school hours. The school nurse will then follow the protocols for reporting the positive case or situation to the district point of contact. If a student or parent/guardian needs to report a positive Covid case or situation to the district after school hours, please call this number: 479-651-4157.
Information below was published during the 2020-21 school year
May 27, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 27
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- 5 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 338 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 846 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,263 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
May 24, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 24
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 24 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 24, 2021 report.
May 20, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 20
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 20 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 20, 2021 report.
May 17, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 17
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 17 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 17, 2021 report.
May 10, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 10
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 10 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 10, 2021 report.
May 6, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 6
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 6 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 6, 2021 report.
May 3, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - May 3
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its May 3 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the May 3, 2021 report.
April 29, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 29
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 29 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 29, 2021 report.
April 26, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 26
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 26 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 26, 2021 report.
April 23, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 23
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 23 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 23, 2021 report.
April 19, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 19
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 19 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 19, 2021 report.
April 15, 2021 - 4:45 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 15
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 15 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 15, 2021 report.
April 12, 2021 - 4:45 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 12
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 12 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the April 12, 2021 report.
April 8, 2021 - 3:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 8
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 8 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 7 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 334 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 837 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,245 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
April 5, 2021 - 4:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 5
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 5 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 7 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 334 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 837 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,245 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
April 2, 2021 - 3:00 PM
Ready for Learning Update - April 2, 2021
April 1, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - April 1
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its April 1 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 7 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 334 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 835 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,243 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 31, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Reminder: Wear your mask today. FSPS continues with a mask requirement at this time.
March 29, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 29
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 29 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 7 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 831 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,238 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 25, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 25
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 25 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 7 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 830 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,237 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 22, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 22
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 22 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 8 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 828 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,234 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 19, 2021 - 12:00 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
March 18, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 18
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 18 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 19 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 821 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,227 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 15, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 15
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 15 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 11 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 819 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,225 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
March 11, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 11
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 11 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 5 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 333 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 812 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,218 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
March 10, 2021 - 2:40 PM
Update: Students may now participate in Binax Rapid Testing at Northside High School
Students who may be asymptomatic for COVID-19 may now participate in Binax Rapid Testing to determine if they can return to school and activities. Earlier this school year, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provided testing opportunities for students and staff using the BD Veritor system. The state provided the Binax system for educators and staff who voluntarily participated in weekly screenings for COVID-19. At this time, FSPS will also provide this voluntary testing opportunity for FSPS students who wish to return to school and activities following a shortened quarantine period.
Families may contact Nurse Meagen Bayless by calling 479-222-5648 for their student to participate in this voluntary testing opportunity.
March 8, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 8
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 8 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district. Fort Smith Public Schools was not listed on the March 8, 2021 report.
March 5, 2021 - 2:50 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
March 4, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 4
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 4 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 8 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 332 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 808 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,212 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
March 1, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - March 1
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its March 1 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 11 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 332 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 807 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,211 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 26, 2021 - 4:20 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
February 26, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 26
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 26 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 14 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 331 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 804 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,206 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 22, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 22
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 22 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 16 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 329 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 801 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,201 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 19, 2021 - 11:10 AM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
February 18, 2021 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 18
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 18 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 27 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 329 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 796 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,196 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 15, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 15
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 15 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 35 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 329 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 793 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,191 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 12, 2021 - 3:30 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
February 11, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 11
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 11 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 49 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 326 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 785 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,179 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 8, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 8
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 8 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 68 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 323 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 781 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,168 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 5, 2021 - 4:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
February 4, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 4
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 4 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 90 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 321 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 766 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,146 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
February 1, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - February 1
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its February 1 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 106 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 317 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 752 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,124 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 29, 2021 - 12:55 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
January 28, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 28
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 28 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 117 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 308 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 731 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,090 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 25, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 25
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 25 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 92 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 292 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 695 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 1,030 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 22, 2021 - 10:55 AM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
January 21, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 21
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 21 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 99 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 283 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 671 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 994 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 18, 2021 - 6:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 18
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 18 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 107 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 268 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 642 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 949 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 18, 2021 - 3:30 PM
ADH Vaccination Plan PDF
View the ADH COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
View the same Plan on the ADH Website by clicking here.
January 15, 2021 - 9:45 AM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
January 14, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 14
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 14 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 116 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 255 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 617 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 909 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 13, 2021 - 12:00 PM
FSPS will pivot to online learning on January 15 and January 19
January 11, 2021 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 11
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 11 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 91 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 241 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 583 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 857 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 8, 2021 - 11:00 AM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
January 7, 2021 - 7:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 7
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 7 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 86 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 228 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 531 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 788 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 4, 2021 - 7:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - January 4
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its January 4 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 53 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 209 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 513 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 744 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
January 4, 2021 - 11:00 AM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
January 2, 2021 - 6:50 PM
01.02.21 Safety Statement
District leadership is carefully monitoring staff/student absences and current conditions relating to COVID-19 as all anticipate the beginning of the Spring semester on January 4. Students who are learning on-site and students who are participating in the FSPS Virtual option have an exciting semester ahead.
As always, student and staff safety is our top priority. COVID-19 protocols remain in place. Students and staff will continue wearing masks and practicing safe distancing. Building and district maintenance teams continue to sanitize classrooms and buildings daily and touch points throughout the buildings in rotation every few hours.
We ask that FSPS families and staff continue to monitor for potential COVID symptoms. Stay home if you have been in close contact with someone who has the coronavirus. Wash your hands and wear your mask. We can get through this together!
December 31, 2020 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 31
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 31 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 50 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 201 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 490 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 717 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 29, 2020 - 2:30 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
December 28, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 28
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 28 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 40 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 183 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 480 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 684 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 23, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 23
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 23 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 55 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 181 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 462 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 664 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 21, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 21
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 21 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 65 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 178 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 454 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 654 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 18, 2020 - 2:00 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
December 17, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 17
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 17 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 71 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 176 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 436 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 633 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 15, 2020 - 8:00 AM
FSPS Closes a Potential COVID Leave Gap for District Employees
The Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) Board of Education has adopted a resolution providing up to 10 days of District COVID leave as Federal and State COVID-19 leave are set to expire at the end of December 2020. The District will provide these additional leave days to employees who test positive for COVID-19 or because they were quarantined as a close contact by the District, a medical professional, or the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).
December 14, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 14
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 14 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 62 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 167 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 418 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 604 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 11, 2020 - 2:30 PM
FSPS Percentages of COVID Positives and Close Contacts
December 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 10
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 7 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 60 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 163 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 398 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 578 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
December 10, 2020 - 12:00 PM
FSPS Observing Updated ADH Quarantine Guidelines
December 7, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 7
The Arkansas Department of Health has released its December 7 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 47 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 154 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 379 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 550 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated December 7, 2020.
December 2, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - December 2
The Arkansas Department Health has released its December 2 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 55 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 145 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 364 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 523 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated December 2, 2020.
December 1, 2020 - 8:00 AM
2021 Spring Registration Open through December 15
Learn more about Spring 2021 Registration at this link.
November 30, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 30
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 30 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 48 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 138 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 347 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 497 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 30, 2020.
November 29, 2020 - 7:45 PM
Goal: Finish 2020 Strong
We hope that you have had a great Thanksgiving holiday! As we begin the final stretch to the end of the semester and 2020, we are asking you to help us protect FSPS students and staff during the last few weeks of the year.
Stay home if you or members of your household show any symptoms of COVID. Use Schoology or Google Classroom to access lessons and assignments.
We are watching positive COVID case numbers, quarantines and the availability of substitutes closely. We will let you know as soon as we can if we believe that it will be necessary to pivot to online learning at one school, several schools, or all FSPS schools.
Stay safe, healthy, and let's finish 2020 strong.
November 25, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 25
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 25 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 59 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 130 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 331 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 471 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 25, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 23, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 23
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 23 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 59 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 118 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 317 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 446 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 23, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 19, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 19
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 19 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 85 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 113 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 307 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 436 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 19, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 18, 2020 - 5:00 PM
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Brubaker, Superintendent
Please read this COVID-19 Update from Dr. Brubaker, Superintendent
November 16, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 16
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 16 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 76 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 103 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 286 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 402 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 16, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 13, 2020 - 4:15 PM
Protocols to Quarantine
Take a look at these documents that characterize the protocols FSPS follows to quarantine staff and students.
- Response Levels for On-Site Learning updated August 3, 2020
-
Point of Contact Frequently Asked Questions Training & Guidance updated October 30, 2020
November 12, 2020 - 8:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 12
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 12 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 68 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 85 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 261 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 356 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 12, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 9, 2020 - 3:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 9
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 9 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 56 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 76 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 250 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 336 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 9, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 9, 2020 - 12:30 PM
FSPS COVID Numbers
| Total | Employees | Students | Total | Employees | Students | |
| Positive | Positive | Positive | Quarantined | Quarantined | Quarantined | |
| November 2-November 8, 2020 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 326 | 30 | 296 |
| October 26-November 1, 2020 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 152 | 30 | 122 |
| October 19-October 25, 2020 | ** | * | 16 | ** | 38 | 100 |
| October 12-October 18, 2020 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 113 | 21 | 92 |
| October 5-October 11, 2020 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 119 | 12 | 107 |
| September 28-October 4, 2020 | ** | * | 12 | 65 | 6 | 60 |
| September 21-24, 2020 | * | * | * | 75 | 10 | 65 |
| September 14-20, 2020 | ** | * | 17 | 110 | 11 | 99 |
| September 7-13, 2020 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 137 | 25 | 112 |
| August 31-September 6, 2020 | ** | * | 15 | 197 | 6 | 191 |
| August 24-30, 2020 | ** | * | 15 | 77 | 8 | 69 |
| August 17-23, 2020 | ** | * | 12 | 37 | 11 | 26 |
| August 10-16, 2020 | 6 | * | * | ** | 31 | * |
| August 3-9, 2020 | ** | 5 | * | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| July 27-August 2, 2020 | * | * | * | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| July 20-26, 2020 | ** | * | * | 13 | 5 | 8 |
November 5, 2020 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 5
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 5 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 41 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 65 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 239 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 309 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 5, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
November 2, 2020 - 4:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - November 2
The Arkansas Department Health has released its November 2 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 22 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 53 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 219 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 278 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated November 2, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
| Total | Employees | Students | Total | Employees | Students | |
| Positive | Positive | Positive | Quarantined | Quarantined | Quarantined | |
| October 26-November 1, 2020 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 152 | 30 | 122 |
| October 19-October 25, 2020 | ** | * | 16 | ** | 38 | 100 |
| October 12-October 18, 2020 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 113 | 21 | 92 |
| October 5-October 11, 2020 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 119 | 12 | 107 |
| September 28-October 4, 2020 | ** | * | 12 | 65 | 6 | 60 |
| September 21-24, 2020 | * | * | * | 75 | 10 | 65 |
| September 14-20, 2020 | ** | * | 17 | 110 | 11 | 99 |
| September 7-13, 2020 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 137 | 25 | 112 |
| August 31-September 6, 2020 | ** | * | 15 | 197 | 6 | 191 |
| August 24-30, 2020 | ** | * | 15 | 77 | 8 | 69 |
| August 17-23, 2020 | ** | * | 12 | 37 | 11 | 26 |
| August 10-16, 2020 | 6 | * | * | ** | 31 | * |
| August 3-9, 2020 | ** | 5 | * | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| July 27-August 2, 2020 | * | * | * | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| July 20-26, 2020 | ** | * | * | 13 | 5 | 8 |
November 1, 2020 - 5:00 PM
| Total Positive | Employees Positive |
Students |
Total Quarantined |
Employees Quarantined |
Students Quarantined |
|
|
October 26-November 1 |
13 | 7 |
6 |
152 | 30 | 122 |
|
October 19-October 25, 2020 |
** | * |
16 |
** | 38 | 100 |
|
October 12-October 18, 2020 |
11 | 5 |
6 |
113 | 21 | 92 |
|
October 5-October 11, 2020 |
14 | 5 |
9 |
119 | 12 | 107 |
|
September 28-October 4, 2020 |
** | * |
12 |
65 | 6 | 60 |
|
September 21-24, 2020 |
* | * |
* |
75 | 10 | 65 |
|
September 14-20, 2020 |
** | * |
17 |
110 | 11 | 99 |
|
September 7-13, 2020 |
24 | 8 |
16 |
137 | 25 | 112 |
|
August 31-September 6, 2020 |
** | * |
15 |
197 | 6 | 191 |
|
August 24-30, 2020 |
** | * |
15 |
77 | 8 | 69 |
|
August 17-23, 2020 |
** | * |
12 |
37 | 11 | 26 |
|
August 10-16, 2020 |
6 | * |
* |
** | 31 | * |
|
August 3-9, 2020 |
** | 5 |
* |
15 | 5 | 10 |
|
July 27-August, 2, 2020 |
* | * |
* |
14 | 5 | 9 |
|
July 20-26, 2020 |
** | * |
* |
13 | 5 | 8 |
October 29, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 29
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 29 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 14 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 46 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 216 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 265 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 29, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 26, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 26
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 26 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 23 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 45 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 209 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 258 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 26, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 26, 2020 - 2:00 PM
October 15, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 15
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 15 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 14 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 38 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 183 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 223 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 15, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 12, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 12
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 12 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 17 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 35 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 179 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 216 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 12, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 22, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 22
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 22 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 26 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 43 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 203 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 249 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 22, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 19, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 19
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 19 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 18 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 42 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 189 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 235 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 19, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 15, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 15
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 15 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 14 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 38 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 183 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 223 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 15, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 12, 2020 - 5:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 12
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 12 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 17 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 35 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 179 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 216 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 12, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 8, 2020 - 6:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 8
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 8 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 24 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 34 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 173 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 208 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 8, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 5, 2020 - 8:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 5
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 5 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 23 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 32 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 165 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 198 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 5, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
October 2, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Numbers Indicate a Four-Week Decline in Positive Cases and Quarantines
October 1, 2020 - 7:20 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - October 1
The Arkansas Department Health has released its October 1 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 14 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 29 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 150 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 180 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated October 1, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 30, 2020 - 1:00 PM
FSPS Virtual Student Meal Pick-Up Information
Did you know? Fort Smith Public Schools virtual students can pick up grab-and-go meals at any school location. Take a look at the information on how to pre-order meals for your virtual student.
September 29, 2020 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 28
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 28 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 10 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 26 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 141 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 168 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 28, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 24, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Numbers Indicate a Three-Week Decline in Positive Cases and Quarantines
September 24, 2020 - 6:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 24
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 24 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 13 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 26 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 135 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 162 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 24, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 23, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Southside Football Game Canceled for Friday, September 25
September 21, 2020 - 4:45 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 21
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 21 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 25 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 23 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 127 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 151 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 21, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 21, 2020 - 1:00 PM
AAA Basketball Tournaments Update
The Arkansas Activity Association has released the 2020-21 Arkansas Activities Association COVID-19 Basketball Guidelines.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Kenny Whitson Junior High Basketball Tournament, the Coke Classic and the Tournament of Champions has been postponed until next school year (2021-2022).
September 20, 2020 - 6:00 PM
What Learning Option Will you Select for Spring 2021?
September 18, 2020 - 3:45 PM
Southside Volleyball Match Canceled for Tuesday, September 22
Springdale Athletics has canceled the volleyball match scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 versus Southside High School because of concerns related to COVID-19 exposure. The game, originally scheduled to be played on Thursday, September 17, was delayed until the 22nd, then canceled today.
Fort Smith Public Schools Athletics and Activities Department is actively looking for a new opponent to play Southside High School Volleyball on the 22nd.
“We appreciate Springdale Athletics notifying us of this cancellation so we may begin looking for a new opponent. This is another example of how our student athletes continue to adapt in the midst of a pandemic. We are very proud of them,” said FSPS Athletic Director Michael Beaumont.
September 17, 2020 - 5:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 17
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 17 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 23 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 22 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 114 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 137 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 17, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 15, 2020 - 4:00 PM
FSPS to Offer Flu Vaccine for Secondary Students at School
Fort Smith Public Schools is partnering with the Sebastian County Health Department this year to offer a flu vaccine to secondary students at FSPS junior high and high schools. Learn more by visiting this information page about FSPS offering flu vaccine for secondary students at school.
September 14, 2020 - 6:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 14
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 14 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 25 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 21 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 102 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 123 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 14, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 11, 2020 - 4:00 PM
Northside High School Football Teams Cleared to Return to Normal Football Schedule
The Northside High School Grizzly Football Team has been cleared to return to its normal football schedule beginning Monday, September 14.
September 10, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Notice for FSPS Virtual Families and Students
Notice for FSPS Virtual Families and Students: If you have enrolled in virtual programming through FSPS, please log in your virtual student to the Pearson Connexus Platform by Monday, September 14 at noon (12:00 PM). Any virtual student who has not logged in to the platform by this deadline will be removed from FSPS virtual programming.
September 10, 2020 - 3:00 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 10
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 7 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 30 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 16 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 92 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 108 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 10, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 8, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Virtual Enrollment to Close September 9
Notice: Enrollment in virtual programming will close at noon (12:00 PM) on Wednesday, September 9. This is necessary in order to complete the beginning of the year processes prior to state submission deadlines.
▶️ Enroll for FSPS Virtual for Grades K-9: https://bit.ly/PeakVirtualEnroll
▶️ Enroll for Virtual Programming for Grades 10-12 at Northside or Southside: https://bit.ly/1012VirtualEnroll
If you have a question about these options, please email 'questions@fortsmithschools.org' and a staff member knowledgeable about your question will respond as soon as possible.
September 8, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Attendance Area Exceptions Update
Because of ongoing and necessary class adjustments, FSPS will not offer immediate K-6 Attendance Area Exceptions (AAE) in 2020-2021. The office of Student Services will begin accepting requests to be added to the AAE waiting list on Friday Sept. 11, 2020. AAEs may be completed in the future once enrollment stabilizes.
September 8, 2020 - 9:30 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 7
The Arkansas Department Health has released its September 7 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 24 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 13 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 82 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 95 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 7, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 6, 2020 - 4:00 PM
Northside High School Football Teams Pauses Practice This Week
The Northside High School Grizzly Football Team will pause their practices for the week of Sept. 6 through 12 because of concerns related to COVID-19 exposure. The team will cancel their game between the Grizzlies and the Greenwood Bulldogs scheduled for September 11. FSPS Athletic Director Michael Beaumont will work with health officials and the Northside coaching staff to reassess circumstances one week from today to make decisions about future practices and the game scheduled on Sept. 18.
Beaumont said, “In an effort to work with the Arkansas Department of Health and to gather all information necessary to make the best decision regarding the safety of our students and staff, I believe that it’s best to pause for one week. We knew sports this year would be different from any other year. We’ll continue to make decisions that support the safety of our students and staff, while also allowing our student athletes to compete when conditions permit.”
September 3, 2020 - 2:30 PM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - September 3
The Arkansas Department Health has released its August 31 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 15 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 9 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 69 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 78 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated September 3, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
September 1, 2020 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases - August 31
The Arkansas Department Health has released its August 31 report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases. The report is updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
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- 17 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 7 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 61 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 68 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated August 31, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
August 28, 2020 - 8:00 AM
ADH Report on Education Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases
The Arkansas Department Health will be releasing a report on Education Institutions with 5 or more active cases beginning Thursday, August 27. The report will be updated and released on Mondays and Thursdays of each week. A district will only be listed if they have 5 or more cases in the district.
Information from the image above
- 17 active cases *timeframe is June 15-present
- 6 cumulative faculty/staff cases *Counts of less than five cases are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 51 cumulative student cases *Counts of less than five are not reported to protect patient confidentiality
- 57 cumulative total *Student and faculty/staff may not add up to the cumulative total due to unavailable data.
Information provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Report on Educational Institutions with 5 or More Active Cases. This report is generally released on Mondays and Thursdays.
Updated August 27, 2020. Click to access the FSPS COVID-19 Reporting Form.
August 26, 2020 - 1:00 pM
FSPS Community COVID-19 Information
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) now posts some COVID-19 information for the geographical areas served by school districts on this web page. Keep in mind that the ACHI data is not limited to COVID-19 cases among students and staff members within a school district. Instead, the data includes cases among residents of a school district. Below is a chart accessed on August 16, 2020 for new cases within the community served by our school district within the past 14 days as of August 17, 2020. It also includes the rates of new cases for 14-day period per 10,000 residents in the community served by Fort Smith Public Schools and the testing rate.
August 25, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Free Family Digital Literacy Classes
Parents Learn With Us
Do you have questions about your child's virtual learning? We can help?
Fort Smith Public Schools is offering families FREE family literacy digital classes.
Attend online or in-person tutorials
- Pearson Connexus
- Schoology
- Flipgrid
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Nearpod
Participate in one or more of these opportunities. For more information, contact Fort Smith Adult Education at 479-785-1232.
August 24, 2020 - 8:00 AM
FSPS Sterilization Response Plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
View the FSPS Sterilization Response Plan for the 2020-2021 school year developed by the Fort Smith Public Schools Security & Facilities team.INFORMATION BELOW WAS PUBLISHED DURING THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
August 21, 2020 - 4:00 PM
Low Number of FSPS Educators Cite COVID-19 as Reason for Departure
It has been reported that 215 Fort Smith Public Schools teachers resigned because of concerns related to COVID-19. Actually, “215” represents the total number of certified staff and classified staff - educators and support personnel - who resigned or retired for any reason during the entire 2019-2020 school year. The number of educators with direct student contact who indicated that their retirements or resignations were related to COVID-19 concerns is 14.
FSPS employs approximately 2,000 full-time staff. Approximately 10-12% of the total FSPS staff retires or resigns from a variety of positions annually. In 2018-2019, 225 staff members retired or resigned compared to 215 staff members who retired or resigned in 2019-2020.
August 21, 2020 - 2:00 PM
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August 20, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Helping Students Cope Guide: Social Emotional Supports for the Classroom
Students may have a harder time coming back to school this year than usual. While they may look forward to seeing friends and returning to a regular routine, they may also be coping with significant stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers will need strategies to support their students’ social-emotional needs as they transition back to the classroom. The following guide was written and assembled by a team of medical, behavioral health, and education experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and partners.
Read the Helping Students Cope Guide: Social-Emotional Supports for the Classroom
August 20, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Updated Response Levels for On-Site Learning Document
The Arkansas Department of Education has released an updated Response Levels for On-Site Learning Document.
August 14, 2020 - 3:45 PM
New: Healthy School Guide from DESE
Take a look at this Healthy School Guide, new from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. This guide was published on August 11, 2020.
August 13, 2020 - 4:20 PM
Notice: FSPS Reopens August 24, 2020
August 13, 2020 - 2:00 PM
ADH Directive for Community and School Sponsored Music Return to Play
August 11, 2020 - 2:00 PM
COVID-19 Case Summary for August 11, 2020
There has been a total of 75 COVID-19-related situations tracked in the last month.
- 17 positive tests reported
- 48 employees and students quarantined during that time.
August 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2020-21 School Year
To apply for free and reduced price meals for the 2020-2021 school year, visit family.titank12.com. Learn more about the
Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2020-21 School Year here.
August 10, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Reducing Transitions Important Safety Measure at This Time
Northside and Southside High School are excited to announce changes to the bell schedule that will reduce transitions for students and staff and provide increased safety during this time. Learn more about reducing transitions here.
August 3, 2020 - 2:00 PM
AAA Update on August 3, 2020
After the Governor's announcement today, we have been given the approval to proceed according to the 2020-2021 AAA calendar and handbook regarding practice and competition for all sports, We continue to expect compliance with all directives as issued by the Governor and Department of Health. More information related to the directives will be issued as soon as it is released. The General Requirements of the current Governor's Directive continue to apply. We will communicate new guidance as new directives are issued.
General Requirements
- Maintain minimum physical distancing of six feet between participants at all times, except when actively participating in the sports activity.
- Athletes, Coaches, and All Staff must lbe screened prior to any activity by asking the following questions and excluded if the answer is yes.
- Have had a fever of 100.4°F or greater in the last 2 days o Have a cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell
- Had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days
- Coaches and All Staff must have temperature checked by digital thermometer prior to entry, and those whose temperature is greater than 100.4°F must be excluded.
- Face coverings that completely cover the nose and mouth are required for everyone 1 O years of age or older for indoor sports. Face coverings are strongly encouraged for outdoor sports.
- Athletes - Face coverings are strongly encouraged when not actively participating in an outdoor sports activity.
- Face coverings or masks must be worn during indoor sports where a face covering is not inhibitory.
- Coaches and Staff - Face coverings must be worn at all times for indoor sports and are strongly encouraged for outdoor sports.
- Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained in the locker room.
- An alcohol-based hand sanitizer or adequate handwashing facilities must be provided for use by all attendees.
- Sports equipment, restrooms, lockers, water fountains and other high touch surfaces must be sanitized frequently during each event
- Avoid non-sport related personal contact at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, huddles, high-fives, hand shaking, fist bumping, and chest bumping.
- For training and conditioning held in an athletic facility, the facility must follow the current Directive for Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Club and Weight Rooms.
July 31, 2020 - 2:45 PM
AAA Update on July 31, 2020
After the Governor's announcement today, we have been given the approval to proceed according to the 2020-21 AAA Calendar and handbook regarding practice and competition for all sports. We continue to expect compliance with all directives as issued by the Governor and Department of Health. More info related to directives will be issued as information is released.
Cheer and Dance Updates for Arkansas!
Per the governor and our state health department, participants are currently required to wear face coverings when not actively participating or when maintaining a consistent distance of 6 feet or more is not achievable.
In an attempt to decrease the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Activities Association and Varsity Spirit would like to encourage the use of face coverings with cheer and dance.
• All athletes/coaches should wear face coverings when possible unless medically prohibited.
• All athletes/coaches should wear face coverings when 6 feet distance cannot be maintained
• If face coverings are removed during high-intensity exercise, athletes should be spaced more than 6 feet apart
• Per the governor and AAA, stunting/partnering is permitted effective Monday, August 3rd
• Spotters are allowed during weight lifting
• Spotters are allowed for tumbling
• Designate spots for athletes’ backpacks so social distancing is maintained during water breaks
• Assign props (poms, signs, etc.) to specific athletes
• Disinfect shared props after each athlete’s use
• Practice outdoors when possible
The AAA and Varsity Spirit highly value the dedication and efforts made by coaches to serve as community leaders. Let’s embrace the new normal and all do our part to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas!
July 28, 2020 - 8:30 PM
AAA Update on July 28, 2020
July 20, 2020 - 8:00 PM
Board of Education Approves Multiple Items at Called Board Meeting
The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday evening for a Called Board Meeting to discuss several agenda items, including the consideration of adopting an emergency mask policy for students and staff, a calendar update with an adjusted start date for 2002-2021, and a COVID-19 emergency resolution.
July 13, 2020 - 4:06 PM
FSPS Published Back to School: Ready to Learn Plan
July 9, 2020 - 12:45 PM
Kindergarten and New Student Registration Re-Opens July 27
Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2020-2021 school year re-opens Monday, July 27. For more information, visit bit.ly/enrollmystudent.
July 8, 2020 - 12:45 PM
FSPS Releases Graduation Guides
FSPS has released graduation guides for Northside and Southside High School. Graduation guides can be found at bit.ly/graduationguides.
June 29, 2020 - 8:00 AM
FSPS Office Hours
FSPS Offices are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Friday, August 7. The district will observe Independence Day on Friday, July 3. Beginning Monday, August 10, the District will resume normal business hours. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 25, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Sets Graduation Plan
Graduating seniors, please read this graduation update on the FSPS website: bit.ly/3g05WEB or this link: https://www.fortsmithschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=39&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=85760&PageID=1
June 24, 2020 - 10:45 AM
Diplomas Update for Graduating Seniors
Graduating seniors, please read this diplomas update on the FSPS website: bit.ly/DiplomasUpdate
June 22, 2020 - 7:45 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Share Graduation Plan Update
Fort Smith Public Schools continues to plan for safe graduation ceremonies and is providing an update to graduating seniors and their families in light of current circumstances. Read the full graduation update.
June 17, 2020 - 4:15 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Releases Graduation Update
Fort Smith Public Schools is committed to providing a memorable graduation experience for the Northside and Southside Classes of 2020 and their families. We continue to work toward hosting graduation on July 6 (Northside) and July 7 (Southside). Read the full graduation update.
June 16, 2020 - 3:45 pM
K-8 Virtual Learning Academy through Peak Innovation Center
Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) works to provide safe and excellent educational opportunities for all students at all grade levels. The COVID-19 school closure has given the FSPS team a unique opportunity to test our ability to deliver online instruction. Because of the great work of FSPS teachers, we are excited to share that FSPS will offer a full-time virtual learning academy for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade through the Peak Innovation Center.
We understand that due to the pandemic, some students and families may not be ready to participate in face-to-face classroom settings when the new school year arrives. With these circumstances in mind, FSPS is offering this complete virtual learning environment for families who would like to have an online learning choice.
FSPS students enrolled in this learning option will receive high-quality personal instruction provided by local, highly-qualified teachers using an interactive and blended approach to learning. Interaction and personal support and guidance will be key components, as teachers continue to evaluate student work and track student academic progress and attendance. We are confident that this personal approach will help keep all students connected and provide a more flexible learning environment for families.
FSPS virtual students will be expected to follow the same policies and procedures outlined in the Fort Smith Schools Student Handbook. FSPS virtual students will also be issued a learning device like FSPS students in traditional learning environments. A virtual coordinator will also work directly with families to ensure this learning model is a good fit for the student. Additionally, students who select to attend the FSPS virtual learning academy may be able to participate in activities and services organized in the school in the child’s attendance area.
As with any school model, parent involvement is crucial to a child's academic success. If your family is interested in the virtual program and/or would like to receive more information on the virtual learning option for the 2020-2021 school year, please complete the interest survey by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/PeakVirtual2020. This survey is not considered an official district-wide enrollment form; this survey will indicate that your family would like more information, or are considering this option. Your response will also help district officials gather specific information regarding virtual instruction interest for the next school year, and allow for preparations by teachers and staff. Completing this “interest survey” does not commit you to a virtual program for next school year.
NOTE: Fort Smith Schools’ new virtual education option does NOT replace the traditional in-person instruction options. In-person instruction continues to be the core instruction model and the heartbeat of school culture. But, because of the pandemic, it is possible that in-person instruction will have to be modified to meet state physical distancing guidelines.
June 11, 2020 - 11:15 AM
FSPS Athletics and Student Activities Dead Period Notice
Fort Smith Athletics and Student Activities will observe 2020 Summer Dead Period June 29-July 3. During this week, gym floors will be re-surfaced and some campuses will have construction work in the athletic facilities. For questions about the Summer Dead Period, please contact Athletics and Student Activities at 479-785-1227.
May 29, 2020 - 4:00 PM
Parent/Guardian and Community Update
Parents/Guardians and Community:
The 2019-2020 school year has come to a close. While we did not expect to close out the school year remotely, we are very proud of our students and employees for their willingness to adapt in rapidly-evolving circumstances and their commitment to continued learning and education.
We are grateful that the #FSPSProud family has embraced the ‘we’re all in this together’ mindset, leaning in to assist our community in as many creative, fun and helpful ways as possible. We also extend a hearty thank you to the Board of Education for their leadership and guidance.
As we look forward, it is unknown what school will look like in the fall. However, there is one thing we can be certain of: Learning will continue! Fort Smith Public Schools will follow guidance from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to determine the safest way to reopen schools. As we follow the state directives, we will continue to assess the greatest needs of the district, prioritize projects and tasks to ensure a successful transition, and provide continual communication with parents/guardians and students as decisions are made.
We encourage families to visit our website, fortsmithschools.org, frequently to see the latest updates and information. Our COVID-19 Updates page is updated as information is released, and we also share information through text messages and on our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
As we make preparations, there are many complexities to address. We ask for your support and patience as we follow state guidance to make the best decisions possible regarding the safety of your children and FSPS staff.
May 29, 2020 - 11:15 AM
FSPS Resumes Regular Office Hours on June 8
Beginning June 8, FSPS Offices will return to regular summer office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday until July 6. The district will resume Monday-Friday services for the public at that time. Read more: https://bit.ly/3drHkE5 or https://www.fortsmithschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=39&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=82674&PageID=1
May 19, 2020 - 12:45 PM
2019-2020 End-of-Year Grades Update
Please visit bit.ly/endofyeargrades for a full update on end-of-year grades for Fort Smith Public Schools.
May 11, 2020 - 12:45 PM
End-of-Year Communication Procedures
Please visit bit.ly/fspsendofyear for a full update on end-of-year procedures for Fort Smith Public Schools.
May 7, 2020 - 11:50 AM
Graduation Update
If restrictions are lifted at the time, Fort Smith Public Schools will hold graduation for Northside High School on Monday, July 6 at Mayo-Thompson Stadium, and graduation for Southside on Tuesday, July 7 at Jim Rowland Stadium.
The ceremonies have been planned later in the evening because of the normally high temperatures at this time of year. An 8 p.m. start time should ease that burden a little.
The Fort Smith Convention Center (FSCC) will be the back-up location in the event of inclement weather. The use of the FSCC will require a limit to seating of 4,000 people including graduates. This may also require a change in the time and order of the ceremony to accommodate more people. If the schools use this facility, tickets will be distributed to families based on the number of graduates who confirm that they will participate in the event. Your principals will provide more information about this distribution process as plans are finalized.
We recognize that our opportunity to use the July 6 and 7 dates are dependent upon orders from the Governor that rescind current restrictions on large gatherings of people. We are considering other options in the event that we are unable to use the July 6 and 7 dates.
May 6, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Update: Preschool, Kindergarten and New Student Registration Begins May 18
Fort Smith Public Schools Preschool, Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin Monday, May 18, 2020. Parents/guardians can visit the Fort Smith Schools Website: > Families > Enroll Your Student for detailed information, including an FAQs document, for each category. Parents/guardians can also access the same ‘Enroll Your Student’ page using this short link: bit.ly/enrollmystudent.
May 1, 2020 - 3:30 PM
FSPS Sets Cap and Gown Distributon Dates for Seniors
Fort Smith Public Schools has set cap and gown distribution dates for Northside and Southside High School Class of 2020 Seniors. Seniors will be able to pick up caps and gowns on Wednesday, May 13 (Northside only) and Thursday, May 14 (Southside only). Read the full update at bit.ly/fspscapgown.
April 30, 2020 - 8:00 PM
Preschool, Kindergarten and New Student Registration Begins May 18
Fort Smith Public Schools will open online registration portals for Preschool, Kindergarten and New Student Registration on Monday, May 18. Parents are encouraged to use the convenient online registration process to limit the number of people who have to make a trip to a school building for a reason other than to drop off registration documents.
They will need to complete the paper documents and return them to the school as soon as possible. Completed paper packets will be time and date stamped to maintain the registration order. Completed packets received by July 30 will retain registration rank order that is important if class-sizing becomes necessary.
Paper packets will be available at schools from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., from May 18 through May 28. The Kindergarten and New Student Registration portal will be closed from May 29 until late July when school secretaries become available to help any parent or guardian who needs assistance.
More information will be provided with further details on accessing and using the online registration portals. Thank you for your patience.
April 28, 2020 - 12:05 PM
Construction Update
Hey all you Grizzlies and Mavericks fans, Construction projects are gearing up and moving forward. We are cataloging, packing, and storing memorabilia that is displayed in the hallways and other areas of Northside and Southside.
April 27, 2020 - 8:30 PM
Grab-and-Go Meals Update
Fort Smith Public Schools will continue Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch meal service at its 19 elementary schools. Meals will be served from Fort Smith Public Schools will continue Grab-and-Go meal service at its 19 elementary schools from 11 AM to 1 PM through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. At that time, we will reassess our meal service options and may consider reducing our meal sites to the traditional eleven elementary school locations. The Last Student Day on the 2019-2020 calendar is scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
April 25, 2020 - 3:00 PM
Graduation Update
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education announced today that in-person graduations are prohibited until after July 1. They will begin reviewing alternative graduation plans from districts this week.
Fort Smith Public Schools anticipated that there may be a risk in setting June dates. We will use the July dates that were published on April 10 if restrictions are lifted at that time, which are July 6 and July 7. If we are unable to use those July dates, we will begin to look at other options.
April 21, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting Update
The Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) Board of Education will host its regularly scheduled April Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27. The virtual meeting will originate in the Service Center Auditorium, Building B of the FSPS Service Center Complex at 3205 Jenny Lind in Fort Smith. No more than 10 people may be present in the auditorium at that time.
Board President Bill Hanesworth, FSPS Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Terry Morawski, Executive Secretary Nadine Brooks and meeting presenters attend the on-site meeting while six Board members including Board Vice President Talicia Richardson, Board Secretary Dee Blackwell, Wade Gilkey, Yvonne Keaton-Martin, Susan McFerran, Dalton Person and the remaining members of Superintendent’s Executive Council attend virtually.
Fort Smith citizens, FSPS parents, students and staff are invited and encouraged to watch the meeting live on the Fort Smith Public Schools YouTube Channel or watch a recording of the meeting on the Board of Education videos page later in the week following the Board Meeting.
Citizens wishing to speak to the Board of Education must complete a Request to Speak form and submit it at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Because of preparations necessary for social distancing the Board cannot accommodate day-of-meeting requests to speak during this time.
Speakers are asked to arrive at the Service Center Auditorium no later than 5:20 p.m. on the day of the meeting and remain in their car. A moderator of the meeting will call to notify the speaker when it is time to come into the auditorium. The board president will recognize speakers shortly after they arrive. Speakers are asked to be seated until that time.
*Because of COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings of people the Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) Board of Education will meet online until restrictions are lifted.
April 16, 2020 - 3:15 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Extends Grab-And Go Breakfast and Lunch through End of April
Fort Smith Public Schools will extend its Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch meal service at its 19 Elementary Schools through the end of April. Meals will be served from 11 AM to 1 PM during regularly scheduled school calendar days.
- Meals are free and available to all children ages 1-18.
- Children or parents may pick up meals.
- Children may go to any location to receive meals.
- Child Nutrition Staff will serve meals at the building front entrance.
- Adults can purchase meals for $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
Fort Smith Public Schools encourages following CDC Guidelines for social distancing when picking up grab-and-go meals at these locations. Students will not be able to access lockers, classrooms or other areas of the school during this time.
Elementary School Locations Serving Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch
- Ballman: 2601 South Q Street
- Barling: 1400 D Street in Barling
- Beard: 1600 Cavanaugh Road
- Bonneville: 2500 South Waldron Road
- Carnall: 2524 South Tulsa Street
- Cavanaugh: 1025 School Street
- Cook: 3517 Brooken Hill Drive
- Euper Lane: 6601 Euper Lane
- Fairview: 2400 South Dallas Street
- Howard: 1301 North 8th Street
- Morrison: 3415 Newlon Road
- Orr: 3609 Phoenix Avenue
- Pike: 4111 Park Avenue
- Spradling: 4949 Spradling Avenue
- Sunnymede: 4201 North O Street
- Sutton: 5001 Kelley Highway
- Tilles: 815 North 16th Street
- Trusty: 3300 Harris Avenue
- Woods: 3201 Massard Road
April 15, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Download and Mail School Choice Application
Notice: Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging School Choice Applications to be mailed to Student Services. Download the School Choice application.
Fort Smith Public Schools
Attention: Student Services
PO Box 1948
Fort Smith, AR 72902
The deadline is May 1, 2020.
Student Services Frequently Asked Questions
Read the full information update regarding School Choice Applications.
For questions, please contact Darian Layes, Executive Director of Student Services
April 13, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Employee Well-Being: FSPS Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
During this challenging time, FSPS would like to remind employees about its Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The state of Arkansas replies on New Directions Behavioral Health as its EAP provider. FSPS employees and their households can access EAP services at no extra cost to the participant: confidential counseling, legal services, improving overall health, career development, and more. For more information and to access services, please visit NDBH.com or call the 24/7 Helpline 1-877-300-9103. Download the FSPS Employee Assistance Plan.
April 10, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Class of 2020 Graduation Information
Class of 2020,
You will definitely have a unique set of stories to tell about your senior year! Your class assumes a special place in history because of the current world crisis caused by the novel coronavirus. Though the current circumstances have created some real challenges over the past few weeks, FSPS is committed to ensuring that you receive appropriate recognition for your accomplishments.
The continuing restrictions on large gatherings and requirements of social distancing will prevent Northside and Southside High Schools from hosting Prom events and other recognition ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in April and May. Northside and Southside will not be able to schedule Prom events outside of the normal school year.
As promised though, here are Dates for Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies:
- Northside High School 8 p.m. June 29 at Mayo-Thompson Stadium
- Southside High School 8 p.m. June 30 at Jim Rowland Stadium
The ceremonies have been planned later in the evening because of the normally high temperatures at this time of year. An 8 p.m. start time should ease that burden a little.
The Fort Smith Convention Center (FSCC) will be the back-up location in the event of inclement weather. The use of the FSCC will require a limit to seating of 4,000 people including graduates. This may also require a change in the time and order of the ceremony to accommodate more people.
If the schools use this facility, tickets will be distributed to families based on the number of graduates who confirm that they will participate in the event. Your principals will provide more information about this distribution process as plans are finalized. You will need to pay careful attention and respond to any correspondence that they send in the next few weeks. They will also be sharing important dates and deadlines for completing classes and assignments that will help you to improve your grades, and the distribution plan for caps, gowns and other graduation materials.
We recognize that our opportunity to use the June 29 and 30 dates are dependent upon orders from the Governor that rescind current restrictions on large gatherings of people. Because of this, FSPS has also secured July 6 and 7. Here is the schedule:
- Northside High School 8 p.m. July 6 at Mayo-Thompson Stadium
- Southside High School 8 p.m. July 7 at Jim Rowland Stadium
The Fort Smith Convention Center will be the back-up location for these dates as well.
This unfamiliar time has required taking a different look at long-held traditions and celebrations. Certainly, your senior year did not conclude as planned; however, the pride and recognition of your accomplishments have been a high priority. We look forward to seeing you in late June or early July to celebrate the completion of this phase of your education and the beginning of another.
April 9, 2020 - 4:30 PM
Spring Sports Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Arkansas Activities Association has cancelled all remaining AAA spring activities, state championships, AHSCA Coaches Clinic, and All-Star games. They published a press release on April 9 with the following statement:
After multiple conversations with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Governor’s Office, the Arkansas Department of Education and with the announcement of the closure of Arkansas schools through the end of the school year, all remaining AAA spring activities, state championships, AHSCA Coaches Clinic, and All-Star games have been cancelled.
“Today’s heart wrenching decision is difficult for all members of the AAA family,” said Lance Taylor, AAA Executive Director. “We sympathize with the students, coaches, parents, and school communities, and especially our graduating seniors, but we recognize that the cancellations will allow our collective focus to remain where it is needed at this time – on the health and safety of all Arkansans. We all must come together to stop the spread.”
The AAA will continue to receive guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health, the Governor’s Office, and the Arkansas Department of Education. The AAA wishes to thank them for their leadership during this COVID-19 pandemic.
April 9, 2020 - 1:15 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Asks Community for Hand Print Art
Fort Smith Public Schools is asking students, families, teachers, staff and community members to help ‘share a little joy’ during the COVID-19 pandemic by creating hand print art for those on the frontline caring for the Fort Smith community. Anyone can participate, and FSPS will distribute the artwork throughout the community.
To participate, trace and color your hand print. Write “We are all in this TOGETHER!” as the greeting, and sign the artwork with your first name only. If you are a FSPS student, include your grade with your signature. You can begin working on your hand print creation immediately.
Drop your hand print art in identifiable boxes at each elementary school from 11 AM to 1 PM during Grab-and-Go meal pick up beginning Tuesday, April 14. Artwork will be disinfected after pick-up and handled safely.
FSPS Elementary School Locations
- Ballman: 2601 South Q Street
- Barling: 1400 D Street in Barling
- Beard: 1600 Cavanaugh Road
- Bonneville: 2500 South Waldron Road
- Carnall: 2524 South Tulsa Street
- Cavanaugh: 1025 School Street
- Cook: 3517 Brooken Hill Drive
- Euper Lane: 6601 Euper Lane
- Fairview: 2400 South Dallas Street
- Howard: 1301 North 8th Street
- Morrison: 3415 Newlon Road
- Orr: 3609 Phoenix Avenue
- Pike: 4111 Park Avenue
- Spradling: 4949 Spradling Avenue
- Sunnymede: 4201 North O Street
- Sutton: 5001 Kelley Highway
- Tilles: 815 North 16th Street
- Trusty: 3300 Harris Avenue
- Woods: 3201 Massard Road
Grab-and-Go Meal Pick Up is available Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 17 at all 19 elementary schools. Meals will be served from 11 AM to 1 PM during the week, except on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13. These were scheduled student holidays.
April 8, 2020 - 5:45 PM
Dr. Brubaker Delivers Message Regarding COVID-19 and Community Support
Listen to Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools, deliver a message regarding FSPS response to COVID-19 and encouragement of community support.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rj8G2_dw8-0
April 8, 2020 - 4:40 PM
New Technology Chat Support Option for Students and Staff
The FSPS Technology Department is introducing a new Chat Support Option to assist students and staff with technology needs. The Chat Support button is located on the FSPS Technology Department page in the lower right hand corner (blue round chat icon). The chat feature also works on mobile.
- FSPS Technology Department Page: https://www.fortsmithschools.org/domain/196
While the chat feature is available 24/7, it will generate a support ticket for any chats created outside of work hours (Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM on regularly scheduled school days).
Students and staff can create support tickets anytime by accessing this website: https://fortsmithschools.freshservice.com/support/home#. There is also a knowledge base with helpful information, and information is being added continually.
The Information Services page includes helpful links for staff to access various applications: https://www.fortsmithschools.org/Page/276
April 8, 2020 - 4:10 PM
AAA Extends “ Covid-19 Dead Period” For Schools
The Arkansas Activities Association has extended the “COVID-19 Dead Period” for all AAA member schools through May 30, 2020. They published a press release on April 8 with the following statement:
“Due to the continued spreading of the COVID-19, and after the announcement of the closure of Arkansas schools through the end of the school year, the AAA will extend the “Covid-19 Dead Period” for all AAA member schools through May 30, 2020.
During this time, coaches shall be prohibited from engaging in any type of face to face contact whether it be practicing, training, weight lifting, tryouts, competition or travel. Further, school athletic facilities will be closed during this period. The AAA will work with the Department of Health, Department of Education, and the Governor's office later in May to announce plans following May 30.
We continue to encourage coaches to use technology to keep up with their students during this tough time.”
April 7, 2020 - 8:15 AM
Where to Find FSPS AMI Materials
Fort Smith Public Schools will continue to provide remote instruction for students using the strategies outlined on the AMI for FSPS page: bit.ly/fspsami.
- Elementary school students PK - 6th will use PBS Arkansas AMI lessons. They should also check their teachers' Google Classroom for assignments. Students will log into Google using their school Google accounts.
- 7th - 9th grade students attending Chaffin, Darby, Kimmons, and Ramsey will use Google Classroom to access assignments.
- 10th - 12th grade students attending Northside and Southside will use the Schoology Platform to access assignments.
- 7th - 12th grade students attending Belle Point will use the Echo Platform to access assignments.
If you have questions for FSPS, please email “questions@fortsmithschools.org”. Please include your name and phone number. A staff member knowledgeable about your question will respond to your questions as soon as possible.
April 6, 2020 - 2:30PM
Buildings Closed, Online Instruction Continues
In a press conference today (April 6, 2020), Governor Asa Hutchinson announced all Arkansas K-12 public schools will be closed to on-site instruction for the remainder of this school year.
The Governor also stated all schools would continue instruction through Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) for the remainder of the year. For Fort Smith Public Schools, we will continue to provide remote instruction for students using the strategies outlined on the AMI for FSPS page.
Over the next few weeks, FSPS will be finalizing answers to the many questions that occur because of these exceptional circumstances. The district continues to be committed to the safety and wellbeing of each student, and the online learning process. Continue to watch for district text messages and new postings to the FSPS website and social media for information regarding AMI, Grab-and-Go Meals, technology assistance and internet services, graduation, plans to pick up personal items left at school and other end-of-year activities.
If you have questions for FSPS, please email “questions@fortsmithschools.org. Please include your name and phone number. A staff member knowledgeable about your question will respond to your questions as soon as possible.
Parents, students and staff, we appreciate your patience as we work to continue virtual instruction and develop plans to close out the school year under this new directive. Most of all, we encourage you to follow State and CDC guidance to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
April 3, 2020 - 10:30 AM
FSPS Tornado Shelter Information
Bill Hollenbeck, FSPS Director of Security and Facilities, shares information about tornado shelters on FSPS campuses.
- Tornado shelters are available at all FSPS elementary schools and junior high schools.
- When a tornado warning siren sounds, the tornado shelters automatically unlock for residents to seek shelter.
- FSPS encourages residents to observe CDC guidelines for social distancing when inside the shelters.
- Residents may wear their PPE into the storm shelters if they feel the need to do so.
- Tornado shelters on FSPS campuses are an option for anyone seeking shelter during a tornado warning.
- FSPS Storm Shelter managers will be present to help encourage social distancing.
If you have questions about tornado shelter use on FSPS campuses, please email 'questions@fortsmithschools.org’ and your question will be forwarded to the appropriate contact.
April 2, 2020 - 2:30 PM
Fort Smith Public Schools Partners with Arkansas PBS to Deliver Continuing AMI
Beginning Monday, April 6, Fort Smith Public Schools is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas PBS to deliver Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) for students in grades K-6 through the COVID-19 school closure.
The digital learning will be provided on the Arkansas Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) on KAFT - Channel 13. The PBS television programs are designed to continue education with the following broadcast schedule:
- Kindergarten through 2nd grade: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- 3rd grade through 5th grade: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- 6th grade: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Don’t have KAFT - Channel 13? Click here for a complete channel list.
Students can also access the content on the Engage Arkansas PBS app for iPhone or Android.
Content is now available in the free PBS Video App for smart devices, including Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire TV. Enter "Arkansas AMI" in the search section of the PBS Video App to find archived video content for each grade band. New content will be added each day by 10 AM.
If you miss the live broadcast: The AMI instructional content will be available online after 4:00 PM of the same day of broadcast. Recording from previous days are available as well. You can find the content, shows, parent resources and more at: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/ArkansasAMI
Students who do not have TV or WIFI access may pick up an AMI paper packet at any elementary school campus beginning tomorrow Friday, April 3 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while meals are being served.
Learning guides are available for each broadcast can be found here: https://www.
FSPS Teachers continue to be available to assist students as they complete the digital learning AMI. Parents with questions may continue to connect with their student’s teacher via email.
Students in Grade 7-12 will continue to access their AMI work through the online access points they have been normally using. Visit bit.ly/fspsami to access 7-12 AMI for FSPS materials.
April 1, 2020 - 8:00 AM
HR Update
Fort Smith School Employees can click here for information regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.- Meals are free and available to all children ages 1-18.
- Children or parents may pick up meals.
- Children may go to any location to receive meals.
- Child Nutrition Staff will serve meals at the building front entrance.
- Adults can purchase meals for $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
On Monday, March 30, students will receive three meals at pick-up: Monday breakfast, Monday lunch, and Tuesday breakfast. Thereafter, students will receive two meals at pick-up: lunch for the day of pick-up and breakfast for the next day.
Fort Smith Public Schools encourages following CDC Guidelines for social distancing when picking up grab-and-go meals at these locations. Students will not be able to access lockers, classrooms or other areas of the school during this time.
Elementary School Locations Serving Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch
- Ballman: 2601 South Q Street
- Barling: 1400 D Street in Barling
- Beard: 1600 Cavanaugh Road
- Bonneville: 2500 South Waldron Road
- Carnall: 2524 South Tulsa Street
- Cavanaugh: 1025 School Street
- Cook: 3517 Brooken Hill Drive
- Euper Lane: 6601 Euper Lane
- Fairview: 2400 South Dallas Street
- Howard: 1301 North 8th Street
- Morrison: 3415 Newlon Road
- Orr: 3609 Phoenix Avenue
- Pike: 4111 Park Avenue
- Spradling: 4949 Spradling Avenue
- Sunnymede: 4201 North O Street
- Sutton: 5001 Kelley Highway
- Tilles: 815 North 16th Street
- Trusty: 3300 Harris Avenue
- Woods: 3201 Massard Road
Beginning Monday, March 30, parents and guardians of seniors will be contacted by telephone to discuss their graduation standing. Our goal is to make contact with all seniors by April 3rd. Please be watching for this call, as we work to make sure all of our seniors complete their requirements for graduation!
March 24, 2020 - 4:30 PM
AT&T Partners with Kahn Academy to Provide Educational Resources for Distance Learning
AT&T joined forces with the Kahn Academy to bring some much needed relief to schools - both large and small - who are attempting to keep educating our state’s youth. The $10 million fund will support parents, teachers and students throughout the COVID-19 closures. It will create a Distance Learning and Family Connections Fund so that everyone can have the tools they need for at-home learning.
This collaboration will improve and expand online learning resources to meet growing demand from parents, teachers and students, including those who rely on free resources and need Khan Academy the most. It will also support the development of new resources designed specifically for COVID-19 school closures. Available in more than 40 languages, Khan Academy offers educational practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers students to study at home. Khan Academy also offers free tools for teachers and parents to help them track student progress.
You can sign up for Khan Academy for free by visiting KhanAcademy.org.
Read the full press release here: https://about.att.com/story/2020/distance_learning_family_connections.html
March 24, 2020 - 3:30 PM
Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club Grab and Go Meals Extended through the Weekend
Meals provided by the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club have been extended through the weekend, including Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Kids 18 and under eat free. Adults can purchase breakfast for $1 and lunch for $2. Meals in a sack are provided at pick-up sites near the front entry.
Stephens Boy & Girls Club
3101 North 6th Street • Breakfast 9 am-10am • Lunch 12pm-1pm
Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club
4905 N. “O” Street • Breakfast 9 am-10am • Lunch 12:10pm-1:10pm
Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club
8800 South Dallas • Breakfast 9:15am-10:15am • Lunch: 12:15pm-1:15pm
Evans Boys & Girls Club
6015 Boys Club Lane • Breakfast 9:15am-10:15am • Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm
March 24, 2020 - 2:00 PM
FSPS Elementary Art Teachers Create Art Website
Fort Smith Public Schools Elementary Art Teachers have created a website featuring artistic digital resources for parents to use at home with their kids. Click here to access the site: https://bit.ly/fspsart
The site includes:
- Digital Art Making Sites
- Fun Artsy Videos
- Digital Art Apps
- Virtual Museum Tours for Kids
- Instructional Art Videos and T.V. Shows
Continue to visit the site to stay updated on the newest resources being added daily.
March 24, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Cox Communications & AT&T Offer Low-Cost Internet
Two local providers in our area, Cox Communications and AT&T, are both offering affordable ways to connect to the Internet.
- Cox Communications, through its Connect2Compete program, is offering low-cost Internet service available to qualifying families. The first 60 days of Connect2Compete service is free through May 15, $9.95/month thereafter. Click here to sign up.
- AT&T, through its Access from AT&T program, is offering two months of free service to new Access customers who order by April 30, 2020. $5/mo or $10/mo thereafter, depending on your speed. New Access from AT&T customers will get two months of free service. Click here to sign up.
Please continue to check the FSPS COVID-19 Updates page at bit.ly/fspscovidupdates for further updates on Internet availability.
March 24, 2020 - 11:15 AM
Spring Preschool Registration, Kindergarten and New Student Pre-Registration Postponed Indefinitely
The following programs have been postponed indefinitely:
- Spring Preschool Registration
- Kindergarten Pre-Registration
- New Student Pre-Registration
Please watch the COVID-19 Updates on the FSPS Website for new information for these programs: http://bit.ly/2IixS83 or https://www.fortsmithschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=39&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=78183&PageID=1
March 23, 2020 - 12:45 PM
Class of 2020 Update Regarding Graduation
On March 19, we learned that all Arkansas public schools will be closed to on-site instruction through April 17. This has led to questions about activities currently planned for later in the spring semester, such as graduation and prom.
As Fort Smith Public Schools continue planning for the future, school and district leaders continue to closely monitor guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This guidance currently includes limitations on gatherings.
We know that you are excited and anxious about traditional end-of-year graduation events. It is very important that there be opportunities to recognize and celebrate your accomplishments as seniors. As this situation continues to unfold, we will share information as it becomes available. Today, we have received clarification on several very important questions.
Click here to read the rest of this update: https://bit.ly/33JS1xI or https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O6KiuSJA5UIyzFcTgZVh1H3WdxGVcjktq5mDchUSlDU/edit
March 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
What We Can Do To Prevent COVID-19 From Spreading
Watch: Dr. Peter Lin shares the facts about COVID-19 and what we can do to prevent it from spreading. This video was originally published February 1 on CBS News.
Watch: https://youtu.be/kIL5m5XznNY
March 23, 2020 - 8:30 AM
Boys & Girls Club Serving Grab-and-Go Meals
The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club will be serving free Grab-and-Go meals the week of Spring Break (March 23-27). Kids 18 and under eat free. Adults can purchase breakfast for $1 and lunch for $2. Meals in a sack are provided at pick-up sites near the front entry.
Stephens Boy & Girls Club
3101 North 6th Street
Breakfast 9 am-10am
Lunch 12pm-1pm
Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club
4905 N. “O” Street
Breakfast 9 am-10am
Lunch 12:10pm-1:10pm
Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club
8800 South Dallas
Breakfast 9:15am-10:15am
Lunch: 12:15pm-1:15pm
Evans Boys & Girls Club
6015 Boys Club Lane
Breakfast 9:15am-10:15am
Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm
March 20, 2020 - 1:50 PM
AAA "Dead Period" to Continue Through April 17, 2020
On March 20, 2020 at 10:42 AM, the Arkansas Activities Association published on Twitter that it is extending the “Dead Period” for all AAA member schools through April 17, 2020.
The statement reads:
“With guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health, Governor’s Office and the Arkansas Department of Education the AAA will extend the Dead Period for all AAA member schools through April 17, 2020. The safety of our student-athletes is our first priority. All decisions remain flexible and will be consistent with the advice of local, state and national officials.”
March 20, 2020 - 12:30 PM
COVID-19 Testing Site
A COVID-19 Testing Site has been set up in the River Valley. The testing site is by appointment only. If you are concerned that you or a family member needs to be screened for COVID-19, please call the Screening Call Center at 479-289-6508 and then you will be asked a few screening questions to determine if you need to have an appointment made to the Baptist - Mercy Testing/Screening site. The call center is available Monday - Friday from 8 am to 8 pm.
Dial 211 for Community Services Information
211 is a free 24/7 telephone service that connects individuals in need to important community services in the state of Arkansas. 2-1-1 is the direct link between people who need help and people who can give help. 211 can be accessed by dialing 211 or going to www.arkansas211.org. You can also reach 211 in Arkansas by texting your zip code to 898-211.
March 20, 2020 - 11:15 AM
Mercy, Baptist Health Set Up COVID-19 Call Center
A hotline has been established for Fort Smith and River Valley residents concerned about Covid-19. The number to call is (479) 289-6508. The call center is available Monday - Friday from 8 am to 8 pm.
The call center will allow callers to ask questions about COVID-19 and be screened by trained clinical staff who will determine whether the caller should be sent to a testing site staffed by health care workers from Mercy Fort Smith and Baptist Health.
Callers do not have to be a patient at either hospital to use the hotline.
For more information, visit: https://www.mercy.net/newsroom/2020-03-19/mercy--baptist-health-set-up-covid-19-call-center/ or
https://www.baptist-health.com/news/baptist-health-establishes-24-7-hotline-for-covid-19-questions/
March 20, 2020 - 9:30 AM
FSPS Schools Closed Through April 17
FSPS District offices and schools are closed through April 17. If you have a question, please email questions@fortsmithschools.org with your name, question and any other details that will help us best answer your question.
We will be posting updates to our COVID-19 Updates on the FSPS Website: http://bit.ly/2IixS83 or https://www.fortsmithschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=39&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=78183&PageID=1 Please visit this page for the latest information from FSPS. We appreciate your patience as we adapt to this rapidly changing situation.
March 19, 2020 - 9:10 PM
HR Update: Preparing for Extended School Closure
A Message from Dr. Brubaker, Superintendent
Colleagues,
As a school district and as a community, we have been adapting to changing conditions and working through challenges as quickly as possible over the past several weeks. Earlier this afternoon, we learned that Arkansas schools have been closed to on-site instruction through April 17. The need to prolong that closure will be reassessed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as that date approaches.
As we prepare for this extended closure, I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all of your hard work. I am beyond impressed by all that I am seeing you accomplish. I admire the many innovative ways that you are working with students in order to continue the learning process and maintain relationships with families. Thank you for your leadership and your ongoing focus on meeting the needs of kids. You are doing an outstanding job.
I know that you have a lot of questions as we now plan to continue to provide the best possible experience for students over the next several weeks. As we learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on our area and develop plans to support students and staff during this challenging time, we will continue to share that information with you using our COVID-19 Updates page and other available channels.
Our instructions from the ADH include limiting access to school buildings. You will have temporary access to your school buildings from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Please practice the CDC recommendation to use social distancing. Try to be quick about getting your materials together and leaving the building.
I hope that you will take the opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with your family during the coming week. Thank you again for your hard work on behalf of our students.
Best regards,
Doug Brubaker, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Fort Smith Public Schools
March 19, 2020 - 2:45 PM
FSPS Remains Closed Through April 17
Notice: Under the direction of Governor Asa Hutchinson, Fort. Smith Public Schools will remain closed through Friday, April 17. More information will be made available as we adapt to this rapidly changing situation. We will publish all FSPS updates related to COVID-19 on the FSPS website. The direct link is: http://bit.ly/2IixS83
To watch the Governor's announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgVBoWWCfzQ&feature=youtu.b
March 19, 2020 - 2:20 PM
Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Serving Free Grab-and-Go Meals
The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club will be serving free Grab-and-Go meals on Friday, March 20, and the week of Spring Break (March 23-27). Kids 18 and under eat free. Adults can purchase breakfast for $1 and lunch for $2. See image for dates, times and locations.
Future School of Fort Smith will be serving free breakfast and lunch on Friday, March 20, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for kids 18 and under, at their school location, 622 North 7th Street. Adults can purchase breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for $3.00.
March 18, 2020 - 9:00 PM
A note from Dr. Brubaker, Superintendent:
I am in awe of the many ways that FSPS educators are using many different kinds of technology to collaborate, problem-solve, hone their distance learning skills, and participate in professional development, ... all in order to help students continue learning. #FSPSProud
HS students and educators got 1:1 last summer; 7-9 district-wide 1:1 started last year. Elem. led the way with key pilots expanding to 1:1 in grades 3-6 and more tech for K-2. Educators' skill & PD + community investment + ongoing support = benefits for kids! #FSPSTeachersRock
March 18, 2020 - 3:30 PM
Health at Home
Cindy Mitchell, BSN, RN, and Lead Nurse at Fort Smith Public Schools, has provided a resource for parents entitled: "Health at Home" resources for COVID-19 school closures" by CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health). Click to access these free resources via Google Classroom: https://www.catch.org/pages/health-at-home
March 17, 2020 - 3:45 PM
Technical Support for Students
Who do I call if there is a problem with a school-issued Chromebook?
The FSPS Technology Department will be available to students for technical support March 18-20 and March 23-25.
If your student has a technical issue with their school-issued Chromebook, please send an email to: studenthelpdesk@fortsmithschools.org
Please include the student's First and Last Names, the name of the school they attend, and a description of the problem.
If you are unable to send or receive an email, you may call this number: 479-784-8130 Ext. 2303
In the event that a school-issued device needs to be repaired, Technology Department personnel will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rogers Center. The address is listed below.
To help expedite matters, please send an email to studenthelpdesk@fortsmithschools.org prior to arriving at the support location.
FSPS Technical Support
Rogers Center - Fort Smith Public Schools
2901 Kinkead Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
March 17, 2020 - 2:00 PM
COVID-19 HR Update
Fort Smith Public Schools is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). The District will begin to transition to remote working for a majority of employees starting on Wednesday, March 18. We will be under this remote work scenario from Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 29. Under current direction from the Governor and Department of Education, employees will be expected to return to work at their campus or administrative work sites on March 30.
As of Wednesday, March 18, all school-based employees who are not involved in building cleaning or student nutrition may go home to develop their plan to work from home. After employees are no longer in school buildings, we will begin a districtwide deep cleaning process that will take multiple days. The District has authorized for employees to be paid during this period by completing their work remotely or on-site.
We appreciate your continued patience and flexibility. There are no perfect solutions, and the situation remains fluid. We are making every attempt to meet the needs of our students and employees. We are working to prepare for sustained remote learning and off-site work if the current COVID-19 school closure is extended beyond March 30.
We will continue to add to the below FAQ as there are questions. Please send questions to communication@fortsmithschools.org.
What days will cleaning be done? Can I be in the school building?
Staff, unless they are serving meals at designated sites, are not to be in school buildings during the cleaning period: Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 20.
How do I develop my work from home plan?
Employees who are at home on an existing contract day are considered to be working remotely. These remote employees will be contacted to work from home or could be requested to return to their work site at any time. Staff members are expected to begin the development of remote work plans with their supervisors on Wednesday. Your supervisor will contact you to finalize arrangements.
Is there a form available for developing a Remote Work Plan?
We are developing a form that we will provide.
Can I take leave or a sick day on a remote work day?
If employees are unavailable or unable to work from home, they may still choose to take sick leave, comp time, or other forms of leave through March 30. Like any normal workday, employees will need these absences approved by their supervisors.
Who are the Facilities/Custodial staff who will take part in the deep cleaning process? Who are the Nutrition Staff who need to work at student meal sites?
Facilities/Custodial or Nutrition Staff need to contact their supervisor for clarification if they are not sure.
March 16, 2020 - 1:30 PM
Updated: Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 Response
Fort Smith Public Schools is continuing to work with our families to respond to the COVID-19 situation as it unfolds. We have updated our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document for you to access more information. You can view this document directly at: http://bit.ly/2Qi4jrE or https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5NucmfQ3bvtFugQlX31mtDFJ2WkVGfs4bGIn76Ugqw/edit
March 16, 2020 - 12:45 PM
AAA Announces "Dead Period"
On March 16, 2020, at 11:12 AM, the Arkansas Activities Association "published on Twitter" that it is implementing a “Dead Period” for schools. The statement reads:
Due to growing concerns over COVID-19, and after the announcement from the Governor and the Arkansas Department of Education, the AAA will implement a dead period for all member schools starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. During this time, coaches (licensed teacher coaches and registered volunteers) shall be prohibited from engaging in any type of activity involving student-athletes whether it be practice, training, weight lifting, tryouts, competition, or travel. Further, school athletic facilities will be closed during this period. On Monday, March 30, the AAA will reassess the COVID-19 situation and announce further plans.
March 16, 2020 - 12:30 PM
FSPS nurses available by phone or email to support students
To support students during this closure, FSPS nurses will be available by phone or email.
View contact information for FSPS nurses here.
March 16, 2020 - 12:05 PM
Breakfast and Lunch for Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19
Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch will be served at the following sites on Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Child Nutrition Staff will serve these meals at stations near the building entrance. Meals are free and available to all children ages 1-18. Children must be present to receive a meal. Children may go to any of the locations to receive a meal. Parents can purchase meals for $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
- Meals Available March 17-March 19
- March 20 is a Professional Development Day (Student Holiday)
- Closed during Spring Break
Breakfast and Lunch Sites
- Ballman Elementary, 2601 South Q Street
- Barling Elementary, 1400 D Street in Barling
- Beard Elementary, 1600 Cavanaugh Road
- Carnall Elementary, 2524 South Tulsa Street
- Fairview Elementary, 2400 South Dallas Street
- Howard Elementary, 1301 North 8th Street
- Morrison Elementary, 3415 Newlon Road
- Pike Elementary, 4111 Park Avenue
- Spradling Elementary, 4949 Spradling Avenue
- Sunnymede Elementary, 4201 North O Street
- Tilles Elementary, 815 North 16th Street
March 15, 2020 - 6:30 PM
FSPS School Nurses
School Nurses will be present at the following schools tomorrow, March 16 for parents who wish to pick up medications for their children. Because conditions are rapidly changing and we cannot predict how long we will be out of school, parents may want to consider picking up all medication for their children.
Nurse Schedule for Monday, March 16
All stationary nurses will be at their assigned schools all day. Those schools are Ballman, Barling, Cook, Euper Lane, Sutton, Chaffin, Darby, Kimmons, Ramsey, Northside and Southside.
Itinerant Nurses:
- Kelsey Ellis will be at Carnall in the morning and Orr in the afternoon
- Ashley Stepp will be at Spradling in the morning and Pike in the afternoon
- Pam McAdoo Tatum will be at Howard in the morning and Woods in the afternoon
- Carla Baxter will be at Morrision in the morning and Tilles in the afternoon
- Karen Gardner will be at Sunnymede in the morning and Trusty in the afternoon
- Jo Cross will be at Bonneville in the morning and Fairview in the afternoon
- Terri Johnson will be at Beard from 8:30 - 11:30 AM and Cavanaugh 12:00 - 3:30 PM
March 15, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Breakfast and Lunch for Monday, March 16
Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch will be served at the following sites on Monday, March 16. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Child Nutrition Staff will serve these meals at stations near the building entrance. Meals are free and available to all children ages 1-18. Children must be present to receive a meal. Children may go to any of the locations to receive a meal. Parents can purchase meals for $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
Breakfast and Lunch Sites
- Ballman Elementary, 2601 South Q Street
- Barling Elementary, 1400 D Street in Barling
- Beard Elementary, 1600 Cavanaugh Road
- Carnall Elementary, 2524 South Tulsa Street
- Fairview Elementary, 2400 South Dallas Street
- Howard Elementary, 1301 North 8th Street
- Morrison Elementary, 3415 Newlon Road
- Pike Elementary, 4111 Park Avenue
- Spradling Elementary, 4949 Spradling Avenue
- Sunnymede Elementary, 4201 North O Street
- Tilles Elementary, 815 North 16th Street
March 15, 2020 - 4:40 PM
Regarding breakfast and lunch: the situation remains fluid and we are actively planning the schedule. We will keep you informed of the sites, times and any other information as it relates to breakfast and lunch. Thank you for your patience!
March 15, 2020 - 2:25 PM
Notice: Fort Smith Public Schools will be closed Monday, March 16 through Spring Break. Students will begin AMI tomorrow, Monday March 16. More information will be provided about breakfast/lunch sites.
March 15, 2020 - 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 Response
Fort Smith Public Schools is continuing to work with our families to respond to the COVID-19 situation as it unfolds. We have created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document you can access for more information. You can view this document directly at: http://bit.ly/2Qi4jrE or https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5NucmfQ3bvtFugQlX31mtDFJ2WkVGfs4bGIn76Ugqw/edit
March 15, 2020 - 10:20 AM
Update on FSPS Athletics and Activities
FSPS Athletics and Activities has shared this guidance on practices, after-school activities, and competitions. Please remember that as a district, we have been instructed to follow the guidance of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). We are following their instructions as we receive them. All decisions about closing schools are made by the ADH and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Should Fort Smith Public Schools be directed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to close in response to COVID-19, the following breakfast and lunch sites would be used. These sites listed are the same summer meals sites used by the school district. At these sites, grab-and-go breakfast and lunch would be made available to all children ages 1-18. Again, these are the sites that would be used should Fort Smith Public Schools be directed to close by the ADH and DESE. At this time, there are no plans to close Fort Smith Public Schools.
Breakast and Lunch Sites:
Ballman Elementary School
Barling Elementary School
Beard Elementary School
Carnall Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
Howard Elementary School
Morrison Elementary School
Pike Elementary School
Spradling Elementary School
March 13, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Updates on District Procedures for COVID-19
We are grateful for the information that you share with us. We must depend on you to make decisions about what is best for your children. Today, we have had several questions about exposure to COVID-19, and we want to remind you of three important points in our response.
- As a district, we have been instructed to follow the guidance of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). We are following their instructions as we receive them. Often, there are details of each case that prevent the ADH and FSPS from making immediate decisions. All decisions about closing schools are made by the ADH and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
- Students who are absent because of illness or other concerns related to COVID-19 exposure will be allowed to make up any and all work missed while absent. To reduce the burden on our health care providers as they prepare to serve a higher number of patients, the requirement to secure written documentation from a health care provider in order to excuse an absence is suspended for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. A parent note will meet the requirement. Due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19, FSPS will suspend perfect attendance rules for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. As a result, 2019-2020 perfect attendance recognition will be based on attendance from August 15, 2019 – March 13, 2020. Please note that the compulsory attendance law still applies.
- Because of the high volume of calls, we may not be able to return each message that we receive. But, we are documenting them and reviewing each. This will help us better identify and prioritize areas of concern.
Student and staff safety continues to be a primary goal in our district. We will share information with you as soon as possible as we continue to monitor efforts within our state to contain the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your concern and your support for the weeks ahead.
March 13, 2020 - 8:45 AM
AAA Suspends Spring Sports and Activities
On March 12, 2020 at 9:40 PM, the Arkansas Activities Association published on Twitter that it is suspending all Spring sports and activities. The statement reads:
Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 virus, the AAA will suspend all spring interscholastic competition starting Sunday, March 15, 2020 until Monday, March 30 2020. On Monday, March 30th the AAA will reassess the COVID-19 situation, and announce further plans.
Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking clarification for how the suspension will impact FSPS sports and activities directly. As we seek clarification, we ask for your patience and understanding as circumstances are rapidly changing due to the ongoing concerns of COVID-19.
March 12, 2020 - 11:00 AM
On Wednesday, March 11, The Arkansas Department of Education released its Commissioner's Memo LS-20-089 detailing important information from Governor Hutchinson and guidance for schools regarding COVID-19.
ADE Commissioner's Memo
Governor Hutchinson held a press conference this morning and released a proclamation that details action to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation can be accessed here. Because Arkansas has been planning a COVID-19 response for months, the state is well-positioned to begin containment efforts. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will continue to act as the lead agency to work in concert with other state agencies to respond to the COVID-19 virus.
School and school activities will continue at this time, and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), in consultation with the Arkansas Department of Health, shall provide guidance to local school districts and institutions of higher education to address concerns related to the virus and take all actions necessary to ensure the continuation of education. The Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall have sole authority to close public school campuses throughout the state for reasons related to COVID-19. The situation will be monitored closely.
Planning
Should extended closures become necessary, the ADE understands the importance of coordination in planning and responding to needs and will provide as much guidance as possible in how closures should be conducted, including the handling of student and staff absences. The ADE is working with federal agencies and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to identify issues that will need to be addressed if school closures become necessary, such as possible modifications to state testing windows and continuation of meals for students in need.
It is also important to note that The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for up to ten days.
Travel
State employees have been directed to clear their professional out-of-state travel plans with their Department’s Secretary. All citizens are asked, however, to review and rethink travel plans to consider whether plans will put themselves or others at higher risk of transmission. School districts should evaluate school-sponsored travel plans and ask school-district employees to consider risks associated with their personal travel plans, including spring break.
New Resource for Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is pleased to announce that UAMS HealthNow, its 24-hour digital connection to healthcare professionals, will soon offer free screenings for all Arkansans who have questions about whether they may have the COVID-19 virus. UAMS HealthNow site will have a screening tool with a series of questions about their symptoms, age, overall health, travel and other potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus and guide them regarding next steps, if any. This may include a video session with a UAMS HealthNow provider, advice to contact their local physician for further evaluation and possible testing for the virus.
People who have symptoms and who have been exposed to COVID-19 are urged not to visit a physician office, urgent care clinic, emergency room or hospital without first talking to the facility and getting instructions on how to prevent spreading the virus to healthcare providers and other patients.
This service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients of all ages across the state of Arkansas and can be accessed from a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. https://uamshealth.com/healthnow/March 11, 2020
Guidance about Students and Staff Who Have Traveled or Possibly Been Exposed to COVID-19 from the Arkansas Department of Health- It is recommended that schools communicate with parents to let them know that the district is aware of the risk of COVID-19 internationally, the district is working with ADH to identify students and staff who may have traveled from the affected countries, and district staff will collaborate with ADH if any such students or staff are identified.
- Districts are requested to identify any student or staff who may have departed China (or, in the future, any other affected country) within the last 14 days. This information is permitted to be shared with ADH under the public emergency rule. The following information can be printed and given by clicking here.
- Schools should inform their school nurse if any students or staff have traveled to these countries so that the nurse can advise regarding home self-quarantine and assist with self-monitoring.
- Please report this information to ADH at 501-537-8969.
- If a student is identified as having traveled from China (or other affected country) in the last 14 days and has symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath), they should immediately be placed in a single room and have a mask placed on them. Others in the room should wear a mask. If physical contact is required, then gown, gloves and mask should be worn.
- Any suspected case (with symptoms) of COVID-19 should be reported to ADH immediately at 501-537-8969 (M-F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) or 1-800-554-5738 (after hours and weekends).
March 4, 2020
Dear Parents and Community,
Fort Smith Public Schools is carefully monitoring information about the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Sources of guidance for our district include the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We will follow recommendations from federal, state and local authorities to ensure that we are protecting our students and staff.
Because we know that sharing information is among the best ways to address this type of challenge, we have posted a COVID-19 Updates page on the FSPS website. It will have the most up-to-date information that we have as well as important resources like the one from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) entitled “Talking to Children About COVID-19” (Español) (Arabic) (Vietnamese).
At this time, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas. Because preventing the spread of COVID-19 is the best approach to maintaining the health of our community, we are:
- Cleaning and disinfecting schools routinely
- Encouraging staff and students to wash their hands frequently with soap and water
- Ensuring that bathrooms have adequate soap
- Monitoring guidance provided by the DESE, ADH and the CDC
You can also help prevent the spread of viruses by following – and encouraging members of your family to follow – these important instructions:
- Stay at home when you are sick
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
Student wellness is a primary goal in Fort Smith Public Schools. We appreciate your assistance as we work to minimize the impact of the coronavirus and other viruses like the flu and common cold on our community.
Sincerely,
Doug Brubaker, Ph.D.
Superintendent
