Partners in Education

It's time to make nominations for 2023-2024!

• District employees who have worked for the district for five years or less may be nominated for the Ignite Award. This recognizes their energy and willingness to serve up a great education for students. These new employees demonstrate commitment to students, professional learning and leadership development.

• A Kind Counts Award recognizes employees who are models of respect and kindness, and who build meaningful and productive relationships with students and colleagues.

• The Foundation’s Every Day Leader Award is designed as a shout-out to great employees who make a significant sustained impact on learning in and out of the classroom.

Nominations for the 2nd quarter will be announced next week. There were some amazing nominations made by staff, parents & community members!

The nomination form is currently open and accepting nominations for the 3rd quarter of 2023-2024! Nominate FSPS Staff here.

Our Partners in Education program is an important part of FSPS student success! We would love to highlight your organization working with our kids. Please share pictures and activity explanations by emailing us at partners@fortsmithschools.org.

Darby Middle School has several opportunities available for volunteers! If you're interested in being involved in any of the events listed below, please contact Cassidy Hodge @ chodge@fortsmithschools.org or Jason Meharg @ jmeharg@fortsmithschools.org

Contact Cassidy Hodge @ chodge@fortsmithschools.org or Jason Meharg @ jmeharg@fortsmithschools.org for more information!

PIE Luncheon - June 6, 2024 @ Peak Innovation Center

PIE Conference - August 1, 2024 @ TBD

Interested in becoming a Partner in Education, Volunteer or Mentor?

If so, please fill out an application.

Need more information about being a Partner in Education? Here's a quick FAQ sheet to answer some of your questions!

The Partners in Education (PIE) Program establishes mutually beneficial relationships between businesses and schools. The business, community agency or organization and partner school commit themselves to reciprocal activities that are based on the needs and resources. Partnership activities and events are aligned with the goals of the school and school district. For more information, contact Zena Featherston Marshall, Executive Director of Community & Business Partnerships at 479-785-2501, ext. 91301 or email zfeatherston@fortsmithschools.org.