Celebrate!

During April and May we celebrated our Employee Recognition Program nominees and winners for 3rd & 4th quarters.

3Q Awards

Every Day Leader - Randa Grant, Northside High School

Kind Counts - Lazara Williams, Trusty Elementary School

Ignite - Alina Chuong, Spradling Elementary School

Ignite - Juan Uribe, Kimmons Middle School

4Q Awards

Every Day Leader - Dr. Shantelle Edwards, Trusty Elementary School

Kind Counts - Samantha Rodebush, Woods Elementary School

Ignite - Danny Arreola, Adult Education Center

See all 2023-2024 winners here!

• 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. See all nominees here!

The nomination form is now open for 2024-2025 1Q nominations! Nominate FSPS Staff here.

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? Below you will find a 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.