Partners in Education

March 15th - Fairview Elementary

Career Day @ Fairview. Call the school to schedule.

March 28th - Euper Lane Elementary

Color Run @ Euper! Want to be involved? Contact Gina Mann @ gmann@fortsmithschools.org.

April 2nd - Kimmons Middle

District CSA Proficient Celebration @ 11-12:30

We are going to reward all our students who meet readiness with pizza! Interested in helping out for this event, contact the school office.

April 5th - Sutton Elementary

Sutton is holding their annual Culture Night on Friday, April 5th. Students and their families are encouraged to attend. We will listen to music, try new foods from around the world, and share customs from cultures that make our vibrant and diverse community. Anyone wishing to volunteer or participate are encouraged to contact Mrs. CC at ccarrillo@fortsmithschools.org.

April 12th - Spradling Elementary

Spradling will be having Club Day on April 12th and would love for volunteers to host a club. Contact Elizabeth Love at elove@fortsmithschools.org to find out more about this opportunity!

April 18th - Fairview Elementary

Fairview will be holding their STEM night on April 18th @ 5:30 p.m. If interested in helping out, please contact the school.

April 25th - Fairview Elementary

Want to participate in the Fairview Carnival? This event will be held April 25th from 5:30-7:00. Contact the school office for information.

May 8th - Beard Elementary

Beard will have its Career Day on May 8th 8:30 -10:30. If you're interested in participating, please contact Audra Efurd at aefurd@fortsmithschools.org.

May 10th - Woods Elementary

Woods will be holding its Career Fair on May 10th. If you're interested in being part of this event, please contact Hannah Massey @ hmassey@fortsmithschools.org.

May 24th - Woods Elementary

Woods' Field Day is scheduled for May 24th. Want to volunteer? Contact Sara Fink @ sarafink12@gmail.com for more information.

May 24th - Euper Lane Elementary

Euper Lane is holding their Field Day on May 24th! Want to be involved? Contact Gina Mann @ gmann@fortsmithschools.org for more information.

May 30th - Bonneville Elementary

Bonneville Field Day 2024: Students will enjoy an end of the year celebration with bounce around, cotton candy, popcorn and more! Interested in participating, contact Erin Staples @ estaples@fortsmithschools.org.

May 30th - Kimmons Middle

May Field Day: Field Day type of event where students will be rewarded for their efforts on the Atlas test and meeting school-wide expectations. Call the school office to volunteer.

May 31st - Kimmons Middle

Last Day of School: We would like to invite any partner tot he school who would like to help us in providing supervision (especially after school). For information contact Dr. Hinkle @ shinkle@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!

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.

February was a busy month as partners, community members, FSPS board and staff read to students throughout the district. Below we have shared just a few pictures of Read Across America and other highlights!

Ballman Elementary

Thank you to Jayson Toney, Miss Arkansas Valley, for reading to students at Beard during Read Across America!

Barling Elementary

Barling Fire Dept. goes to great lengths to support Barling Elementary. Even wearing hoodies that are WAY too small.

Beard Elementary

Thank you Mr. Whiteaker for reading to kindergarten and helping us celebrate Read Across America!

Bonneville Elementary

Thank you to FSPD Scribble Car, FSPS Officers, Cornerstone church and Mr. Charles Warren for kicking off our Read Across America week.

Cavanaugh Elementary

As part of Read Across America week, Brett Rains read to third grade students!

Fairview Elementary

Partner in Education, Community Services Clearinghouse read to Fairview students and sparked their imagination!

Howard Elementary

Mr. Woodall read to Ms. Jones' 5th grade class.

Kimmons Middle

Community volunteer Frank Klein teaches kids how to play chess. Thanks Mr. Klein for sharing with our students!

Southside High

Southside students were guest readers at the Montessori School of Fort Smith! These young ladies are terrific role models in our community.

Each year the FSPS Foundation accepts applications for mini-grants, super grants, continuing education & scholarships. Here are just a few pictures of grants that have been utilized so far this year! So exciting to see students experiencing fun exciting things!

Do Your Part, Save a HEART!

Student Services received a Super Grant that allowed them to purchase equipment to train staff and students in CPR. Fairview hosted a training opportunity from Special Education and other staff members to learn important life-saving techniques.

Making Cents (Sense) of Economics

Fourth grade students at Barling Elementary learned how to run a business, produce a product and advertise their services. Through "Cupid's Creations" students offered products for Valentine's which included such items Neat-o Dorit-os, You're FANTAstic Fanta, You BLOW me away Blowpops! As part of their grant they also traveled to First National Bank in downtown to tour the vault and learn about the bank's history.

Night at the Movies with 1st Grade

First graders at Woods Elementary spent the last 3 weeks working on an Economics unit. Students learned about producers, consumers, goods and services, and supply and demand. Each student had to apply, interview, and accept or reject a job opportunity. The jobs ranged in four departments: advertising, finance, distribution, and sales. The advertising department created posters, made phone calls, and announcements encouraging people to attend STEAM night. The finance department worked on pricing strategies to sell our goods at STEAM night, as well as counted our final total. The distribution team worked on organizing and structuring our goods to prepare for our event. Lastly, at Woods STEAM night, the sales department sold snacks and drinks to family members.

Students will use the money they earned to enjoy a movie at Malco! [Photos]

Equipping the Crew with New Equipment

Northside students received aa instructional mini-grant which allowed for the purchase of new photography equipment. Older cameras are slowly but surely being replaced. Thank you Ms. Hasley for all your hard work!

These photography students are incredibly talented! [Photos]

St. Paul UMC presented grants to Darby Middle School ($1,000), Park Elementary ($750), Spradling ($400) and FSPS Social Workers/Student Services ($500). What an incredible blessing!

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.