Fayetteville Public Schools
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| Location | |
| Fayetteville, Arkansas United States |
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| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Established | 1871 |
| Superintendent | Vicki Thomas |
| Accreditation(s) | Arkansas Department of Education |
| Schools | 15 |
| Budget | $99,105,109 (2010–11)[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 8400[2] |
| Teachers | 710 |
| Staff | 590[2] |
| Athletic conference | 7A West |
| Other information | |
| Schedule | US standard (except The Owl Creek School) |
| Website | www.fayar.net |
The Fayetteville Public Schools (Fayetteville School District, or FPS) is the oldest public school district in Arkansas.[2] The system was established with the creation of public schools in Arkansas in 1871, the same year as the University of Arkansas, also located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education.[3]
In 2013, the district was awarded as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.
Contents
List of schools
High/Secondary Schools
Middle/intermediate schools
- Holt Middle School
- McNair Middle School
- Ramay Junior High School
- Woodland Junior High School
Elementary/PrimarySchools
- Asbell Elementary School
- Butterfield Trail Elementary School
- Happy Hollow Elementary School
- Holcomb Elementary School
- Leverett Elementary School
- Root Elementary School
- Vandergriff Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
In 2009, Vandergriff Elementary School received top honors from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in being named a National Blue Ribbon School.[4]
Special Schools & Programs
- Owl Creek School (Pre K-7)
- Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center
Administration
The Fayetteville School Board consists of seven members who are elected to five year terms. The members of the board meet regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 pm Central Time in the Adams Leadership Center.
See also
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External links
- FayAR.net - Official Website
