Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us as Springdale celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a full lineup of events for all ages! From story times and parades to Black Hawk helicopters, concerts, fireworks, classic cars, and community celebrations, there's something for everyone. Check out the schedule below and start planning your America 250 summer in Springdale!
June 18 | 11:00 AM
America 250 Elementary Storytime
Springdale Public Library
Children in grades K–5 are invited to enjoy stories, a themed craft, and a commemorative photo as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
June 24 | 7:00–10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Pancake Breakfast
Springdale American Legion Building
Start Rodeo Week with a hearty breakfast and support the American Legion Post 139!
June 24 | 10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade
Emma Avenue | Starting at Parsons Stadium
A Springdale tradition featuring floats, marching bands, rodeo royalty, horses, and hometown pride as the parade travels through Downtown Springdale.
All Summer | America 250 Community Flag Mural
Downtown Springdale | Emma Avenue
Visit a special 8' x 10' American flag mosaic created entirely from photos submitted by members of our community.
July 1 | 10:00 AM
Time Capsule Locking Ceremony
Springdale City Hall Lobby
Help celebrate Springdale's past, present, and future as we seal a time capsule to be opened on July 4, 2076.
July 2 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stars, Stripes & Steel: Touch-a-Truck/Aircraft
Springdale Municipal Airport
Get up close with two Arkansas Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters, emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialty trucks from local, county, and state agencies. Meet the crews, explore the vehicles, enjoy food vendors and Kona Ice, and experience this free hands-on event for all ages.
July 3 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Fourth of July Eve Concert featuring Dial Up
Luther George Park
Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, contests, and a fireworks show as we kick off Independence Day weekend.
July 3 & 4 | Postgame
4th at The Field Fireworks Spectacular
Arvest Ballpark
Celebrate with baseball and one of the largest fireworks displays in Northwest Arkansas.
July 11 | 7:00–11:00 AM
Patriotic Pancake Breakfast & Bingo Extravaganza
Springdale Senior Center
Enjoy breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for bingo beginning at 9:30 AM.
July 11 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Helos, Wings & Wheels
Springdale Municipal Airport
A one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration featuring aviation, classic cars, helicopter rides, aircraft displays, emergency response vehicles, food vendors, and family activities.
July 11 | 3:00–8:00 PM
Ozarks 250 Block Party
Shiloh Museum Grounds
Enjoy live music, food trucks, historic demonstrations, exhibits, activities, and more as we celebrate the Ozarks' role in America's story.
Mark your calendars and grab your family and friends to be part of a summer filled with community, patriotism, and fun for all ages!
On May 30, our incredible Lakeside Junior High School Choir students took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City—one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues! 🏛️✨
Under the direction of Benjamin C. Winn, our students joined musicians from across the country for an unforgettable performance before a nearly full house. Huge congratulations to the several Lakeside students who earned the exceptional honor of being selected for featured solo and small ensemble performances! 🌟🎤
Thank you to our amazing families, staff, administrators, and community partners whose generosity made this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible. We are incredibly proud of these students and Mr. Winn for representing Lakeside, Springdale Public Schools, and the State of Arkansas with such distinction! 🦅❤️
#SpringdaleFamily #LakesideJuniorHigh #CarnegieHall #MusicEducation #SpringdaleAR #LakesideGoldenEagles #StudentSuccess #ExperienceSpringdale #NWAMusic #ArkansasArts
Hey Springdale families! Summer is here, and we want to make sure your kids stay fueled and ready for all their sunny adventures. 🍉🥪
Springdale Public Schools is offering FREE summer meal pickups for all children 18 and younger living in your household!
Here is everything you need to know to lock in your order:
📦 What You Get
By filling out our quick preorder form, each child in your home will receive:
5 Breakfast Meals 🥣
5 Lunch Meals 🍎
All at absolutely NO cost to you!
🗓️ When & Where
Starts: Thursday, June 18th
When: Every Thursday from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Don Tyson School of Innovation (2667 Hylton Road, Springdale, AR 72764)
📲 How to Order
Don't miss out! Click the link below to fill out the form and secure your meals for the week.
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH53HNW5Tzib-n83kImmGHJSmgEm7qBav9Vox03TZwFISWmw/viewform
Please share this post with friends, neighbors, and anyone in the Springdale community who could benefit! Let's take care of our kids this summer! ❤️ #SpringdaleFamily #FreeSummerMeals
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"I am deeply honored to step into the role of Principal at Turnbow Elementary," said Washkowiak. "I look forward to leading our dedicated teachers and staff as we continue the tradition of excellence that defines Turnbow."
Read the full release here: https://app.smore.com/n/30gsb
#SpringdaleFamily #TurnbowElementary #SPSSpotlight #BuildingExcellentLeaders
✨ Big things are happening in Springdale Public Schools! ✨
The recent School Board meeting was packed with reasons to celebrate our students, staff, and community partners. Here are the quick highlights:
💼 CTE & Business Partner Recognition: A huge shoutout to Kinco Constructors for their generous financial donation to our industrial arts annex, helping build a strong local talent pipeline for our trades students!
🏫 New Leadership Appointments:
Shannon Tisher – Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Jennifer Louise Barbaree – Assistant Superintendent
Amy Harrison – K-12 Pathways Director
Dr. Michael Shepherd – Principal of the Don Tyson School of Innovation (DTSOI)
🏆 Academic Excellence: Lakeside Junior High has earned the prestigious national Model PLC at Work designation for three consecutive years of unprecedented academic growth!
💪 Har-Ber High Championship Runs: * 🥎 Softball, ⚽ Boys Soccer, & 🏀 Girls Basketball – All finished their incredible seasons as 6A State Runners-Up! (Shoutout to Coach Kimberly Jenkins for earning 6A West Coach of the Year!), 🏀 Boys Basketball – Brought home the 6A West Conference Championship title!
🎓 Class of 2026: Our 1,582 graduates earned a staggering $31.8 million in scholarships!
🗳️ Welcome to the Board: Local bank executive and proud district dad Chad Smith was officially appointed to represent School Board Zone 2 through 2028.
We are so proud of the hard work, innovation, and community support that keep Springdale moving forward! ❤️🦅
Read more here: https://app.smore.com/n/btqck
#SpringdaleFamily #CTE #StudentSuccess #ClassOf2026 #HometownPride
"I am thankful to Dr. Cleveland, Mrs. Tisher, Mrs. Fink, Mrs. Clay, and Dr. Shepherd for the opportunity to join the DTSOI team," Lookadoo said. "There are many exciting things happening at DTSOI in developing the vision of what education can become. I feel honored to get to be a part of the great work."
Read More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/qna6b
#SpringdaleFamily
Springdale Public Schools has named Aurelian Sennett as the incoming principal of Lakeside Junior High School.
“I feel honored to serve the students and staff at Lakeside Junior High,” Sennett said. “Lakeside has a storied tradition of excellence, including being a model PLC school, and I am excited to collaborate with our dedicated educators and community to build upon this strong foundation and inspire our students to reach their full potential.”
Read the full story here: https://app.smore.com/n/wqrzx
#SpringdaleFamily #LakesideJrHigh #GoEagles
Appointed at the June 6 meeting, Chad is a long-time Springdale resident and the proud dad of three Springdale Public Schools graduates (including a recent Har-Ber High grad! 🎓).
Professionally, Chad serves as Vice President at First Security Bank and is on the Springdale Chamber of Commerce Board, bringing sharp financial and leadership experience to our district. 💼📈 Read More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/tje04
🎯 Chad’s Core Priorities:
🍎 Supporting Teachers: Ensuring our educators have the resources they need to thrive.
✨ Putting Kids First: Guiding every vote with a student-success mindset.
🤝 Staying Approachable: Being an active, visible presence in our schools and cheering from the sidelines at local games. 🏆
Chad will serve through 2028 and fully plans to run for re-election to keep serving the community he loves.
👇 Drop a comment below to give Chad a warm Springdale welcome! If you see him out and about, be sure to say hello!
#SpringdaleFamily #SpringdaleAR #CommunityLeaders #KidsComeFirst #PublicEducation
Huge shoutout to Southwest Junior High School Assistant Principal Emma Clay for graduating from the 2026 NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching) Fellows Program! 🎉👏
Emma was recognized on stage by NIET CEO Dr. Joshua Barnett at the 2026 NIET Summer Institute. Over the past year, this incredible, competitive fellowship has allowed her to deepen her leadership and instructional skills to help drive student success right here in our district.
NIET is so proud of her growth over the past year and looks forward to the amazing impact she will continue to make at Southwest Junior High. Please join us in celebrating Emma's hard work and dedication to our students and community! 🦅✨
We are so excited to help our #SpringdaleFamily stay healthy and fueled up this break! Springdale Public Schools is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Option program to serve meals free of charge to all children 18 and younger. Note: Children do not need to be students of Springdale Public Schools to participate.
🕒 When:
Monday – Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (All participating locations will be closed July 3rd)
📍 Locations & Dates:
🍎 Harp Elementary: June 1 – June 19
🍎 Parson Hills Elementary: May 26 – June 19
🍎 George Elementary: June 1 – July 31
🍎 Elmdale Elementary: May 26 – July 31
🍎 Walker Elementary: June 1 – 26 & July 6 – 17
#SpringdaleFamily
We are so excited to introduce Jennifer Barbaree as our new Assistant Superintendent for Springdale Public Schools! 🎓✨
Jennifer has dedicated 22 years to serving as an educator, most recently spending three years as the Superintendent for the Pine Bluff School District. We are so glad to have her leadership here in Springdale. 🏫
"Jennifer stood out as a candidate not just for her remarkable resume, but for her genuine heart for students and her collaborative spirit," said Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland.
Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/sz6x19
Please join us in giving Jennifer a huge Springdale welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter of service to our students, staff, and community! 🎒👏
#SpringdaleFamily #EducationLeadership #SpringdalePublicSchools #AssistantSuperintendent
Dr. Michael Shepherd is stepping into a new leadership role as the Principal of the Don Tyson School of Innovation ! 🎓✨
With 31 years of experience, Dr. Shepherd is a familiar face and a leader within the #SpringdaleFamily. He transitions to DTSOI after over a decade as the founding principal of Lakeside Junior High, building on his years of leadership at Har-Ber and Central Junior High and 11 years in the classroom. 🏫
Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/u6z25
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Shepherd as he brings his passion and expertise to the DTSOI community! 🎒👏
#SpringdaleFamily #EducationLeadership #SpringdalePublicSchools #DTSOI #InnovationInEducation
Elmdale Elementary
M-F | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Closed: July 3rd
Parson Hills Elementary
M-F | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Closed: July 3rd
Central Junior High
M-F | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Closed: June 19th – June 29th and July 3rd
George Elementary
M-F | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed: July 3rd
Jones Elementary
M-F | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed: June 15th – June 19th and July 3rd
Visit Community Clinic Today! 👋
Walk in or book online at communityclinic.net 💻✨
#SpringdaleFamily
Shannon’s roots run deep in our district, having dedicated her 26-year career to the students and staff of Springdale Schools. After seven years of exceptional leadership as a District Associate Superintendent, she is now taking on this new role in the #SpringdaleFamily! 🏫
"Shannon is a tremendous leader who embodies the very spirit of Springdale Schools," said Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland.
Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/z7r51
Please join us in celebrating Shannon as she begins this exciting new chapter! 🎒👏
#SpringdaleFamily #EducationLeadership #SpringdalePublicSchools #DeputySuperintendent
We are thrilled to announce that Amy Harrison has been named the new K-12 Pathways Director for Springdale Public Schools! 🎓✨
After three years leading the Don Tyson School of Innovation as principal—and many years serving our district in various roles—Amy is transitioning to this leadership position at the administrative office. 🏫
Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/9q0mep
Please join us in recognizing Amy as she begins this new chapter of service to our students and staff! 🎒👏
#SpringdaleFamily #EducationLeadership #SpringdalePublicSchools #K12Education
We made so many memories today and all year long! We are so proud of our students, teachers, and the entire #SpringdaleFamily for an incredible year of massive achievements. 🏆🙌
Check out these last-day smiles from across the district! 👇
So glad you’re part of the #SpringdaleFamily! Enjoy your summer! ☀️🍦🎉
Every single one of these meals was donated to the Treehouse Pantry to support our local community. It just goes to prove that Community Partners = Community Success! 🤝✨
Want to be part of a district that gives back? Join our mission and see why we love our #SpringdaleFamily! ❤️🏥
#SpringdaleFamily #CulinaryArts #ServiceLearning #FeedTheFunnel #CommunityImpact #VolunteerTogether #springdalearkansas #nwaarkansas
Every student deserves a voice. 🗣️✨
We are incredibly grateful to The Fayetteville Area Community Foundation for their generous $4,000 grant to our Special Education department! These funds are being used to purchase specialized iPads that serve as "voices" for our nonverbal and minimally verbal learners. By using these AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices, our students can now share their ideas, express their needs, and connect with their peers like never before.
Thank you for helping us live out our motto! 🍎💻
#SpringdaleFamily #AAC #InclusionMatters #GiveThemAVoice
We celebrated the incredible careers of our retiring staff at Springdale Public Schools. Between them, this group represents more than 824 years of dedication to our students and community. It’s hard to quantify the impact they’ve had, but you can see it in every classroom and every graduate they’ve supported along the way.
To our retirees: Thank you for the hard work, the late nights, and the lasting impact. You’ve earned every bit of this next chapter.
Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the celebration! 📸
Drop a comment below to congratulate our 2026 retirees! 👇
#SpringdalePublicSchools #SPS #Retirement #ClassOf2026 #Education #SpringdaleFamily
children in our community over the summer. You can quickly check eligibility using the QR code below, or at ar.gov/SummerEBT
