Springdale Public Schools

Har-Ber High School students enjoyed outdoor festivities at the Club Fair. There were snow cones, inflatable obstacle courses, and clubs to sign up for. Students also had the opportunity to dunk Principal Dr. Griep into water! #THEChoice

It’s the first recess of the school year! Walker Elementary students enjoyed spending time outside! #THEChoice

Students at Springdale High School are excited to start the first day of the school year in their advisory class! #THEChoice

Drop off at J.B. Hunt Elementary! Parents walked their students to class on the first day of school. #THEChoice

Good morning from these Tyson Elementary teachers! Students, they are ready for you! #THEChoice

Keynote speaker Don Wettrick, Superintendent Dr. Jim Rollins, Semifinalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Joel Lookadoo, and 2019 Har-Ber High School graduate, Sojas Wagle, talked about their “why”- why teach, why serve, and why choose Springdale Public Schools at the District Faculty Meeting to get ready for the new school year. #THEChoice

There were so many prize winners at the Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation event! #THEChoice

Laurel Pickel from George Elementary was nominated for and awarded the $10,000 Sam's Furniture Home Makeover at the Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation event. Congratulations! #THEChoice

Lakeside Junior High School teacher Jennifer Graham is the recipient of the $10,000 Sam’s Furniture Home Makeover at the Springdale Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation Event. Dedicated teachers are another reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice

Springdale High School softball players spent the morning playing kickball with the Aktion Chapter of the Kiwanis Club. The Aktion Kiwanis Chapter provides adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities. Dedication to community service, a reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice

Springdale Har-Ber High School is starting a girls wrestling program. An informational meeting and clinic is Monday evening. Athletic program opportunities are another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

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Springdale High School's Jose Vega was named the 2019 Arkansas' Gatorade Male Soccer Player of the Year. Vega is a two time winner of this award.

Students and their families were invited to spend the afternoon at Parson Hills Elementary. The No Kid Hungry Initiative in partnership with Tyson Foods served kids summer meals and had fun activities for everyone to participate in. The event was held to raise awareness about nationwide food insecurity and how to get kids connected to summer meals. #THEChoice

Pamela Lock, Lori West, and Shay Hopper completed work with the year 4 cohort of the Arkansas Declaration of Learning program and attended a ceremony at the Clinton Library and celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. #THEChoice

Springdale Athletics is proud to welcome Coach Tommy Deffebaugh as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Har-Ber High School! Coach Deffebaugh has 11 years coaching experience at the high school level and 23 years experience at the intercollegiate level. Congratulations, Coach! #THEChoice

Maribel Childress was recognized for her 14 years of service to the AAESP Board. Commitment to service, another reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Springdale Har-Ber High School's TV Productions teacher Travis Sherman has been named the 2019 Arkys Outstanding Teacher of the Year. The Arkys were created to promote, celebrate, and reward the work of Arkansas Broadcasting students and teachers. Congratulations! #THEChoice

"Root Negative One", the Don Tyson School of Innovation robotics team that won the Inspire Award at the World Championships in Houston, has been selected to represent the United States as Team USA at the World Global Challenge in Dubai in October. The team must raise its own funds. If you would like to help, please see the attached flyer. #THEChoice

The first day of the Innovation Institute at Har-Ber High School opened with speaker Ray Girdler, Director of Data Use and Privacy for the Arkansas Department of Education, and keynote speaker Alice Keeler, an expert in EdTech integration with introductions from Superintendent Dr. Jim Rollins and Associate Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smith. #THEChoice #i2sdale