We have made the decision to transition all Fayetteville Public Schools from in-person to online learning on Thursday, January 13, and Friday, January 14, 2022. Thursday and Friday will be considered Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days. All schools will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 18, following the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., national... READ MORE >
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS BASED ON REVISED CDC GUIDELINES ISOLATION Isolation is required for someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. This person is required to: Stay home for at least 5 daysIf you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house (return to school).Continue to wear... READ MORE >
We have received information from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) that our school district community’s number of active cases of COVID-19 per 10,000 people is 71 as of 1/3/22. This new data means that the school district has exceeded 30 or more active cases for a consecutive 14-day period. As per district Policy 1.19: Wearing Masks and Face... READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMUSIAL AWARDS TO AIR ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK AND STREAM LIVE ON PARAMOUNT+ ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT 5 P.M. ET / 4 P.M. CTNATIONAL BROADCAST FROM ST. LOUIS CELEBRATES THOSE WHO EMBODY EXTRAORDINARY SPORTSMANSHIPST. LOUIS – Dec. 20, 2021 – The Musial Awards will deliver added holiday cheer this weekend. The inspiring awards show honoring... READ MORE >
Click on the link below to view the December Lunch Menu.Kindergarten's choice will be highlighted.December Lunch Menu READ MORE >
The Fayetteville High School Student Council will hold the 23rd annual Homeless Vigil on Thursday, December 2, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the north side of the FHS campus along Bulldog Blvd between Phases 2 and 3. The vigil will raise funds for the Families in Transition Program, a Fayetteville Public Schools program that helps students in need and their families... READ MORE >
Happy Thanksgiving!There will be no school November 22nd - November 26th. Students will return to school on November 29th. READ MORE >
Starting November 1st, 1st-4th grade will have two options in the cafeteria. Kindergarten will not have the options of different choices. Kindergarten lunch will be highlighted on the menu.November Lunch Menu READ MORE >
The Fayetteville Board of Education voted unanimously to amend Policy: 1.19: Wearing Masks and Face Coverings as follows: Amend the policy as stated below effective November 15, 2021, for grades 7 - 12 students and staff members in those school buildings and in district administrative and support buildings.Amend the policy as stated below for grades k- 6 students... READ MORE >
Fayetteville Public Schools has been awarded $80,000 in grants over the next three years from the Life Time Foundation to help improve the nutritional quality of school meals by eliminating ultra-processed foods and accelerate scratch and speed-scratch cooking practices through the support of an additional registered dietitian and chef specializing in school food... READ MORE >
Click the link below to see how to find the Breakfast/Lunch menu. Breakfast/Lunch Menu READ MORE >
Mary Claire Hyatt joined Fayetteville Public Schools on September 20 as general counsel for the school district, according to Superintendent Dr. John L Colbert. The hiring of Ms. Hyatt was approved by the Fayetteville Board of Education at their August 26 meeting. “We are very happy to welcome Mary Claire Hyatt to our administrative team,” said Dr. Colbert. “She... READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, In three weeks, Ozark Guidance will host the first of six virtual (Pre-K -12) parent nights: “Parenting with Presence & Connection” Tuesday, September 14th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. on zoom. Here is a link to details and registration links or QR codes for easy access! You can Join live or register for a copy of the recording and materials. We hope you... READ MORE >
Lunch schedule for August. READ MORE >
At a special called meeting held on August 9, The Fayetteville Board of Education voted unanimously to revise Policy: 1.19: Wearing Masks and Face Coverings and resume the mask requirement for all K-12 students, staff members, and visitors to school buildings. Masks are now required while attending classes, working or attending a school function in any school... READ MORE >
We’re so excited to see you! Don’t forget your school supplies! READ MORE >
Join us for open house with your teacher!Your teacher will send you a zoom link on Wednesday, August 11th. Please join us for one of the Zoom sessions. We are excited meet everyone on Thursday! READ MORE >
EVERY student in Fayetteville Public Schools should ✓ CHECK-IN For the 2021-2022 school year. This process includes all students and ALL GRADE LEVELS.The window for completing the online CHECK-IN is August 2-7. Please login and confirm your student’s informationParents will receive an email with login information by July 28. If a parent’s email address is not... READ MORE >
Click the link below to watch our Vandergriff Senior Slideshow, class of 2020-2021.Senior Slideshow READ MORE >
Vandergriff's Senior walk will be available to watch on the Vandergriff Elementary PTO Facebook page at 1:30 p.m. READ MORE >
Vandergriff Slideshow- Upload a kindergarten picture and a senior picture to the google folder, Senior Photos 2021 to be put in a slideshow. Please rename both pictures with first and last name. Please have these in by May 4th at 5:00 pm. We can’t wait to celebrate you!If you have any questions, please email Tiffany.foster@fayar.net READ MORE >
The celebration of 150 Years of Fayetteville Public Schools kicked off on Thursday, March 18 at the regular meeting of the Fayetteville Board of Education. “We are very proud of our designation as Fayetteville School District #1,” said Dr. John L Colbert, Superintendent of Schools. “As the first public school district granted a charter by the State of Arkansas, we... READ MORE >
Online and In-Person Kindergarten Registration opens on February 22 Online Registration: Please go to (https://registration.fayar.net/login) to register your child. Please have the following items ready to upload: Proof of address (current lease agreement or current utility bill dated within last 30 days) Birth certificate or passport Immunization records... READ MORE >
The Fayetteville Board of Education has approved an extension of Superintendent Dr. John L Colbert's contract through June 30, 2024, and voted to raise his base salary by two percent to $226,400. The Board voted unanimously to approve the contract extension and salary increase after completing Dr. Colbert’s annual review on January 28. “Dr. Colbert’s performance... READ MORE >
FPS to Provide Weekend Meals for Students The Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition Department will provide weekend meal packs for students and for anyone age 18 or younger beginning the weekend of January 23-24. “We are pleased to be able to provide free weekend meals for our students and those age 18 or younger,” said Ally Mrachek, Director of Child... READ MORE >
Free Pre-Order Meal Packs Offered During Winter Break FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition will offer free meal packs during the winter break, which is December 21 through January 1. The five-day meal packs (five breakfasts and five lunches) will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 29. Similar to the... READ MORE >
Fayetteville Public Schools will pivot to virtual learning on Monday, December 14 due to inclement weather and road conditions. All school buildings will be closed, and students will utilize online learning. READ MORE >
FAYETTEVILLE ADULT EDUCATION JOINS ‘MOVING AHEAD WITH ADULT ED’ CAMPAIGN TO GET ADULTS BACK TO SCHOOL AND WORK Reskilling, Upskilling Will Help Move Adults into Family-Sustaining Jobs for Economic Recovery from Pandemic With reskilling and upskilling programs in place, adult education is an economic catalyst to help low-skilled adults and their... READ MORE >
Click on this LINK to review Vandergriff's Annual Report READ MORE >
Fayetteville Public Schools will be implementing a new health procedure beginning on Monday, September 14 to help protect the health of our students and staff. Beginning next Monday morning, all staff and students will have their temperature checked daily before entering school buildings. Please watch this video from Dr. John L Colbert for more details on the new... READ MORE >
We are pleased to announce that Fayetteville Public Schools will offer FREE MEALS FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH DECEMBER 31st. The FPS Child Nutrition program will offer free meals to all children 18 years and younger through temporary Federal program flexibility. Siblings of FPS students and other children in the community are eligible for free 5-day meal packs.... READ MORE >
In an effort to keep our Fayetteville Public Schools family informed, here is the latest information we have regarding COVID-19 in our schools: Fayetteville Public Schools has been notified that four of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. However, none of the four students has been on campus since the start of the school year on August 24. There are... READ MORE >
Click the image to see our Open House Videos! Enjoy! READ MORE >
Important Information Regarding Meal Sign-Up for Hybrid Learning, Home Campus Virtual Learning, and Fayetteville Virtual Academy Students Dear FPS Families, We are pleased to announce that students enrolled in any of the Hybrid Learning Models, Home Campus Virtual Learning, or Fayetteville Virtual Academy can sign-up for take-home meal packs for the fall... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Scholastic Press Association announced the winners in their annual contests. The awards were announced via YouTube by President Karla Sprague, Har-Ber High School; and President-Elect Andrew Young, Woodland Junior High School. Seven programs from Fayetteville Public Schools, the most for any district in the state, won awards. Every program from FPS won... READ MORE >
The FPS Outback food pantry is open DAILY this week from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to provide groceries to families. We normally provide non-perishable food items and frozen meat, but due to recent donations, we are now able to add fresh fruit, lettuce, bread, and eggs to the food boxes. Since next week is Spring Break, we will be giving double boxes on Friday,... READ MORE >