Chaffin Middle School

Chaffin Middle School Chaffin Middle School is one of four middle schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our colors are hunter, green, and gold. The school mascot is a Cougar. By 1929, L.A.

As of October 2014, we have a total enrollment of 887 students with 308 students in the 7th Grade, 285 students in the 8th grade, and 294 students enrolled in the 9th grade. Chaffin was named in honor of Lewis Adria Chaffin who taught in the Massard-Barling area for 49 years. He began his teaching career in 1906 at a school near Fort Chaffee called Pleasant Grove. Chaffin was teaching all eight grades in a one room, frame school near Massard Road. After finally getting a larger school and another teacher, L.A. Chaffin's next concern was the transferring of the students to Fort Smith High School (now Northside High School) so that they could finish their secondary education. Chaffin was funded from a millage in 1967. When the taxes generated enough money, Darby Jr. High was rebuilt and Chaffin Jr. High was formed. Chaffin began with 452 students. Chaffin Junior High transitioned to a Chaffin Middle School beginning the 2020-2021 School year as a result of the FSPS District's vision 2023 plan. The school is now grade configured for 6th, 7th , and 8th graders.

No A.I. here, just an incredible update to our patio area. Graphic Service Company did an outstanding job creating image...
09/25/2026

No A.I. here, just an incredible update to our patio area. Graphic Service Company did an outstanding job creating images for our doors and windows. Special thanks to The Cougar Pack for making this happen!!

AAO is coming to the River Valley! Games will be played in Alma. 6th grade students interested in playing please sign up...
09/25/2026

AAO is coming to the River Valley! Games will be played in Alma. 6th grade students interested in playing please sign up using the QR code!

A Chaffin Middle School shoutout on CNN10?! What a neat recognition for Shiloh Smith and our Journalism 1 students. You ...
09/24/2026

A Chaffin Middle School shoutout on CNN10?! What a neat recognition for Shiloh Smith and our Journalism 1 students. You can skip to just after the 10 minute mark.

Today on CNN10: We'll take to the open seas for an update on how th...

09/24/2026

It's RIVALRY WEEK for Middle School Football!

Tonight Ramsey hosts Chaffin at Southside and Darby hosts Kimmons at Northside. Kickoff for 7th grade games is at 5:30 with 8th grade to follow.

A reminder that we are now cashless at the gates for our ticketed events.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate with card or tap-to-pay.

Additionally, you can pre-purchase tickets, as well as get your passes and ticket bundles at http://gofan.co/FortSmithPublicSchools

LET'S GO!

School picture day is coming up!
09/22/2026

School picture day is coming up!

09/15/2026
09/14/2026

📣 Here’s what’s happening at Chaffin this week! Come support our Cougar football teams on Thursday, then join us Friday for the Back-to-School Dance! 💚💛

Dance doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is $5, and a school ID is required.

Big week of events for our students and coaches.
09/14/2026

Big week of events for our students and coaches.

Lady Eagle Invitational Champs! W2G Lady Cougars 🏐🏆🥇💚💛
09/13/2026

Lady Eagle Invitational Champs! W2G Lady Cougars 🏐🏆🥇💚💛

Address

3025 Massard Road
Fort Smith, AR
72903

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14794522226

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