Fort Smith Public Schools

Fort Smith Public Schools is proud to celebrate Melissa Purifoy, sixth-grade math and science teacher at the Health Sciences Academy at Darby Middle School, for being named a Top 5 Finalist for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! 🌟

This incredible honor recognizes her passion for teaching, innovative classroom experiences, and unwavering commitment to helping students succeed.

Join us in congratulating Ms. Purifoy on this outstanding achievement and wishing her the very best as she continues in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year selection process!

🚨 It's the LAST WEEK to visit the FSPS Welcome Center before school starts!

The FSPS Welcome Center at Bonneville Elementary is here to help families with student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

➡️ If your student was NOT enrolled on the last day of the 2025-2026 school year, they will need to complete new student registration.

Learn more about the Welcome Center or enroll online anytime at fortsmithschools.org/fsps-welcome-center. We look forward to welcoming your family to Fort Smith Public Schools!

School starts soon, and so does FREE breakfast! ☀️🥞 Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the first day of school, ALL Fort Smith Public Schools students can enjoy a free breakfast before the first bell.🍳🥓

Today, we welcomed our newest Fort Smith Public Schools educators at New Teacher Orientation. From connecting with district leaders and school board members to learning more about FSPS (and even getting a spirited welcome from the Northside Drum Line, Southside Cheer and Dance teams). It was an exciting start to the year!💙🎉

Welcome to the FSPS family! We can't wait to see the difference you'll make for our students.

Did you know? This weekend in Arkansas is tax-free weekend! This is a great time to get your school supplies if you haven't already! Visit fortsmithschools.org for the supply lists.✏️🎒📏

Two weeks. Fourteen days. 336 hours.

But who's counting? 😉🎉

School is almost back in session, and we can't wait until we welcome our students back for another incredible year of learning. See you soon!🎒✏️💙

Fort Smith Public Schools is proud to celebrate Melissa Purifoy, our District Teacher of the Year and a sixth-grade Math, Science, and PLTW Medical Detectives teacher at Darby Middle School, on being named one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Purifoy's passion for education, innovative teaching, and unwavering commitment to student success make her an incredible representative of Fort Smith Public Schools. This well-deserved recognition reflects the excellence she brings to her classroom each and every day. Please join us in congratulating Melissa on this outstanding achievement as she continues her journey toward Arkansas Teacher of the Year!🎉

The Welcome Center is NOW OPEN! Come see us for all of your enrollment needs! Schedule an appointment by using the link below. Walk-ins are also welcome.

https://calendly.com/fsps-welcome

We are ONE week away from the Welcome Center opening!

Beginning Monday, July 27, the FSPS Welcome Center at Bonneville Elementary will be available to help families with student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

➡ If your student was not enrolled on the last day of the 2025-2026 school year, they will need to complete new student registration.

📍 Bonneville Elementary
📅 July 27 – August 7 (see graphic for hours)

Learn more about the Welcome Center or enroll online anytime at fortsmithschools.org/fsps-welcome-center. We look forward to welcoming your family to Fort Smith Public Schools! 💙

A record 112 Fort Smith Public Schools educators qualified for Arkansas DESE merit pay during the 2025-2026 school year, earning a combined $350,000 in performance-based compensation.👏 That's 22 more educators than last year and the highest number in district history! Read more below:

FSPS Staff Earn Record Merit Pay Recognition News - Fort Smith School District