Don Tyson School of Innovation Music

Springdale band director named 2026 Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year Jeff Kee, director of bands at Don Tyson School of Innovation, has been named the 2026 Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year.

Congratulations to DTSOI Head Band Director, Jeff Kee, on being named the 2026 Arkansas Bandmaster of the Year!

This prestigious honor, the highest individual award presented by the Arkansas Bandmasters Association, recognizes outstanding leadership, excellence in music education, and a lifelong commitment to students and the band profession.

Mr. Kee’s dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence have impacted countless students and helped shape music education in Arkansas over the past 30 years. This recognition is truly well deserved. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

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The DTSOI Music Department was blessed today with a generous donation of a beautiful baby grand piano for our Middle School Choir Room from Mrs. Debbie Pianalto.

We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Pianalto for this wonderful gift. This instrument will enrich the musical experiences of countless DTSOI students for years to come, providing opportunities for learning, performance, and artistic growth.

Thank you, Mrs. Pianalto, for investing in the future of music education at DTSOI. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our students and our program. 🎹❤️🎶

Welcome Mr. Lookadoo!!

Springdale Public Schools has named Joel Lookadoo as the incoming assistant principal of Don Tyson School of Innovation.

"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."

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