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Welcome from the Superintendent
We are pleased you have chosen to visit our website. There are several documents below that can help you in planning for the school year or in learning more about the district. More>>>

Annual Report | Annual Report Powerpoint | Good Things Magazine | Calendar | Performance Reports | Elementary Program Packet | Course Catalog | Student Discipline Handbook | Bus Routes | 2009 Legislative Notepad

Stimulus Spending
ARRA Allocations for FSPS

Internet Safety A Priority in FSPS
Explore the student protopage designed by Fairview Elementary School Media Specialist Traci Holland

FSPS Boasts 53 with NB Certification
The National Board Certification process offers teachers the opportunity to explore and refine every aspect of their vocation. More>>>

FSPS Outstanding Among Urban Schools
The Education Week “Diplomas Count” study, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, determined that among the nation’s urban school districts, the Fort Smith Public School District exceeds statistical expectations by 18%. The comparison of graduation rates placed Fort Smith just behind the Warren Township District in Indianapolis, IN and Texarkana, TX Independent School District which both recorded a graduation index 21% above the expected numbers. Fort Smith’s 84% Graduation Rate was, however, second only to the Yuba City United School District in Yuba, CA, which was credited with an 85% Graduation Rate. The analysis identified school districts that matched the profile of the nation’s largest urban districts and singled out those with the highest rates of graduation.

Dr. Benny Gooden, Superintendent of Schools, credits excellent instruction by highly qualified teachers, continuing emphasis on good attendance, as well as the varied safety nets that exist within the District to ensure that all students are successful today and in the future.

As a part of the national Day of Remembrance activities, Sunnymede Elementary School third graders and their teachers listened to and participated in a program presented by Fort Smith fire fighters Capt. Stanley Cole, Michael Martin and Craig Neal. Third-grade Teacher Sara Moore, suited up with Fire Fighter Michael Martin to the delight of 100 third-graders. She described the incredible weight of the fire suit as each piece was added. Additionally, the fire fighters talked with the students about fire safety and answered dozens of questions.

Future Focus
The mission and goals of the Fort Smith Public Schools...
A task force of parents, community members, school board members and educators gathered in 2005 to review the mission and goals of the Fort Smith Public Schools. The Future Focus document summarizes the results of this community dialogue and will guide the District into future years. More>>>

Goal: An Education of Choice
Success is defined in 13,000 ways in Fort Smith Public Schools . . .
Among the more than 13,000 students who attend FSPS, secondary students select from a variety of Advanced Placement (AP), traditional and career courses, and activities. More>>>

Goal: Highly Trained Teachers
Teachers are life-long learners . . .
This global and ever-changing society requires that each teacher possess tools, skills, and strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning. More>>>

Goal: Student Achievement
A comprehensive and progressing education equals success. . .
Comprehensive and sustained student achievement is the purpose of the Fort Smith Public Schools. More>>>

Goal: Safe Schools
Safe environments develop from positive relationships . . .
Prevention, intervention, and crisis response describe the focus areas of the District’s safe schools initiatives. More>>>

Goal: Parents and Community
Their support defines the difference . . .
Parent and community support defines the difference between a good school district and a great school district. More>>>