Springdale Public Schools

Pamela Lock, Lori West, and Shay Hopper completed work with the year 4 cohort of the Arkansas Declaration of Learning program and attended a ceremony at the Clinton Library and celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. #THEChoice

Springdale Athletics is proud to welcome Coach Tommy Deffebaugh as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Har-Ber High School! Coach Deffebaugh has 11 years coaching experience at the high school level and 23 years experience at the intercollegiate level. Congratulations, Coach! #THEChoice

Maribel Childress was recognized for her 14 years of service to the AAESP Board. Commitment to service, another reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Springdale Har-Ber High School's TV Productions teacher Travis Sherman has been named the 2019 Arkys Outstanding Teacher of the Year. The Arkys were created to promote, celebrate, and reward the work of Arkansas Broadcasting students and teachers. Congratulations! #THEChoice

"Root Negative One", the Don Tyson School of Innovation robotics team that won the Inspire Award at the World Championships in Houston, has been selected to represent the United States as Team USA at the World Global Challenge in Dubai in October. The team must raise its own funds. If you would like to help, please see the attached flyer. #THEChoice

The first day of the Innovation Institute at Har-Ber High School opened with speaker Ray Girdler, Director of Data Use and Privacy for the Arkansas Department of Education, and keynote speaker Alice Keeler, an expert in EdTech integration with introductions from Superintendent Dr. Jim Rollins and Associate Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smith. #THEChoice #i2sdale

Westwood students interested in robotics and video games had the time of their lives as their school hosted a week long NERDIES™ camp. Twenty-two students were recommended by their teachers based on their interest in robotics or video game development and their exemplary behavior in school to attend the NERDIES™ camp. They were able to attend the camp free thanks to Jane Hunt Meade donating nearly $8,000 to cover the cost of attendance. Rockline Industries covered the cost of each of the kits that students used to design and build robots throughout the week. Read more here: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/nerdiestmcampbenefitswestwoodstudents

Aterra Lowe, who has served as an instructional facilitator the past two years at Helen Tyson Middle School, has been named assistant principal at Springdale Har-Ber High School. She replaces Jacob Hayward who was named principal at Siloam Springs High School. https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/aterralowenamedassistantprincipalatspringdalehar-berhighschool

Representatives from the United Way of Northwest Arkansas shared that Springdale School District is the recipient of the CLIP Grant and will be awarded $130,000 over the course of two years. By recognizing the importance of closing the achievement gap, the partnership with United Way will provide 300 1st grade students with rigorous tier 3 intervention in the area of reading each summer. #THEChoice

Kim Bowerman, who has served as an instructional facilitator, has been named the assistant principal at Sonora Middle School. She replaces Jason House who accepted a principal position in Alaska. Read More Here: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/kimbowermannamedassistantprincipalatsonoramiddle

Megan Rojo, who has served as an instructional specialist for the past five years, has been named Early Childhood Center assistant director. She replaces Brandy Wolfenbarger who was elevated to the director at the school. Read More Here: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/meganrojonamedassistantdirectoroftheearlychildhoodcenter

Har-Ber Wildcat Football Summer Camps are taking applications! #THEChoice

If you are interested in learning more about the sport of mountain biking, we are forming a unified Springdale team for the upcoming NICA race season. Springdale Trailblazers are looking for more riders, no previous experience is necessary but must be in grades 6-12. We will have skills clinics and practices before the season starts. If you would like more information please contact Patty Underdown at springdalemtb@gmail.com

Teachers at Westwood Elementary were treated to a Sonic drink of their choice! The drinks were organized and paid for by the Westwood Booster Club. We love our teachers! #THEChoice

Aurelian Sennett, who has served as an instructional facilitator at the Don Tyson School of Innovation, has been named assistant principal at the Don Tyson School of Innovation. He replaces Kelly Boortz, who was elevated to principal at the school. Read More Here: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/aureliansennettnamedassistantprincipalofdontysonschoolofinnovation

Teachers at Tyson Elementary are getting excited for Summer vacation! #THEChoice

On their last day, teachers are cleaning up their classrooms and getting ready for the next school year. At Monitor Elementary, students will be greeted with new sayings and encouragement. Monitor Mallards are going to be reminded to be engaged in learning! #THEChoice

Graduates who were former Westwood Elementary students shared their experience and accomplishments with current students. Graduates were celebrated as they shared about scholarships opportunities and their future plans. Congratulations! #THEChoice

Cassie Marquette, who has served in the J.O. Kelly Middle School math department for the past eight years, has been named assistant principal at Monitor Elementary. She replaces Andi Acuff, who was elevated to principal at the school. https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/cassiemarquettenamedassistantprincipalatmonitorelementary

So long, seniors! Class of 2019 students who attended Young Elementary visited their former teachers and enjoyed a reception where they looked at past yearbooks. #THEChoice