Fort Smith School District

Fort Smith School District
Location
3205 Jenny Lind Drive
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901-1948
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoBelieve. Belong. Become.[2]
GradesPrekindergarten (PK) – 12
SuperintendentTerry Morawski, Ed.D.
Accreditation(s)Arkansas Department of Education
Schools28
NCES District ID0506330[1]
Students and staff
Students14,748[1]
Teachers910.03 (on FTE basis)[1]
Staff1,954.03 (on FTE basis)[1]
Athletic conference7A West
Other information
Websitewww.fortsmithschools.org

The Fort Smith School District (or Fort Smith Public Schools) is the major public school district based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States.

The system consists of 28 schools that provide early childhood, elementary and secondary education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and serves the following Sebastian County communities: the majority of Fort Smith and the western portion of Barling.[3]

History

The district enacted a mask mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas. The district continued it beyond the anticipated end date of October 2021 into at least November.[4]

Schools

Secondary schools

High/Secondary Schools
Junior High Schools
  • Dora Kimmons Middle School (6–8)
  • L. A. Chaffin Middle School (6–8)
  • Ramsey Middle School (6–8)
  • William O. Darby Middle School (6–8)

Elementary/Primary Schools

  • Ballman Elementary School (K–5)
  • Barling Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Beard Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Bonneville Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Carnall Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Cavanaugh Elementary School (K–5)
  • Elmer H. Cook Elementary School (K–5)
  • Euper Lane Elementary School (K–5)
  • Fairview Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Harry C. Morrison Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Howard Elementary School (PK–5)
  • John P. Woods Elementary School (K–5)
  • Park Elementary School (K–5)
  • Raymond F. Orr Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Spradling Elementary School (K–5)
  • Sunnymede Elementary School (K–5)
  • Sutton Elementary School (K–5)
  • Tilles Elementary School (PK–5)
  • Trusty Elementary School (K–5)

Special Schools & Programs

  • Belle Point Alternative Center (7–12)
  • Peak Innovation Center (11-12)
  • Fort Smith Adult Education Center
  • Fort Smith Virtual Academy

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Fort Smith School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
  2. ^ "District Branding - Fort Smith School District". Fort Smith School District. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sebastian County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Fort Smith School Board extends mask policy". 5 News Online. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2022.