This week, the Be Pro Be Proud Truck rolled into Fayetteville High School giving our students a hands-on look at in-demand careers in trades like welding, plumbing, and machining. Led by the Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation, this initiative connects young talent with rewarding, skilled careers that keep our world running.💪🚛
With over 23% of skilled professionals nearing retirement, America’s workforce needs the next generation ready to step in—and Be Pro Be Proud is here to help. Our students loved exploring the simulators and discovering exciting career options!
#BeProBeProud #FayettevilleHighSchool #FutureSkilledWorkers #HandsOnLearning
Last weekend, Fayetteville High School hosted the VEX V5 Robotics Competition, where 38 high school and 15 middle school teams from across the region competed in intense 2v2 robot battles! Organized by DogByte Robotics, the event showcased creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving as students worked with mentors to design and build innovative robots. 🌍🤖
Seven of our highschool teams made it to elimination rounds and one made it to semifinals. Three district middle school teams made it to elimination rounds with one making it to semifinals. Middle School Team 7187R, the "High Steaks" team, qualified for the State Championship in March.
A special thanks to the over 150 dedicated volunteers that kept the competition running smoothly.
Congratulations to all teams, and thank you to everyone who made this event possible! 🌟
#VEXRobotics #FayettevilleHighSchool #STEM #FutureEngineers #Robotics
Fayetteville High School hosted a Career Expo today, where students connected with community professionals to explore a wide range of career paths. The event gave students a chance to discover careers that match their strengths, while also seeing how subjects like English, math, and teamwork translate into real-world skills. 🚀🎓
With the guidance of local experts, our students gained firsthand insights into what life after high school could look like. It’s all about empowering them to dream big and plan their next steps! 💼👩💼👨🔧
#FayettevilleHighSchool #FutureLeaders #CareerExploration #StudentSuccess
⚖️ Fayetteville High School students had a front-row seat to the Arkansas Supreme Court in action! 🏛️
Students had the incredible opportunity to witness a live oral argument on a real-life court case. Not only did they get to experience the judicial process up close, but they also engaged in a Q&A session with the justices, learning firsthand about the inner workings of our legal system.
Fayetteville High School students rolled up their sleeves and took part in a day of community service, making a real difference throughout our city. 💪❤️ This hands-on experience not only helped our students give back but also helped them fulfill their community service graduation requirement. So proud of these young leaders! 🌟
A HUGE THANK YOU to the amazing organizations and businesses that partnered with our students, providing them with the opportunity to gain valuable community service hours. Your support makes all the difference! 🙌💜
Beautiful Lives
Big Paws of The Ozarks
Cobblestone Farm
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
Potter's House
Samaritan House
Spring Creek Food Hub
Squire Jehegan Outreach Center
Watershed Conservation Resource Center
#FHSServes #CommunityService #GivingBack #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment
📚✨ True Lit is back for its 11th year to bring world-class authors to Fayetteville! ✨📚
Today, students at Fayetteville High School had the incredible opportunity to interact with author Nic Stone. Nic Stone burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Dear Martin," which quickly became a New York Times bestseller.
Students had the chance to hear about her journey as a novelist, gaining insight into what it takes to bring powerful stories to life. Then, a second group of aspiring writers joined Stone for a creative writing session, learning from her expertise and sharpening their own storytelling skills! ✍️💡
Thank you, Nic Stone, for inspiring our students and showing them the power of words! 💙📖
#TrueLit2024 #NicStone #FayettevilleHighSchool #DearMartin #CreativeWriting #Inspiration
🚦 Today is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day! 🚦
👉 This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rules of the road: 🔹 Motorists, remember—it's the law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks! 🔹 Pedestrians, always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety!
A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who keep our children, parents, and pets safe everyday!
Welcome back, Bulldogs! 🐾📚✨
Fayetteville High School held their annual Bulldog Blitz this week!
Students had the opportunity to pick up their schedules, take their yearbook pictures, and get their student IDs. 🎉
Ninth graders attended freshman orientation led by the FHS Dawg Crew. Freshman toured the building and participated in activities to help them acclimate to Fayetteville High School.🎉
⭐The countdown to the first day of school is on! Our amazing teachers are busy attending professional learning sessions and gearing up for a great year ahead. They’re excited and can’t wait to see all of our students soon! 🎒✏️ Let’s make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ExcitedToLearn
Fayetteville High School AP Environmental Science students have been working on a three-year longitudinal project at McNair Middle School to remove invasive species from behind the playground and replace them with native plants.
As part of the project, FHS students traveled to McNair and presented their work to the science classes. FHS students gave a brief presentation to each class, and then took the classes outside to show them the invasive plants. There are real educational benefits when students teach students!
Fayetteville High School held their annual AP Scholar Luncheon today! One hundred and one seniors in the class of 2024 were honored for their performance on AP Exams by being named an AP Scholar, an AP Scholar with Honor, or an AP Scholar with Distinction. Congratulations and thanks for upholding this FHS tradition!!
Fayetteville High Schoolschool hosted our first annual Fine Arts Signing Day in the Performing Arts Center today. Sixteen seniors were recognized for their contributions to the Fine Arts programs at FHS and for their commitment to continue their fine arts education in college. Students were given certificates and signed a commemorative poster that will be framed and displayed at FHS in honor of the inaugural event and their success and commitment to continued excellence in the arts.
The Fayetteville Band Program hosted their annual District Concert Assessment event on Thursday, April 18th in the FHS Performing Arts Center. All four concert bands from Fayetteville High School, and both the Ramay and Woodland 8th grade bands performed for an esteemed panel of judges and were adjudicated against state and national standards both in prepared performance and sight-reading. Following the performances each band participated in a clinic by a member of the panel. We are so proud to announce that all six FPS bands received straight division one Superior ratings on stage and in sight reading. Congratulations to our band students and their directors!
Special thanks to our clinicians and adjudicators for making today’s event such a positive and educational experience for our students and faculty. Clinicians for today’s event were Mr. Chase Jones (University of Arkansas) , Mr. Ron Smith (Van Buren HS) , Mr. Ralph Brody (Ft. Smith Southside), Mr. Chris Church (Missouri State University), Professor W. Dale Warren (University of Arkansas), and world renowned composer and fine arts consultant, Dr. Ed Huckeby.
Mayor Lioneld Jordan, Devin Howland, and Marlee Stark of the City of Fayetteville, toured Fayetteville High School today and were able to see the Medical Professions, Agriculture, Skilled Trades, Computer Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Television program areas.
This visit underscored the vital role FPS Career & Technical Education (CTE) plays in preparing students for diverse career pathways. Mayor Jordan interacted with students, teachers, and administrators, gaining insight into the benefits of CTE and how students are being prepared for the next steps after high school graduation.
Thank you Mayor Jordan, Mr. Howland, and Ms. Stark for taking the time to visit our CTE program! We sincerely appreciate your continued support of Career and Technical Education in Fayetteville Public Schools!
FHS students interested in becoming a firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician (EMT) will get the opportunity to jump-start their career during the 2024-25 school year! FHS is offering college credit courses that would lead to jobs directly out of high school in these fields. Students who were interested attended an informational meeting today led by Career & Technical Education Director Lisa Hotsenpiller and Fayetteville Fire Department firefighters. Students can sign up for this opportunity by contacting Deana Norman in the FHS College and Career Center.
It’s National School Counseling Week! Join FPS in celebrating the tremendous work of our school counselors who go ABOVE and BEYOND for our students, our staff, our families, and our community EVERY DAY! Thank you school counselors for helping all students succeed!
Welcome Back Students! Let's have a GREAT Semester!
FHS broadcast and film teachers Mr. John Gossett and Mr. Michad Holliday, along with FHS students, welcomed 4th graders from Leverett Elementary to the FHSTV studios for a behind the scenes look at film and broadcast production. #CTEinFPS
The FPS Orchestra Program proudly presents Winter Strings on Monday, December 11. @7:00 pm - Junior High School Orchestras.
@7:30 pm - High School Orchestras at the FHS Performing Arts Center.
Admission is Free & a Hot Cocoa Reception will follow the concert.
Fayetteville Public Schools is hosting a Community Night of Coding event to celebrate Computer Science Education Week on Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the FHS Cafeteria.
There will be hands-on computer science-related activities for pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. Robots, minicomputers, games, crafts and more! Come play, make, and code with us!
