Springdale School District

Join us in welcoming Brandolyn Peterson as the new Assistant Principal of George Elementary! 🍎

Brandolyn is moving to George from her previous role at Bayyari Elementary and is eager to begin serving her new school community. We are so thankful for her continued dedication to the #SpringdaleFamily! ✨

Read More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/b6g9a

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Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺 We are so incredibly thankful for the heart our SPS nurses bring to school every single day. High fives and big thanks to our amazing nurses for keeping the #SpringdaleFamily healthy, happy, and ready to learn! 🍎💙

Join us in saying thank you! Drop a ❤️ and a kind word in the comments to show our nurses some appreciation today! 👇

It's May and that means it is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Did you know that Springdale has 47 speech-language pathologists that serve students across our district?

Did you also know that in addition to helping students produce sounds correctly—they also are language and communication specialists, problem solvers, literacy supporters, and vital members of the educational team?

School-based SLPs play a critical role in helping students develop the foundational skills needed to learn, connect, and succeed. Every single day they support:
🗣 Speech sound development
📚 Language and vocabulary skills
✍️ Reading and writing foundations
🧠 Listening comprehension and auditory memory
🤝 Social communication and peer interaction
🍎 Safe swallowing and feeding when needed
🎓 Classroom participation and academic success
And much more...

Communication is a fundamental human right—and our SLPs help make that possible. Help us honor these 47 dedicated professionals by giving them a shout-out, word of thanks and appreciation, meaningful story, or words of encouragement. Thank you, Springdale SLPs, for giving students a voice and the tools to thrive.

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We are excited to welcome Sonia Hernandez as the new Assistant Principal of T.G. Smith Elementary! 🍎

A familiar face in our district, Sonia is transferring to Smith from George Elementary. We are so thankful for her continued dedication to the #SpringdaleFamily and are cheering her on in this new role! ✨

Read more Here: https://app.smore.com/n/p962b

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🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍏
We are celebrating the incredible educators who pour their hearts into our students every single day. Whether they are sparking curiosity in the classroom or going above and beyond to support our community, our teachers are the heartbeat of our schools.

Join us in showering our teachers with gratitude this week! Drop a comment below to shout out a teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life. Let’s make some noise for the best team around! 🏆📚

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #SpringdaleFamily #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters

Watching the sun set on the Class of 2026. 🌇✍️
A beautiful evening at the Don Tyson School of Innovation as our seniors gathered for their Annual Senior Sunset. It was a time to celebrate how far they’ve come and look forward to where they are going next.
Congratulations, Seniors! We wish you nothing but success and happiness in everything you do!
#SpringdaleFamily #DTSOI #SeniorSunset #GraduationBound #Classof2026

A morning to remember at DTSOI. 🥞🎈
Today was the last day for the school's seniors! From the Breakfast Bash to the final balloon drop, it was a beautiful (and bittersweet!) morning celebrating the Class of 2026.
Congratulations, seniors! We are so proud of you and wish you nothing but the best as you start your next chapter!
#SpringdaleFamily #DTSOI #GraduationReady #Classof2026

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎✨

Today (and every day!), we’re celebrating the incredible nutrition professionals who fuel our students' success. From a friendly smile in the morning to preparing the meals that keep our kids energized, we are so thankful for them and their dedication to the #SpringdaleFamily. 🥕🍳

We are so lucky to have you all! 🥯🍓🥛🙌

#SchoolLunchHeroDay #SpringdaleFamily #ThankYou #FuelingTheFuture

Springdale Today host Mary Jordan sits down with an inspiring group of local seniors as they stand on the cusp of graduation, preparing to take their next big steps into the future.

Joining the conversation are Sepesim Francis-Mongkeya from Springdale High School, Dara Cuenca from the Don Tyson School of Innovation, and Reagan Bell from Har-Ber High School. Together, they share their personal journeys through high school, the excitement and nervous energy of their final year, and the diverse array of opportunities waiting for them after they cross the stage.

Tune in to hear these bright young voices discuss their ambitions, the lessons they've learned, and what it truly feels like to get ready for the real world.

LISTEN NOW: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399855/episodes/19096887

Today we’re celebrating our incredible bus drivers for School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. 🚌 Thank you for being the first friendly face our students see and for getting the #SpringdaleFamily to school and back safely every single day. 🛣️🙌

#SpringdaleFamily #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYou #SafetyFirst 🏁✨

Springdale Today welcomes Springdale High School teacher Rachelle Nichols; Bulldog Media Program students Angel Kumtak and Yulissa Martinez-Fuentes; film director Nathan Fitch; and creative director and designer Jacob Hawkes, whose story inspired the film “Iawke: Hello, Goodbye.”

Hawkes, who was adopted from the Marshall Islands as a child, unexpectedly reconnected with his biological relatives after knocking on the door of his aunt’s Springdale home in 2019 while working as a door-to-door salesman.

The encounter sparked a deeper journey into his heritage, culminating in his first visit to the Marshall Islands in 2024. Fitch, known for his documentary work with Marshallese communities, collaborated with screenwriter Russell Sharman to adapt Jacob’s story into the short, narrative film.

Hawkes stars as himself in the film, which was produced in Springdale with support from Springdale High School’s Bulldog Media Production students, who gained hands-on experience and pay through the experience.

LISTEN/WATCH NOW: https://app.smore.com/n/p1zs4-iawke-hello-goodbye

Excellence in SPS Middle and Junior High Choirs: #SpringdaleFamily is so proud of all choir and band students' massive accomplishments—with 733 All-Region, 120 All-State, and 19 SWACDA qualifiers, we are celebrating excellence at every level! Join the family today at www.sdale.org. 🎼✨

We are proud to announce that four seniors from the Don Tyson School of Innovation and Har-Ber High School have accepted appointments to the United States Service Academies. This achievement reflects their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our country.

Join us in celebrating:
⭐ Vaughn Fields
⭐ Joseph Rouse
⭐ Casey Elliott
⭐ Charles Quayle

We are so proud of you, and so is the entire #SpringdaleFamily! 🎓🎖️


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🏗️ Today on Springdale Today: We’re Breaking the Mold! 🏗️

Most school districts outsource heavy equipment training—but not Springdale. We’ve brought it in-house, putting our students directly behind the controls of high-demand careers.

Today's Highlights:

The Big Shift: Why owning our own training is a game-changer.

Industry Insights: Featuring Dewayne Ellison (Garrett Excavating, instructor Chad Burkett and student Shem Paul.

Student Success: See the "Springdale Way" in action.

🔗 https://app.smore.com/n/jyzm5-heavy-stuff

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It’s Signing Day! ✨ We are so proud of these incredible seniors from Har-Ber High School and Springdale High School as they officially commit to the next level! 📣🙌

All of your hard work and dedication is paying off! Huge congratulations to our newest signees—the #SpringdaleFamily is cheering you on today and every day!

Learn More Here: https://app.smore.com/n/dx6bs

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What a night for the #SpringdaleFamily! The April School Board meeting was a true showcase of #SpringdaleExcellence. From national academic honors to state-wide leadership, our students and staff are leading the way! 🚀
Check out these major milestones: https://app.smore.com/n/nsf7m
#SpringdaleFamily #SpringdaleExcellence #PublicSchools #StudentSuccess 🎓✨🎨

Speech and Debate National Qualifiers! 🏆✨
Har-Ber High School hosted the National Qualifier Tournament, and our students absolutely crushed it! From intense congressional debates to masterful storytelling, these students showed the state what the #SpringdaleFamily is all about. 🗣️💪

Please join us in celebrating our newest National Qualifiers:
Aaron Oesterle – Senate Congressional Debate 🏛️
Vivian Kincaid – House Congressional Debate 🏛️
Adeana Perez – Extemporaneous Speaking 🎤
Jesse Barbosa-Martinez – Extemporaneous Commentary 🎙️
Hannah Freeman – Poetry and Prose 📖

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