Congratulations to National Merit Semifinalists, Claire Franco and Samuel Lonneman from Springdale Har-Ber High School! Both are seniors. Franco hopes to attend the University of Arkansas or Vanderbilt University to study Political Science. Lonneman hopes to attend the University of Florida or the University of Michigan to major in Aerospace Engineering. Academic excellence, another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.
The Springdale Education Foundation raised over $10,000 at the Duck Race event! Families decorated rubber ducks and enjoyed the race at Shiloh Square in downtown Springdale. All the money raised goes back into the school system in the form of grants! #THEChoice
Don't forget! Get your car washed and support all Springdale Band programs! Visit one of seven locations in Springdale from 8:00am-12:00pm tomorrow!
5NEWS visited with Springdale High School's Engineer and Architecture Academy and IT Academy students. Students and Wal-Mart, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson representatives discussed the power of partnerships and how mentorship programs benefit students as well as the industry. Tune in on 5NEWS's Facebook page next Tuesday for the feature!
Teachers from Young Elementary were connecting and collaborating with teachers at Westwood Elementary during today's Profession Development sessions. #THEChoice
Bands from Springdale High School, Har-Ber High School, and the Don Tyson School of Innovation performed together on the field of the Arvest Ballpark at the Back To School Rally leading up to the ball game. #THEChoice
Pregame entertainment was brought to the Back To School Rally at Arvest Ballpark from Springdale choirs consisting of students of all ages. Students from Har-Ber High, Springdale High, and Don Tyson School of Innovation performed the national anthem. #THEChoice
Spirit squads performed on the field of the Arvest Ballpark at the Back To School Rally to get the crowd pepped up for the Naturals ball game! #THEChoice
More vendor booth fun from the Back to School Rally at the Arvest Ballpark! #THEChoice
There were over 40 booths for Springdale families to interact with! Attendees for the Back To School Rally played games, danced, learned about and join new programs, and left with all sorts of fun knowledge. #THEChoice
High Five students who scored a five on an AP exam, Don Tyson School of Innovation Robotics Team representing Team USA, finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Joel Lookadoo, and district baseball teams were some of the groups that were honored on the Arvest Ballpark field at the Back to School Rally. #THEChoice
See you at 2! Head over the 5NEWS Facebook page at 2pm today to watch a LIVE feature on our J.O. Kelly Middle and Helen Tyson Middle EAST programs and their partnership with the Illinois River Watershed. #THEChoice
So many happy faces! Families, community members, and district staff enjoyed their time at the Back To School Rally at Arvest Ballpark! #THEChoice
Crawfish, Scuds, and Snails. Oh my! Visit the 5News Facebook page on Thursday at 1pm for a live feature on a partnership between The Illinois River Watershed and our EAST programs. #THEChoice
Free Family Night at Arvest Ballpark on August 28th! Doors open at 5pm, Pre-Game at 6pm and Baseball game at 7pm
*NWA Naturals have a clear bag policy*
Tickets and Parking FREE! 10,000 free tickets. First come, first serve while supplies last. Please carpool
Pregame Show at 6pm Featuring Springdale Bands, Choirs, Spirit Squads and more
40 Interactive Booths
Games and Prizes
Free Kids Zone (5pm-7:30pm)
$1.50 BBQ Sliders!! (Right Field BBQ Stand)
Naturals vs. Midland Baseball Game @ 7pm
Family Free Event! Tomorrow night- August 28th
Doors open at 5pm, Pre-Game at 6pm and Baseball at 7pm!
Tickets and Parking is FREE. First come, First Serve while supplies last.
Learn more by clicking:
go.sdale.org/bts
Celebrate our best and brightest in the Springdale Public Schools at the 2nd annual Back to School Rally! Doors open at 5pm, Pre-Game at 6pm and stay for Baseball at 7pm
*NWA Naturals have a clear bag policy*
Share your school spirit with an hour long pre-game show featuring Band, Choir, Cheer squad and so much more! Come join us for the 2nd Annual Springdale Schools Back to School Rally at Arvest Ballpark!
Doors open at 5pm, Pre-Game is at 6pm and Baseball Game is at 7pm.
Ticket and Parking is Free while supplies last.
*NWA Naturals have a clear bag policy*
Due to a message received by the FBI concerning a potential threat to a school in Arkansas, the Springdale School District has been in direct communication with Springdale Police Department Leadership. The Springdale Police Department and the district will have increased police presence this week even though the threat is not believed to be credible. Precautions are being taken to address safety concerns.