Phoenix Facts

The 2025–2026 school year is off to a great start—we’ve already finished our first week! Students should now have their lanyards and are expected to wear them at all times while on campus and on buses.

Remember to charge the Chromebooks and prepare for another great week ahead.

No longer in the Phoenix Fam?

If you are receiving this newsletter and have decided your student will not be attending Don Tyson School of Innovation for the 2025-2026 upcoming school year, please notify us by emailing innovation@sdale.org as soon as possible as we have an extensive waiting list.

• Aug. 20 - Track/Cross Country Tryouts duing iTime
• Aug. 28 & 29 - Senior Pictures - WEST Hub
• Sept. 1 - School Closed Labor Day
• Sept. 11 & 12 - Fall Pictures
• Sept. 25 - Blood Drive
• Oct. 6 & 7 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Oct. 14 - PSAT
• Oct. 16 & 17 Fall Break

Please complete the forms linked below if you have not already done so. Your student received the Student Handbook/Behavior Expectations in their CCR class.

Criteria for completing a course is 50% or more of scales in a course must be at 3 (Meeting grade level proficiency) or better. Students who need more time to reach that criteria will be invited to our “5th Quarter” over the summer. The goal is to make sure all students have a minimum degree of proficiency in a course before moving on to the next. We are confident that all of our students can meet this criteria and we are ready to provide the needed time and support.

The first few weeks are always a little hectic as we all learn the process for drop off and pick up. It will move faster quickly! Please be patient with our staff and each other.

Pro tips:

*If you have multiple students in both grade bands, the older student needs to go to the younger student's drop off/pick up area. You do not have to stop at both spots.

*The ways of the elementary world do not necessarily help with a faster afternoon line. Classes end at 3:50pm, and then students take a few moments to get the assigned pick up areas. If you plan on arriving at 4:00pm or shortly after, the line should be moving instead of at a standstill.

New This Year
All 6th and 7th grade students will remain in the West Cafeteria until their ride arrives. Car tags will be issued with numbers assigned to each student. Students do not need to remember their number—our staff will handle that part.

To help this process run smoothly, please hang your car tag so the number is clearly visible to the person entering it. This will help us get students to you quickly and safely.

Please park in any open space in the 8-12 lot, text/call your student. Please do not form lines in the parking lot. If you wish to be in a line, stay in line, but we see many advantages to parking in an open stall and having your child walk to your car. We have staff assigned to crosswalks.

Families - please do not park in the Tractor Supply lot for afternoon pickup. This creates a significant safety hazard for our students and we want to be respectful of their parking spaces which are designated for customers.

If your student is a driver, they will need a permit to park on campus. There are two steps to complete to obtain the permit:

1. Pay the $20 fee - Cash/Check payments can be made in the East Office. Online payments can be made at Parking Permit Payment Link.
2. Complete the Parking Permit Request Form

(Please do not forget to come back to the google form once making the payment online)

MUST BE COMPLETE BY AUGUST 22, 2025 if your student is parking at school

VIA students and families will receive emails with information regarding sign up dates and times for required virtual student and Learning Coach orientation sessions.

Please email viadtsoi@sdale.org if you have questions.

DTSOI works to ensure every student graduates with a diploma plus through personalized and accelerated learning connected to the arts, college, business or industry.

Email: innovation@sdale.org
Website: soi.sdale.org
Location: 2667 Hylton Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: 479-750-8780
Facebook: facebook.com/SpringdaleSOI

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