Fayetteville High School

Please review the daily announcements.

• There will be NO school Friday 10/23/26 due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
  
  
• HOCO SPIRIT THEMES!!!
  Monday 10/26: PJ Day
  Tuesday 10/27: Popstar vs Rockstar
  Wednesday 10/28: Greek
  Thursday 10/29: Superhero
  Friday 10/30: Dress Your Grades Color! Senior-purple Junior-black Sophomore-gray Freshman-white
  
  
• Intramural Basketball Season is upon us! ! ! Time to gather your team and get signed up. Click the link below or go to the Student Advisory Page and check under the Intramural tab. If you have questions, reach out to Coach Phelan or Coach Hill. The deadline is November 2nd. Intramural Basketball
  
  
• It's time for our annual PTSO Outreach Drive! The PTSO Outreach Committee works with FHS and ALLPS school counselors and social workers to provide in-school access to clothing and basic necessities. Our committee maintains and restocks the FHS Outreach Closet, but the closet is regularly low on some key items. We need your help to keep it stocked.
  Your gift, no matter how large or small, makes all the difference to a student in need! Here are the ways you can support our students today:
  1. Our Amazon Wishlist (ships directly to FHS!)
  2. Our GoFundMe (allows us to purchase needed items for FHS/ALLPS students)
  3. Donate gently used items to the purple wagon in Purple Office
  
  
• Fayetteville High School PTSO needs your help! We are facing many new challenges this year funding our programs. By joining the PTSO or making a cash or Venmo donation, you will directly fund:
   Outreach
   Staff Grants
   Student Scholarships
   Support Project Graduation
   Support Glass Slipper/ Black Tie
   Staff Meals
  We CANNOT be successful without your support. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of FHS and ALLPS. We look forward to working together to make this school year the best it can be! Information on joining FHS PTSO can be found HERE.
  

  
  

We are excited to announce that Fayetteville High School will be using Givebacks, an all-in-one platform that will make it easy for you to manage school payments, view receipts, and support your child’s school community.

Through Givebacks, you'll be able to:
Make donations to your child's school
Pay all school fines
Pay club dues
Purchase items through the school store
Shop with participating retailers through Givebacks Rewards, which earns donations for our school at no additional cost to you

We are making this transition to create a more connected, streamlined experience for you while supporting the programs and opportunities that benefit our students. We're looking forward to making it easier than ever for families to stay connected and support our school. If your student has acquired a fine, you will receive an email from Givebacks with a link to pay that fine through this system. Thank you for being an important part of our community.

Getting started is easy!
1. Download the Givebacks app from the App Store or Google Play. Givebacks App Guidelines
2. Create an account by tapping Create an account. If you already have a Givebacks account, simply sign in.
3. Find our school by searching for Fayetteville High School, then follow our school and any affiliated organizations.
4. Add your student by entering your child's first name, last name, and Student ID. Student ID’s can be found on your child’s Student badge that they wear to school everyday. Any assigned fees will automatically appear in your account.
5. Pay your fees by adding them to your cart and completing checkout.
6. Access your receipts. You'll receive an email confirmation after every payment, and you can view all past payments anytime from your Account.

• 2026–2027 SAT & ACT Test Dates - Fayetteville serves as a national testing site for both the SAT and ACT. The SAT is offered on every national test date. Because ACT, Inc. has begun assigning specific test centers to each date, the ACT is only available in Fayetteville on select Saturdays and Sundays — see the schedule below before registering. ACT and SAT flyer 2026-27

Important Information for Seniors

Class of 2027/Senior Parents of Fayetteville High School,
It's time to order Graduation products including your Cap/Gown/Tassel, Announcements, Class of 2027 Apparel, etc.
Be sure to ask your Senior about Custom School Announcements, Thank You Notes, Exclusive "Class Of" Apparel and delivery expectations we covered in their Senior Class Meeting.
Questions/"How-To" Videos WATCH HERE: https://jostens.co/fayetteville-seniors2
ORDER HERE:
(Grad Packages including Bulldog Mascot Package): https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/packageBrowse/1002271/FAYETTEVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/3470051499/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/PACKAGES

(All Catalog Individual Items: Announcements, Cap/Gown/Tassel, Class of 2027 Apparel, etc): https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1002271/FAYETTEVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/3470051499/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/
Congratulations Seniors & Families! Go Bulldogs!

Seniors: Schedule a College Planning Appointment! If you need help navigating your next steps after high school, you can schedule a one-on-one 30- minute appointment with Mrs. Zeagler to discuss college plans, building a balanced college list, application strategy and timelines, essays, testing, financial aid and scholarships, or any questions about the college application process. Lesli Zeagler Student Appointments

FHS Scholarship Page

To get up to the minute information on dates, deadlines, visiting colleges and career speakers, follow us on Instagram. It's fhs_college_and_career and you'll know you're on the right page because you will see the familiar FHS crest. Whether you (or your student) is a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, this Instagram will help you plan for your future!

College & Career Visits

• Students will sign up for College visits through RTI.
• Colleges and career professionals from across the country visit FHS each fall to connect with students. These visits are a great opportunity to explore options, ask questions, make connections, and show demonstrated interest to colleges. Students should be encouraged to attend. Check out the full list of upcoming College & Career Visits here!
  

Important Information for Juniors

• Attention juniors: Interested in trying to earn National Merit status? Register to take the PSAT/NMSQT! Registration is happening THIS WEEK. The cost is $18. Bring exact change or a check made payable to Fayetteville High School to the Phase 2 Second Floor office. The last day to register is this Friday, September 18. Questions? Email Dr. Tarbutton at taylor.tarbutton@fayar.net.
  
  
• Class of 2028/Junior Parents of Fayetteville High School,
  "How To" Videos
  WATCH HERE: https://jostens.co/fayetteville-ring2
  ORDER HERE: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002271/FAYETTEVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Class-Jewelry/20220706081929467109/CATALOG_JRD
  Congratulations on your Junior participating in this longstanding tradition!
  
  
• Attention juniors: Interested in trying to earn National Merit status? Register to take the PSAT/NMSQT! The cost is $18. Bring exact change or a check made payable to Fayetteville High School to the Phase 2 Second Floor office next week (September 14-September 18). Questions? Email Dr. Tarbutton at taylor.tarbutton@fayar.net.

• Checkout opportunities to earn community service hours. bit.ly/FHSCS
  
  

• FHS Community Service Webpage
  
  

• Volunteer Verification Form (for off-campus hours)

• Fayetteville High School will be hosting Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 19 from 4:30-7:30pm and Friday, October 23 from 8:30-11:30am in the FHS cafeteria.
  
  
• JUNIORS! Ozarks Electric Youth Tour applications are open. Three local students will be selected for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 16–22, 2027, where they’ll visit historic landmarks, meet elected officials and connect with students from across Arkansas. In addition to the trip, each of the selected students will receive a $500 scholarship from Ozarks Electric during their senior year. Apply with this link. https://www.ozarksecc.com/news/youth-tour-applications-open
  
  
• Join FHS Library on Wednesday, November 11 to listen to Adam Cesare, American horror author of Clown in the Cornfield, novelist, and filmmaker, speak during RTI. Must be sign-up to be added to the event. bit.ly/RSVPMWM
  
  
• FHS students, help make Holcomb Elementary’s Multicultural Event a success! We need 40 volunteers to serve food and help with setup and cleanup.
  📅 November 12 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
  📍 Holcomb Elementary
  Bring a friend and sign up at tiny.cc/holcombvol Holcomb Multicultural Event
  
  
• 2026 FPS Homecoming "Masks & Moonlight" Dance
  Date: Saturday, October 31st Time: 8-11pm
  Location: Cafeteria/Courtyard of Fayetteville High School
  All FPS 9-12th grade students are allowed to attend. NO GUESTS or TICKET SALES @ THE DOOR! Tickets are $10.00 + fee each & are ON SALE NOW until Friday, October 30th @ 4pm. ACCESS CODE is your student id number. FHS STUDENTS MUST HAVE FINES PAID TO BUY A TICKET! (Costumes but NO FULL MASKS!) https://gofan.co/app/school/AR16990_1
  
  
• Hear ye! Hear ye! 'Tis time for Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste and its wares!
  Get your tickets to Madrigal Feast (Thurs, 12/10; Fri, 12/11; and Sat, 12/12) as well as supporting FHS Choir students through purchasing beautiful Westwood Gardens poinsettias and our exclusive Madrigal Blend coffee from Arsaga's. Sales open Wed, 10/14, at noon! You can find the links on our Choir Announcements page! Thank you for your support! Madrigal Feast
  
  
• Earn Community Service Hours from Home!
  FHS students can check out projects from our Community Service Take and Make Library and earn 1–3 hours of service, depending on the project.
  Visit the Community Service Office in Room 3956 to choose a project, take it home, and return the completed work for review and service credit. It’s a flexible way to give back to our community! Take and Make Library
  
  
• FCCLA will be holding a members only meeting on October 22 during both sessions of RTI in room 3302. All dues must be paid by then so we can register for the STAR EVENTS COMPETIONS. Use the link to pay online or bring your payment with you.
  FHS families, turn a day off into a day of giving back!
  There’s no school on Friday, October 23, for Parent–Teacher Conferences—a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours through local volunteer opportunities and donation drives.
  Explore details and sign up: http://tinyurl.com/FHSdayofservice
  Please read all directions, arrive on time, and follow through if you sign up! For donations, deliver items directly to the organization and bring a Verification Form to have signed.
  
  
• Not sure what career is right for you? The ASVAB measures your aptitudes and helps identify careers that match your strengths, including education needs, job growth, and earnings. It can also be used for military enlistment. Practice with National Guard recruiters during Advisory by scheduling through RTI. FHS is Option 8, so scores aren’t shared with recruiters without your approval.
  Who: 11th & 12th graders
  When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8:50 AM
  Where: SWAC Purple Reign Room
  Cost: FREE
  Sign up link https://forms.gle/vzWUQusYJgeSzAhT8


• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country? Rotary Youth Exchange lets high school students spend a school year abroad, living with local host families, attending school, and learning a new language and culture firsthand.
  Students come home more confident, more independent, and with friends around the world. Rotary provides the support along the way, including host families, a local Rotary club, and a monthly allowance. Curious? We'll reach out to everyone who signs up and invite you to an interest meeting to learn more. One form could open up the world. http://studyabroadscholarships.org/




• FHS families, turn a day off into a day of giving back!
  There’s no school on Friday, October 23, for Parent–Teacher Conferences—a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours through local volunteer opportunities and donation drives.
  🔗 Explore details and sign up: tinyurl.com/FHSdayofservice
  Please read all directions, arrive on time, and follow through if you sign up! For donations, deliver items directly to the organization and bring a Verification Form to have signed
  
  

• October Donation Drive: FHS Student Council is collecting nonperishable canned food items for the FPS Outback. Students may earn 1 service hour per 10 cans, up to 3 hours total. All items must be unopened and not expired. Donations MUST be dropped off with Mrs. Krehbiel - ROOM 3103
  No donations will be accepted in the Purple Office or Community Service Office. FHS STUCO Food Drive
  
  
• The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy is open to any high school student who can communicate in a non-English language. If you know a language that is not English and would like to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy, please complete the attached Google Form. https://forms.gle/ffBzchU9XZzdDR9K9
  
  

• Students who need personal assistance with building balanced college lists, developing strategic application plans (ED, EA, REA, RD), the Common Application, college essays and supplemental writing, competitive admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and SAT/ACT planning are welcome to make a one on one 30 minute appointment with Mrs. Zeagler by clicking here. Lesli Zeagler Student Appointments

Fayetteville High School has updated its attendance procedures for the 2026–2027 school year. We encourage all students and parents to review these changes carefully, as they include important information regarding excused absences, attendance interventions, and the impact of unexcused absences on course credit and student privileges to include denial of credit. Please take a few minutes to review the updated attendance information HERE.

The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. As we begin our second year using the Weapons Detection System (WDS), we appreciate the cooperation of our students and families in helping the process run smoothly.

The WDS remains an important part of our comprehensive school safety plan. Students will continue to enter through designated screening entrances each morning. To help expedite the process, students should carry their school-issued Chromebook separately and avoid bringing unnecessary metal items that may trigger additional screening.

If your child signed up to ride the bus, you will receive correspondence from the Transportation Department. If you have not previously signed your child up for transportation, contact FHS at 479.444.3050. It will take up to two weeks from the time you enroll in transportation for you to receive an assignment.

Students may leave campus only after checking out through one of the administrative offices. These offices will confirm parental permission for the student to leave. Students who fail to check out of school correctly are considered absent even if they have their parent’s permission because school personnel are responsible for students during the school day. PLEASE NOTE: No phone calls into classrooms will be made after 3:45 pm to check out students due to the disruption it causes to the educational environment. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must call the school in advance to check out their child from school.

Parking Enforcement

Any citation received must be paid within 10 business days. Failure to pay this fine within 10 business days WILL result in parking privileges being revoked. Cars that are parked illegally on campus may also be towed at the owner’s expense. Review the consequences below:

“Excused” absences occur when (a) the student is on official school business, or (b) the student’s absence is due to one of the documented reasons listed in school policy 5.07 and the student’s parent or guardian reports an acceptable reason for the absence. A parent or guardian’s report of an excused absence must be provided to the school within five (5) school days after the student absence occurs.

NOTE: A maximum of five (5) days for health reasons are allowed per semester unless the condition causing such absences is of a chronic or recurring nature, is medically documented.

This dress code is established to comply with Arkansas law, prevent disruptions, minimize safety hazards, and help establish a positive school culture. While this dress code applies to all students in the district, please note that some distinctions are made between age groups. FPS dress code can be reviewed HERE.

Email: Michelle.Miller@fayar.net
Website: https://district.fayar.net/o/fhs
Location: 994 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Phone: 479.444.3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FHSFAYAR/
Instagram: fhspurpledawgs