School Board Meeting News
September Springdale School Board Meeting Wrap-up
The Springdale Public Schools School Board met Oct. 13, 2026.
Regular monthly School Board meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the District Administration Building at 804 W. Johnson Ave.
Meetings are livestreamed HERE monthly.
Springdale Student Spotlight
Arkansas Teacher of the Year
The School Board celebrated Bernice Young Elementary School SPED Teacher Lindsay Rankin, who was named the 2027-28 Teacher of the Year Oct. 8 at a surprise ceremony at the school.
"I am so grateful that the people that I love are here to share this recognition with me...This has not been something I did on my own. Thank you for the support I received from my team, the school, and my family. I feel this award affirms the work we do every day for our students," Rankin said.
Rankin was recognized for her leadership, expanding educational opportunities for students with disabilities, and her commitment to student success. She was selected from a pool of 15 finalists and five semi-finalists.
Read the full story HERE.
National Principals Month
The School Board also recognized October as National Principals Month, which celebrates the leaders who bring their schools and communities to life. Principals lead with courage, vision and heart, and their voices have the power to shape the future of education.
A principal’s voice is more than what they say. It is reflected in the decisions they make, the people they champion, the culture they create and the opportunities they build for every student and staff member. When principals use their voices, they help move their schools, communities, and the profession forward.
National Principals Month is a time to celebrate that voice. It is an opportunity for principals to recognize their own impact, lift up their peers and remind one another that no school leader is alone in this work. Across the country, principals are sharing ideas, navigating challenges, celebrating successes, and advocating for what their students, staff and communities need.
This October, we celebrate the voices of principals and the difference they make every day. We encourage everyone to recognize a principal whose leadership has made an impact and join the conversation using #ThankAPrincipal.
National Alternative Education Day at the Hill
Three Archer Learning Center representatives attended the inaugural National Alternative Education Day on the Hill on Oct. 8 in Washington, D.C.
Students Santila Calep and Gerson Polanco and Principal Dr. Coby Davis attended the National Alternative Education Association event to create a national advocacy gathering that brought students, educators and leaders from non-traditional and alternative education programs face-to-face with members of Congress and legislative staff.
The event helped participants and presenters share personal educational journeys, raise awareness, and advocate for equitable resources and support systems in alternative education.
Santila and Gerson were part of an exclusive group of about 13 national student delegates to travel to Washington, D.C., and share their stories.
Ozark Media Arts Festival
Communications Director Trent Jones shared about the success of the 16th Ozark Media Arts Festival from Oct. 6-7 in Downtown Springdale.
Forty schools and programs participated in this year’s festival, providing access to industry to some 800 students through 23 workshops and 185 teams competing in 13 competitions.
“It’s exciting to see the continued growth of the festival and the sustained increase in participation of students from throughout Northwest Arkansas and the Midwest who join us annually for the festival,” said Leah Garrett, Ozark Media Arts Festival director. “It’s such a unique opportunity for students and industry alike that we’re always eager to host.”
Discover the full story HERE.
Industry Day
About 1,000 high school students from 12 Northwest Arkansas districts participated in a hands-on, immersive look into high-demand careers across the region Friday at the 6th Annual Industry Day at the Venture Career Center on the Don Tyson School of Innovation campus.
The east side of the campus was transformed into an interactive career fair, where students connected face-to-face with representatives from dozens of local companies, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world employment pipelines.
Read the full story HERE.
School Letter Grade Data Report
WATCH: The October School Board Meeting
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