Holt Middle School Science Explorers experienced an Urban Water Tour today, visiting the Beaver Water District in Lowell and the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fayetteville!
This hands-on field experience taught them all about the science of water treatment, conservation, and sustainability — important lessons for protecting our planet’s future!
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders! Special thanks to Beaver Water District, which provides safe, economical drinking water and works to preserve the quality of Beaver Lake, a vital resource for Northwest Arkansas!
#HoltScienceExplorers #WaterConservation #Sustainability #FayettevillePublicSchools
6th grade Science Explorers are taking learning to the next level with hands on activities. Eagle Cap students created sculptures for their upcoming Human Body Systems Museum. Last week they created armatures and this week they plastered the armatures. They will be ready to paint next week!
Skip cooking and cleaning up TODAY (Tuesday, February 25)! Join us at Slim Chickens on Wedington Drive between 4:00 - 9:00 PM for our February Spirit Night. Be sure to mention you’re with Holt when you dine in or drive thru, and use code SLIMSGIVES when ordering online or through the Slim Chickens app. Every purchase supports our school!
Fayetteville Public Schools is excited to offer two immersive learning experiences for rising fifth grade students for the second year during the 2025-26 school year!
Parent Meetings to learn more about the Choice Programs are:
⭐️McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️John L Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and get inspired for what’s ahead!
#FPSChoice
Fayetteville Public Schools had a blast hosting the 2025 Arkansas Special Olympics Area 3 Basketball Tournament today at the FHS Bulldog Arena! 🎉🏀 CONGRATULATIONS to all the athletes for their amazing performances and unstoppable energy! And thank you to the FHS students, staff, and volunteers for all of the support, organization, and love!💜
#SpecialOlympics
🎉 Congratulations to Jessica Bowser, a sixth grader at Holt Middle School, for winning the Walmart Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest for the entire Fayetteville School District! 📝✨
Jessica's powerful essay on Dr. King's legacy earned her recognition and an invitation to Walmart headquarters. We're so proud of you, Jessica—way to represent! 💙 #MLKEssayContest #ProudMoment #FayettevillePublicSchools
Last weekend, Fayetteville High School hosted the VEX V5 Robotics Competition, where 38 high school and 15 middle school teams from across the region competed in intense 2v2 robot battles! Organized by DogByte Robotics, the event showcased creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving as students worked with mentors to design and build innovative robots. 🌍🤖
Seven of our highschool teams made it to elimination rounds and one made it to semifinals. Three district middle school teams made it to elimination rounds with one making it to semifinals. Middle School Team 7187R, the "High Steaks" team, qualified for the State Championship in March.
A special thanks to the over 150 dedicated volunteers that kept the competition running smoothly.
Congratulations to all teams, and thank you to everyone who made this event possible! 🌟
#VEXRobotics #FayettevilleHighSchool #STEM #FutureEngineers #Robotics
Fayetteville Public Schools’ Gifted Education program hosted an inspiring “We Are the World” Sustainability Conference at the Fayetteville Public Library! 🌱✨
Over 20 community experts shared insights on diverse sustainability topics, sparking curiosity and awareness in our students. It was an unforgettable day of learning, inspiration, and community connections.🌍
Huge thanks to all the presenters, performers, and everyone who made this event possible! Together, we're building a brighter, more sustainable future. 🌿💧
🕷️🐞 Fayetteville Public Schools students had an un-bee-lievable time at the University of Arkansas Insect Festival! 🐝🐛 From giant beetles to colorful butterflies, students explored a buzzing world of insects and arthropods, learning about the beauty and importance of these fascinating creatures. With hands-on exhibits and expert entomologists ready to answer every curious question, the festival made learning creepy-crawly fun for all ages!🦋🌿 #InsectFestival #FayettevillePublic Schools #HandsOnLearning
Butterfield Trail Elementary third graders recently held their very own “Frog & Toad” election! 🐸🦎 With guest speakers delivering “campaign” speeches and the School Resource Officer guarding the ballot boxes, students enjoyed a fun, hands-on voting experience. Each student proudly received an “I voted” sticker, celebrating their role in this important civic activity!
🚔🐾 Holt Middle School had some special visitors this morning! 🐾🚔
The Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department's K-9 division stopped by to teach students all about the incredible skills and responsibilities of their hardworking dogs.
Students learned about the many roles of K-9s, including how they assist police personnel to:
🔍 Track suspects
🔍 Search for articles or evidence of a crime
🏢 Conduct building searches
👮♂️ Assist in the arrest or apprehension of felons
🚨 Search for lost persons
A big thank you to the Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department K-9 unit for an unforgettable morning! Our students loved learning about the amazing work these dogs and their handlers do to keep us safe! 🐾💙
🚦 Today is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day! 🚦
👉 This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rules of the road: 🔹 Motorists, remember—it's the law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks! 🔹 Pedestrians, always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety!
A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who keep our children, parents, and pets safe everyday!
Holt Middle School showing off how we reduce reuse and recycle to make these amazing solar ovens! Solar Ovens = Smores and Hotdogs! Also, check out the refrigerators and attractions these bright kiddos worked so hard on! No better way to start the weekend! Happy Friday!
GT students at Holt have been learning about water scarcity as a part of their semester long sustainable agriculture unit. This week, students had a lesson in empathy as they participated in a water walk to better understand how one-third of the world’s population deals with having no access to water. Students walked almost 2 miles, carrying about 10 lbs of water, during this activity to gain perspective!
Today, Holt Science Explorers were treated to an incredible surprise—a helicopter landing right on site! 🚁🔥 As part of their Air and Space Unit, they’ve been exploring the wonders of energy and its applications in aviation. Seeing science come to life was an unforgettable moment for these young explorers!
Hands-on learning just reached new heights—literally! 🚀🔬
#STEM #ScienceInAction #HoltScienceExplorers #LearningTakesFlight #AirAndSpace
⭐The countdown to the first day of school is on! Our amazing teachers are busy attending professional learning sessions and gearing up for a great year ahead. They’re excited and can’t wait to see all of our students soon! 🎒✏️ Let’s make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ExcitedToLearn
It’s National School Counseling Week! Join FPS in celebrating the tremendous work of our school counselors who go ABOVE and BEYOND for our students, our staff, our families, and our community EVERY DAY! Thank you school counselors for helping all students succeed!
Holt Middle School students in Mr. Allred’s class took their temperature, pulse, and blood pressure in their first Medical Detectives lab. Students are learning how to measure and interpret vital signs, and how the systems of the human body work together to maintain health.
Welcome Back Students! Let's have a GREAT Semester!
Fayetteville Public Schools is hosting a Community Night of Coding event to celebrate Computer Science Education Week on Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the FHS Cafeteria.
There will be hands-on computer science-related activities for pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. Robots, minicomputers, games, crafts and more! Come play, make, and code with us!
