Hot Springs School District | The District of Choice, Excellence, and Opportunities

HSTI 2013

4/4/2012

HSTI 2013 will represent the 20th year that we have been in existence. Without support from Arkansas educators and partners this would not be possible.

HSMS is going E.A.S.T

5/7/2013

HSMS has been chosen as a recipient of the Arkansas Department of Education’s EAST grant and the Arkansas STEM Works grant for EAST Core programs.

HSSD Receives Grant from ARCF

5/6/2013

Hot Springs School District is excited to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant award from the Arkansas Community Foundation.

Special Message from the Superintendent

12/18/2012

Concerning School Safety.

Park IB Magnet a 2011 Exemplary School

8/24/2012

Park IB Magnet became one of nineteen public schools throughout Arkansas school districts to be designated as a 2011 Exemplary School by the Arkansas Department of Education.

U.S. News Top High Schools

5/10/2012

U.S. News puts Hot Springs High School in its list of top 10 schools in Arkansas and also ranked nationally.

2/17/2012

8/20/2012 Dear Employees, Parents, and Friends of Hot Springs Public Schools Welcome back to the 2012-2013 school year. I know that we are all ready to continue our very important work of teaching and learning. Indeed, this a very exciting time... READ MORE [+]

12/12/2011

HSHS students convert car to solar power

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Students from Hot Springs stopped by Today's THV to give us a hands-on look at their solar powered car. The car was initially broken when the school first received the car. Students fixed it and then converted it to solar... READ MORE [+]

12/12/2011

Common Core State Standards Initiative

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world... READ MORE [+]

12/7/2011

Safe Schools / Healthy Students

Our Hot Springs School District is part of the national Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative (SS/HS), an unprecedented approach to create safer schools for America’s youth, free from violence and substance use. For more information... READ MORE [+]

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Hot Springs School District is to assure that all students have the essential skills to compete in a global society, value and respect diversity and possess the ethical standards of integrity.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Instruction

Prepare all students, consistent with their ability and potential, to be productive citizens in a democratic and diverse society.
Implement instructional practices and programs that enable students to meet established standard of achievement and foster life-long learning.
Develop an instructional climate centered around dignity and respect.
Meet or exceed state and federal guidelines for student achievement.

Human Resources

Implement practices to support and assist teachers and support staff in the instruction of positive learning for all students.

Health and Safety

Seek to maintain a safe, disciplined and healthy environment that nurtures physical, mental and emotional well-being, and the development of social and character competencies.

Community Relations

Establish positive and effective communication initiatives to build an awareness of the Hot Springs School District.

Technology

Improve administration and management of student learning environments and facilitate effective communication.

Budget and Finance

Provide accurate and professional financial information. Plan for future school district/school needs, assess past financial performances, and optimize the sharing of information.

SCHOOLS

Hot Springs High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
701 Emory Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5286
Doug Upshaw, Principal

Hot Springs Middle - MYP World Class School
700 Main Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5228
George Wilson, Principal

Hot Springs Intermediate - MYP World Class School
Phone: (501) 620-7851
Becky Rosburg, Principal
&
Park IB - PYP World Class School
617 Main Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-5661
Becky Rosburg, Principal

Gardner Math, Science, & Technology Magnet
525 Hammond Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 620-7822
Brenda Seiz, Principal

Langston Aerospace & Environmental Magnet
120 Chestnut Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 620-7821
Dr. Stephanie Nehus, Principal

Oaklawn Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-2661
Debbie Kopf, Principal

Alternative Learning Environment School
220 Tom Ellsworth Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 620-7830
Jim Morgan, Principal

GENERAL INFORMATION
Administrative Leadership
	Joyce Craft	Superintendent
	Danny Stanford	Assistant Superintendent
	Dr. Anne Gentry	Federal Programs Director
	Dr. Janice McCoy	Academic Operations Director
	Bobbie Morrison	Special Education Director
	Jim Gentry	Student Services Director
	Doug Upshaw	Technology Director
	Dr. Stephanie Nehus	Safe Schools Healthy Students Director
	David White	Business Manager
	Bonnie Frazier	Child Nutrition Director
	Charles White	Legal Counsel

School Board Members
	Steve White	President
	Bob Freeman	Vice President
	Debbie Ugbade	Secretary
	Joe Reese	Member
	Ann Hill	Member

Contact Us
	Phone Number:	501-624-5286
	Fax number:	501-620-7829
	Address:	400 Linwood Avenue
		Hot Springs, AR 71913
	On the Web:	http://www.hssd.net

DISTRICT

Second largest district in Garland County
5th largest employer in Hot Springs
2010-2011 Enrollment	3,658
Average Class Size	13.5
Personnel Staff	610
Student Demographics White	44.9%
African American	42.4%
Hispanic	10.4%
Asian	1.6%
Native American	0.7%
Where You Can Find: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Mandarin Chinese NJROTC Elementary Orchestra, Dance, & Band Space Camp - Huntsville, AL Magnet Schools
Intensive Support System Coordinated School Health Intervention Specialists Homeless Liaison Human Service Workers School Resource Officers Alternative Learning Environment

DISTRICT

AdvancED SAC CASI District Accreditation 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School Magnet Schools of Excellence & Distinction International Baccalaureate World Schools AR Art Education Association Administrator of the Year 2009 Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Glenn Hendricks Magnet School of Merit Hogan & Hartson Magnet School of Merit NASA Explorer School National Board Certified Teachers Distinguished Educator Awards The Pygmalion Award

A message from our Superintendent

Superintendent
Joyce Craft
Email Joyce Craft

Assistant Superintendent Danny Stanford Email Danny Stanford	Director of Business and Finance David White Email David White	Director of Academic Operations Dr. Janice McCoy Email Janice McCoy
Director of Special Education Bobbie Morrison Email Bobbie Morrison	Director of Federal Programs Dr. Anne Gentry Email Anne Gentry	Director of Athletics and Student Support Services Jim Gentry Email Jim Gentry
Director of Safe Schools / Healthy Students Grant Dr. Stephanie Nehus Email Stephanie Nehus	Director of Communications/Technology Doug Upshaw Email Doug Upshaw	Instructional Specialist for Literacy Vicki Wallace Email Vicki Wallace
District Testing Coordinator Instructional Specialist for Mathematics Dr. Ann Webb Email Ann Webb	Director of Alternative Learning Environment Jim Morgan Email Jim Morgan	Hot Springs School District Attorney Chuck White Email Chuck White

Director of
Child Nutrition
Bonnie Frazier
Email Bonnie Frazier

Hot Springs High School Doug Upshaw Email Doug Upshaw	Hot Springs Middle School Campus/Building Principal George Wilson Email George Wilson
8th Grade Principal Kip Spainhour Email Kip Spainhour	7th Grade Principal Lloyd Jackson Email Lloyd Jackson
Hot Springs Intermediate Park Magnet School Executive Principal, Becky Rosburg Email Becky Rosburg	Park Magnet School Diane Smith Email Diane Smith
Oaklawn Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School Debbie Kopf Email Debbie Kopf	Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School Brenda Seiz Email Brenda Seiz
Langston Aerospace and Environmental Magnet School Terry Lawler Email Terry Lawler	Summit Alternative Learning Environment School Jim Morgan Email Jim Morgan

Hot Springs School District Central Office Ph: 501-624-3372 Fax: 501-620-7829	Hot Springs High School Ph: 501-624-5286
Hot Springs Middle School Ph: 501-624-5228 Fax: 501-620-7828	Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Ph: 501-620-7822 Fax: 501-620-7837
Oaklawn Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Ph: 501-623-2661	Hot Springs Intermediate School Ph: 501-620-7851 Fax: 501-620-7855
Park Magnet an IB World School Ph: 501-623-5661 Fax: 501-620-7855	Langston Aerospace and Environmental Magnet Ph: 501-620-7821
Summit School Ph: 501-620-7830	Spring Street School Ph: 501-620-7842

Hot Springs School District Central Office 400 Linwood Ave. (Jones Building) Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map	Hot Springs High School 701 Emory Street Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map
Hot Springs Middle School 701 Main Street Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map	Gardner Math, Science, and Technology Magnet 525 Hammond Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map
Oaklawn Visual & Performing Arts Magnet 301 Oaklawn Blvd. Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map	Hot Springs Intermediate School 617 Main Street Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map
Park Magnet an IB World School 617 Main Street Hot Springs, AR 71913 Show in a Map	Langston Aerospace and Environmental Magnet 120 Chestnut Street Hot Springs, AR 71901 Show in a Map
Summit School 220 Tom Ellsworth Drive Hot Springs, AR 71901 Show in a Map	Spring Street School 109 Oklahoma Street Hot Springs, AR 71901 Show in a Map

Event	Date
Memorial Day	Mon, May 27, 2013
Last Day for Students	Tue, May 28, 2013
End 4th Quarter	Tue, May 28, 2013
End 2nd Semester	Tue, May 28, 2013
Professional Development	Wed, May 29, 2013
HSTI 2013	Mon, Jun 17, 2013 to Thu, Jun 20, 2013
School Board Meeting	Repeats every month on the third Tuesday 12 times except Tue Nov 20 2012, Tue Jan 15 2013, Tue Apr 16 2013. Tue, Jun 18, 2013 - 5:00 pm
School Board Meeting	Tue, Jul 16, 2013 - 5:00 pm
School Board Meeting	Tue, Aug 20, 2013 - 5:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

SCHOOLS

GENERAL INFORMATION

DISTRICT

DISTRICT

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