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