HSSD Fast Facts

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Hot Springs School District is to educate and empower each student to graduate from high school college and/or career ready, respect diversity, and to be contributing members of a global society.
VISION

The vision of the Hot Springs School District is to set the standard for education.

COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS

Hot Springs School District commits to:

- Prepare lifelong learners for the 21st century

- Provide a safe, supportive environment with state of the art facilities

- Hire and retain the best teachers and leaders

- Promote a culture of integrity, dignity, and fairness

- Foster high levels of expectations and achievement for ALL

- Supply relevant curriculum and resources for students to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence

- Engage families and serve the community

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Curriculum

Ensure we have the best prepared teachers.
Ensure we have a quality curriculum that reaches all students.
Ensure all 3rd graders are reading on a grade level.
Prepare all student athletes to compete at the highest level.
Streamline the arts programs across the district.
Create a winning attitude in all activities.

Technology

Support District Infrastructure including a rotational maintenance plan and a 1:1 mobile device program for grades 2 - 12.
Ensure that all educators are proficient in the use of integration of technology and ongoing professional development activities are provided.
Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools.

Facilities

HSSD will ensure that all facilities support the educational needs of students, staff, and the community.

Finance

Ensure that the HSSD can adequately meet the needs of district initiatives now and in the future.

Communications

Provide information through multiple channels and platforms that ensures the safety of students and personnel.
Create consistency among schools and district communications and communications resources regarding the use of language, the formatting of content, the distribution of information, the use of logos and other school brand representation, and the implementation of protocols for engaging with internal and external audiences.
Promote the mission and vision of the Hot Springs School District, and the missions and themes of individual schools, to build credibility and brand recognition among community stakeholders and media partners.
Ensure that parents, students, and internal personnel are as informed as possible about changes and announcements, opportunities, events, and success stories for the district in a timely, consistent, and accurate way.
Work with community, district, regional, and state partners to promote the Hot Springs School District brand and highlight brand success stories through memberships, participation, and general engagement.

Safety

HSSD will have policies in place to ensure safety to all stakeholders.
HSSD will have a quality safety training program for all staff and students.
Ensure students, parents, and staff feel safe at HSSD.

SCHOOLS

Hot Springs World Class High School -
IB World School
701 Emory Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5286
Mrs. Kiley Simms, Principal

Hot Springs Junior Academy -
IB MYP World School
401 Emory Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5228
William Brazle, Principal

Park IB Magnet - PYP World School
617 Main Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-5661
Dr. Sarah Oatsvall, Principal

Oaklawn STEM Magnet
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 620-7822
Utana Newborn, Principal

Langston Elementary Leadership Academy
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 620-7821
Kyria Wilson, Principal

Main Street Visual & Performing
Arts Magnet
701 Main Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-2661
Kristen Gordon, Principal

GENERAL INFORMATION
Administrative Leadership
	Dr. Stephanie Nehus	Superintendent
	Becky Rosburg	Assistant Superintendent
	Dr. Taryn Echols	Assistant Superintendent
	David White	Chief Financial Officer
	Vashanti Williams	Director of Special Education
	Bryce Walker	Director of Technology
	Rodney Echols	Athletic Director and Maintenance Supervisor
	Melissa Bratton	ESOL Director and Testing Coordinator
	Carl Seymour	Chief Institutional Law Enforcement Officer
	Adriane Barnes	District Communications & Public Relations Coordinator

DISTRICT
Second largest district in Garland County and 29th largest in Arkansas
Top 10 employer in Hot Springs Total Staff 466
2019-2020 Enrollment 3,579

Student to Teacher Ratio 11.29 : 1

School Highlights & Awards

Teacher Access Center/Home Access Center

Professional Learning Communities

Capturing Kids Hearts

Arkansas Academic Standards

K-12 International Baccalaureate Curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme
K-12 EAST Program
Computer Science Initiative
Freshman Academy and Career Academies
Model Technology and Google Classrooms
Superintendent Parent Council, Teacher Council, and Classified Council
School Messenger Voice/Text Notification System
Navy Junior ROTC
K-12 Orchestra/Strings Program
2018 Boys Basketball Conference Champions
2018 Girls Basketball State Champions
2018 Boys Soccer South Conference Champions
High School District Conversion Charter School
Middle School District Conversion Charter School

Contact Us
	Phone Number:	501-624-3372
	Fax number:	501-620-7829
	Address:	400 Linwood Avenue
		Hot Springs, AR 71913
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	On the Web:	http://www.hssd.net

HSSD Fast Facts

MISSION STATEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

SCHOOLS

GENERAL INFORMATION

DISTRICT

Hot Springs School District