STUDENT MEALS During the week of Spring Break, March 23 through March 27, 2020, Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch will be available to any child age 18 and younger at Owl Creek School. Students must be present to receive a meal. GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Owl Creek School 375 N. Rupple Rd. READ MORE >

The FPS Outback food pantry is open DAILY this week from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to provide groceries to families. We normally provide non-perishable food items and frozen meat, but due to recent donations, we are now able to add fresh fruit, lettuce, bread, and eggs to the food boxes. Since next week is Spring Break, we will be giving double boxes on Friday,... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Pubic Schools delivered 536 meals today to students age 18 or younger! Please review the list below and stop by and see us tomorrow and Friday for FREE student meals!SCHOOL BUS DELIVERY LOCATIONS FOR STUDENT MEALS FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES WILL DELIVER LUNCHES TO STUDENTS AGE 18 AND YOUNGER ON MARCH 17 THROUGH MARCH 20 AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES... READ MORE >

Message from the FPS Superintendent: Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered all public schools in the state of Arkansas to close and move to Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, with the option to close on Monday, March 16, 2020.Fayetteville Public Schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and will move to... READ MORE >

UPDATE: PTO is rescheduling the Mamaka Spirit Day. More information will be posted as soon as a new date is selected.Come out and support Woodland by visiting your favorite smoothie bowl place, Mamaka! Stop by their location at 495 W. Prairie St. in Fayetteville on Thurs., March 19 anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. You must say you are with Woodland in order for... READ MORE >

UALR will sponsor a Summer STEM Program that includes Engineering Scholars Program, National Summer Transportation Institute, Kinco Construction Management Camp, and Windstream Girls Code. These are week-long residential camps that are free to attend in June and July. For more information and/or to apply, go to https://ualr.edu/eit/additional-info/outreach/ or... READ MORE >

For Immediate Release: February 28, 2020 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparation Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is working closely with local, state and federal partners to stay up to date on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) activity in the nation and the world. The ADH has plans and protocols in place to respond to... READ MORE >

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Woodland Junior High. Come in to the Chipotle at 3379 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville on Wednesday, February 26th between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Bring in the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to... READ MORE >

UPDATE: Many of our tryout dates/times will be rescheduled. More information will be posted as soon as new dates/times are available to share.Click the link below for more information on tryouts, application courses, and audition information for the 2020-2021 school year. This includes info for band, choir, orchestra, AVID, journalism (yearbook), and... READ MORE >

The NWA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council is presenting the 24th annual celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Please check out the entire calendar of events on the flyer linked below, or visit www.nwamlk.org for more information. MLK Day Flyer READ MORE >

After a review of research and information regarding district growth and maintenance needs gathered over the previous two years, the Fayetteville Board of Education has called for a special election on February 11, 2020, to request voter approval of a bond restructuring. With voter approval and NO MILLAGE INCREASE, the district will restructure eight bonds that... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools2019 Winter BreakFree Lunch ProgramWHO?FREE for anyone 18 years or younger. Non-Fayetteville residents welcome!WHERE?Owl Creek School: 375 N. Rupple Rd. (across the street from the Boys & Girls Club)WHEN?Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pmDecember 2019: 26th, 27th, 30th and 31stJanuary 2020: 2nd, 3rd and 6th – 8thWHY?School lunch is cool, even... READ MORE >

What is the Hour of Code? The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all... READ MORE >

Below is the Semester Finals Testing Schedule. Testing will be Dec. 18, 19, and 20. Please do not check your student out during testing periods. Fri., Dec. 20 is a normal school day. We will have finals in the morning with make-up finals the rest of the day. If you are checking out your student after their 7th period final on Dec. 20, you will need to get the... READ MORE >

Great things are happening in our schools! Check out "The Latest" video. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! #onefpshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJdLfgU2Tis READ MORE >

We will be having a special Veteran's Day Assembly at Woodland this year and need your help. We would like to invite any Woodland family members or extended family that served in the military. We will be honoring our veterans Mon., Nov. 11 from 9:18-9:43 a.m. We would like to also send a personal invitation to any family members that are in the military. Please... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Holt Middle School teacher Cheri DeSoto for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching!Awardees come from schools in all 50 States. Nominations and awards are facilitated by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National ScienceFoundation. Established in 1983, PAEMST is the... READ MORE >

FPS Orchestra Program Presents Monster Mash 2019Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30 pmin the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts CenterFree Admission & Trick or Treating after the performanceSong selection includes:Star Wars, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Pirates of the Caribbean and MORE! READ MORE >

Inviting all PTA and PTO members and Fayetteville Public School parents: Fayetteville Board of Education members will present the Fayetteville Public Schools Strategic Plan. Monday, October 21 at the FHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00 pm Please join us! READ MORE >

Dear Woodland Parent/Guardian: We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences! Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates and times, as established on the District’s board-approved calendar: Tuesday, October 22 from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. OR Friday, October 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to... READ MORE >

The Washington County Health Department will be at Woodland Mon., Oct. 21 to give flu shots to students. If you would like for your student to get one, please have them pick up a form in the nurse's office or the front office. Completed flu shot forms must be turned in to the nurse by Fri., Oct. 18. READ MORE >

Woodland Student Council will hold its annual Jersey Night Dance Fri., Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Woodland cafeteria. The cost is $5, and there will be music, games, dances, snacks, and fun! READ MORE >

The Fayetteville Public Schools Cadet Winter Guard will kick off our 2020 season with a tryout clinic on October 30th at FHS. The Cadet Guard is open to ANY student, grades 6-9 enrolled in a Fayetteville PSD Campus. No experience necessary. For more information, check out the attached photo and video, visit www.fayettevilleguard.org, or contact Mr. Antonetti at... READ MORE >

It's time once again for our Fall Snack Shack! Please help us by signing up to bring goodies or volunteering for a shift! And, don't forget to send a few dollars with your student on Fri., Oct. 11! Please plan on dropping items off the day before the sale at the Woodland office. If you plan to drop off the day of the sale, please deliver all items by 7:15 a.m.... READ MORE >

Fall weather is for Food Truck Tours!Throughout October, The Purple Dog Food Truck will make stops at secondary schools serving up Street-style Tacos to students, staff, and parents! Pick your fillings and toppings and enjoy your meal outdoors (weather permitting!) These are rain or shine events!Street Tacos in Honor of Hispanic Heritage MonthFajita Chicken OR... READ MORE >

Woodland will have Open House Wed., Aug. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.Parents/guardians will meet in the cafeteria and then have an opportunity to meet their student's teachers and follow their schedule in 7-minute periods. READ MORE >

Suggestions are now being received to help Ramay and Woodland Junior High Schools select new mascots! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you make your suggestions... Both schools will keep their current colors of red and blue.New mascots will not use human imagery or symbols associated with culture, nationality, race, or ethnicity.A committee of community... READ MORE >

Get your Woodland Junior HIgh School BACK TO SCHOOL information at the link below! https://tinyurl.com/2019WJHSBack2School SEE YOU SOON! READ MORE >

The Summer Lunch program will expand for a third consecutive year to include a third mobile service site for the summer of 2019 to serve more free and nutritious lunches to anyone age 18 or younger, according to Ally Mrachek, Director of Child Nutrition for Fayetteville Public Schools. The main site for lunches and snacks will be at Holt Middle School at 2365 N.... READ MORE >

All student medications must be picked up or sent home by the end of the school day May 24. Please contact Nurse Scott with questions or to make pick-up arrangements. Medication NOT picked up by then will be disposed of. Nurse Scott can be reached at 479-445-1272 or by email at kristen.scott@g.fayar.net. READ MORE >

Mark your calendar for Shake's Spirit Day, Thursday, May 16. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for a treat, and let them know you're with Woodland. Woodland PTO will receive a portion of the sales! READ MORE >

Free summer lunch will be served to anyone 18 years or younger June 3-August 6 at Holt Middle School and three mobile sites from the Purple Dog Food Truck! The newest mobile location is located at the American Legion in South Fayetteville. Check out the flyers below for more information! 2019 Summer Lunch Program - English 2019 Summer Lunch Program - Spanish READ MORE >

Spring Finals will be 5/22-24. Please do not check out your student during the testing times. If you plan to sign your student out after finals on that Friday, please complete the form linked below and have them return it to their 7th period teacher by Thurs., May 23. Students with a signed permission slipped will be released after testing.Finals Testing Schedule &... READ MORE >

Woodland student Nicole Abram was awarded the Fayetteville Sequoyah Kiwanis “Good Hearts” Youth Excellence Award. The committee that oversees this award is interested in recognizing young people for accomplishments which otherwise might not be known. Those "human cause" accomplishments that touch our hearts and lives are the priorities of the Youth Excellence "Good... READ MORE >

Our annual Cowboy Celebration is two short weeks away, and PTO needs something from everyone! Cowboy Celebration is a full day of activities, sports, games, food, puppies, music, celebrity guests, and tons of fun. Please take time to volunteer a couple hours and assist the staff in an activity, or if you are unable to attend, there are many items needed as well.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to yearbook adviser Mr. Andrew Young and this outstanding group of young journalists! The Round-Up racked up the awards at the 2019 Arkansas Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) Convention! In all, they won 2 Honorable Mention, 13 Excellent, and 3 Superior. Hadley Humphry, Ellie Trainor, and Ava Osborne received Best of ASPA. Last year's book was... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Woodland 8th Grade Symphonic Band for receiving straight 1s on Stage and Sightreading, all superior ratings! These students not only performed to their highest ability but they also represented Woodland very well with their highest professionalism and maturity. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Woodland Girls Track Team on an undefeated season and Northwest Arkansas Athletic Conference Championship! This is the third conference championship in a row for the girls. 2019 Woodland Girls Track and Field Highlights3rd Consecutive Conference ChampionshipHave not lost a meet in the past two yearsScored a school record 306 points at the... READ MORE >

ACT Aspire testing will begin this week. 8th grade testing will be April 16-18, and 7th grade testing will be April 23-25. Please do not check out your student during testing. The testing day on Wed., April 17 and Wed., April 24 will start with 7th period first thing in the morning. Students in athletics during 7th period should receive more information from their... READ MORE >

Stop by Rick's Bakery Wed., April 10 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. for a treat and to support Woodland! Make sure to let them know you are with Woodland, and we will receive a portion of the sales. READ MORE >

The Wheel Mobile from the Community Creative Center made a stop at Woodland! This pottery studio on wheels supports arts education curriculum and enhances classroom learning. It is equipped with nine potter’s wheels, art supplies and clean-up facilities developed to offer potter’s wheel classes and art workshops for adults and students of all ages. With its... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kennedy Howell for being chosen as winner of the National School Breakfast bike giveaway! Breakfast is an important part of the school day for good health and concentration, and we are proud to serve healthy breakfast each school day. Thank you to all the students who ate school breakfast last week for a chance to win a bike thanks to our... READ MORE >

The AVID March Madness Door Decorating contest was a huge success in helping promote a college mindset for students! Each advisory class decorated their door with a college theme. Students researched their college to learn more about entry requirements, statistics, famous alumni, and more. Judges came from the FPS District Office. The winners are Ms. Dean's class,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Fourth Annual Woodland Science Fair Winners! The over winners are Brooklyn Williamson in first place, Lauren Adams and Tianxin Li in second place, and Abby Lissau in third place. For a complete list of winners by category, please click the link below.2019 Science Fair Winners READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Woodland Robotics Teams! At the State Championship, all three teams went to finals, and Team 6610T ended up as State Runner Up, beating out over 250 teams in the state. Next stop for Robotics is the US Open in April alongside Team 6610W. Then, Team 6610T will compete in the World Championship in May! READ MORE >

You are invited to come to ExtravaBANDza Thurs., March 7 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Woodland cafeteria. We will have 15 performing ensembles that received superior ratings at Contest followed by our 7th and 8th grade bands. This year we will be raising money for new student chairs as well as band camp scholarships. We will have a silent auction as well as... READ MORE >

Woodland Junior High School's Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program has been named a PLTW Distinguished School-Gateway for 2018-2019. This is a national distinction awarded by the National Project Lead The Way organization. Only 14 schools and school districts in Arkansas received a Project Lead They Way award and only 5 Gateway schools in Arkansas were announced as... READ MORE >

You can schedule a CAP conference appointment using the link below. Parent/guardian participation at these conferences is a vital part of the CAP process. Make sure to sign up for your appointment by March 26. CAP Conference Appointment Scheduler READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools is implementing the Choose Love curriculum from the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in each of our schools. The Choose Love program emphasizes social and emotional learning (SEL). The program focuses on four important character values - courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion - which cultivate optimism, resilience, and personal... READ MORE >

The NWA FabLab and Fayetteville Public School District are hosting a maker contest in conjunction with the Joe Martin Stage Race that will take place April 4-7. The contest is open to 5th-8th grade students to design and/or create bicycle accessories. Students who are entering the competition will need to submit their application by March 15, 2019, and entries are... READ MORE >

Parents of rising 7th and 8th graders are invited to join us for our Pre-CAP Parent Information Night on February 28, 2019 in the Woodland Cafeteria. Parents of rising 8th graders will meet at 5:00 p.m., and parents of rising 7th graders will meet at 6:30 p.m. This night offers a more in-depth explanation of the career and academic planning (CAP) process. You will... READ MORE >

Woodland had six 8th grade students pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam.Front Row: Ella Luningham, Maggie Enlow, Kate KieklakBack Row: Ashton Ketchum, Luke Buchanan, Cade Costello READ MORE >

Congratulations to all four of our Woodland basketball teams for beating our Ramay Junior High rivals. Special congratulations to our 8th grade girls team for going undefeated this season, winning the Conference Championship for the 3rd season in a row, and for a 66-game winning streak!Check out this 40/29 news story about Coach Bauer and the Woodland... READ MORE >

Mascot Media will be broadcasting the Woodland/Ramay basketball game Thurs., Feb. 7 on the Ramay and Woodland athletics websites and the Mascot Media app. Don't miss it!woodlandathletics.comramayathletics.com READ MORE >

It's time for our Valentine's Day Snack Shack at Woodland! Please help us by signing up at the link below to bring goodies or volunteer for a shift! Plan on dropping items off the day before the sale at the Woodland front office. If you plan to drop off the day of the sale, please deliver all items by 7:30 a.m. for setup. (Note: Due to changes in Fayetteville... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Woodland Robotics Team on a big win last weekend! They beat out 15 teams and took home the Middle School Division Conference Championship at the VEX VRC Robotics Competition. Pictured above: Mr. Jon Bukont and his team including Pax Pummill, Gabe Wesson, Eli Carpenter, and Jimmy Turner READ MORE >

The 8th grade Bulldog Bash is right around the corner! Parents, ask your student early next week to see their 9th Grade Course Option Sheet, 9th Grade Course Request Sheet, and the CAP Book. Plan on attending the Family CAP Information Night in the FHS cafeteria between 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. on February 6 to learn more about the programs we offer at FHS. There will... READ MORE >

Woodland and Ramay ELA teachers are holding a dinner and family literacy night during the Woodland/Ramay basketball games Thurs., Feb. 7, from 5-7 p.m. in the Fayetteville High School cafeteria.Our teachers are looking for some helping hands from Woodland and Ramay parents. If you are able to volunteer, see the signup genius link... READ MORE >

WJHS has new tutoring options available. Students can participate in free tutoring sessions Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and transportation home is provided if needed.We also offer tutoring sessions Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.As always, drinks and snacks will be provided at every session.Please contact Mr. Glade at... READ MORE >

Fayetteville Public Schools Ranked 2019 Best School District in Arkansas & Woodland Ranked 5th Best Middle School The Niche 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college... READ MORE >

We are so excited to announce that Woodland student Annie Xu's artwork for the Lion's Club peace poster contest has won at the state level! Her poster will go on to complete at the international level. We are so proud of Annie! Her hard work and creativity are amazing! READ MORE >

Woodland students participated in the Geography Bee finals Fri., Jan. 18. Alan Chen was our champion with Salvador Barraza Delbarco as runner up and Rian Cosey in 3rd place. These students will go on to compete at the district level. READ MORE >

Congrats to Woodland Jr. High School's award-winning journalism teacher Andrew Young for being honored as the Arkansas Razorbacks game as a “Hometown Hero!” In only his fifth year on the job at Woodland Junior High School, adviser Andrew Young is proving that you don’t have to work with high school kids to produce award-winning yearbooks. Under his guidance, the... READ MORE >

Below is a link to the 2019 FPS sports tryout dates and requirements for next school year's 2019-20 teams. Please note that ALL students participating in a tryout will need a current physical. Sports Tryout InformationThe athletic packet can be found here: Athletic Packet READ MORE >

If you haven't ordered a yearbook and want one, you need to do it soon! The price increases to $40 beginning Feb. 1. Also, if you are interested in personal or business ad space, the deadline to purchase is Fri., Feb. 15 or sooner if space sells out. Ad space sold out last year! Order your yearbook and ad at yearbookforever.com. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Woodland Cowgirls and Cowboys 8th grade basketball teams for winning the Trinity Classic Tournament in Fort Smith. Making the all-tournament team for the girls was Wynter Beck, Lauren Magre, and Romani Thurman and for the boys was Bo Nolan and Brooks Yurachek. READ MORE >

FPS Child Nutrition will be hosting a new free breakfast and lunch program at the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club over the winter holiday break. Meals will be available FREE to anyone 18 years or younger. Non-Fayetteville residents and non-members of the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club are welcome! There is no application needed.Breakfast will be served from... READ MORE >

Celebrate the start of winter break with your Woodland friends! Altitude Trampoline Park in Fayetteville is hosting a spirit day Wed., Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Come jump any time after your finals, and Woodland gets a portion of the sales! You must say you are with Woodland. Altitude is located at 648 E. Van Asche Dr. (by Red Robin). READ MORE >

The Arkansas Dream Center Christmas Mall is accepting applications for consideration as a guest family. Families in need of assistance for Christmas may apply. The application does not guarantee an invitation. The application is linked below and can be returned to linzroxx@gmail.com.SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018Arkansas Dream Center Mall Application READ MORE >

Below is the 1st Semester Finals Testing Schedule. Testing will be Dec. 17, 18, and 19. If you are checking out your student after their 7th period final on Dec. 19, you will need to get the permission slip at the bottom of the schedule signed and returned to their 7th period teacher. Final Exams Schedule 2018-2019 - 1st Semester READ MORE >

Woodland's school spelling bee will be held Tues., Nov. 27 after school in room D-1. Parents are welcome to attend! If your student would like to participate, have them stop by Mrs. Kroening's room in D-8 to get study words and a permission slip. Please contact Mrs. Kroening at paige.kroening@g.fayar.net if you have any questions or need any additional information. READ MORE >

Woodland will be offering free tutoring beginning the week of Nov. 12. Tutoring will be offered Mondays and Thursdays before school from 7:30-8:15 in room B-11 and after school from 3:45-4:30 in room B-8. While transportation will not be provided, snacks will be available and free admission to HOME basketball games on dates that tutoring is available. For more... READ MORE >

Yearbook Receives Gold Medal Critique Congrats to yearbook adviser, Mr. Andrew Young, and his team of incredibly talented 2017-18 staff on receiving the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold Medal critique! This is the highest level critique give by CSPA. WJHS Students Named as NSPA Award Finalists The National Scholastic Press... READ MORE >

The bulldog-themed FPS Purple Dog Food Truck will be touring schools across the district this month and making a stop for street food-inspired lunch at Woodland next Wed., Oct. 17. The Food Truck will be serving 100% beef burger sliders, and students can choose their own toppings to customize their meal. A vegetarian teriyaki burger option will be available at the... READ MORE >

The Health Department will be giving flu shots to students Mon., Oct. 29. If you want your student to get a flu shot, please have them stop by Nurse Scott's office to pick up a flu shot form or pick one up in the front office. You must complete the FERPA form AND the flu shot consent form and sign them both. Forms must be returned by Fri., Oct. 26. READ MORE >

Woodland is happy to announce that we have a new school record of students who have qualified for the All-Region Choir!We had 31 students qualify and five more who are "alternates" for the choir. They auditioned with about 1200 other students from around the region Saturday, October 6. Congratulations to those who qualified! Click the link below for a complete... READ MORE >

Parent/teacher conferences will be held at Woodland on Oct. 23 from 3:45-6:45 p.m. If this time frame does not work for you, you may contact your child's teacher directly to make arrangements for a different time. Teacher email addresses are firstname.lastname@g.fayar.net. We also have a directory online at woodland.fayar.net. Conferences will take place in each... READ MORE >

Through an investment by Tyson Foods and the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation, students at Woodland and Ramay will begin literacy events that will encourage them to become more engaged in reading. Students will read The Crossover, a novel by Kwame Alexander that mixes basketball with family and coming-of-age themes to tell an uplifting and inspiring story.... READ MORE >

July 25, 2018 Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to another great school year at Woodland Junior High. We are finishing up our summer break and getting prepared for the students to arrive. This letter is to inform you of some important information to get you prepared to come back to school on our first day, Monday, August 13th. Tuesday, August... READ MORE >