FSPS School-Based Health Center

06/02/2026

Need help enrolling your new student for the 2026–2027 school year? The Student Services Office is here to assist! Stop by between June 2 and July 16, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for enrollment support.

Walk-ins are welcome, or you can schedule an appointment at: https://calendly.com/fsps-enrollment

06/02/2026

Southside Basketball Youth Camp sign ups are live! Open to boys entering 1st-7th grades for 3 nights of developing fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, and defense. We are looking forward to another fun year working with our future Mavericks!

- Use the QR code to sign up your camper.
- Bring your $50 payment, cash or check made out to “Southside Basketball”

06/02/2026

What you see in this photo:
Over 40 Fort Smith teenagers, awake, engaged, and ready for a day of structured fun.

What you don’t see: A CELL PHONE 🙌🏾💯

We have room for YOUR teen too - and it’s COMPLETELY FREE!

Register: https://bit.ly/4e1O5gl

06/02/2026

⭐️⭐️Your Guide to Summer Fun at the Nature Center⭐️⭐️

Summer Programming begins June 4th and runs through August 7th- All events are FREE and do not require registration unless otherwise stated

June, July and August will have additional events not listed below

Daily: Critter Crunch Animal Feeding at 2:00 pm🐢

Weekly:
🐟 Fishing on Wells Lake - Thursdays at 9:00am
🐦 Make and Take Animal Craft- Thursday at 2:30 pm
🚣Canoe and Kayak Program- Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30am-11:30am *weather permitting*
🦋Animal Spotlight- Fridays at 2:30pm
🏹Archery Saturdays at 2:30 pm🏹

Education Barge Tours:
Registration required by calling 501-710-6285
⛵️July 11th at 6:00pm
⛵️July 23rd at 9:00am
⛵️July 24th at 9:00am

Kiddy Kamps:
Registration required by calling 501-710-6285
🐢June 9th - T is for Turtle 9:00am-10:30am
🦋July 1st- B is for Butterfly 9:00am- 10:30am
🐟August 5th- F is for Fish 9:00am- 10:30am

Youth Volunteer Work Days:
Registration required through https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/
🌾June 5th- 9:00am-Noon : Garden Work
🌳July 21st- 9:00am- Noon : Invasive Species Removal
🌲August 6th- 9:00am- Noon: Trail Work

🐟REEL Kids Fish Camp: July 7th-9th 9:00am- Noon
Registration required through https://ar-events.s3licensing.com/

Kid Kayak Classes:
Registration required by emailing [email protected]
🚣June 23rd: Lake Ludwig
🚣June 24th: Redding on the Mulberry River
🚣July 1st: Lake Ludwig

06/02/2026

Know someone who loves kids, enjoys being on the go, and could use some extra part-time hours this summer? 👀

The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs is looking for a part-time CDL/Bus driver to help transport Club members to field trips, special activities, and programs throughout the summer. This position is perfect for someone looking for a few extra hours while making a meaningful impact in the lives of local kids and teens.

We're looking for someone who:
✔ Holds a valid CDL
✔ Is CERTIFIED to drive a bus
✔ Can pass a background check
✔ Is dependable and flexible
✔ Enjoys working around youth
✔ Is available weekday mornings between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or simply looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, this could be the perfect fit. You'll help make summer adventures possible while creating positive experiences for young people in our community.

Ready to apply? Complete an application at fsbgc.org/employment and email it to Chris Reeder at [email protected]. Questions? Call 479-452-5779.

Come ride along with us and help create great futures this summer!

06/01/2026

What a beautiful day in Fort Smith!

School may be out for summer, but we're here and ready to help you all summer long!

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy summer!

06/01/2026

June means more time outdoors and with this comes more exposure to the sun ☀️

UV rays are present every day—even on cloudy days—so sun protection isn’t just for the pool or beach. It’s part of everyday summer safety.

Simple habits like applying enough sunscreen, reapplying regularly, and staying aware of UV exposure can help protect your skin over time.

Swipe through for easy, practical tips to stay safe this summer.

06/01/2026

🍿 Movies in the Park is BACK! Join Fort Smith Parks & Recreation for another summer of FREE family movie nights under the stars.

Our first movie of the season is Elio on June 5th at Creekmore Park!

All movies begin at dusk, so grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a fun night at the park. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movie!

🎥 2026 Movie Lineup:

June 5 – Elio | Creekmore Park
June 12 – Minecraft | Tilles Park
June 18 – The Fire Inside | MLK Jr. Park
***(Shown on Thursday night due to City offices being closed for Juneteenth)
June 26 – How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) | Creekmore Park
July 10 – The Goonies | Tilles Park
July 17 – Zootopia 2 | Creekmore Park

📍 Locations:
Creekmore Park — 3301 S M St
MLK Jr. Park — 1815 N Greenwood Ave
Tilles Park — 3700 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR

We can’t wait to see everyone for another unforgettable summer of movies in the park!

06/01/2026

¡El programa de comidas de verano comienza hoy!

Las comidas gratuitas de verano ya están disponibles. Consulte los horarios y lugares para más información.

¡Las Comidas de Verano Gratuitas han regresado! Fort Smith Public Schools ofrece desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS para niños y jóvenes de 18 años o menos durante el verano.
📅 Del 1 de junio al 31 de julio | Lunes a viernes (Cerrado el 3 de julio)
🍳 Desayuno: 8AM – 9AM
🥗 Almuerzo: 11AM – 12:30PM
El programa está disponible en las siguientes escuelas: Barling, Beard, Carnall, Fairview, Howard, Morrison, Park, Spradling, Sunnymede, Sutton y Tilles.