HSSD Superintendent Dr. Nehus organizes four unique Councils that meet throughout the school year to share and discuss district initiatives. Superintendent’s Council meetings are structured to allow for two-way communication, and open forums for information and sharing of feedback. Learn more about how to join one!

Join us and participating school districts across Garland County for the 4th annual Garland County Reads kickoff event - October 6 at the Hot Springs Farmers Market.

HSSD families, please be advised that student vaccinations must be current by September 15, 2019. Please send all immunization records to the school nurse at each HSSD school. An overview of all Arkansas Immunization Requirements are provided here for K-12th grade for reference.

Join us in a series of athletic and community events generously sponsored by First Security Bank - during our 2019 First Security Kickoff Classic!

HSSD families have seen information from teachers and/or school leadership at each of our campuses regarding NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) Testing, which is taking place in K-10th grade classrooms through September 13. NWEA test data is directly used by teachers, administrators, and HSSD leadership to offer the very best education possible to our world class students.

Come visit the new HSSD Welcome Center on Main Street, intended to offer FREE outreach services and resources to families. Guests will enjoy assistance from interpreters as needed, free wifi and computers, food and clothing pantry, quiet study areas and playroom for small children, and more.

Trojan ‘Good Things’ is a weekly shout out from #HSSD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Nehus to individuals in our school community who are doing amazing things! See the first of the 2019-2020 school year, highlighting the excellent work of our maintenance staff over the summer, and a heartwarming reunion between one of our teachers and a student.

Find all of your academic year dates and district events included here, in your 2019-2020 School Year At a Glance Calendar!

Through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, the Hot Springs School District will again offer free meals (including breakfast and lunch) to all students enrolled. Parents can expect all meals to be provided for free to all students on August 15 and throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Our excellent, nutritious, and filling food options will again be provided by our wonderful food service provider Chartwells.

On July 31 - August 2, the HSSD hosted our annual New Teacher Academy for 26 new educators to the district and/or current staff members who are transitioning positions or schools. We are thrilled with this group of eager professionals, who will soon be meeting colleagues and finalizing plans to make an impact on our world class students in the 2019-2020 school year.