West Memphis School District

The Arkansas Department of Education presented a new proposal for calculating school grades for school within our state. According to ADE Secretary Jacob Oliver, the state recom...

Congratulations to Faulk Elementary for achieving 2nd place in the Memphis Grizzlies Read to Achieve Program for week 4! Each week, reading books must align with the book theme of ...

Congratulations to Richland Elementary School for being nominated for the 2025 Heart of the Community Award! This prestigious award celebrates schools that truly go above and beyon...

We are excited to announce that the West Memphis School District will be starting a new virtual school for grades 3-12 this fall. To learn more about this exciting opportunity for ...

WMSD is thrilled to announce the results of the District Elementary Quiz Bowl Tournament hosted by ASU Mid-South! The event was a huge success, and we couldn't be prouder of all t...

Congratulations to our very own Maddux Elementary Principal Kalisha Pitts on being named Citizen of the Year by the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes an indiv...

The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high...

The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Board. Three calendar choices were sent via survey to parents, students, and staff in the district. There were over 1,5...

Black History Month is a time to honor the rich contributions, achievements, and history of Black individuals and communities throughout the United States and beyond. The West Memp...

Dear Parents, The West Memphis School District is considering revising the 2025-2026 school year calendar. There are three options to choose from. Start Dates vary with each opt...

Through the LEARNS Act, the state of Arkansas requires school districts to embed financial literacy in their curriculum. WMSD is actively participating. Sixth grade students at Br...

Arkansas students in grades 3-10 took the ATLAS state test, or Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System. The ATLAS Family Portal helps parents and students understand their r...

Eric Foister, the new Superintendent for the West Memphis School District, will attend the AWM vs Jonesboro football game Friday, November 8. Mr. Foister will arrive at 6pm for ...

Life's a Movie, Film Drug-Free! All of our amazing WMSD 6th graders rocked the Red Ribbon Rally at the Devil Dome! The band, cheerleaders, choir, and color guard were incredible. ...

The West Memphis School District Board of Directors announces Mr. Eric Foister as incoming Superintendent of Schools. His tenure will begin December 2, 2024. Foister brings 30 y...

Congratulations to our very own Mr. Eric Kelley. He has been chosen to present at the 2024 AAMLE (Arkansas Association of Middle Level Educators) Conference, which will take pl...

Are you considering college after graduation? Well, this event is for YOU. Juniors and Seniors come to the Lehr Arena on October 25 from 9:00-11:30AM to learn more about admissio...

School safety has been brought to the attention of school districts around the nation. The need for safety in a world which requires more security measures has been answered by th...

With safety in mind, going forward all children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. .

AWM Choir director, Amanda Daly, visited the Governor’s mansion today as a regional finalist for Teacher of the Year. She was honored at a luncheon with Governor Sarah Sanders a...