West Memphis School District

As the district grows to include the new Virtual Academy, new roles are necessary. We are pleased to announce Dr. Palmer Quarrels will be the virtual academy principal. Quarrels ha...

The West Memphis School District is proud to announce the appointment of three exceptional leaders who will join the district’s executive team beginning July 1, 2025. The School Bo...

Aaron Matthews a senior at the Academies of West Memphis is a robot fanatic so let’s see what he has to say. The satisfaction of a project finally working smoothly how I envisi...

As your Superintendent, I want to say Congratulations to the students in the Class of 2025! For the past 12 years you have learned Math, how to read, write, be creative, and find ...

DeltaARTS is proud to partner with the West Memphis School District to offer family memberships to all district employees and students. This membership includes: Free Admission...

Julie Sandridge of West Memphis School District has been selected to participate in the Teacher Leader Community, a prestigious leadership program from Nourish the Future design...

“100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” Announced Working in Support of Education (W!se) announced the 2025 “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” d...

Mark your calendars! On May 13, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m., all WMSD 6th graders will gather at Hamilton-Schultz Stadium for an exciting day of friendly competition, school spirit...

Now Enrolling: West Memphis Virtual Academy (Grades 3–12) A Flexible, Future-Ready Learning Experience – Starting Fall 2025 The West Memphis School District is excited to anno...

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...