February 4, 2020
Please enjoy this short video about our extraordinary teachers and incredible students at Root Elementary.
Together we rise above! Go Root Rockets!
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February 2, 2020
This week is National School Counseling Week. We think our counselor is awesome! You're the best Mrs. Lavender. Please take a minute to watch this FUN VIDEO from our kids to Mrs...

January 21, 2020
Root students are invited to dance the night away at our "Root Scootin' Boogie" dance on Friday January 31st! Please click HERE to read all of the details about the fun!!! See...

January 15, 2020
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...

January 13, 2020
January's Harvest of the Month is the sensational SWEET POTATO! "Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Fries" will be prepared for this month's in-cafeteria taste tests. All local sweet...

January 9, 2020
The Science Fair will be here January 23rd!!!
All students are encouraged to register for the 2020 Science Fair. The deadline to register is January 15th (Wednesday). All of t...

December 6, 2019
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 ...

December 2, 2019
Great things are happening in our schools! Check out "The Latest" video. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! # onefps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJdLfgU2Tis ...

November 22, 2019
Please enjoy the most recent newsletter on Kindness and Inclusion for Root Elementary parents and families. Our character word for the month of November is "Gratitude", which is s...

November 10, 2019
Please join us at Root Elementary on Wednesday November 13 th at 6pm to celebrate DiverseAbilities Day. We’ll walk through immersive activities that will help us grow our underst...
November 4, 2019
Welcome Families! Please join us on November 21st as Fayetteville Public Schools celebrates it's annual Thanksgiving Feast with a yummy meal for all! Please click HERE for the ...

October 29, 2019
The Root Elementary School book fair will be starting November 1st and running through November 8th. For additional information and to visit the New Online Shopping Experience ple...

October 24, 2019
FPS Orchestra Program Presents Monster Mash 2019 Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30 pm in the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts Center Free Admission & Trick or Treating after t...

October 23, 2019
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 ...

October 16, 2019
Inviting all PTA and PTO members and Fayetteville Public School parents:
Fayetteville Board of Education members will present the Fayetteville Public Schools Strategic Plan.
M...

October 15, 2019
Friday October 18th is the 9th Annual Local Harvest Lunch! FPS Child Nutrition invites you to join students for a locally-sourced lunch made with ingredients from farms & small b...

October 9, 2019
Please enjoy the most recent newsletter on Kindness and Inclusion for Root Elementary parents and families. Our character word for the month of October is "Forgiveness", which is ...


September 24, 2019
University of Arkansas College of Engineering professor Dr. Gary Prinz has partnered with Root Elementary School music teacher Adriane Hapgood to bring to life a STEMusical progra...

September 23, 2019
Come cheer on your Root Rocket Friday, October 11th as they run!
Root is committed to creating a positive fundraising experience for every student. Our cla...