John Tyson Elementary

CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY ACROSS SPRINGDALE!

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join us as Springdale celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a full lineup of events for all ages! From story times and parades to Black Hawk helicopters, concerts, fireworks, classic cars, and community celebrations, there's something for everyone. Check out the schedule below and start planning your America 250 summer in Springdale!

June 18 | 11:00 AM
America 250 Elementary Storytime
Springdale Public Library
Children in grades K–5 are invited to enjoy stories, a themed craft, and a commemorative photo as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

June 24 | 7:00–10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Pancake Breakfast
Springdale American Legion Building
Start Rodeo Week with a hearty breakfast and support the American Legion Post 139!

June 24 | 10:00 AM
Rodeo of the Ozarks Parade
Emma Avenue | Starting at Parsons Stadium
A Springdale tradition featuring floats, marching bands, rodeo royalty, horses, and hometown pride as the parade travels through Downtown Springdale.

All Summer | America 250 Community Flag Mural
Downtown Springdale | Emma Avenue
Visit a special 8' x 10' American flag mosaic created entirely from photos submitted by members of our community.

July 1 | 10:00 AM
Time Capsule Locking Ceremony
Springdale City Hall Lobby
Help celebrate Springdale's past, present, and future as we seal a time capsule to be opened on July 4, 2076.

July 2 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stars, Stripes & Steel: Touch-a-Truck/Aircraft
Springdale Municipal Airport
Get up close with two Arkansas Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters, emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialty trucks from local, county, and state agencies. Meet the crews, explore the vehicles, enjoy food vendors and Kona Ice, and experience this free hands-on event for all ages.

July 3 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Fourth of July Eve Concert featuring Dial Up
Luther George Park
Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, contests, and a fireworks show as we kick off Independence Day weekend.

July 3 & 4 | Postgame
4th at The Field Fireworks Spectacular
Arvest Ballpark
Celebrate with baseball and one of the largest fireworks displays in Northwest Arkansas.

July 11 | 7:00–11:00 AM
Patriotic Pancake Breakfast & Bingo Extravaganza
Springdale Senior Center
Enjoy breakfast with friends and family, then stick around for bingo beginning at 9:30 AM.

July 11 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Helos, Wings & Wheels
Springdale Municipal Airport
A one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration featuring aviation, classic cars, helicopter rides, aircraft displays, emergency response vehicles, food vendors, and family activities.

July 11 | 3:00–8:00 PM
Ozarks 250 Block Party
Shiloh Museum Grounds
Enjoy live music, food trucks, historic demonstrations, exhibits, activities, and more as we celebrate the Ozarks' role in America's story.

Mark your calendars and grab your family and friends to be part of a summer filled with community, patriotism, and fun for all ages!

📚☀️ Have you and your family joined the Springdale Public Library Summer Reading Program yet?

There’s still time to sign up and start your summer reading adventure! Reading just a few minutes each day can help prevent the summer slide while opening the door to amazing stories, new discoveries, and lots of fun.

Click the link below to register, track your reading, and earn prizes along the way. Then grab a book and start reading today!

Happy Reading! 📖❤️

Beanstack: Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations Beanstack is a platform for reading challenges and book recommendations for any organization, especially libraries and schools.

We are ROARing with pride over how well our Tigers represented JTESOI and the Springdale School District at the Arkansas State Board of Education meeting. During the meeting, the hosts of Tiger Talk were recognized for their service to veterans.

Arkansas State Board Meeting

Have a wonderful summer, !

🚨 Quick Reminder: Mark your calendars! The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is Monday, August 10th. See you then!

📚☀️ Keep Reading All Summer Long! ☀️📚

Help prevent the “Summer Slide” and keep those reading skills growing by joining the Springdale Public Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off this Saturday!

🎉 Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy an amazing morning filled with fun:

🦖 Giant LEGO dinosaur building table with C3 Brix
📸 Photo booth
🏃 Bounce obstacle course & bounce house
🎨 Airbrush tattoos
🎈 Balloon animals
🍧 FREE Kona Shaved Ice
⛏️ Dinosaur dig in the sand
🎶 Music, dancing, and so much more!

Plus, every child who signs up for Summer Reading receives a FREE gift to get their reading adventure started!

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Murphy Park (next to the Springdale Public Library)

Grab your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the start of a summer full of reading, learning, and fun! 📖✨
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☀️ Free Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️

We are so excited to help our stay healthy and fueled up this break! Springdale Public Schools is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Seamless Summer Option program to serve meals free of charge to all children 18 and younger. Note: Children do not need to be students of Springdale Public Schools to participate.

🕒 When:
Monday – Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (All participating locations will be closed July 3rd)

📍 Locations & Dates:
🍎 Harp Elementary: June 1 – June 19
🍎 Parson Hills Elementary: May 26 – June 19
🍎 George Elementary: June 1 – July 31
🍎 Elmdale Elementary: May 26 – July 31
🍎 Walker Elementary: June 1 – 26 & July 6 – 17

We are super proud of our Tiger Talk hosts who represented John Tyson Elementary School so well at the Arkansas State Board of Education meeting. Thank you for sharing this story KNWA & FOX24 - Northwest Arkansas & River Valley News!!

Springdale student podcast earns state recognition A group of elementary school students who are letting their voices be heard, to help uplift veterans in our community, are now being heard by state leaders.

GOOOOOO Tigers!!!! We LOVE seeing our Tigers shine! Congratulations!