Lavaca Public Schools

The Lavaca School District Office of Education is extending an invitation to homeschool parents residing within the Lavaca School District boundary to attend an informational session concerning the delivery of special education and related services in the Central Office Board Room on August 25, 2026 at 1:00.

In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature passed Act 629, which authorized school districts to establish their own police departments.

This spring, after careful consideration, the Lavaca Public Schools administration and Board of Directors unanimously determined that having a dedicated, on-duty law enforcement officer on our campuses was in the best interest of the safety and security of our students and staff. As a result, the district began the process of establishing a school-based police department.

On June 9, 2026, after meeting all required qualifications and standards, Lavaca Public Schools received authorization from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) to establish the Lavaca Public Schools Police Department.

Our Director of Safety and Security, Scott McDonald, now serves as Chief McDonald and will provide a consistent, on-duty law enforcement presence across our campuses. His role will focus on maintaining a safe and secure learning environment while supporting the students, staff, and families of Lavaca Public Schools.

It is important to clarify that the Lavaca Public Schools Police Department is a separate law enforcement agency from the Lavaca Police Department. Our school police department will work collaboratively with local law enforcement and other emergency response agencies whenever necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of our school community.

The staff at LPS are looking forward to a great school year! Please see the UPDATED Plan Ahead graphic with details about the 26-27 school year. We can't wait to have everyone back on campus tomorrow for our FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
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See you tonight at Meet the Arrows! #arrowpride #arrowsaimforward

The start time for Meet the Arrows has been changed. See the graphic for more information. #arrowpride #arrowsaimforward

Hope to see you all at Meet the Arrows on Friday, August 14th!

We were proud to represent our district at today's event celebrating First National Bank of Fort Smith's incredible $100,000 donation to the new Sebastian County Regional Library! At Lavaca Public Schools, we know that strong libraries build strong students. This brand-new facility will give our local youth a modern, welcoming space to learn, research, and grow outside the classroom. A massive thank you to First National Bank for investing in literacy and lifelong learning for our families! 📚✨

LPS hosted our inaugural onboarding day for our newest staff members! We had a fantastic day of learning and preparation, and are excited to welcome them to the Arrow Family! 🏹

Hello ARROW families! We are looking ahead to the new school year & value every student instructional day. Consistent attendance benefits your student. We created an overview of our year to help you plan for student holidays, appointments, & family vacations. We are looking forward to a great year!
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26-27 SEASON PASSES are now on sale! Golden Arrow Athletic season passes are good for all home games throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Adult Pass - $85 each | Student Pass - $35 each

Passes are available for purchase through TicketLeap. Visit our website for the link to purchase & more details regarding Golden Arrow Athletic passes.

Website link: https://www.lavacaschools.com/o/arrowathletics/page/athletic-tickets

26-27 SEASON PASSES are now on sale! Golden Arrow Athletic season passes are good for all home games throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Adult Pass - $85 each | Student Pass - $35 each

Passes are available for purchase through TicketLeap. Visit our website for the link to purchase & more details regarding Golden Arrow Athletic passes.

Website link: https://www.lavacaschools.com/o/arrowathletics/page/athletic-tickets

Please see the attached supply list for LHS!

Save the dates:
Aug. 7 - Team Pics (fb, vb, cheer, band)
Aug. 11 - Grade 12 Orientation & Open House
Aug. 13 - Grades 9-11 Orientation & Open House
Aug. 18 - First Day of School
More details coming soon!

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Announcement

Free & Reduced Meal Application

Summer EBT

Welcome to the team Ms. Van Huss! We are excited to have you as an ARROW!!
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