Fort Smith Public Schools Athletics & Activities

FOOTBALL IS ALMOST HERE!

Can't wait until the Battle of Rogers Avenue on the 28th? Make plans to the AAA Benefit Games on both sides of town Tuesday night. Northside will take on Bentonville West, while Southside will welcome in Alma.

A reminder that as both are AAA Benefit Games, no FSPS badge or pass will grant entry. A ticket must be purchased, per AAA policy.

Additionally, a reminder that all home ticketed events will be digital only this year, cash will not be accepted at the gate. Tickets can be pre-purchased online, and you can also pay at the gate using a debit or credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

For tickets ahead of time, head to http://gofan.co/FortSmithPublicSchools

LET'S GO!

Make your way to Grizzly Arena this afternoon for the Lady Bears Program Night!

Northside Lady Bears Program Night‼️
Thursday (8/13) Freshman will kick off the night at 4:30pm at the Grizzly Arena, followed by JV and Varsity. Show up to support your favorite Lady Bear! Free admission, see you there!!

Free 60+ Senior Passes Available!

Are you a resident of Fort Smith or Barling who is 60 or older? We invite you to enjoy Fort Smith Public Schools athletics and activities all year long on us!

Pass Details:

🎟️ Cost: FREE for Fort Smith & Barling residents (60+)

📍 Access: Admission to all regular-season home games across the district

⏳ Validity: Lifetime Pass — get it once and you're set!

How to get yours:
Passes must be picked up in person at the Athletics & Activities Office located at the Rogers Center (2901 Kinkead Avenue). Please bring a valid ID verifying your address and age!

We look forward to seeing you in the stands supporting our students this year!

🏆 For the Ultimate Superfans: Adult All-Season Pass! 🏆

If you live at district events and plan on attending games all school year long, the Adult All-Season Pass is built for you!

🎟️ Price: $185.75 (includes service fee)

📍 Access: Unlimited entry to ALL 300+ regular-season home events across ALL FSPS middle schools and high schools!

Is this pass right for you?

This pass pays for itself if you plan to attend 31 or more events this year.

💡 Quick Tip: If you plan on attending 30 or fewer events, you’ll actually save more money by picking up one of our new Family Ticket Packs instead!

Get your pass today on GoFan and skip the gate lines all year long! 👇

Head to http://gofan.co/FortSmithPublicSchools to get your passes and tickets today!

LET'S GO!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 New Family Ticket Packs! 🎟️

Attend the games that you want, without paying for the ones that you don't.
With our new flexible ticket bundles, you can buy what actually fits your schedule:

🎟️ 10-Ticket Pack: $58.75

🎟️ 20-Ticket Pack: $111.25

🎟️ 30-Ticket Pack: $163.75

🎟️ 40-Ticket Pack: $211.00

🎟️ 50-Ticket Pack: $263.50

(Prices above include service fees)

How they work:

You can split your entries up any way you like:

Use a 50-pack to go to 50 games yourself

Split the pack so that you and a loved one can go to 25 games together.

Or bring the whole crew to the Battle of Rogers Avenue and make for one epic night!

If you only plan on going to a handful of games this year, these packs can save on 'at the gate' fees.

💡 Quick Tip: If you're a single buyer planning to attend more than 30 events, you can save even more by jumping over to our Adult All-Season Pass!

Ticket packs, passes, and individual tickets can be purchased online at http://gofan.co/FortSmithPublicSchools

LET'S GO!

🎒 K-12 Student All-Season Passes 🎒

Welcome back students! It's the first day of school and that means it's time to get your all-season student pass! At only $17.75 (includes service fee), it pays for itself after just 3 events!

It’s the easiest way for students to support their friends and teams all year long.

Head to http://gofan.co/FortSmithPublicSchools to order your pass today. The Battle of Rogers Avenue will be here before we know it, so don't wait!

LET'S GO!

Let's get the Battle of Rogers Avenue started early!! Bring protein shakes to the Northside or Southside office between now and the 26th. Students can receive community service hours, donate to a fantastic and extremely worthy cause, AND help their school win the inaugural trophy.

LET'S GO!

With only 22 days until kickoff to the 2026 Battle of Rogers Avenue, Northside Parking Passes are officially SOLD OUT!

Passes for Southside Varsity games are still available and can be purchased at the Athletics and Activities office.

TOP FIVE!!!!

Congrats to Coach Purifoy on being named a top five finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year!

LET'S GO!

Congratulations to Coach Purifoy, Darby's own and FSPS District teacher of the year, on being named a top 15 finalist for Arkansas teacher of the year! A great cheer and dance Coach and a fantastic educator, way to go!

Fort Smith Public Schools is proud to celebrate Melissa Purifoy, our District Teacher of the Year and a sixth-grade Math, Science, and PLTW Medical Detectives teacher at Darby Middle School, on being named one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Purifoy's passion for education, innovative teaching, and unwavering commitment to student success make her an incredible representative of Fort Smith Public Schools. This well-deserved recognition reflects the excellence she brings to her classroom each and every day. Please join us in congratulating Melissa on this outstanding achievement as she continues her journey toward Arkansas Teacher of the Year!🎉