There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 721,000 children living in Arkansas. Families in Arkansas can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and homeschooling.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our Arkansas State Guide.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.
In 2024, we are partnering with 340 schools and organizations in Arkansas to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
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Events
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| Date | City | Name | Event Description |
| Jan 8 | West Memphis | Maddux Elementary School | Maddux Elementary will celebrate National School Choice Week with our spirit week the 2nd week of January. |
| Jan 22 | Little Rock | Little Scholars Schools | Little Scholars Schools will be having an exciting spirit week filled with fun and spirited activities! |
| Jan 22 | Mena | Acorn Elementary School | We will have an open house for parents and students. Also a parent night is being planned, and an educative session about how the school is in an area for a total eclipse, led by a NASA Eclipse Ambassador. |
| Jan 22 | Mena | Acorn High School | We will have an open house for parents and students. Also a parent night is being planned, and an educative session about how the school is in an area for a total eclipse, led by a NASA Eclipse Ambassador. |
| Jan 22 | Rogers | Arkansas Arts Academy 7-12 | Arkansas Arts Academy will celebrate National School Choice week with multiple events to raise awareness for school choice and the specialized learning that is offered at Arkansas Arts Academy. Allowing the students to participate in helping showcase our school as well as allowing parents opportunities to participate in activities that students enjoy during their learning experiences in their classrooms. As an arts school, staff and students will guide parents through making art. |
| Jan 22 | Rogers | Arkansas Arts Academy K-6 | Arkansas Arts Academy K-6 will have a spirit week with different themed days to celebrate our love for our school and its mission. |
| Jan 22 | Sherwood | Classical Conversations of Maumelle | Classical Conversations of Maumelle will rally during opening assembly to celebrate school choice. |
| Jan 22 | Jacksonville | Driven Virtual Academy | Students will be meeting on campus for a community event for their virtual families. |
| Jan 22 | Pine Bluff | Friendship Aspire Pine Bluff | For National School Choice Week 2024, Friendship Aspire Pine Bluff-Main Street will show our school spirit by repping our school in the most festive ways during spirit week! |
| Jan 22 | North Little Rock | Lisa Academy North Elementary School | LISA North Elementary will be celebrating with dress up days all week which will be shared in our school social media accounts January 22-26 |
| Jan 22 | Jacksonville | Murrell Taylor Elementary School | Murrell Taylor will be celebrating via Spirit Week. Each day will be designated toward a theme such as “Our School is Cool” Staff and students will wear their favorite sunglasses to school. Students will be write quick blurbs about what makes our school special. |
| Jan 22 | West Fork | West Fork Elementary School | West Fork Elementary will be posting about school choice on social media, and offering free giveaways to anyone that is interested. |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District | Batesville School District will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – Batesville High School | Batesville High School will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – Batesville Junior High School | Batesville Junior High will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – Batesville Preschool | Batesville Preschool will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – Eagle Mountain Elementary School | Eagle Mountain Elementary will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – Sulphur Rock Elementary School | Sulphur Rock will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 24 | Batesville | Batesville School District – West Elementary School | West Elementary will be having a family engagement night with an information assembly focused on School Choice and how much we love our school, thank families for choosing our school, giveaways will be provided from the supplies provided in the kits |
| Jan 25 | Western Grove | Campbell Homeschool | Campbell Homeschool will celebrate with an open house where we will be having arts & crafts, games, awards certificates, and a family/community information session. |
| Jan 26 | Little Rock | Arkansas Virtual Academy | ARVA is planning a Capitol Day during National School Choice Week where our families will first meet at our ARVA Hub office and then drive over to the AR State Capitol for tours and interaction with legislators. |
| Jan 26 | Fort Smith | Christ the King Catholic School | Christ the King Catholic School will host a Catholic Schools Week kick off event that includes a DJ, arts and crafts, dancing, and lots of fun for our families! |
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