Fayetteville School Closings Today — Live Status & Delays (Arkansas)

Are Fayetteville schools closed today? Check live status below — updated every 10 minutes.

Live status monitored for Fayetteville Public Schools, Springdale Public Schools, Farmington School District, and Elkins School District.

How Fayetteville School Closings Are Announced

Fayetteville Public Schools (FPS) posts closure, delay, and early-dismissal decisions on its official website at district.fayar.net, and shares the same information through its social media accounts and district communication channels. Because Northwest Arkansas winter weather can develop or change overnight, the district typically tries to make a decision as early as possible — often the evening before an expected ice or snow event, or by early morning (commonly before the 7:45 a.m. start of the school day) when conditions are harder to predict in advance.

Local television stations also cover closures across Washington County as part of their regional closings coverage: 5NEWS KFSM (CBS), KNWA/FOX24 (NBC/Fox), and 40/29 KHBS/KHOG (ABC). This page automatically monitors the official FPS site alongside these TV sources and the district’s neighbors — Springdale, Farmington, and Elkins — so families can check one place instead of several.

Weather Risks That Affect Fayetteville School Closings

• Ice storms and freezing rain: The most common trigger for closures and delays in Northwest Arkansas. Even a thin glaze of ice on hilly, rural roads can make bus routes unsafe, and the region has limited de-icing equipment compared to states farther north.
• Winter snow and sleet: Accumulating snow, especially mixed with sleet, can close schools directly or lead to a delayed start while road crews treat the roads.
• Spring severe thunderstorms and tornadoes: Washington County sits near the edge of Tornado Alley; strong spring storm systems can bring damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes that prompt early dismissals or closures.
• Flash flooding: Heavy rain over the Ozark terrain can cause rapid flooding of low-water crossings and rural roads used by school buses.
• Extreme summer heat: High heat and humidity can affect outdoor activities and, in rare cases, building cooling capacity during the start or end of the school year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fayetteville Public Schools — Full School List

High Schools

• Fayetteville High School

Junior High Schools

• Ramay Junior High School
• Woodland Junior High School

Middle Schools

• Holt Middle School
• John L. Colbert Middle School
• McNair Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Asbell Elementary School
• Butterfield Trail Elementary School
• Happy Hollow Elementary School
• Holcomb Elementary School
• Leverett Elementary School
• Owl Creek School
• Root Elementary School
• Vandergriff Elementary School
• Washington Elementary School

Alternative & Virtual

• Asbell School of Innovation (formerly ALLPS)
• Fayetteville Virtual Academy

Note: Fayetteville Public Schools’ elementary grade configuration is K–4 for most zoned elementary schools; Owl Creek serves K–6. Verify exact attendance-zone boundaries at district.fayar.net.

Neighboring Districts Also Monitored on This Page

This page also tracks live status for three neighboring Washington County districts. Their full school rosters are maintained on their own official sites:

• Springdale Public Schools (SPS) — 3 high schools, 4 junior highs, 4 middle schools, 18 elementary schools. Full list: sdale.org
• Farmington School District (FSD) — Farmington High School, Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington Junior High School, and elementary campuses. Full list: farmcards.org
• Elkins School District (ESD) — Elkins High School, Elkins Middle School, Elkins Elementary School, and Elkins Elementary Primary School. Full list: elkinsdistrict.org