Superintendent's Greeting

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with a great deal of pride that I welcome you to the Bentonville Public Schools. The information that follows is designed to help you with regard to our schools, procedures, policies, rules and regulations, programs, and other important items. Knowing that it is impossible to provide you with “everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask”, I would ask that you use the names and phone numbers included to contact the people in the district who can help you the most. It is our job to assist you and your family in any we can and we welcome the opportunity to do so. Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have questions or comments. By phone at 479/ 254-5000, e-mail, or through the website at www.bentonvillek12.org. We want to hear from you!

The Bentonville Public Schools is a strong, growing, and vibrant organization. We recognize that our task is to prepare students to achieve the high standards needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow. This includes teaching the “basics” while extending learning to new horizons.

The District is comprised of approximately 13575 students, 900 certified staff members, and 15 schools. Our nine elementary schools feed three middle schools that then send students to two junior highs. Bentonville High School, with a brand new addition in fall of 2006, has slightly less than 3,000 students who enjoy not only modern facilities, but a wonderfully rich curriculum as well. Programs throughout the schools are comprehensive and designed to meet the needs of a richly diverse community and student body.

I started here as Superintendent on January 3, 2001. I can tell you, without reservation, that I have been enormously impressed with teachers, administrators, Board of Education members, parents, community involvement and support, business partnerships, and the overall quality of operations. Most importantly, I must share with you that the greatest ambassadors we have are our students, those children sent to us by moms and dads from across the Bentonville School District. My very best moments come when I have contact with our students and get to watch them perform in academics or co-curricular settings.

I would encourage you to visit our schools at your convenience to see firsthand what I mean when I discuss “quality education.” I think you will find the Northwest Arkansas area supportive and a fine place to raise a family. People here truly care about others. That commitment is found in our schools where we work to improve every day, one child at a time.

Warmest regards,

Dr. Gary Compton, Superintendent