Families that do not live in the Hermitage School District that wish for their children Grades K-12 to attend our schools, may choose the Arkansas School Choice Act option before May 1, 2025.

If you want student success, growth, and opportunity, we are excited to work with you and your child!

We can not wait for you to become a Hermitage School District Family!

HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOOL CHOICE

• Click the link below

  • English Application & Spanish Application

  • or receive a paper application by visiting the Hermitage School District Superintendent's Office at 310 N. School Drive in Hermitage between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Applications must be postmarked or submitted to the Hermitage School District no later than May 1st to begin the fall semester.

• Applications are accepted or rejected by July 1 by the nonresident district in writing.

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1

• EMAIL: ladonna.spain@hermitageschools.org

• FAX: 870-463-8520

• IN PERSON: To the Hermitage School District Superintendent's Office at 310 N. School Drive Hermitage, AR 71647 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday before May 1

• MAIL: Hermitage School District atten: LaDonna Spain 310 N. School Drive Hermitage, AR 71647

Questions or requests for more information should be addressed to LaDonna Spain, Superintendent of Schools at (870) 463-2246.

FAQs in English and Spanish

ATHLETICS: Click here for the Athletic Webpage to talk to each coach.

• If you are an athlete in grades 7-12, please contact Ms. Spain at 870-463-2246

• For more information about Athletics at the HSD, click here to access the 2024-2025 Student Handbook

The Public School Choice Act of 2015 Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1903 A public school choice program is established to enable a student in kindergarten through grade twelve (12) to attend a school in a nonresident district, subject to the limitations under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1906 and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Rules Governing The Public School Choice Act of 2015.

Resident/Non-Resident § 6-18-1902

“Resident District” means the school district where the student resides as determined by § 6-18-202.

“Nonresident district” means a school district other than a student’s resident district.

Message from the Superintendent:

Discover a World of Opportunities for Your Child with the Hermitage School District. My name is LaDonna Spain, Superintendent of the Hermitage School District. We understand that selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and we would love to be part of your child’s academic journey.

At the Hermitage School District, we are committed to providing an enriching educational experience that focuses on nurturing student growth, curiosity, and enriched critical thinking. Our dedicated faculty members, diverse extracurricular programs, and dedication to children's growth and success ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed academically and personally.

Whether you are considering enrolling your child for the upcoming school year or are just exploring options, we would be thrilled to show you everything our school offers. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campuses through our website, attend an open house event, or schedule a one-on-one consultation with our administrators to learn more about our curriculum, values, and community. You may also want to attend one of our extracurricular events.

To take the next step or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or our school campus administrators. You can also visit our website resources for more details.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you and your child into the Hermitage School District family and partnering with you in their educational journey!

Thank you,

LaDonna Spain, Superintendent

Hermitage School District