At the Jasper School District, we understand choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a parent or guardian can make for their child. That’s why we are proudly offer a welcoming, student-focused environment where your child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—from their first day of kindergarten through graduation.

At the Jasper School District, we believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education in a supportive and enriching environment. For families who reside outside our district boundaries but wish for their child to attend one of our schools, the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015 offers an excellent opportunity for your student to become part of our family.

the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015, students in kindergarten through 12th grade may apply to attend a school in a nonresident district. This means your child can become a part of the Jasper School District family — even if they live outside our attendance zone.

We proudly offer K–12 campuses located in Jasper, Kingston, and Oark, each uniquely rooted in its community while sharing a common commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and a safe, nurturing environment. No matter which campus your child attends, they will be supported by dedicated educators and a close-knit school culture that encourages every student to reach their full potential.

Applications are accepted annually from January 1 through May 1.

We invite you to explore what makes our schools unique and discover why so many families choose Jasper for their child’s academic journey.

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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-1901 et seq. Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-227

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

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

  
  

• School Choice Forms and FAQ

• DESE Public School Choice Rules

  
  
  Commissioners Memo on Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 2015 and Arkansas Opportunity School Choice Act

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER TO A NON-RESIDENT  DISTRICT
All transfer applications must be received in the Jasper School Superintendent's office by May 1st.
Parents must submit school choice applications to the nonresident district.
The nonresident district shall notify the resident district of the filing of the application.