Melissa Speers has served the Jessieville school system for years, the last eight as the Superintendent. This week, I sat down with her in her office to learn more about the K-12 school system just outside the gates of Hot Springs Village.
Some of you with children are considering making Hot Springs Village your home. You’ve asked for more insights into the two school districts that serve Hot Springs Village. Last month, we visited with Darin Laundry, the Superintendent of Fountain Lake, the other school system serving Hot Springs Village.
I encourage you folks with school-age children to contact the offices of these school systems to schedule a tour. Visit Hot Springs Village while school is in session to experience these two fine school systems as you make your decision.
Contact Melissa’s office if you’d like to tour the school system with your child.
(501) 984.5381 Office || melissa.speers@jsdlions.net
Check out the Jessieville School District’s Facebook page, too.

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