ABOUT DTSOI

We invite YOU to join the #PhoenixFam!

Don Tyson School of Innovation is an open enrollment public charter school within the Springdale Public Schools District offering on site, blended, and full virtual options to students. DTSOI was recognized as a 2026 Arkansas Gem School for being in the Top 10% in the state for student academic achievement.

Our mission is to ensure every student graduates with a diploma plus through personalized and accelerated learning connected to the arts, college, business or industry. We are dedicated to seeing students in Springdale, Northwest Arkansas, and all over the state achieve beyond their high school diploma.

We are a community-connected school that embraces flexible and blended learning opportunities, allowing for an environment that promotes student success. DTSOI focuses on accelerated learning which creates college and career opportunities for students in an innovative competency based education model.

vision mission

vision

Students are challenged academically with both advanced placement and concurrent credit options. They also have the opportunity of graduating with an associate degree as a high school senior.  We offer multiple programs of study providing students electives and pathways connected to in-demand careers opening additional opportunities for students to excel.

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admin team

DTSOI Serves...

Grades 6-12 in the following ways:

  • 6-12: On site, blended, or

    full virtual learning

DTSOI Programs

  • AV Technology

  • Business & Marketing

  • Competitive Speaking

  • Construction Trades

  • Culinary Arts

  • Dance

  • Engineering & Robotics

  • Fine Arts

  • Graphic Design

  • Industrial Technology

  • Journalism

  • Medical Science

  • Modern Language

  • Music: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Music Composition, Sound Recording Technology

  • Theatre

NWACC

  • Concurrent Credit

  • Associate Degrees

NWTI

  • CNA, Pharmacy Assistant, Phlebotomy

  • Diesel Technology

Don Tyson School of Innovation is an open enrollment public charter school within the Springdale Public Schools District offering on site, blended, and full virtual options to students.

Our mission is to ensure every student graduates with a diploma plus through personalized and accelerated learning connected to the arts, college, business or industry. We are dedicated to seeing students in Springdale, Northwest Arkansas, and all over the state achieve beyond their high school diploma.

We are a community-connected school that embraces flexible and blended learning opportunities, allowing for an environment that promotes student success. DTSOI focuses on accelerated learning which creates college and career opportunities for students in an innovative competency based education model.

vision mission

vision

Students are challenged academically with both advanced placement and concurrent credit options. They also have the opportunity of graduating with an associate degree as a high school senior.  We offer multiple programs of study providing students electives and pathways connected to in-demand careers opening additional opportunities for students to excel.

DTSOI Serves...

Grades 6-12 in the following ways:

  • 6-12: On site, blended, or

    full virtual learning

DTSOI Programs

  • AV Technology

  • Business & Marketing

  • Competitive Speaking

  • Construction Trades

  • Culinary Arts

  • Dance

  • Engineering & Robotics

  • Fine Arts

  • Graphic Design

  • Industrial Technology

  • Journalism

  • Medical Science

  • Modern Language

  • Music: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Music Composition, Sound Recording Technology

  • Theatre

Northwest Arkansas Community College

  • Concurrent Credit

  • Associate Degrees

Northwest Technical Institute

  • CNA, Pharmacy Assistant, Phlebotomy

  • Diesel Technology

Are YOU #DTSOInTheFam?

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Enrollment for 2027-2028 opens in late February (specific date TBA)

Students added to the Declaration of Intent to Enroll are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once enrollment has been filled subsequent submissions are placed on the waiting list. Those next in line are notified if a seat becomes available.

Note: The Declaration of Intent to Enroll waiting list DOES NOT CARRY OVER to the next year. All potential new students not enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year must complete the new DOITE when enrollment opens for the 2027-2028 school year on (DATE TBA) at 10:00AM.

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