Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff Elementary
Slow growth plan
The Pine Bluff campus opened in August 2018 with an enrollment of 160 students between Kindergarten and Grade One. The school is projected to grow by 80 students over the next five years to full enrollment in Grades K – 5.
Campus information
3911 South Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Grades: K-5
Phone: 870-395-7401
Fax: 870-395-7403
Email: cmims@friendshipusa.org
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Extended Day Options: 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Our mission
Preparing students with the academic and life skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.
The mission of Friendship Aspire Academy-Pine Bluff is to provide a world-class education that motivates students to achieve high academic standards, enjoy learning and develop as ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens. Friendship Aspire Academy-Pine Bluff seeks to fulfill this mission by providing students a high quality, liberal arts education focused on preparing students with the academic and life skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.
Our school documentary
Energy. Excitement. Excellence.
This is Arkansas. This is Friendship. We pursue excellence so we can take students further!
Our principal
Marques Collins
Marques Collins is the Principal of the Marvell-Elaine High School. He’s served as an Educator for 14 years, 7 as a classroom teacher and 7 as an administrator. His personal goals are to positively impact students’ lives creating a love for learning, and transforming academic school culture. Relevant achievements in the field of education include 2015 Teacher of the Year, and 2017 Assistant Principal of the Year for the Pine Bluff School District. Also, Employee of the Year for Meadow Park Elementary.
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