SHS Law & Public Safety Academy

The Springdale High School Law and Public Safety Academy (LPSA) is a three-year program that provides students instruction and hands-on practical learning in the Criminal Justice system. This cross-curricular Academy integrates the subject areas of Criminal Justice with History and English and incorporates project-based learning activities to prepare students to enter the workforce and/or college upon completion.

LPSA provides the students with many opportunities for growth, development and scholarships within their chosen career path. Students in LPSA compete on the state and national levels in SkillsUSA. In addition, students are also provided numerous community service hours through service opportunities such as Shop with a Cop, volunteering for the Rodeo of the Ozarks, working the annual Soup Sunday event for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and being trained poll workers for elections in Washington County.

Entrance into the Law Academy includes an application process available to students in the Springdale School District. All students in 9th grade are encouraged to apply!  

For more information contact the academy at shslpsacademy@sdale.org.