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Whether your student is entering school for the first time, or headed off to college, our team of Do South ® experts is here to help. You’ll discover after-school activities, expert health, mental, dental and eyecare, trendy apparel and accessories, a back-to-school bash with free haircuts, shoes, even a Blessing of the Backpacks for kids and teachers returning to the classroom! There are also several educational choices for you to consider, from public and charter schools to postgraduate studies. Read what our experts have to say to find out more DO SOUTH® MAGAZINE
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Whether your student is entering school for the first time, or headed off to college, our team of Do South ® experts is here to help. You’ll discover after-school activities, expert health, mental, dental and eyecare, trendy apparel and accessories, a back-to-school bash with free haircuts, shoes, even a Blessing of the Backpacks for kids and teachers returning to the classroom! There are also several educational choices for you to consider, from public and charter schools to postgraduate studies. Read what our experts have to say to find out more DO SOUTH® MAGAZINE
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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located on 542 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s programs include the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), ACHE School of Physical Therapy (ACHE PT), ACHE School of Occupational Therapy (ACHE OT), and the Master of Science in Biomedicine (MSB). Renovations are currently underway at the ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center, a 317,000-square-foot building where a variety of health and wellness programs will take place. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness.
1500 Dodson Avenue, Suite 260-A Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.709.7337 baptist-health.com
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7000 Chad Colley Boulevard Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.308.2243 achehealth.edu
Whether your children need newborn care, back-to-school vaccinations, or physicals, Baptist Health Pediatric Clinic located at 1500 Dodson Avenue, Suite 260-A, in Fort Smith has you covered. Dr. Raelene Mapes and her team also treat illnesses and injuries for children of all ages. For Dr. Mapes, the most rewarding part of her career is getting the opportunity to watch her patients grow up. By having a long-term history with a pediatrician, you’ll get insight into your children’s development and will be able to better detect emerging problems, such as changes in academic or emotional status. For more about Dr. Mapes and the services she provides, call 479.709.7337 or visit Baptist-Health.com.
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409 Main Street, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.410.4756 shopcamilleandco.com
200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.782.5068 fsfumc.org
Camille & Co is a friendly boutique located in Van Buren,
First United Methodist Church is a historic congregation
Arkansas. We bring our friendliness and care both in store
in downtown Fort Smith. We are passionate about faith,
and online! Inside our store you’ll find fun gifts, home
family, friendships and finding our calling. Through Jesus
accessories and décor, paper boutique items, cards and so
Christ, we offer help, healing, and hope. We believe in the
much more. Our customers love our personalized apparel
grace of God that accepts us as we are and the love of God
and gift items. Shop Camille & Co. for all your back-to-
that won't leave us as we are. We want to encourage you
school essentials, like our monogrammed backpacks and
on your spiritual journey, no matter where on that journey
accessories. Looking for spirit tees and mascot apparel?
you find yourself. We offer ministries for children, youth,
We’ve got you covered!
families, and seniors. Check us out online or in person. We'd love to be your church home!
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5912 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.1616 flamefs.com Founded in 1985 Flame Gymnastics Academy has been owned and operated by the Beam family since 1995. Emphasis is on maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere for all their students regardless of age or skill level. Flame’s professional staff have over 300 years of combined gymnastics teaching experience and are recognized for producing gymnasts competitive on a state and regional level through the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program. Flame has been voted “Best of the Best” for gymnastics in the River Valley for five straight years. Classes in gymnastics and tumbling are offered year-round and swim lessons for ages 9 months through 12 years are offered during the
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months of June and July. Contact us today!
3205 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.785.2501 fortsmithschools.org Fort Smith Public Schools, a premier district where innovation creates excellence, is dedicated to providing an equitable, challenging educational experience by engaging families and community partners as we prepare students to embrace their roles in our culturally diverse community and rapidly changing world. We are building a culture of excellence in our district that demands high expectations in all aspects of our work, in all of our buildings, and for every child who attends our schools, as well as for every adult who supports these children.
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4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 32 Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.420.4008 hummingbird-boutique-fort-smith.myshopify.com
Future School of Fort Smith (Future School) envisions a future
Hummingbird is a unique boutique offering home décor,
where each student graduates equipped with the tools to
gifts, and clothing for all ages! Founded and operated
succeed and enthusiastic about their future due to their time
by a local mother-daughter duo, we’ve curated beautiful
spent at the school. We prioritize a learning environment
and unique items waiting for you to explore. Nothing
that is open, inclusive, relationship-centered, and focused on
makes us happier than moms, daughters, grandmothers,
student success. With a small advisor-to-student ratio, our
and granddaughters shopping together at Hummingbird!
educators/mentors guide students through the process of
Inside, you will find clothing, décor, candles, journals,
identifying interests, connecting with potential internships,
books, religious items, inspirational gifts, jewelry, and
and envisioning their plans upon graduation. Future School
more!
strives to earn its reputation as an innovative and impactful
peaceful shopping experience, and our safe and close
leader in education in Arkansas through its combination of
parking. We also offer complimentary gift wrapping and
personalized learning plans, internship network, concurrent
a website to browse and purchase online. Since opening,
college credit program, and robust partnerships with area
we’ve quadrupled our inventory—so you’re sure to find
businesses and the Fort Smith community.
something for everyone!
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interior,
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420 North Main St. Greenwood, Arkansas 479.996.4142 greenwoodk12.com Greenwood Public Schools is committed to Excellence in Education inside and outside of the classroom. With over $9.4 million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2022 and 17 state championships in various sports over the past five years, our educators and students demonstrate the “heart of the Bulldog” daily. Greenwood School District is made up of 3,800 students in grades PK-12 on six main campuses: East Pointe Elementary, Westwood Elementary, East Hills Middle School, Greenwood Junior High, Greenwood Freshman Center, and Greenwood High School. A new elementary school is projected to open in Chaffee Crossing by 2025! Follow our Excellence in Education at www.greenwoodk12.com or on Facebook at Greenwood School District.
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Suffering from Eczema? To learn about a study, email study@johnsondermatology.com or call (479) 649-3376
5921 Riley Park Dr., Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.649.3376 johnsondermatology.com Want to help others, pay it forward, make the future brighter? Try a new treatment before it’s available to purchase and get paid for your time and efforts? If you answered yes, participating in a clinical trial may be right for you! Our team has more than 40 years of experience, conducted over 100 clinical trials, published over 100 papers, been quoted in numerous publications, and earned 3 patents. Most importantly, we are here for you and dedicated to providing you skintastic treatments! If you or someone you love suffer from acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or hidradenitis suppurativa, consider participating in our clinical research! For information, email study@johnsondermatology.com.
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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
3112 Cavanaugh Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.649.3542 kswoftherivervalley.com Our mission is to provide the public with a safe, positive facility to grow stronger and learn to succeed in all walks of life through the practice of traditional Korean martial arts. Taught in a group environment, we pride ourselves in providing individual attention from highly qualified instructors, making us the premier academy for martial arts training in the Fort Smith River Valley and other surrounding areas including Oklahoma. At Kuk Sool Won of the River Valley, you and your
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family can learn a unique system of self-defense, increase your physical fitness, and enjoy an activity that promotes longevity, discipline, and personal development. Best of the
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Best four years running!
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344 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Arkansas 479.632.4600 2010 Chestnut Street, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.471.9600
5004 South U Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.345.8336 teentherapyservices.com River Valley Teen Center supports tweens’ and teens’ emotional development, so they learn healthy ways of interacting with family, friends and peers. We help heal any hurts and work to repair misguided beliefs such as “I have
and therapy provider. Throughout the year, your child can
to be perfect to be accepted.” Our therapists teach healthy
receive therapy services, which include ABA, occupational,
ways to navigate this important time through individual
physical, and speech therapies. The preschool also offers
counseling, group therapy, and peer resources, helping
transportation, breakfast, lunch, and a snack, and a full
to make sense of this challenging, confusing, and often–
preschool curriculum! Medicaid is accepted! Contact us
overwhelming phase of life. River Valley Teen Center also
today to get started.
gives moms and dads a hand by providing guidance and empathy to a teen who’s struggling. Our caring and skilled therapists teach parents how to support and nurture their teenager while leaving the chaos behind.
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Pediatrics Plus is a YEAR-LONG developmental preschool
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2221 Pointer Trail East, Van Buren, Arkansas 479.474.7942 vbsd.us
We provide the best in eye health and wellness care
The Van Buren School District is thrilled to welcome back
with
state-of-the-art
its students and staff for the 2022-2023 school year! We
instrumentation! Many eye and vision problems do not have
look forward to an exciting new year and the opportunity to
obvious symptoms but are detected and diagnosed during a
invest in your child. Our District offers STEM at every grade
routine eye exam, which is why regular exams are important!
level, access to innovative agriculture programs, and online
We also detect and treat eye injuries, diseases that affect
learning through our own River Valley Virtual Academy. VBSD
the eye such as diabetes, macular degeneration, and dry
also has a wealth of AP and concurrent credit classes and
eyes. Also available are pediatric eye exams and contact lens
partners with universities to help students earn certifications
fittings with lenses available for astigmatism, multifocal,
and associate degrees before graduating. The commitment
monovision, and Keratoconus. We specialize in low vision
to excellence extends to extracurriculars, with recent state
evaluation and treatment and Plaquenil eye health exams
champion titles for band, soccer, wrestling, baseball, cheer,
as well. Schedule your back-to-school eye exam today – we
bowling, and more. Follow @VBSDPointers online to learn
love new patients, you’ll see!
more! #PointerPride
trained,
experienced
staff
and
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Dr. Steven Stiles & Dr. Camille Friday 2401 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.452.2020 stileseyegroup.com
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