PK–12 Public Schools · Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cutter Morning Star Public Schools

PK–12 in Hot Springs, Arkansas

A close-knit Eagle community where students are known, challenged, and cheered on from their first day through graduation.

Our district

At Cutter Morning Star, learning is about more than academics —

it is about belonging.

Welcome, families

Whether you’re choosing a school or checking in on the week, we’re glad you’re here.

At Cutter Morning Star, school feels personal. Families know our staff, students have room to grow, and our buildings stay connected through academics, athletics, fine arts, service, and everyday Eagle pride. If you’re exploring School Choice, we’ll help you understand the process and plan a visit. If you’re already part of CMS, this is your starting point for calendars, updates, resources, and the people who can help.

From our community

What families and students say about CMS.

These reviews reflect experiences shared by members of our school community.

Our school is small, but the teachers, staff and students are amazing. Our children have attended Cutter Morning Star School District since 2013. The support we have received from our teachers and staff in that time is above par. Even with smaller resources, our teachers manage to go above and beyond everyday.

CMS family

My experience at Cutter Morning Star has been amazing and fun. The culture is amazing and everyone is nice. I haven’t really had a bad experience at Cutter.

CMS student

I like this school because I have been here 11 years and I am graduating this year. The teachers are nice and they help you with anything you need, even the teachers who do not have you as a student. If you have a question, they will help you. I could not imagine myself going to any other school or moving away from here.

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I was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas so it’s home. We have so many sports events and clubs you can join. Teachers try to involve any and every student in whatever they can to try and get them to be more social. We also have a program connected with the technical center of National Park College where juniors and seniors can go and take a class there for their junior and senior year and if they stay in the same class there both years, they get the National Park Promise Scholarship which is a scholarship that pays for your 2 years at National Park after you graduate but you are not committed to going there after graduation. You are allowed to go elsewhere.

CMS graduating senior

Cutter-Morning Star High School is a successful upcoming school, and I love that it is growing with each passing year. I am glad that I chose to come here.

CMS high school student

For your family

New to CMS or here every week, we’ll help you get where you need to go.

New to CMS

Choosing a school is a big decision. Start with School Choice, visit our schools, and talk with someone who can answer real questions about your child’s day.

Current families

From weekly updates to forms and family support, the links you use most should be easy to find when life is already moving fast.

Spotlight

CMS students grow in classrooms, on teams, on stage, and through service.

Our families see it in academic growth, Beta achievements, fine arts performances, athletic seasons, and students giving back in the community. We celebrate hard work because it shows who our students are becoming.

Explore academics

Have a question? Start with us.

Call the district office for School Choice, tours, general questions, or help finding the right person at your child’s school. We’ll point you in the right direction.