PK–12 Public Schools · Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cutter Morning Star

Contact us

Call, email, or send a message—we will connect you with the right campus or department. On most school days we aim for same-day replies.

What we believe

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

it is about belonging.

We’re here to help

A real person will answer—or call you back.

Whether you are a current family, exploring enrollment, or a community partner, start with the district office when you are not sure who to ask. Tell us your student’s grade level and what you need—records, athletics, technology, a campus visit, or a question for the board—and we will route your message.

For School Choice and 2026–27 enrollment questions, you can also use our admissions contacts or the online interest form (opens in new tab).

Directory

Who to reach and how

District office

Start here

2800 Spring St, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Both buildings are on Spring Street—elementary and high school are separate buildings a short distance apart.

(501) 262-2414

Alternate: (501) 262-0670

Directions to district office (opens in new tab)

Superintendent

Lance Campbell · lance.campell@cmseagles.net · District operations and board coordination. School administration

Enrollment & School Choice

laura.baber@cmseagles.net — transfers, campus visits, and getting started. Admissions contacts

CMS Elementary (PK–6)

2800 Spring St · Principal Laura Baber · (501) 262-2414

School overview · Faculty & staff · Map (opens in new tab)

CMS High School (7–12)

2801 Spring St · Principal Karen Heatherly · (501) 262-2414

School overview · Faculty & staff · Map (opens in new tab)

Athletics

Athletic director Beau Brickell · beau.brickell@cmseagles.net · Schedules on CMS Eagles Athletics (opens in new tab)

Write to us

Send a message

Use the form for general district questions, website feedback, or requests that are not urgent. Include your student’s grade and campus if the message is about a specific child.

For enrollment deadlines or School Choice, also see admissions—we do not want time-sensitive paperwork to wait on a general inbox.

  • Typical reply: next school day for messages received after hours
  • Urgent same-day needs: (501) 262-2414

Topic guides

Not sure where to start?

These pages answer common questions faster than waiting on a callback.

Enrollment

School Choice, residency, virtual, and hybrid paths—deadlines, visits, and paperwork.

Admissions hub

Forms & PDFs

Calendars, nurse packets, GT forms, and campus handouts—searchable in one library.

Document library

News & events

District announcements, live feed updates, and the public events calendar.

Events calendar

Board of directors

Board members, meeting information, and public comment guidance.

Our board members

Quick answers

Contact FAQs

Offices follow the school calendar—call (501) 262-2414 before you visit on holidays or early-release days. If you reach voicemail after hours, leave a message and we typically respond on the next school day.

Call (501) 262-2414 for the district office—we will route you to elementary or high school staff.

Board members are listed on our board members page. For agendas, minutes, or meeting logistics, start with the superintendent’s office at (501) 262-2414.

Call the district office at (501) 262-2414 for the school your student attends (or attended). We will connect you with the right office for transcripts or enrollment records.

We would love to hear from you

Call now for a quick answer, or send a message through the form above—we will get you to the right Eagle team.