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About us

John Ciesla

The Greenwood School District is dedicated to "Providing Excellence in Education," a vision deeply rooted in our community's strong commitment to learning and high standards for both academic and extracurricular activities. Our community actively supports state-of-the-art facilities, diverse educational programs, and the resources needed to attract and retain top-tier faculty. The close partnership between our schools, parents, and the community ensures that our students graduate with the skills needed to be college and career-ready, as well as productive members of society.  

John Ciesla, Superintendent

The Greenwood Advantage

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Purple Star District

Greenwood District and all five of our schools are delighted to be a Purple Star School District and Purple Star Schools. We proudly support our military students and families.

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Niche Ratings

Voted #1 Best School for Athletes

Voted #2 Best Place to Teach

Voted #3 Best School District

Voted #1 Best School District & Best Teachers in Sebastian County

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Academic Awards

Westwood & East Pointe Elementary received top five academic achievement & top five growth. East Hills Middle & Greenwood Jr. High received top 10 academic achievement awards.

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Medical Training and Concurrent Credit

State-of-the-art medical training facility for Emergency Responder Certification. Students can begin college careers with concurrent credit and AP course offerings.


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Community

Greenwood School District has strong support from community stakeholders. We strive to develop students with pride and respect who will learn, grow, & give back to our community.

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Classroom/Activities

Provide quality education in a secure environment. Recognizing the impact of extracurriculars on academic success, ensuring opportunities, and fostering well-rounded development.