Star City School Dist

Star City School District (UEI: JDC2QMHEBCT7) is a public school district located in Star City, Arkansas that serves as a recipient of federal grant funding to support educational services and school safety initiatives. As an educational institution, the district receives federal grants primarily through the U.S. Department of Education and related agencies to enhance academic achievement, support special populations, and improve overall school operations. The district has maintained its registration with the federal government through SAM.gov since May 2009 and currently holds active federal grant awards with an expiration date of September 17, 2026.

Star City School District has received substantial federal funding through multiple grant programs administered by the Arkansas Department of Education as the prime grantee, supplemented by funding from other federal agencies. The district's federal grant portfolio includes a $300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), which runs through September 30, 2028, and supports the implementation of evidence-based security programs, coordination with local law enforcement, officer training, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors, and emergency notification systems. Beyond school safety, the district has received consistent federal sub-awards from the Arkansas Department of Education since 2021 for programs including Title I funding for personnel salaries and supplemental educational services to improve student achievement; Title II funding to enhance teacher and principal quality through recruitment, professional development, and retention initiatives; Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) programs to provide well-rounded education and improve technology use; special education services under IDEA for students with disabilities and early childhood special education; migratory education programs; rural education assistance; child nutrition programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and COVID-19 relief and pandemic response funding. Additionally, the district received child nutrition program reimbursements through the Arkansas Department of Human Services for federally compliant meal programs. This comprehensive grant portfolio demonstrates the district's role in delivering core educational services, supporting vulnerable student populations, enhancing school infrastructure and safety, and maintaining federal nutrition standards across its operations.