This week, our kindergarten students are participating in special Thanksgiving programs filled with songs, smiles, and holiday cheer! We love seeing their hard work, excitement, and big personalities shine on stage. Thank you to our teachers, families, and staff who helped make these moments so special.
Thanksgiving Across Alma School District! Today, students at every campus came together to enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal! From turkey and gravy to all the classic sides, it was a wonderful day to celebrate and share in the holiday spirit. A huge thank you to our incredible Child Nutrition staff for making this feast possible!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Airedales!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Airedales!
Last week, Mrs. Walden took five Alma Intermediate School students to the ArkMEA Honor Ensemble, where they spent the day rehearsing, memorizing their music, and preparing for an exciting performance. That afternoon, they joined around 200 students from across the state to perform under the guidance of clinician Lisa Hatfield, showcasing their dedication, talent, and love of music in a unique experience!
🎭 THIS THURSDAY at 7 PM! The Airedale Theatre Department proudly presents The Disappearance of Maud Crawford at the Skokos Performing Arts Center - a gripping stage adaptation of one of Arkansas’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries. Come out and support our talented students as they bring this story to life!
Mark your calendars! Geno's Pizza in Alma is partnering with the Alma School District Child Nutrition Department for a Geno’s Give Back Night on December 2nd from 4–8 PM to help support meal debt relief. Grab dinner and give back! 🍕❤️
Future Healthcare Leaders on the Move! On Friday, a group of 8th graders had the opportunity to tour the colleges of ACHE. These students were selected for the trip after expressing a strong interest in pursuing Health Sciences as their future career pathway. So proud of their curiosity and ambition!
Alma Intermediate School’s 3rd graders had an exciting surprise on Thursday when Smokey the Bear stopped by for a special visit! Accompanied by members of the Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Smokey helped bring fire safety to life. A Job Corps representative read a Smokey the Bear story that had students listening closely and learning how they can help prevent wildfires. The visit brought plenty of smiles — after all, it’s not every day you get a visit from Smokey himself! Alma School District is grateful to the Cass Job Corps team for making this fun and memorable experience possible for our students.
🏀 Basketball Season Begins! The Airedales take on Sylvan Hills tonight! Planning to attend? Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance - online only: https://gofan.co/event/5313411?schoolId=AR7389
Thanksgiving Break will take place Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. During this time, all schools and district offices will be closed. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st. The Alma School District wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
ALMA CHILD NUTRITION IS COOKING UP A FESTIVE TREAT!
Next week, our Child Nutrition team will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal across all campuses! Students can look forward to some of the season’s favorite flavors — including turkey and gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, chocolate pudding, and pumpkin pie.
Menus may vary slightly by campus, but one thing’s for sure — it’s one of the best days of the year in Child Nutrition!
🦃 Thanksgiving meals will be served Thursday, November 20.
To see your student’s exact menu, visit this link: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820
Next week, our Child Nutrition team will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal across all campuses! Students can look forward to some of the season’s favorite flavors — including turkey and gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, chocolate pudding, and pumpkin pie.
Menus may vary slightly by campus, but one thing’s for sure — it’s one of the best days of the year in Child Nutrition!
🦃 Thanksgiving meals will be served Thursday, November 20.
To see your student’s exact menu, visit this link: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820
Alma Middle School proudly hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast and Program to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The morning began with a warm Veterans Breakfast, where the AMS Student Council assisted in welcoming and serving guests. Following breakfast, the Veterans Day Program featured the Presentation of Colors by the Alma High School NJROTC and musical performances by the Sole Choir, 8th Grade Band, and Lucente Choir — each moment filled with pride and gratitude. Program highlights included: Lauren Walker’s inspiring Patriot’s Pen essay, A moving Folding of the Flag ceremony, Touching Veteran Tribute Videos, and a Student-led recognition of all military branches. Alma School District extends heartfelt thanks to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation!
Students in Ms. Hall’s third grade class celebrated Election Day by learning all about voting and the importance of making your voice heard! They created voter registration cards, filled out ballots, and cast their votes in two delicious classroom elections — with Cheeseburgers and Donuts taking the win!
Congratulations to the Pride of Alma! What an incredible finish to an amazing season! Your hard work, dedication, and talent make Alma proud! 🎉🎶
Dino-sized fun for our second graders! Alma Primary School students are off on a special adventure today — a trip to the theater to see The Land Before Time as part of their science unit on fossils! After the movie, they’ll head to the park for some playtime and fresh air — a perfect way to end a fun, fossil-filled day of learning! 🦕🎬🦴🍿
🌟🎓 Airedale Alumni Spotlight 🎓🌟
Earlier this year, we proudly shared that Xavier Herzig had been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program — one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Now, we’re thrilled to announce that Xavier has officially been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of only 161 students nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education for this prestigious recognition.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors outstanding high school seniors for their academic excellence, artistic achievement, leadership, service, and citizenship. Out of more than 3.9 million graduates this year, just 6,400 students qualified for consideration, with final selections based on academic records, essays, community service, and leadership.
As part of the program’s tradition, each scholar recognizes their most influential teacher — and Xavier selected Ms. Jeana Parker, acknowledging her remarkable impact on his education and success.
The Alma School District congratulates Xavier Herzig and Ms. Parker on this incredible national honor!
Earlier this year, we proudly shared that Xavier Herzig had been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program — one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Now, we’re thrilled to announce that Xavier has officially been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of only 161 students nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education for this prestigious recognition.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors outstanding high school seniors for their academic excellence, artistic achievement, leadership, service, and citizenship. Out of more than 3.9 million graduates this year, just 6,400 students qualified for consideration, with final selections based on academic records, essays, community service, and leadership.
As part of the program’s tradition, each scholar recognizes their most influential teacher — and Xavier selected Ms. Jeana Parker, acknowledging her remarkable impact on his education and success.
The Alma School District congratulates Xavier Herzig and Ms. Parker on this incredible national honor!
We might be a couple of months into the school year, but it’s not too late to apply for Free & Reduced Meals! Every family is encouraged to submit an application — you could still qualify for valuable benefits this year.
👉 Apply today: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/free-and-reduced-information
👉 Apply today: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/free-and-reduced-information
Last Friday, we had the privilege of celebrating our incredible seniors! Senior Night is a special tradition — a time to honor the dedication, hard work, and commitment these students have shown in their sports and activities over the years. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them and make the night so memorable! Check out our Facebook page for more photos.
Alma High School students recently visited ATU – Ozark for Tech Out Day! They explored program booths, learned about hands-on career pathways, and toured the campus to see those programs in action. We love seeing our students explore opportunities for their future!
This week, Dr. Wood and district principals completed learning walks at Alma Primary School. These visits provided an opportunity to apply the skills learned in recent training with NIET and to develop a common language as an instructional leadership team.
During the learning walks, principals focused on what students were doing and saying in the classroom. Observations included how students engaged with lessons, collaborated with peers, and demonstrated understanding of key concepts. The goal was not to evaluate teachers, but to reflect on student learning and the instructional practices that support success across the district.
Dr. Wood noted that the visits offer valuable insight into how district initiatives are being implemented and how leaders can better support teachers. “It’s powerful to see the great things happening in our classrooms every day,” Dr. Wood said. “These walks give us the chance to celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can continue to grow together.”
The district plans to continue these learning walks throughout the year to strengthen collaboration, consistency, and shared leadership across all schools.
During the learning walks, principals focused on what students were doing and saying in the classroom. Observations included how students engaged with lessons, collaborated with peers, and demonstrated understanding of key concepts. The goal was not to evaluate teachers, but to reflect on student learning and the instructional practices that support success across the district.
Dr. Wood noted that the visits offer valuable insight into how district initiatives are being implemented and how leaders can better support teachers. “It’s powerful to see the great things happening in our classrooms every day,” Dr. Wood said. “These walks give us the chance to celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can continue to grow together.”
The district plans to continue these learning walks throughout the year to strengthen collaboration, consistency, and shared leadership across all schools.
BEC-O was in the building! Everyone’s favorite magician stopped by Alma Primary School this morning to wow students with a little magic, a lot of laughs, and lessons on making good choices! 🎩✨
