Today, Alma High School seniors gathered once again ahead of College & Career Day to hear from UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley and other university representatives. They shared what makes the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith a great place to continue their education, including the wide variety of programs and opportunities available. Next week, seniors will hear from even more guests as they explore their options and begin making important decisions about their futures! 🎓 UAFS Chancellor’s Office: https://uafs.edu/about/chancellor/.
We are one month into the school year, and there is already so much to celebrate at Alma High School! On Monday, students and staff gathered for the first Victory Celebration, a monthly assembly recognizing the outstanding accomplishments and positive contributions of AHS students and staff. A special thank-you to Alma TSA for hosting this month’s celebration! 🎉
🐾 Airedale MVPs
12th Grade: Tristan Nutt
11th Grade: Olivia Whipple (Not Pictured)
10th Grade: Gracelynn Edwards
9th Grade: Alexis Arnold
Faculty MVP: Emily Banks
Assistant Principals’ Award: Suzanna Powers
⭐ 2026 AP Scholars
Jackson Bauer, Savannah Butcher, Mason Flanagan, Enrique Garcia, Rebecca Gillingham, Maddie Holland, Ezra Keller, Avah Mendez, Heather Mitchell and Gianna Perreault
⭐ Boys and Girls State Delegates
Boys State: Andrew Bush and Jackson Bauer
Girls State: Hailey Kelly (Not Pictured)
⭐ Arkansas Governor’s School Participants
Jessica Coleman, Braxton DeLude, Lilly Fimple, Enrique Garcia and Nate Lyon
🎭 Theatre Students Earning NFHS Certifications
Ariah Barker, Alayla Bartlett, Kira Burris, Shane Costigan, Emma Davis, Rachel DeWater, Raylee Fryar, Raylee Goodwin, Zach Gribbin-Riley, Jadyn Hayes, Grace Ivy, Isabella Koperski, Jaxon Loyd, Cody McLemore, Josh Merriweather, Adison Rayburn, Keyeen Rhodes, Julius Vargas, Bryson Vasquez, Abel Wassenaar, Connor Waid, Emma Wittenborn and Jonmika Wright
⭐ Additional Student Honors
Ellyse Wright was elected to the Arkansas Council for Military Children.
Saydee Hammonds earned a junior board position with the Midwest American Aberdeen Association.
Hailey Kelly was named the Farm Bureau Ag Student of the Month.
👏 Staff Recognition
AHS Career Coach Lindsey Johnson received the ACTE Top Performing Career Coach Award for submitting the highest number of college applications during the Why Apply Campaign.
🏆 School Recognition
Alma High School was named a U.S. News & World Report Best High School!
Congratulations to each of this month’s honorees! We are proud to celebrate the many ways our students and staff are achieving, leading and making a difference at Alma High School!
🐾 Airedale MVPs
12th Grade: Tristan Nutt
11th Grade: Olivia Whipple (Not Pictured)
10th Grade: Gracelynn Edwards
9th Grade: Alexis Arnold
Faculty MVP: Emily Banks
Assistant Principals’ Award: Suzanna Powers
⭐ 2026 AP Scholars
Jackson Bauer, Savannah Butcher, Mason Flanagan, Enrique Garcia, Rebecca Gillingham, Maddie Holland, Ezra Keller, Avah Mendez, Heather Mitchell and Gianna Perreault
⭐ Boys and Girls State Delegates
Boys State: Andrew Bush and Jackson Bauer
Girls State: Hailey Kelly (Not Pictured)
⭐ Arkansas Governor’s School Participants
Jessica Coleman, Braxton DeLude, Lilly Fimple, Enrique Garcia and Nate Lyon
🎭 Theatre Students Earning NFHS Certifications
Ariah Barker, Alayla Bartlett, Kira Burris, Shane Costigan, Emma Davis, Rachel DeWater, Raylee Fryar, Raylee Goodwin, Zach Gribbin-Riley, Jadyn Hayes, Grace Ivy, Isabella Koperski, Jaxon Loyd, Cody McLemore, Josh Merriweather, Adison Rayburn, Keyeen Rhodes, Julius Vargas, Bryson Vasquez, Abel Wassenaar, Connor Waid, Emma Wittenborn and Jonmika Wright
⭐ Additional Student Honors
Ellyse Wright was elected to the Arkansas Council for Military Children.
Saydee Hammonds earned a junior board position with the Midwest American Aberdeen Association.
Hailey Kelly was named the Farm Bureau Ag Student of the Month.
👏 Staff Recognition
AHS Career Coach Lindsey Johnson received the ACTE Top Performing Career Coach Award for submitting the highest number of college applications during the Why Apply Campaign.
🏆 School Recognition
Alma High School was named a U.S. News & World Report Best High School!
Congratulations to each of this month’s honorees! We are proud to celebrate the many ways our students and staff are achieving, leading and making a difference at Alma High School!
💻 Tuesday, September 15, is IT Professionals Day, and we’re excited to celebrate the team that keeps Alma School District connected! A big thank-you to Technology Director Thad Nipp, Network/Server Analyst Skip Thompson, Technician Cole Seratt, Network Administrator Chris Burress, Technician Basil Kenner, and Technology Specialist Amy Brewer. Whether they’re solving technical issues, supporting classrooms, or keeping systems running across the district, their work makes a difference every day! 🌟 Help us show our appreciation by leaving a note of thanks for our Technology Team in the comments! 👏
Tuesday, September 15, is IT Professionals Day! Today, we recognize the incredible team that keeps Alma School District connected. From supporting our classrooms and staff to keeping technology running across the district, their work makes a difference every day. Thank you to our IT professionals for all you do! Help us celebrate our Technology Team by leaving a note of thanks in the comments!
Eighth-grade DECA members put their skills into action before Friday’s game, gaining real-world retail experience at Airelooms! Operated by Alma High School DECA members, Airelooms offers Airedale apparel and spirit gear for fans of all ages. What a great opportunity for these students to learn, lead, and serve their community!
A familiar tradition is returning for the 2026 Alma High School Homecoming Parade! Join us Monday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m. as the parade begins on Main Street and heads down Fayetteville Avenue, bringing back the route many may remember from years past. Participants will return via Spring Street to their assembly and dismissal areas.
Please note that AHS parade participants will assemble and dismiss in the band lot area, while Little League participants will be staged in the visitor parking section.
We look forward to seeing the Alma community lining the streets!
A Slam Dunk for Reading! 📚🏀
Several kindergarten classes at Alma Primary School welcomed special visitors this afternoon as members of the Airedale varsity basketball team stopped by to read with students! The players will return this spring, when the roles will reverse and the kindergarteners will get to read to them. We love seeing our students connect across campuses!
Several kindergarten classes at Alma Primary School welcomed special visitors this afternoon as members of the Airedale varsity basketball team stopped by to read with students! The players will return this spring, when the roles will reverse and the kindergarteners will get to read to them. We love seeing our students connect across campuses!
Paula Crabtree and Lawanna Gill of the Crawford County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee presented a generous donation to support Jack Snacks, benefiting students at Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School. APS Principal Shawn Bullard and AIS Principal Jennifer Lyon accepted the check on behalf of their schools. The committee also celebrated Alma High School student and Alma FFA President Hailey Kelly as the very first Crawford County Ag Student of the Month! Nominated by teachers Cara Willmon and Courtney Hicks, Hailey was recognized for her outstanding leadership and hard work. Congratulations, Hailey, and thank you to the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee for supporting Alma students!
Today, Alma School District pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage and sacrifice of so many, and reflect on the unity that brought our nation together. We will never forget.
An AFMC Medicaid representative will be available at Alma Intermediate School on October 16 during Parent Teacher Conferences. Families can receive help with Medicaid applications, renewals, finding or assigning a primary care provider, and locating other valuable resources. This opportunity is open to all Alma School District students and families, not just those attending AIS.
STEM Learning Meets Civic Reflection
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, Alma High School Environmental Science students explored the unique connection between remembrance and modern green engineering through a case study of the National 9/11 Memorial fountains.
After watching Inside the Nightly Cleaning of the 9/11 Memorial, students examined how real-time sensors, energy-efficient equipment and sustainable water-management practices keep the massive outdoor fountains operating year-round while supporting the memorial’s LEED Gold standards. The lesson challenged students to consider how engineers balance conservation, safety, reliability, cost and design when solving complex environmental problems.
This meaningful lesson blended science, engineering and civic reflection - demonstrating how thoughtful technology and human care can work together to honor history and build a more sustainable future.
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, Alma High School Environmental Science students explored the unique connection between remembrance and modern green engineering through a case study of the National 9/11 Memorial fountains.
After watching Inside the Nightly Cleaning of the 9/11 Memorial, students examined how real-time sensors, energy-efficient equipment and sustainable water-management practices keep the massive outdoor fountains operating year-round while supporting the memorial’s LEED Gold standards. The lesson challenged students to consider how engineers balance conservation, safety, reliability, cost and design when solving complex environmental problems.
This meaningful lesson blended science, engineering and civic reflection - demonstrating how thoughtful technology and human care can work together to honor history and build a more sustainable future.
Our community has stepped up once again! A huge thank you to Workman's Travel Center for providing FREE admission for ALL Alma Middle School and Alma High School students to Friday night’s home varsity football game against Vilonia!
Tickets will be distributed to students at each campus this week and must be presented at the gate for free admission. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and give them the opportunity to pack the stands and support their Airedales!
Thank you, Workman’s Travel Center, for investing in our students and our community!
Tickets will be distributed to students at each campus this week and must be presented at the gate for free admission. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and give them the opportunity to pack the stands and support their Airedales!
Thank you, Workman’s Travel Center, for investing in our students and our community!
Planning for life after high school is already well underway for our seniors! Ahead of College and Career Day, students will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from a couple of different colleges. Today, Joey Hughes from the University of the Ozarks visited with students to share more about their options after graduation. A special shoutout to the dedicated Alma High School counselors who work hard to help our seniors prepare for their next steps! ⭐️🎓
Reminder: Alma School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular district operations will resume Tuesday, September 8. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday!
Today, Dr. Mike McSpadden visited with our eighth-grade social studies students to discuss the rich history of Alma. Students enjoyed learning more about the people, places, and events that helped shape the community they call home!
We know it may feel a little early to talk about Christmas, but we’re getting a head start on spreading holiday cheer!
As part of Alma School District’s Purple Star Program, Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School are teaming up to sponsor a care package drive for members of the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade, Arkansas National Guard, who are currently deployed.
Families may donate snacks, personal-care items, games, festive socks, handwritten cards and other useful items from September 15 through October 15. Donations can be dropped off at APS or AIS and will be delivered in time for Christmas.
Let’s show these brave men and women that their service and sacrifice are appreciated - and that they are remembered and supported back home!
As part of Alma School District’s Purple Star Program, Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School are teaming up to sponsor a care package drive for members of the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade, Arkansas National Guard, who are currently deployed.
Families may donate snacks, personal-care items, games, festive socks, handwritten cards and other useful items from September 15 through October 15. Donations can be dropped off at APS or AIS and will be delivered in time for Christmas.
Let’s show these brave men and women that their service and sacrifice are appreciated - and that they are remembered and supported back home!
🏐 Congratulations to Josie Welborn, our Auto Plex Collision Repair Player of the Week for her performance during the week of August 24!
Josie’s hard work, determination, and contributions on the court helped make her a standout for Airedale Volleyball. We’re proud to recognize her efforts and celebrate a great week of competition!
Thank you to Auto Plex Collision for supporting our student-athletes and helping us recognize their accomplishments throughout the season!
Josie’s hard work, determination, and contributions on the court helped make her a standout for Airedale Volleyball. We’re proud to recognize her efforts and celebrate a great week of competition!
Thank you to Auto Plex Collision for supporting our student-athletes and helping us recognize their accomplishments throughout the season!
Start your day the Airedale way! Breakfast is FREE for all Alma School District students! A nutritious breakfast helps students begin the day fueled, focused, and ready to learn. Encourage your student to take advantage of free breakfast at school!
Check out the menu here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820
Check out the menu here: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820
📸 Fall portrait season is almost here! 🍂 Mark your calendars for your student’s upcoming picture day, and don’t forget to bring those smiles!
Alma School District will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular district operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing three-day weekend!
