Alma School District

Yesterday, Mrs. King and Mrs. Johnson took 32 seniors to ATU Ozark for Tech It Out, where students explored the programs offered on campus and learned more about opportunities after high school. The visit gave seniors a chance to consider how their interests could connect to future education and career paths. A highlight of the day was Blaze Sigler winning a scholarship! Congratulations, Blaze!

We’re proud of Alma High School’s Educators Rising officers for their commitment to growing as leaders and future educators! These students represented AHS at the State Leadership Conference in Little Rock on October 14, participating in sessions on team building, fundraising, and leadership while connecting with members from across Arkansas. Congratulations to these officers for taking the initiative to learn, bring back fresh ideas, and strengthen their chapter!

Congratulations to Our Miss Alma High School Winners! 👑

A big congratulations to the talented young ladies recognized at this year’s Miss Alma High School pageant!

👑 Miss Alma High School: Kambreah Spencer
✨ 1st Runner-Up & People’s Choice: Kinsley Peters
✨ 2nd Runner-Up: Alexandria Steelman
📸 Miss Photogenic: Kyler Goodwin

Congratulations to all of our contestants on a wonderful evening! We are proud of each of you!

Two reasons to celebrate! Alma School District earned Bronze for Best Public School System, and Alma Middle School earned Gold for Best Middle School in the 2026 Best of River Valley awards! Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support our schools, students, and staff. We’re grateful to be part of this community!

There’s still time to help fill stockings for our local deployed troops! Donations for members of the 142nd FAB have been extended through Veterans Day, November 11. Drop off items at Alma Primary School or Alma Intermediate School. Suggested donations include jerky, candy, nuts, chips, single serve drink mixes, playing cards, travel size toiletries, and other nonperishable items that fit inside a stocking. Thank you for helping send a little comfort from home to those serving away from their families!

It’s National School Bus Safety Week! Thank you to our Alma School District bus drivers and transportation team for helping our students get to school and home safely each day. Please stay alert, give buses space, and remind students to follow their driver’s directions. Safe rides start with all of us! 🚌

So many resources, all in one place! Today we wrapped up the Parent Resource Center at Alma Intermediate School, where families explored educational resources, school-specific information, and support from community organizations. A big thank you to Mrs. Wagner, school counselor, for bringing it all together, and to our community partners, including those who traveled to join us, for sharing their time and knowledge with Alma families!

Mrs. Barrett’s Intro to Business/Marketing class at Alma Middle School explored future opportunities during Wednesday’s visit to the UAFS College of Business & Industry! Students met with former dean and business economics professor Latisha Settledge, learned about the business programs available, and toured campus.

Root Rallies are back at Alma Intermediate School! 🌳 At the first rally, students connected with their House Champions, learned their house mottos, hand symbols, and handshakes, and got to know one another through fun activities. AIS’s four houses, Oak, Willow, Cypress, and Dogwood, bring students across grade levels together to build friendships, practice good character, and work toward shared goals. The first lesson’s message: each house brings strengths we all need, and while we belong to different houses, we are all one Grove!

🏆 Alma NJROTC earned second place overall at the Bentonville PT Meet this past weekend! The girls placed third in the CTE competition, and Faith earned Best Female honors. Congratulations to all the cadets who competed and represented Alma!

The cafeteria circus fun continues across our campuses! 🎪 Take a peek inside our cafeterias as we celebrate National School Lunch Week with colorful decorations, special menu items, and plenty of fun. Thank you to our cafeteria teams for bringing the theme to life and making lunchtime special for our students! 🍽️

“How To” Sessions are back at Alma Middle School! Today kicked off two days of exploring new interests and learning skills that go beyond the usual classroom lessons. Teachers are sharing their talents in everything from cursive and crafting to power tools, hairstyling, yoga, sign language, list making, and more. With so much to try, students have plenty of opportunities to get creative, learn something useful, and discover a new favorite activity!

We’re hiring! Alma School District is seeking a bus mechanic to join our transportation team. Visit almasd.net, select Menu, then Employment to view the job details and apply. Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!

🎪 Step right up! It may be a short week for students, but we’re making the most of it in the cafeteria as we celebrate National School Lunch Week! This annual celebration highlights how nutritious school meals help students stay fueled, focused, and ready to learn while recognizing the cafeteria teams who make it all happen. Our staff are bringing the circus theme to life with fun decorations across every campus and special menu items for the week. 🍽️ Check out what’s on the menu: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820

An early start and a strong showing for Alma Middle School’s Advanced Choirs! On Saturday, students boarded the bus at 6:30 a.m. to travel to Har-Ber High School for the ArkCDA Region 5 All-Region Choir auditions alongside more than 1,000 students in grades 7–9. Thirty-two AMS singers earned chairs in the All-Region Choir, including three first-chair placements and one second-chair placement. Eight AMS students placed in the top 10! Congratulations to those selected, and to every student who had the courage to step up and audition. We’re proud of you!

Congratulations to Alma Middle School’s 15 Arkansas Peace Week school finalists! These student artists placed in the top five of their grade level, and their artwork will advance to the state contest. 🎨

Their work explores peace, respect, and inclusion while highlighting ways to build stronger communities. Eight state finalists per grade level will be announced by the end of October!

Pictured from left to right:
Top row: Bentley Whitwam, Esabella Tabor, Jayda Yang, Yurivia Zarate Garcia and Annabella Ledbetter.
Middle row: Marcus Means, Hunter Hudson, Charlotte Shores, Zoey Ledbetter and Zerenity Robertson.
Bottom row: Katelyn Greenwood, Raelyn Loomis, Madison Remilliard and Emily McCartney.
Not pictured: Jacey McLaughlin.

We’re proud to have these artists represent AMS at the state level!

🍂 A reminder for Alma families! Parent-teacher conferences and days out of school are coming up this week and next. Take a look at these important October dates as you plan ahead. Pre-K will follow its regular schedule October 15–16, and all students will be out of school October 19.

Spooky stories and hands-on learning! 👻📚 Mrs. Thorman’s class went on a letter hunt after reading Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat, then explored STEAM by building with cups after reading Creepy Pair of Underwear! A fun way to bring books to life through creativity and a little Halloween fun!

Business learning in action at Airelooms! Alma High School welcomed Rally Order CEOs Alex Hamill and Riley Cole on October 6 to meet students, hear their feedback, and share upcoming features of the store’s point-of-sale system. As the first school in Arkansas to use Rally Order, Alma is giving students hands-on experience analyzing sales data and making business decisions while helping shape the tools they use each day. Thank you, Alex and Riley, for listening to our students and supporting their growth as future business leaders!