Summer Hours for all Alma School District campuses and departments are now in effect:
Monday–Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(45-minute lunch)
Fridays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular schedules will resume Monday, July 27.
Have a great summer, Airedales!
Monday–Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(45-minute lunch)
Fridays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular schedules will resume Monday, July 27.
Have a great summer, Airedales!
⚓️ What an incredible experience!
Recently, Gracelynn Edwards had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar in Annapolis, Maryland. This highly competitive, week-long program gives students a firsthand look at life at the Naval Academy while challenging them through hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities, leadership development, and teamwork.
We are incredibly proud of her for representing Alma and embracing such an outstanding opportunity. Way to go, Gracelynn!
Recently, Gracelynn Edwards had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar in Annapolis, Maryland. This highly competitive, week-long program gives students a firsthand look at life at the Naval Academy while challenging them through hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities, leadership development, and teamwork.
We are incredibly proud of her for representing Alma and embracing such an outstanding opportunity. Way to go, Gracelynn!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Brendan Wiley, who will be joining the team at Alma Middle School as a teacher and Senior High/Junior High Boys Assistant Basketball Coach.
About Brendan: Coach Brendan Wiley is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education along with a Coaching Endorsement. He brings nearly a decade of coaching experience and has helped build successful basketball programs at Lincoln Consolidated Schools and Ozark Catholic Academy.
Most recently, Coach Wiley played a key role in fostering a strong, positive culture within the athletic department and girls basketball program at Providence Academy. During his time at Ozark Catholic Academy, he also worked alongside current Alma Head Boys Basketball Coach Cody Vaught, helping lay the foundation for the growth and success of the girls basketball program.
Known for his passion for mentoring young athletes and developing leaders both on and off the court, Coach Wiley brings tremendous energy, character, and experience to Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Brendan to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students, athletes, and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Brendan Wiley, who will be joining the team at Alma Middle School as a teacher and Senior High/Junior High Boys Assistant Basketball Coach.
About Brendan: Coach Brendan Wiley is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education along with a Coaching Endorsement. He brings nearly a decade of coaching experience and has helped build successful basketball programs at Lincoln Consolidated Schools and Ozark Catholic Academy.
Most recently, Coach Wiley played a key role in fostering a strong, positive culture within the athletic department and girls basketball program at Providence Academy. During his time at Ozark Catholic Academy, he also worked alongside current Alma Head Boys Basketball Coach Cody Vaught, helping lay the foundation for the growth and success of the girls basketball program.
Known for his passion for mentoring young athletes and developing leaders both on and off the court, Coach Wiley brings tremendous energy, character, and experience to Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Brendan to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students, athletes, and community!
🚨 Important Reminder for Airedale Athletics 🚨
The annual AAA Summer Dead Period is just around the corner. From June 21 through July 4, all Alma School District athletic facilities will be completely closed, and there will be no coach-led practices, workouts, or team activities.
This mandatory rest period is the perfect time for our student-athletes and coaches to pause, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved summer downtime with family and friends.
Stay active on your own, stay hydrated, and get ready to hit the ground running when we return after the 4th of July!
The annual AAA Summer Dead Period is just around the corner. From June 21 through July 4, all Alma School District athletic facilities will be completely closed, and there will be no coach-led practices, workouts, or team activities.
This mandatory rest period is the perfect time for our student-athletes and coaches to pause, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved summer downtime with family and friends.
Stay active on your own, stay hydrated, and get ready to hit the ground running when we return after the 4th of July!
📚✈️ From Alma to the national stage!
This week, Nora Dean and Riley Bender proudly represented Alma at National History Day, held at the University of Maryland.
We're so proud of these outstanding students for showcasing their hard work, dedication, and passion for history on the national level. What an incredible opportunity and accomplishment!
Take a look at some highlights from their trip!
This week, Nora Dean and Riley Bender proudly represented Alma at National History Day, held at the University of Maryland.
We're so proud of these outstanding students for showcasing their hard work, dedication, and passion for history on the national level. What an incredible opportunity and accomplishment!
Take a look at some highlights from their trip!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Cortney Hicks, who will be joining the team as an Agriculture teacher.
About Cortney: Cortney is excited to join Alma School District and begin working with students. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from Southern Arkansas University and is passionate about sharing her love of agriculture with the next generation.
Cortney believes agriculture plays a vital role in everyday life and is committed to providing students with the knowledge and opportunities to grow through agricultural education. She has a passion for animals and livestock and is excited to help continue growing the agriculture program while inspiring students to discover the many opportunities the field has to offer.
We’re excited to welcome Cortney to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Cortney Hicks, who will be joining the team as an Agriculture teacher.
About Cortney: Cortney is excited to join Alma School District and begin working with students. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from Southern Arkansas University and is passionate about sharing her love of agriculture with the next generation.
Cortney believes agriculture plays a vital role in everyday life and is committed to providing students with the knowledge and opportunities to grow through agricultural education. She has a passion for animals and livestock and is excited to help continue growing the agriculture program while inspiring students to discover the many opportunities the field has to offer.
We’re excited to welcome Cortney to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Shad Vaughan, who will be joining the team at Alma High School as an Assistant Football Coach and teacher.
About Shad: Shad is from Paragould, Arkansas, and is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He brings valuable experience from his time working with the Shiloh Christian football program over the past two years.
Shad and his wife, Kylie, have been married for one year and are excited to begin this new chapter together in the Alma community. He is passionate about making a positive impact on students and athletes both in the classroom and on the field.
We’re excited to welcome Shad to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students, athletes, and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Shad Vaughan, who will be joining the team at Alma High School as an Assistant Football Coach and teacher.
About Shad: Shad is from Paragould, Arkansas, and is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He brings valuable experience from his time working with the Shiloh Christian football program over the past two years.
Shad and his wife, Kylie, have been married for one year and are excited to begin this new chapter together in the Alma community. He is passionate about making a positive impact on students and athletes both in the classroom and on the field.
We’re excited to welcome Shad to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students, athletes, and community!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Michelle Lankford, who will be joining the team at Alma Middle School as Assistant Band Director.
About Michelle: Michelle brings 18 years of experience teaching band students and is passionate about helping young musicians grow both in and out of the classroom. She is a graduate of Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma and earned both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Arkansas. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree in Building-Level Administration from Arkansas State University, as well as a certificate in Teaching English Language Learners.
Throughout her career, Michelle has taught students across multiple grade levels, building successful band programs while fostering positive and inclusive learning environments. She previously taught in Hackett and Cedarville, where her students consistently achieved musical success. Michelle is dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential as musicians and as individuals.
Outside of school, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She is excited for the opportunity to contribute to the tradition of excellence that defines the Pride of Alma Bands.
We’re excited to welcome Michelle to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Michelle Lankford, who will be joining the team at Alma Middle School as Assistant Band Director.
About Michelle: Michelle brings 18 years of experience teaching band students and is passionate about helping young musicians grow both in and out of the classroom. She is a graduate of Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma and earned both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Arkansas. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree in Building-Level Administration from Arkansas State University, as well as a certificate in Teaching English Language Learners.
Throughout her career, Michelle has taught students across multiple grade levels, building successful band programs while fostering positive and inclusive learning environments. She previously taught in Hackett and Cedarville, where her students consistently achieved musical success. Michelle is dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential as musicians and as individuals.
Outside of school, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She is excited for the opportunity to contribute to the tradition of excellence that defines the Pride of Alma Bands.
We’re excited to welcome Michelle to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Third-grade summer school students have been diving into all things science through Literacy Empower Hour, where reading and science come together in fun, hands-on learning experiences.
Recently, students have focused on nature and observing the world around them. Last week, they got an unforgettable, up-close science experience! Mrs. Birchfield, Director of Special Education, visited with several of her snakes, giving students the chance to observe, ask questions, and even interact with them while learning more about how they behave in nature.
Students impressed with their knowledge and curiosity as they shared thoughtful answers and engaged in great discussion about snakes and the natural world.
A big thank you to Mrs. Birchfield for sharing her time and animals with us, and to Zach Thomas, Science Curriculum Specialist, for helping make the connection possible. Our students - and staff - had a great time experiencing science in action! 🐍
Recently, students have focused on nature and observing the world around them. Last week, they got an unforgettable, up-close science experience! Mrs. Birchfield, Director of Special Education, visited with several of her snakes, giving students the chance to observe, ask questions, and even interact with them while learning more about how they behave in nature.
Students impressed with their knowledge and curiosity as they shared thoughtful answers and engaged in great discussion about snakes and the natural world.
A big thank you to Mrs. Birchfield for sharing her time and animals with us, and to Zach Thomas, Science Curriculum Specialist, for helping make the connection possible. Our students - and staff - had a great time experiencing science in action! 🐍
Have you voted yet?
There's still time to support Alma School District in the Best of River Valley awards!
We're honored that every Alma School District campus, along with the district as a whole, has been nominated. Thank you to our incredible students, staff, families, and community for making Alma such a special place to learn and grow.
🗳️ Voting is open through July 7!
Visit www.votebestofrivervalley.com to cast your vote and show your support for Airedale Nation!
Thank you for cheering on the people and programs that make Alma Public Schools the best!
There's still time to support Alma School District in the Best of River Valley awards!
We're honored that every Alma School District campus, along with the district as a whole, has been nominated. Thank you to our incredible students, staff, families, and community for making Alma such a special place to learn and grow.
🗳️ Voting is open through July 7!
Visit www.votebestofrivervalley.com to cast your vote and show your support for Airedale Nation!
Thank you for cheering on the people and programs that make Alma Public Schools the best!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Sierra Koperski, who will be joining the team at Alma Primary School as a Kindergarten teacher.
About Sierra: Sierra is a 2016 Alma High School graduate and recently earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith this spring. During the past school year, she completed her teaching internship in a Kindergarten classroom at Alma Primary School, where she discovered that Kindergarten is exactly where she is meant to be. Sierra and her husband have been married for eight years and have three wonderful daughters who also attend Alma schools. She is excited to begin her teaching career in the same community that helped shape her and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the students and families of Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Sierra to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Sierra Koperski, who will be joining the team at Alma Primary School as a Kindergarten teacher.
About Sierra: Sierra is a 2016 Alma High School graduate and recently earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith this spring. During the past school year, she completed her teaching internship in a Kindergarten classroom at Alma Primary School, where she discovered that Kindergarten is exactly where she is meant to be. Sierra and her husband have been married for eight years and have three wonderful daughters who also attend Alma schools. She is excited to begin her teaching career in the same community that helped shape her and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the students and families of Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Sierra to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
📚 Have plans to catch the Bookmobile today? If not, now's the perfect time!
Finding the Bookmobile is easier than ever with our live tracker. See exactly where it's headed and plan your stop!
📍 Check the live tracker here: https://cloud.samsara.com/o/9124/fleet/viewer/IEj2K1jwkDBhHPhGZ4FV
Finding the Bookmobile is easier than ever with our live tracker. See exactly where it's headed and plan your stop!
📍 Check the live tracker here: https://cloud.samsara.com/o/9124/fleet/viewer/IEj2K1jwkDBhHPhGZ4FV
🐾 New Role Announcement!
Alma School District is excited to announce that Jill Boyd has been named the district’s new Director of Child Nutrition.
Jill has been a valued member of the Alma School District family, currently serving as the manager of the Alma Middle School kitchen. She brings 24 years of food service experience to this leadership role, including eight years in restaurant management and four years in child nutrition, with two years in management positions.
Jill and her husband, Adam, have been together for 23 years and have five children, two granddaughters, and another grandchild on the way. Her family has deep ties to Alma Schools, with children who have been actively involved in school activities and athletics, including two who currently attend Alma Public Schools.
Reflecting on her new role, Jill shared that she has loved every minute of being part of the Alma School District Child Nutrition team and is excited to take on this new challenge. She is especially grateful to work alongside an incredible team that cares for students each day as if they were their own.
Please join us in congratulating Jill on this well-deserved opportunity. We are excited to see her continue serving our students, staff, and community in this new leadership role!
Alma School District is excited to announce that Jill Boyd has been named the district’s new Director of Child Nutrition.
Jill has been a valued member of the Alma School District family, currently serving as the manager of the Alma Middle School kitchen. She brings 24 years of food service experience to this leadership role, including eight years in restaurant management and four years in child nutrition, with two years in management positions.
Jill and her husband, Adam, have been together for 23 years and have five children, two granddaughters, and another grandchild on the way. Her family has deep ties to Alma Schools, with children who have been actively involved in school activities and athletics, including two who currently attend Alma Public Schools.
Reflecting on her new role, Jill shared that she has loved every minute of being part of the Alma School District Child Nutrition team and is excited to take on this new challenge. She is especially grateful to work alongside an incredible team that cares for students each day as if they were their own.
Please join us in congratulating Jill on this well-deserved opportunity. We are excited to see her continue serving our students, staff, and community in this new leadership role!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Ashtan Sieber, who will be joining the team at Alma High School as a Business teacher and DECA advisor.
About Ashtan: Ashtan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Arkansas in 2020 and her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2022. She is excited to begin her role at Alma High School and help students develop valuable skills for their future. Ashtan, her husband, and their two children are relocating to the River Valley and are excited to become part of the Alma community. She believes in building meaningful connections with students and creating a classroom environment where they feel encouraged, supported, and confident in exploring their abilities. She looks forward to helping students learn, grow, and discover their strengths throughout the school year.
We’re excited to welcome Ashtan to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Ashtan Sieber, who will be joining the team at Alma High School as a Business teacher and DECA advisor.
About Ashtan: Ashtan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Arkansas in 2020 and her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2022. She is excited to begin her role at Alma High School and help students develop valuable skills for their future. Ashtan, her husband, and their two children are relocating to the River Valley and are excited to become part of the Alma community. She believes in building meaningful connections with students and creating a classroom environment where they feel encouraged, supported, and confident in exploring their abilities. She looks forward to helping students learn, grow, and discover their strengths throughout the school year.
We’re excited to welcome Ashtan to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Things got a little messy at Alma Intermediate School during Week 2 of Summer School! 🧪✨
These 3rd graders put their science skills to work by making Oobleck - a fun substance that's not quite a liquid and not quite a solid. Hands-on learning, curiosity, and lots of smiles made for a great day of science exploration!
These 3rd graders put their science skills to work by making Oobleck - a fun substance that's not quite a liquid and not quite a solid. Hands-on learning, curiosity, and lots of smiles made for a great day of science exploration!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Dexter Pendergraft, who will be joining the team at Alma Intermediate School as a Physical Education teacher.
About Dexter: Dexter is excited to return to his hometown and join Alma School District as the PE teacher at Alma Intermediate School. Over the past several years, he has served as an elementary PE teacher, assistant principal, and district PE coordinator. He is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop healthy habits, and discover a lifelong love for physical activity. Dexter is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that helped shape him and looks forward to making a positive impact on students at Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Dexter to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Dexter Pendergraft, who will be joining the team at Alma Intermediate School as a Physical Education teacher.
About Dexter: Dexter is excited to return to his hometown and join Alma School District as the PE teacher at Alma Intermediate School. Over the past several years, he has served as an elementary PE teacher, assistant principal, and district PE coordinator. He is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop healthy habits, and discover a lifelong love for physical activity. Dexter is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that helped shape him and looks forward to making a positive impact on students at Alma.
We’re excited to welcome Dexter to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students and community!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Lyndsey Cady, who will be joining the team at Alma Intermediate School.
About Lyndsey: Lyndsey brings 14 years of teaching experience and 13 years of coaching experience to Alma. She has taught grades three through six and has coached at both the junior high and high school levels. She is happily married, and her stepson is also a student in Alma. Lyndsey is a dedicated educator who is passionate about teaching and committed to helping students reach their greatest potential.
We’re excited to welcome Lyndsey to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Lyndsey Cady, who will be joining the team at Alma Intermediate School.
About Lyndsey: Lyndsey brings 14 years of teaching experience and 13 years of coaching experience to Alma. She has taught grades three through six and has coached at both the junior high and high school levels. She is happily married, and her stepson is also a student in Alma. Lyndsey is a dedicated educator who is passionate about teaching and committed to helping students reach their greatest potential.
We’re excited to welcome Lyndsey to the Airedale family and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Grace Accurso, who will be joining the team at Alma Primary School as a Kindergarten teacher.
About Grace: Grace is a 2018 Alma High School graduate and earned her teaching degree from Arkansas Tech University in 2021. She has spent the past four years teaching in Ozark Schools and is excited to return home to Alma. Grace and her husband, Tyler, have two children, Lillie and Bradley, who are the light of their lives. She is grateful for the opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of teaching Kindergarten at Alma Primary School and looks forward to building relationships with students and families.
We’re excited to welcome Grace back to Alma and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Grace Accurso, who will be joining the team at Alma Primary School as a Kindergarten teacher.
About Grace: Grace is a 2018 Alma High School graduate and earned her teaching degree from Arkansas Tech University in 2021. She has spent the past four years teaching in Ozark Schools and is excited to return home to Alma. Grace and her husband, Tyler, have two children, Lillie and Bradley, who are the light of their lives. She is grateful for the opportunity to fulfill her lifelong dream of teaching Kindergarten at Alma Primary School and looks forward to building relationships with students and families.
We’re excited to welcome Grace back to Alma and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
🌍 Become a Host Family This Year!
Alma Schools is preparing to welcome our next group of exchange students, and we’re looking for host families!
Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding opportunity to learn about a new culture, build lasting friendships, and make a difference in a student’s life.
Interested? Check out the student descriptions in this post and consider being part of this special experience!
Alma Schools is preparing to welcome our next group of exchange students, and we’re looking for host families!
Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding opportunity to learn about a new culture, build lasting friendships, and make a difference in a student’s life.
Interested? Check out the student descriptions in this post and consider being part of this special experience!
Exciting news for Airedale Nation!
Each Alma School District campus, along with the district as a whole, has been nominated for the Best of River Valley awards!
We're proud of this recognition and grateful for the students, staff, families, and community members who make our schools exceptional places to learn and grow.
🗳️ Voting is open now through July 7.
Visit www.votebestofrivervalley.com to cast your vote and support Alma School District!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people and programs that make Alma Public Schools a great place to be.
Each Alma School District campus, along with the district as a whole, has been nominated for the Best of River Valley awards!
We're proud of this recognition and grateful for the students, staff, families, and community members who make our schools exceptional places to learn and grow.
🗳️ Voting is open now through July 7.
Visit www.votebestofrivervalley.com to cast your vote and support Alma School District!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people and programs that make Alma Public Schools a great place to be.
