What a debut! Our fourth grade chess team earned 2nd place at Waldron in their first tournament, finishing just half a point shy of first! ♟️
Special congratulations to our individual medalists:
🥉 Bronze Medalists (4–1)
Keegan Edgar
Ellis Dumond
Jake Wagner
Bryson Oliver
🥇 Gold Medalist (5–0)
Aiden Woodbury
🥈 Drake Peters also earned a silver medal with a 4–1 record in the fifth and sixth grade tournament!
We’re proud of these students for putting their skills to the test and bringing home a strong finish!
Members of Alma High School’s new International Club gathered after school yesterday to carve pumpkins and enjoy some fall fun! With a small group to start, the club is giving students a chance to get to know one another and spend time together beyond the classroom. 🎃
A big thank you to Randy Milam with Shelter Insurance for sponsoring free admission for AMS and AHS students on Friday, October 30! We appreciate his generosity and support of our students, giving them the chance to cheer on the Airedales as they take on Harrison!
A day full of singing and music! 🎶 Alma High School choir students traveled to Har-Ber High School in Springdale on Saturday, October 24, for the All-Region Clinic. They had a great time spending the day doing what they love!
Fire safety and fun at Alma Intermediate School! AIS recently made the most of an alternate schedule day, with students in each grade level attending activities at the same time. The Alma Fire Department visited to share fire safety lessons and give students a close look at a fire truck. Activity teachers added to the fun with bingo, songs, and a Stop, Drop, and Roll movement activity. Thank you to our local firefighters and activity teachers for making these important lessons fun for our students!
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!
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
Alma High School sophomores traded the classroom for the galleries during a recent trip to Crystal Bridges! Students explored the artwork on display and connected what they saw to the elements of art they studied in English class. The visit brought those lessons to life, giving students a chance to take a closer look at works of art and experience their classroom learning in a new setting.
