Today, Alma School District proudly celebrated School Lunch Hero Day and our incredible Child Nutrition Team!
Our cafeteria staff goes above and beyond each day to serve nutritious meals, build meaningful connections, and support our Airedales so they are ready to learn and succeed.
We are grateful for the care, dedication, and pride you bring to our schools - thank you for making a difference every single day!
Our cafeteria staff goes above and beyond each day to serve nutritious meals, build meaningful connections, and support our Airedales so they are ready to learn and succeed.
We are grateful for the care, dedication, and pride you bring to our schools - thank you for making a difference every single day!
🐾 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 Makayla Mason, who will serve as a 3rd-grade teacher at Alma Intermediate School.
About Makayla: Makayla is passionate about teaching and enjoys helping her students grow each day. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Southern Arkansas University. Makayla was recently married in October, and she and her husband have a chocolate Goldendoodle named Pip.
We’re excited to have Makayla join our team 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 Makayla Mason, who will serve as a 3rd-grade teacher at Alma Intermediate School.
About Makayla: Makayla is passionate about teaching and enjoys helping her students grow each day. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Southern Arkansas University. Makayla was recently married in October, and she and her husband have a chocolate Goldendoodle named Pip.
We’re excited to have Makayla join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
Happy National Principals’ Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, compassion, and vision. Thank you for inspiring students, supporting teachers, and making a difference every single day.
Drop a comment below to share your appreciation and thank a principal who’s made a difference!
Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, compassion, and vision. Thank you for inspiring students, supporting teachers, and making a difference every single day.
Drop a comment below to share your appreciation and thank a principal who’s made a difference!
🎭 Summer Theatre Camp Registration is OPEN 🎭
Calling all Alma students! Join us June 1–6 at the Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma for a fun-filled week of creativity, teamwork, and performance. Open to current K–12 students, this camp is limited to just 60 participants - so don’t wait to sign up!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIKMpxpHOYaTfwGvV51A7JJlbG3DnPzB9CrxSbJXO3_g1WjA/viewform
This year’s production: Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical
Get ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud show where Greek gods compete for greatness - packed with humor, catchy songs, and unexpected adventures!
Performance: June 6 at 3:00 PM (family & friends invited!)
Camp Schedule:
• K–4th Grade: 9:00–11:30 AM daily (full day June 6)
• 5th–12th Grade: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM daily (through performance on June 6)
Cost:
• $30 - one student
• $50 - two siblings
• $70 - three or more siblings
Build confidence, spark creativity, and have a blast on stage this summer!
Register soon - spots will fill quickly!
Calling all Alma students! Join us June 1–6 at the Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma for a fun-filled week of creativity, teamwork, and performance. Open to current K–12 students, this camp is limited to just 60 participants - so don’t wait to sign up!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIKMpxpHOYaTfwGvV51A7JJlbG3DnPzB9CrxSbJXO3_g1WjA/viewform
This year’s production: Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical
Get ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud show where Greek gods compete for greatness - packed with humor, catchy songs, and unexpected adventures!
Performance: June 6 at 3:00 PM (family & friends invited!)
Camp Schedule:
• K–4th Grade: 9:00–11:30 AM daily (full day June 6)
• 5th–12th Grade: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM daily (through performance on June 6)
Cost:
• $30 - one student
• $50 - two siblings
• $70 - three or more siblings
Build confidence, spark creativity, and have a blast on stage this summer!
Register soon - spots will fill quickly!
🐾 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 Lexi Chatman, who will serve as a Science Teacher at Alma Middle School.
About Lexi: Lexi is a graduate of Alma High School and is excited to return to her hometown to begin her teaching career. She attended the University of Central Arkansas, where she spent two years tutoring in the university’s tutoring center and gained classroom experience through internships at Conway Junior High School and Greenbrier High School. Lexi is passionate about education and is eager to share that passion with her students. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and playing games.
We’re excited to have Lexi join our team 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 Lexi Chatman, who will serve as a Science Teacher at Alma Middle School.
About Lexi: Lexi is a graduate of Alma High School and is excited to return to her hometown to begin her teaching career. She attended the University of Central Arkansas, where she spent two years tutoring in the university’s tutoring center and gained classroom experience through internships at Conway Junior High School and Greenbrier High School. Lexi is passionate about education and is eager to share that passion with her students. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and playing games.
We’re excited to have Lexi join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
🐾 New Role Announcement
Alma School District is proud to highlight members of our Airedale family who are stepping into new roles for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in congratulating Josh Salsbury, a familiar face who will be stepping into a new role as Defensive Coordinator for the Football Program.
About Josh: Josh has been part of the Airedale family since 2024, serving as Defensive Line Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. Before joining Alma School District, he spent eight years at Shiloh, where he coached defensive line and baseball, helping lead teams to four consecutive football state championship appearances, including a state title in 2020, and four straight baseball state championships, including a title in 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as an assistant football and baseball coach at Catholic High School in Little Rock. Josh’s wife, Candice, is also a teacher at Alma School District, and their daughter, Tatum, is a proud Airedale.
We’re proud to have Josh continue serving Alma School District in this new capacity and look forward to the great things ahead!
Alma School District is proud to highlight members of our Airedale family who are stepping into new roles for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in congratulating Josh Salsbury, a familiar face who will be stepping into a new role as Defensive Coordinator for the Football Program.
About Josh: Josh has been part of the Airedale family since 2024, serving as Defensive Line Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. Before joining Alma School District, he spent eight years at Shiloh, where he coached defensive line and baseball, helping lead teams to four consecutive football state championship appearances, including a state title in 2020, and four straight baseball state championships, including a title in 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as an assistant football and baseball coach at Catholic High School in Little Rock. Josh’s wife, Candice, is also a teacher at Alma School District, and their daughter, Tatum, is a proud Airedale.
We’re proud to have Josh continue serving Alma School District in this new capacity and look forward to the great things ahead!
Behind every safe arrival is a driver who cares - thank you to the drivers who keep Alma School District moving safely every day! 🚌💛
🐾 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 Addison Ray, who will serve as an ELA Teacher at Alma Intermediate School.
About Addison: Addison is graduating this May with a degree in Elementary Education. She currently serves as the Behavioral Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren, where she has gained valuable experience working with students. Addison is excited to bring her passion for teaching and her positive energy to the 5th-grade ELA team.
We’re excited to have Addison join our team 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 Addison Ray, who will serve as an ELA Teacher at Alma Intermediate School.
About Addison: Addison is graduating this May with a degree in Elementary Education. She currently serves as the Behavioral Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren, where she has gained valuable experience working with students. Addison is excited to bring her passion for teaching and her positive energy to the 5th-grade ELA team.
We’re excited to have Addison join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
⛳️ Join us for the 2026 Citizens Bank Airedale Golf Classic!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s tournament will take place on Saturday, June 6th, at River Valley Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the Mikell McSpadden & Frank Vines Scholarship Funds, helping support students in our community.
This marks our 19th year, making it one of the longest-running scholarship fundraisers in Alma! Over the past 18 years, we’ve awarded more than $40,000 to over 40 students - and we’re just getting started.
🏌️ Love golf? Register a team and join the fun!
🤝 Not a golfer? Consider becoming a hole sponsor and still make a meaningful impact.
Our goal is simple: honor Mikell and Coach Vines while continuing to grow these scholarships for future students.
📄 Sponsor Form: https://aptg.co/T8kDjC
📄 Registration Form: https://aptg.co/7t6TqP
Let’s make this year’s tournament the best one yet!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s tournament will take place on Saturday, June 6th, at River Valley Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the Mikell McSpadden & Frank Vines Scholarship Funds, helping support students in our community.
This marks our 19th year, making it one of the longest-running scholarship fundraisers in Alma! Over the past 18 years, we’ve awarded more than $40,000 to over 40 students - and we’re just getting started.
🏌️ Love golf? Register a team and join the fun!
🤝 Not a golfer? Consider becoming a hole sponsor and still make a meaningful impact.
Our goal is simple: honor Mikell and Coach Vines while continuing to grow these scholarships for future students.
📄 Sponsor Form: https://aptg.co/T8kDjC
📄 Registration Form: https://aptg.co/7t6TqP
Let’s make this year’s tournament the best one yet!
🌎 Earth Week at Alma Middle School 🌎
Mrs. Price’s classes celebrated with hands-on learning and outdoor fun! Students kicked things off with a “Predator-Prey Freeze Tag” game, modeling adaptation and survival in an active, engaging way.
On Earth Day, learning moved outside for a full day of activities. Students participated in an “Invasive Species” simulation, discovering how a single bullfrog can disrupt an entire ecosystem.
They also enjoyed:
🏀 Outdoor sports like basketball, football & bocce ball
🎨 Creative time with chalk art & reading stations
🧹 Campus cleanup to support environmental stewardship
🌿 Creek exploration, examining water samples & microscopic life
A great week of learning, exploring, and caring for our planet! 🌱
Mrs. Price’s classes celebrated with hands-on learning and outdoor fun! Students kicked things off with a “Predator-Prey Freeze Tag” game, modeling adaptation and survival in an active, engaging way.
On Earth Day, learning moved outside for a full day of activities. Students participated in an “Invasive Species” simulation, discovering how a single bullfrog can disrupt an entire ecosystem.
They also enjoyed:
🏀 Outdoor sports like basketball, football & bocce ball
🎨 Creative time with chalk art & reading stations
🧹 Campus cleanup to support environmental stewardship
🌿 Creek exploration, examining water samples & microscopic life
A great week of learning, exploring, and caring for our planet! 🌱
💜 Purple Up Celebration Honors Military Families at Alma Primary School 💜
Purple Up festivities continued today at Alma Primary School as students, families, and staff came together to honor and support the military families in our school community.
The morning began with a muffin breakfast, giving students time to connect with their families, followed by a special ceremony featuring the Alma High School NJROTC and a performance by the Alma Intermediate School Choir.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special - and for showing appreciation to the military families in our district who serve and sacrifice.
Purple Up festivities continued today at Alma Primary School as students, families, and staff came together to honor and support the military families in our school community.
The morning began with a muffin breakfast, giving students time to connect with their families, followed by a special ceremony featuring the Alma High School NJROTC and a performance by the Alma Intermediate School Choir.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special - and for showing appreciation to the military families in our district who serve and sacrifice.
🐾 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 Jordan Dugger, who will serve as the Junior High Head Football Coach.
About Jordan: Jordan brings nine years of coaching experience, including the past seven years at Pottsville and two years at Russellville. He is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and is committed to helping young players grow as athletes and as young men. Jordan is excited to join Airedale Nation and looks forward to working with the coaches and players to build something special.
We’re excited to have Jordan join our team 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 Jordan Dugger, who will serve as the Junior High Head Football Coach.
About Jordan: Jordan brings nine years of coaching experience, including the past seven years at Pottsville and two years at Russellville. He is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and is committed to helping young players grow as athletes and as young men. Jordan is excited to join Airedale Nation and looks forward to working with the coaches and players to build something special.
We’re excited to have Jordan join our team 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 Trenity Myers, who will serve as a Spanish Teacher at Alma High School.
About Trenity: Trenity is a proud Alma graduate from the Class of 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Spanish Education from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith in 2020 and later completed her Master of Education in Library Media and Information Sciences from Southern Arkansas University. She has spent the past five years teaching at Northside High School in Fort Smith. Trenity enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her younger brother at his soccer games. She is excited to return to Alma and begin the school year as an Airedale once again - Go Dogs!
We’re excited to have Trenity join our team 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 Trenity Myers, who will serve as a Spanish Teacher at Alma High School.
About Trenity: Trenity is a proud Alma graduate from the Class of 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Spanish Education from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith in 2020 and later completed her Master of Education in Library Media and Information Sciences from Southern Arkansas University. She has spent the past five years teaching at Northside High School in Fort Smith. Trenity enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her younger brother at his soccer games. She is excited to return to Alma and begin the school year as an Airedale once again - Go Dogs!
We’re excited to have Trenity join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make with our students and community!
🐾 Welcome to the Airedale Family!
Alma School District is proud to continue introducing new members of our Airedale family for the upcoming school year.
Please join us in welcoming Joshua Barrett, who will serve as Offensive Coordinator for the Varsity Football Team.
About Joshua: Joshua comes to Alma with a strong background in athletics and coaching success. As the passing game coordinator at Shiloh, he helped lead the team to seven consecutive state finals appearances across classifications 4A–6A, including state championships in 2020 and 2025. He also served as head track coach, where he led Shiloh to its first-ever boys track state championship in 2025. Earlier in his career, he was part of back-to-back state championship teams as an assistant powerlifting coach at Stilwell High School (OK) in 2015 and 2016. Joshua has been married to his wife, Becca, for 12 years, and they have a 6-year-old daughter, Breckyn.
We’re excited to have Joshua join our team 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 begin introducing the new staff members who will be joining our Airedale family for the upcoming school year. We are proud to continue growing our team with individuals who are passionate about supporting our students and community - stay tuned as we continue to share more!
Please join us in welcoming Trey Prieur, who will serve as Assistant Principal at Alma High School.
About Trey: A graduate of Fort Smith Northside, I am finishing my 19th year in education, with the past 13 years spent in Paris. During that time, I served nine years in administration, including the past three as Paris Middle School Principal and District Athletic Director. I am excited to become an Airedale at Alma and continue supporting students, staff, and the community. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, staying involved in sports, and spending time with my five nieces, three nephews, two great-nephews, and family and friends.
We’re excited to have Trey join our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students and community!
Alma School District is excited to begin introducing the new staff members who will be joining our Airedale family for the upcoming school year. We are proud to continue growing our team with individuals who are passionate about supporting our students and community - stay tuned as we continue to share more!
Please join us in welcoming Trey Prieur, who will serve as Assistant Principal at Alma High School.
About Trey: A graduate of Fort Smith Northside, I am finishing my 19th year in education, with the past 13 years spent in Paris. During that time, I served nine years in administration, including the past three as Paris Middle School Principal and District Athletic Director. I am excited to become an Airedale at Alma and continue supporting students, staff, and the community. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, staying involved in sports, and spending time with my five nieces, three nephews, two great-nephews, and family and friends.
We’re excited to have Trey join our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make with our students and community!
After exploring adaptations, natural selection, and the concept of “survival of the fittest,” students in Mrs. Price’s class at Alma Middle School put their understanding into action with a hands-on camouflage challenge. They created paper butterflies designed to blend into their surroundings and hid them around the classroom.
Principals Coursey and Stone stepped in as “predators,” racing against the clock to find and tag as many butterflies as possible in just three minutes. Out of 110 butterflies, 36 remained undiscovered - highlighting how effective camouflage can be for survival.
Alma School District is proud to be a Purple Star District, recognizing our commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of these amazing students.
At Alma Intermediate School, students and staff have been celebrating in meaningful ways:
💜 Wearing purple on Fridays to show support for military kids
⭐ Sending letters home to learn about families’ military journeys
🗺️ Creating a special display - thanks to Kristi Weir, Jennifer Anderson, and Jennifer Hardin - mapping out where our military families have been stationed around the world
📸 Capturing a group photo of our incredible military-connected students and discussing the importance of their parents’ service to our country
We are proud of our military families and grateful for their service and sacrifice. Join us in celebrating and supporting our military children this month!
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of these amazing students.
At Alma Intermediate School, students and staff have been celebrating in meaningful ways:
💜 Wearing purple on Fridays to show support for military kids
⭐ Sending letters home to learn about families’ military journeys
🗺️ Creating a special display - thanks to Kristi Weir, Jennifer Anderson, and Jennifer Hardin - mapping out where our military families have been stationed around the world
📸 Capturing a group photo of our incredible military-connected students and discussing the importance of their parents’ service to our country
We are proud of our military families and grateful for their service and sacrifice. Join us in celebrating and supporting our military children this month!
Our Airewaves Media students recently had an awesome experience at the SkillsUSA Competition in Hot Springs, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of KARK and KLRT TV stations in Little Rock!
While we didn’t place in any categories this year, our students gained valuable real-world experience, learned from industry professionals, and represented our program with pride.
We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see how they grow from this opportunity.
While we didn’t place in any categories this year, our students gained valuable real-world experience, learned from industry professionals, and represented our program with pride.
We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see how they grow from this opportunity.
This week, 5th-grade students at Alma Intermediate School got a fun and exciting sneak peek into the musical world of Alma School District! The Alma Middle School band and choir brought the energy with lively performances and interactive moments that had students smiling and engaged from start to finish. From powerful vocals to impressive instrumentals, the visit gave students a taste of the fun, teamwork, and school pride that make Alma’s music programs so special - and something to look forward to next year!
On Wednesday, April 8, the Alma Middle School 8th Grade Band performed at the Arkansas School Band & Orchestra Association Region 8 Concert and Sightreading Assessment. The band earned Superior ratings in both performance and sightreading, resulting in a prestigious Sweepstakes award. This marks the second consecutive year the band has achieved this outstanding honor. Congratulations to these dedicated and talented students on their continued success!
