Due to the continued dangerous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Alma School District will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. All activities and athletic events are canceled. Stay safe and warm!
Due to the dangerous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Alma School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. All activities and athletic events are canceled. The varsity basketball game against Van Buren will be rescheduled to Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Heartfelt Gifts for School Board Appreciation Month from Alma Primary and Intermediate Schools
As a tribute to School Board Appreciation Month, students from Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School handcrafted cards and posters for the board. They put their creativity to work, making use of various art supplies like colored pencils, markers, and glitter glue to make their designs pop. Some of the cards featured colorful illustrations of the school and its students, while others had inspirational quotes and messages of gratitude.
To top it off, Alma Primary School PTO provided a meal for the board before their monthly meeting. We are grateful for this kind gesture of appreciation and extend our gratitude to the entire school board for their hard work and dedication.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Alma School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 16.
MAKE-UP DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the inclement weather, school was closed on Friday, January 5, 2024. We have scheduled Monday, February 19, 2024, as the make-up day for the missed classes. Please note that school will be in session on Monday, February 19, 2024, which is also President's Day.
REMINDER: Alma School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 16.
Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month in January
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, we want to thank our board members for their voluntary efforts in tending to board business and ensuring the success of Alma School District students. Their personal sacrifices and countless hours of hard work benefit the entire community. Take a moment today to express your gratitude and say thank you!
Draft Day Workshop for Seniors Hosted by Mrs. Ikenberry, Mrs. King and Mrs. Johnson
Today, Mrs. Ikenberry, Mrs. King, and Mrs. Johnson hosted a Draft Day Workshop for participating seniors. Anita Brackin, Vice President of Workforce Development for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jeff Adams, Assistant Director of Career Services at UAFS, were the two guest speakers. During the workshop, they provided valuable tips and advice on how to prepare for the upcoming interviews and fine-tune their resumes. Additionally, they shared some insights regarding the participating companies, their prior accomplishments, and their expectations this year. Alma High School will host another workshop next week, featuring several companies that will assist in mock interviews.
Important Message for Parents and Guardians Regarding Alerts
We understand that the voice call that was sent on Friday, January 5, 2024, about the inclement weather was from a 501 area code. This was because our messaging system is based in Little Rock. We have now updated our system, and any calls made by Alma School District will show up with the Alma School District phone number (479) 632-4791. We recommend saving our number on your phone. This change should prevent any confusion going forward.
Please remember that we offer multiple means of communication to receive alerts, such as our social media pages, website, text message, email, and the local news outlets.
If you need to update your contact information to ensure that you receive alerts, please contact your child's school today.
Make-Up Day Announcement
Due to the inclement weather, school was closed today. We have scheduled Monday, February 19, 2024, as the make-up day for the missed classes.
Please note that school will be in session on Monday, February 19, 2024, which is also President's Day.
Postponed Varsity Basketball Games
Please note that the varsity basketball games originally planned for today, January 5th, 2024, against Harrison at Harrison has been rescheduled to tomorrow, January 6th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Harrison.
Alma School District will be closed on Friday, January 5, 2024, due to inclement weather. All school buildings and district offices will be closed.
Alma Cheer Brings Home 5A-6A State Runner Up Title and Advances to National Championship
We are thrilled to announce that Alma Cheer took home the State Runner Up title in the 5A-6A game day division over the break. Congratulations are in order! Next month, they will represent Alma at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL. Good luck!
We are so excited to welcome students back to school tomorrow, January 3, 2024! We hope you all had a fantastic winter break and are ready to dive back into the world of learning as we embark on a new year together.
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful break. It's time to get ready for another semester, as classes will resume on January 3rd. We can't wait to see all of our students, families, and staff very soon!
Attention, podcast lovers! A fresh episode is hot off the press. If you haven't checked it out yet, you're missing out. Mr. Bridges and his talented gang of students have done it again, crafting an episode that's as fun as it is informative. Don't miss it!
In this episode, Mr. B sits down to talk with Harper Weaver and Kendall Kirby about their favorite hobby, dancing. They provide information on what type of dancing they do, where they started, the different competitions, and how to get started in dancing. We hope you enjoy this podcast, and please don't forget to embrace your inner weirdo this holiday season!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57953815
Upcoming Winter Break Schedule
Just a quick reminder that Winter Break will be from Monday, December 18, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Staff members will be back on Tuesday, January 2, while students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3.
NEW EPISODE ALERT: Hey! What's Your Deal?
In this episode, Mr. B interviews and eats with Analena Garcia as she introduces him to some weird food and drinks that he has never tried. This might not be for those with a squeamish stomach, but it is definitely for those who like to try new things! Listen in and enjoy, and don't forget to embrace your inner weirdo!
LINK: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57908542
The women of the Child Nutrition Department have been going the extra mile to spread holiday cheer, adorning their lunch containers with festive decorations and wearing matching shirts. We are grateful for their dedication in providing a fun environment for our children.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our fantastic educators and school leaders who help our students achieve great things. We are equally grateful for the amazing support we have received from our community this year.
Reminder: Alma Schools will be observing Thanksgiving Break from November 20-24. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27.