Last Friday, Mrs. Bottoms and Mrs. Ray teamed up for a special reading buddy adoption day. They shared a book titled "How to Read a Story" and discussed the various steps involved in reading. Afterward, students had the opportunity to adopt a reading buddy— a beanie baby — to take home and read to. Unlike real pets, reading buddies require just nightly reading and a few extra snuggles to keep them happy. This adoption experience offers a fun way to inspire students to read both at school and at home, making the reading process more engaging for them.
Mrs. Walden’s crew is grooving their way into 3rd grade! Last night, they rocked the stage with their debut performance, taking us back to the fabulous 1970s with classics like YMCA, their very own rendition of The Village People, Shake Your Groove Thing, and Lean on Me — total chart-toppers from the disco decade! And because flowers were the talk of the town back then, they couldn’t resist belting out Each of Us is a Flower. The kids had a blast shaking their scarves and jingling their maracas to the beat! Meanwhile, Mrs. Walden filled the air with the history of each tune as proud parents watched and cheered. What a night of fun and funky vibes for these little stars and their families! 🌼✨
What an exciting week for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the iconic Eric Carle! On Tuesday afternoon, students from Alma Primary School had a fun experience at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma. This colorful performance captivated the students from start to finish! Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, they encountered the cheerful characters from Brown Bear, journeyed around the globe with 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and helped The Very Lonely Firefly search for his friends. These cherished tales, emphasizing community, self-expression, and creativity, were animated by a talented cast of storytellers, original music, and enchanting puppetry. Today, the theatre stars from Alma High School joined in the excitement, offering a special "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" activity at Pediatrics Plus - Alma. It has been a fantastic week, and we are incredibly proud of our students for their involvement in the community!
JH Football from Morrilton
Ends in a Tie 6-6
At the Half in Morrilton
Devils Dogs 6. Airedales 0
8th grade Alma Airedales defeat the Morrilton Devil Dogs 30-0
#WinnersWin
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The community is invited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Integration of Alma Schools. Join us on Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 pm before the Alma/Van Buren Football Game. The event will commence at the plaque located on the corner of Alma High School, opposite City Hall. Afterwards, there will be a program and reception at the Alma High School Union, concluding with a special recognition of Honorees at the football stadium.
Sports Passes Available Now! Get your Sports Passes at the Administration Building today. Senior Citizens get complimentary passes, Adults are priced at $60, students at $35, and athletes at $20. Let's go Airedales!
The AHS & AIS Open House is today from 3:30 to 6:30! We look forward to seeing you there!
MEAL PRICING INFORMATION
For the 2024-2025 school year, meal prices are as listed below:
Breakfast: $1.20
Lunch: K-5 $2.70; 6-12 $2.95.
FREE/REDUCED BENEFIT APPLICATIONS: Applications for free/reduced meals are still being accepted. If you have previously qualified for free and reduced school meals, or if you think you may be eligible, please submit your application today.
To find out more, please visit the provided link: https://www.almasd.net/page/child-nutrition-services
This message was provided by the City of Alma Arkansas: ALMA ROAD CLOSURE
The narrow bridge on Cherry St, between Marsha Woolly Dr (Hwy 162) and Fayetteville Ave, is scheduled for demolition and replacement. This project will likely take more than 12 months to complete. Starting the week of August 5th, the bridge will be completely closed for removal and replacement. Please begin planning alternate routes to avoid delays. Alternate routes include Fayetteville Ave, Main St, Marsha Woolly Dr (Hwy 162) and Hwy 64. Thank you for your patience during this essential improvement process.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WORKSHOP
Join us for the Alma School District Substitute Workshop on Friday, July 26, starting at 10:00 am in the Union at Alma High School. Whether you are a new or returning substitute, we invite you to participate. This workshop will cover the daily procedures for substitutes. We look forward to seeing you there!
UPDATE ON THE ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT PRE-K PROGRAM
We are happy to share the latest information regarding the upcoming pre-k program at Alma Primary School. Detailed information is available on our website to assist you in determining if this program is suitable for your child. Living within the Alma School District is not a prerequisite for applying.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/o/aps/page/pre-k-information
For enrollment, the priority order is as follows:
- Families eligible for state-funded pre-k seats
- Tuition-based seats
The waiting list for tuition-based seats is now open. To join this list, please reach out to Alma Primary School at (479) 632-5100. The waiting list for tuition-based seats will be managed alongside processing applications from families eligible for for state-funded seats.
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
It's that time of year again! This is your reminder to add the free & reduced meal application to your back-to-school prep checklist. We encourage all families to submit an application for the 2024-2025 school year.
Follow this link for more information: https://www.almasd.net/.../page/free-and-reduced-information
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We are in the final stages of completing our new Student Activities Center/Agri Science Classrooms and Lab, which, along with the Animal Sciences Lab Facilities, will serve as a valuable resource for all students. We are eager to showcase the progress we have made and are excited for you to explore everything these new facilities have to offer.
Stay tuned to our social media platform for further updates, as we will soon invite the public to visit the facilities. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our entire school community. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we work to make Alma School District the best it can be! Don't forget to check out the comment section for videos.
NOW ACCEPTING FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADS
Hey Airedales! If you want to recognize a local business or celebrate a senior student, contact Miranda Bond to secure your spot in the Airedale Football Program! You can contact Miranda at (479) 632-4791 or mbond@almasd.net.
We hope you're enjoying every bit of sunshine this summer! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we've got you covered with all the important dates you should note down. Let's make sure our calendars are prepared and ready for action!
August 6th: Open House for AIS and AHS from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
August 8th: Open House for APS and AMS from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Great Start: Keep an eye out for additional details about Great Start! This year, kindergarten students will not be part of Great Start. Instead, there will be a morning open house as a replacement. You have the option to attend the evening open house on August 8th or the morning drop-in open house on August 12th from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
It's never too early to get ready for the upcoming school year. The school supply lists are available now! Click on the link below to see the supply lists for each school building.
High School, Grades 9-12: There is no specific high school supply list. Students will receive supply and material requests from their teachers based on course assignments and schedules during the first week of school. For the first week of school, it's recommended that high school students bring a pen, pencil, and notebook.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/page/school-supply-lists
Bob Wolfe, JD Coursey, Marti Salisbury, and Sara Martin traveled to Washington DC to present at the National Schools to Watch Conference. Their session, "Bridging the Gap to Inclusive Practices," highlighted their successful program that helps students transition from partial self-contained classes to general education. They interacted with prominent speakers and took part in various sessions organized by middle schools across the country. Alma Middle School was honored as an Arkansas Diamond School to watch for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are extremely proud of their outstanding representation of our district!
