Alma School District

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.

Exciting News: Hand To Hand Foundation Annual Toy Giveaway is back! Get ready for the annual Toy Giveaway sponsored by the Hand to Hand Foundation! This is an amazing opportunity you don't want to miss.

Celebrating Chelsie Sturdivant's Achievement at the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference - We are proud to announce that Chelsie Sturdivant, our esteemed Math & Science Curriculum Specialist, was recently recognized at the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference. Her hard work and dedication over the past year as ACTM Secretary did not go unnoticed. Congratulations, Chelsie!

Thanksgiving break is only a week away!

Come join us at Charles B. Dyer Arena this weekend for the Arkansas State Dance Championship! We're honored to host this event and even more excited to perform in front of our home crowd. We'd be ecstatic if you could join us to cheer us on. You can purchase your tickets by following this link:https://gofan.co/event/1208808?schoolId=AAA&fbclid=IwAR0ZzfeeTwpqqg2j5HiAnodIkrGy6I6yYhJ4QMFstCC6EV6qFAYaXUUryRE We're looking forward to seeing you there!

The Airedales have made it to the playoffs! The first round is happening on Thursday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, where they will be facing Parkview. If you're planning on attending the game, here are some key details to keep in mind: TICKET INFORMATION: - This is a mobile entry event. Please have your ticket ready on your smartphone for entry. - Tickets are available through GoFan, the AAA's digital ticketing provider. LINK: https://gofan.co/event/1218900?schoolId=AR16979 - General admission tickets cost $8, and admission is required for anyone aged 5 years or older. - Printed tickets and screenshots will not be accepted. - You will receive your tickets via email or through the GoFan mobile app (available for Apple users only). OTHER INFORMATION: - War Memorial Stadium enforces a clear bag policy. - Parking will cost $5. LIVESTREAM LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6KCaoBZLPM Go Airedales!

ALMA FOWARD 2040 SURVEY SERIES This survey concerns feedback regarding technology. It is composed of four items. Your valuable feedback will guide the district in shaping future programs and improvements. We appreciate your participation. Parents and guardians have received an email invitation to complete the survey. If you are a parent or guardian, kindly access the survey through the link provided in the email. This particular survey, however, is intended for community members. Thank you for your cooperation. Link: https://forms.gle/LjEFBnV8mmGfT6GKA

Sara Martin scored the "We Love Teachers" award from Arvest Bank, with a sweet $500 prize! Jeremy Nuckolls from Arvest swooped in during the KPAWS production to present her with the big win. Congrats, Sara!

Alma Middle School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. The Outstanding Educational Performance Awards is an annual report that honors schools for their exceptional student progress, and we are excited to announce that AMS was crowned with the "High Math Growth (Statewide)" award in the Middle School Level report. This award is based on the 2023 content growth score, which measures how much the students improved from the prior year compared to expected growth based on their prior achievements. Kudos to Alma Middle School for their remarkable math (and overall) growth!

Parents and guardians - Please be aware that there is an app called Gradeway for HAC that has been posted on social media by area teachers who are encouraging use. This is NOT a PowerSchool product (parent company for TAC and HAC), and we can't guarantee the safety of the student information. We and the Arkansas Department of Education do not support this product. Since the State is not supporting this app, we will not be supporting it either. The only app that is supported by the State is called the eSchoolPlus Family app. Be sure you choose Alma School District when you create the account, and you may need to reselect the district if you're accessing it again for the first time this school year.

Due to storm damage, the high school will have a virtual learning day today. All other schools will operate normally today. High school students will receive further instructions later today. High school staff report by 8:30 am for further instructions. Bus routes running for all other schools.