October is National Principals Month! 🏫👏 Join us in celebrating Mrs. Moore, Mr. Coursey, Mrs. Lyon and Mr. Bullard for the leadership, care and dedication they bring to our schools each day. Thank you for supporting our students, staff and families and for all you do for Alma School District!
Today, Alma School District administrators, Board of Education members and staff had the incredible opportunity to visit Ebbing Air National Guard Base and get an inside look at the important work happening right here in our community! ✈️
As a Purple Up district, we are proud to support our military-connected students and families. Opportunities like this deepen our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our military community and the impact they have on the families and communities we serve.
During the visit, our group toured the base, met with personnel and even had the opportunity to see an F-35 up close!
A big thank you to the Ebbing team for welcoming us, sharing more about their mission and giving us such a memorable experience. 💚💛
As a Purple Up district, we are proud to support our military-connected students and families. Opportunities like this deepen our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our military community and the impact they have on the families and communities we serve.
During the visit, our group toured the base, met with personnel and even had the opportunity to see an F-35 up close!
A big thank you to the Ebbing team for welcoming us, sharing more about their mission and giving us such a memorable experience. 💚💛
More good news for Alma Middle School! The University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy has recognized AMS with two Outstanding Educational Performance Awards based on student growth on the ATLAS:
🏆 High Overall Growth (Statewide)
🏆 High Science Growth (Statewide)
The overall award reflects growth across math, English language arts and science. To determine these awards, the Office for Education Policy looks at how much students improved compared with other students who had similar prior achievement. That makes this recognition a meaningful measure of the progress AMS students are making.
These awards belong to the students who put in the work each day and the teachers, staff and families who support them. Congratulations, Alma Middle School!
🏆 High Overall Growth (Statewide)
🏆 High Science Growth (Statewide)
The overall award reflects growth across math, English language arts and science. To determine these awards, the Office for Education Policy looks at how much students improved compared with other students who had similar prior achievement. That makes this recognition a meaningful measure of the progress AMS students are making.
These awards belong to the students who put in the work each day and the teachers, staff and families who support them. Congratulations, Alma Middle School!
Last Monday, Alma High School students and advisor Ashtan Sieber spent the day learning beyond the classroom!
Through Airelooms’ renewed membership with the Alma Area Chamber of Commerce, students joined Brian Huff and Kyle Morris for a networking breakfast at Airedale Diner. Kyle shared his business journey and encouraged students to choose kindness, build connections and always strive to do their best.
Students also joined the Arkansas DECA State Board meeting virtually from Olive Coffee before visiting the Alma Public Library, where leadership team members Barrett Curd and Jake Johnson saw their co-authored children’s book, Silly Goose, featured on the shelves! 📚
Through Airelooms’ renewed membership with the Alma Area Chamber of Commerce, students joined Brian Huff and Kyle Morris for a networking breakfast at Airedale Diner. Kyle shared his business journey and encouraged students to choose kindness, build connections and always strive to do their best.
Students also joined the Arkansas DECA State Board meeting virtually from Olive Coffee before visiting the Alma Public Library, where leadership team members Barrett Curd and Jake Johnson saw their co-authored children’s book, Silly Goose, featured on the shelves! 📚
🎉 IT’S PARADE DAY! 🎉
Homecoming Week begins today, and we’re already bringing the fun! Make plans to join us tonight as we celebrate the 2026 Homecoming Court, along with our clubs and organizations.
The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street, heads down Fayetteville Avenue and returns via Spring Street.
Please note that AHS parade participants will assemble and dismiss in the band lot area, while Little League participants will stage in the visitor parking section.
Homecoming Week begins today, and we’re already bringing the fun! Make plans to join us tonight as we celebrate the 2026 Homecoming Court, along with our clubs and organizations.
The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street, heads down Fayetteville Avenue and returns via Spring Street.
Please note that AHS parade participants will assemble and dismiss in the band lot area, while Little League participants will stage in the visitor parking section.
👑 Meet the 2026 AHS Homecoming Court 👑
Homecoming week is almost here! Join us Friday, September 25, as the Airedales host Clarksville at 7:00 p.m. and these students take center stage during the Homecoming festivities.
👑 Queen Claire Peters
Escorted by Colton and Tristan Nutt
✨ Senior Maid Maddie Holland
Escorted by Andrew Bush and Cade Moore
✨ Senior Maid Scarlett Stewart
Escorted by Dylan Jackson and Luke Stogsdill
✨ Junior Maid Madley Jo Rogers
Escorted by Hudson Loughridge and Brysen Risenhoover
✨ Junior Maid Marlie Simpson
Escorted by Izaac Plourde and Josiah Stallings
✨ Sophomore Maid June Stewart
Escorted by Brecken Archer and David McCaslan
✨ Sophomore Maid Caroline Wood
Escorted by Kaden Tilton
Congratulations to this year’s court! We cannot wait to celebrate with our students, families, alumni and community! 💚
Alma Primary School kindergarten students welcomed some very special guests today as several classes celebrated Grandparents Day! Students and their grandparents enjoyed cookies, conversation and time together. We loved seeing so many sweet moments and smiling faces, with more celebrations to come tomorrow!
Alma Intermediate School has welcomed some “extra” students during Bring Your Parent to PE Week! Parents are joining their children for lessons focused on cooperation and teamwork while practicing communication, working toward shared goals, encouraging teammates and celebrating the success of others. Thank you to everyone who has joined in the fun! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🐾
Mrs. Dunn’s Alma High School healthcare students recently visited Johnson Dermatology for a behind-the-scenes look at the field! Students toured the facility, explored career opportunities in dermatology and learned more about skin health. Thank you to Johnson Dermatology for welcoming our students, sharing your expertise and sending them home with generous goody bags filled with skincare samples!
🎉 CUE THE CONFETTI! 🎉 Today, we had the honor of joining OG&E representatives in recognizing Alma High School Assistant Choir Director Kacie Ramsey as the September OG&E Power Educator of the Month! Making this recognition even sweeter, Ms. Ramsey was nominated by two of her former students. She also received a $500 DonorsChoose gift card to purchase items for her classroom. Congratulations, Ms. Ramsey! We are so proud to have you inspiring students at Alma High School!
Today, Alma High School seniors gathered once again ahead of College & Career Day to hear from UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley and other university representatives. They shared what makes the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith a great place to continue their education, including the wide variety of programs and opportunities available. Next week, seniors will hear from even more guests as they explore their options and begin making important decisions about their futures! 🎓 UAFS Chancellor’s Office: https://uafs.edu/about/chancellor/.
We are one month into the school year, and there is already so much to celebrate at Alma High School! On Monday, students and staff gathered for the first Victory Celebration, a monthly assembly recognizing the outstanding accomplishments and positive contributions of AHS students and staff. A special thank-you to Alma TSA for hosting this month’s celebration! 🎉
🐾 Airedale MVPs
12th Grade: Tristan Nutt
11th Grade: Olivia Whipple (Not Pictured)
10th Grade: Gracelynn Edwards
9th Grade: Alexis Arnold
Faculty MVP: Emily Banks
Assistant Principals’ Award: Suzanna Powers
⭐ 2026 AP Scholars
Jackson Bauer, Savannah Butcher, Mason Flanagan, Enrique Garcia, Rebecca Gillingham, Maddie Holland, Ezra Keller, Avah Mendez, Heather Mitchell and Gianna Perreault
⭐ Boys and Girls State Delegates
Boys State: Andrew Bush and Jackson Bauer
Girls State: Hailey Kelly (Not Pictured)
⭐ Arkansas Governor’s School Participants
Jessica Coleman, Braxton DeLude, Lilly Fimple, Enrique Garcia and Nate Lyon
🎭 Theatre Students Earning NFHS Certifications
Ariah Barker, Alayla Bartlett, Kira Burris, Shane Costigan, Emma Davis, Rachel DeWater, Raylee Fryar, Raylee Goodwin, Zach Gribbin-Riley, Jadyn Hayes, Grace Ivy, Isabella Koperski, Jaxon Loyd, Cody McLemore, Josh Merriweather, Adison Rayburn, Keyeen Rhodes, Julius Vargas, Bryson Vasquez, Abel Wassenaar, Connor Waid, Emma Wittenborn and Jonmika Wright
⭐ Additional Student Honors
Ellyse Wright was elected to the Arkansas Council for Military Children.
Saydee Hammonds earned a junior board position with the Midwest American Aberdeen Association.
Hailey Kelly was named the Farm Bureau Ag Student of the Month.
👏 Staff Recognition
AHS Career Coach Lindsey Johnson received the ACTE Top Performing Career Coach Award for submitting the highest number of college applications during the Why Apply Campaign.
🏆 School Recognition
Alma High School was named a U.S. News & World Report Best High School!
Congratulations to each of this month’s honorees! We are proud to celebrate the many ways our students and staff are achieving, leading and making a difference at Alma High School!
🐾 Airedale MVPs
12th Grade: Tristan Nutt
11th Grade: Olivia Whipple (Not Pictured)
10th Grade: Gracelynn Edwards
9th Grade: Alexis Arnold
Faculty MVP: Emily Banks
Assistant Principals’ Award: Suzanna Powers
⭐ 2026 AP Scholars
Jackson Bauer, Savannah Butcher, Mason Flanagan, Enrique Garcia, Rebecca Gillingham, Maddie Holland, Ezra Keller, Avah Mendez, Heather Mitchell and Gianna Perreault
⭐ Boys and Girls State Delegates
Boys State: Andrew Bush and Jackson Bauer
Girls State: Hailey Kelly (Not Pictured)
⭐ Arkansas Governor’s School Participants
Jessica Coleman, Braxton DeLude, Lilly Fimple, Enrique Garcia and Nate Lyon
🎭 Theatre Students Earning NFHS Certifications
Ariah Barker, Alayla Bartlett, Kira Burris, Shane Costigan, Emma Davis, Rachel DeWater, Raylee Fryar, Raylee Goodwin, Zach Gribbin-Riley, Jadyn Hayes, Grace Ivy, Isabella Koperski, Jaxon Loyd, Cody McLemore, Josh Merriweather, Adison Rayburn, Keyeen Rhodes, Julius Vargas, Bryson Vasquez, Abel Wassenaar, Connor Waid, Emma Wittenborn and Jonmika Wright
⭐ Additional Student Honors
Ellyse Wright was elected to the Arkansas Council for Military Children.
Saydee Hammonds earned a junior board position with the Midwest American Aberdeen Association.
Hailey Kelly was named the Farm Bureau Ag Student of the Month.
👏 Staff Recognition
AHS Career Coach Lindsey Johnson received the ACTE Top Performing Career Coach Award for submitting the highest number of college applications during the Why Apply Campaign.
🏆 School Recognition
Alma High School was named a U.S. News & World Report Best High School!
Congratulations to each of this month’s honorees! We are proud to celebrate the many ways our students and staff are achieving, leading and making a difference at Alma High School!
💻 Tuesday, September 15, is IT Professionals Day, and we’re excited to celebrate the team that keeps Alma School District connected! A big thank-you to Technology Director Thad Nipp, Network/Server Analyst Skip Thompson, Technician Cole Seratt, Network Administrator Chris Burress, Technician Basil Kenner, and Technology Specialist Amy Brewer. Whether they’re solving technical issues, supporting classrooms, or keeping systems running across the district, their work makes a difference every day! 🌟 Help us show our appreciation by leaving a note of thanks for our Technology Team in the comments! 👏
Eighth-grade DECA members put their skills into action before Friday’s game, gaining real-world retail experience at Airelooms! Operated by Alma High School DECA members, Airelooms offers Airedale apparel and spirit gear for fans of all ages. What a great opportunity for these students to learn, lead, and serve their community!
A familiar tradition is returning for the 2026 Alma High School Homecoming Parade! Join us Monday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m. as the parade begins on Main Street and heads down Fayetteville Avenue, bringing back the route many may remember from years past. Participants will return via Spring Street to their assembly and dismissal areas.
Please note that AHS parade participants will assemble and dismiss in the band lot area, while Little League participants will be staged in the visitor parking section.
We look forward to seeing the Alma community lining the streets!
A Slam Dunk for Reading! 📚🏀
Several kindergarten classes at Alma Primary School welcomed special visitors this afternoon as members of the Airedale varsity basketball team stopped by to read with students! The players will return this spring, when the roles will reverse and the kindergarteners will get to read to them. We love seeing our students connect across campuses!
Several kindergarten classes at Alma Primary School welcomed special visitors this afternoon as members of the Airedale varsity basketball team stopped by to read with students! The players will return this spring, when the roles will reverse and the kindergarteners will get to read to them. We love seeing our students connect across campuses!
Paula Crabtree and Lawanna Gill of the Crawford County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee presented a generous donation to support Jack Snacks, benefiting students at Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School. APS Principal Shawn Bullard and AIS Principal Jennifer Lyon accepted the check on behalf of their schools. The committee also celebrated Alma High School student and Alma FFA President Hailey Kelly as the very first Crawford County Ag Student of the Month! Nominated by teachers Cara Willmon and Courtney Hicks, Hailey was recognized for her outstanding leadership and hard work. Congratulations, Hailey, and thank you to the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee for supporting Alma students!
Today, Alma School District pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage and sacrifice of so many, and reflect on the unity that brought our nation together. We will never forget.
An AFMC Medicaid representative will be available at Alma Intermediate School on October 16 during Parent Teacher Conferences. Families can receive help with Medicaid applications, renewals, finding or assigning a primary care provider, and locating other valuable resources. This opportunity is open to all Alma School District students and families, not just those attending AIS.
STEM Learning Meets Civic Reflection
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, Alma High School Environmental Science students explored the unique connection between remembrance and modern green engineering through a case study of the National 9/11 Memorial fountains.
After watching Inside the Nightly Cleaning of the 9/11 Memorial, students examined how real-time sensors, energy-efficient equipment and sustainable water-management practices keep the massive outdoor fountains operating year-round while supporting the memorial’s LEED Gold standards. The lesson challenged students to consider how engineers balance conservation, safety, reliability, cost and design when solving complex environmental problems.
This meaningful lesson blended science, engineering and civic reflection - demonstrating how thoughtful technology and human care can work together to honor history and build a more sustainable future.
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, Alma High School Environmental Science students explored the unique connection between remembrance and modern green engineering through a case study of the National 9/11 Memorial fountains.
After watching Inside the Nightly Cleaning of the 9/11 Memorial, students examined how real-time sensors, energy-efficient equipment and sustainable water-management practices keep the massive outdoor fountains operating year-round while supporting the memorial’s LEED Gold standards. The lesson challenged students to consider how engineers balance conservation, safety, reliability, cost and design when solving complex environmental problems.
This meaningful lesson blended science, engineering and civic reflection - demonstrating how thoughtful technology and human care can work together to honor history and build a more sustainable future.
