Champions Night was a blast for the ages! A huge shoutout to everyone who braved the rain for a night filled with nostalgia and camaraderie, celebrating our past while eyeing the bright future ahead. Go Airedales! Please visit the Alma School District Facebook page for more photos.
This week, we celebrate National School Bus Safety Week! The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages drivers to reduce their speed and remain vigilant around school buses in their neighborhoods. We appreciate the significance of this week and express our gratitude to everyone in our transportation department for their efforts in safeguarding our students. For more details on school bus stop safety, please visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety.... 🚌🚸🦺🚦
The Alma School District app serves as an important resource for effective communication and staying updated on district news. It provides parents the opportunity to connect with teachers and access class information via the Rooms feature. If you are a registered parent or guardian, downloading the app is important for logging into Rooms and receiving notifications straight to your device. Make sure to enable notifications for the best experience. Below are the download links for both iPhone and Android.
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On Tuesday evening, the Airedale Golf team celebrated their season with a year-end banquet. It was a wonderful night filled with joy as they honored their achievements and recognized their seniors: Marlee Cedillo, Piercen Howell, and Miles Kendrick. Congratulations to each of you on a fantastic season! We are excited about the bright future of Airedale Golf.
This week, we set sail and celebrated National School Lunch Week in cafeterias throughout the district! Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, National School Lunch Week (NSLW) has annually highlighted the significance of a nutritious school lunch in a child's life and its effects both inside and outside the classroom. This year's theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” underscored the essential role that healthy school lunches play in students' academic and social success. The Child Nutrition Workers at Alma School District truly went above and beyond, wearing their best pirate attire and turning their kitchens into a pirate paradise! A huge shoutout to them for their unwavering dedication, especially this week, for transforming lunchtime into an exciting treasure hunt for all the students!
This week, the GT students from the 4th and 5th grades had the chance to explore the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville. They toured lecture halls, science laboratories, dormitories, and an art gallery, and even met Jerry the Bulldog, the university's ambassador. This experience provided our GT students with a glimpse of how they can pursue their education close to home while inspiring thoughts about their future aspirations. A big thank you to Mr. Bridges for creating this wonderful opportunity for our students.
On Wednesday, October 16th, all of our eighth-grade students took part in the iCan Career Expo at the Peak Innovation Center. They attended presentations focused on three career clusters aligned with interest inventories they completed. Students explored future job opportunities in various fields, including manufacturing and engineering, agriculture and construction, arts and communications, business and marketing, health sciences, human services, and information technology. The Peak Center welcomed nearly 3,000 eighth graders from across the region, helping them connect with potential career pathways. With over 100 employers and young professional volunteers present, this event was truly memorable for our students!
Alma School District had a strong presence at the All-Region Auditions this past weekend. Fourteen freshmen from Alma High School were selected for the Region 5 All-Region choir. Congratulations to every one of you!
On Saturday, October 12th, the Alma High School Band participated in the War Eagle Classic held in Rogers. They achieved 1st place in their class, which earned them a spot in the finals against all classes. They also won awards for Best Music Performance and Best Visual Performance. In the overall finals, they secured 4th place. Then, on Tuesday, October 15th, they took part in the Region 8 Marching Assessment at Northside High School in Fort Smith. They received Superior ratings across the board! This accomplishment has qualified them for the State Marching Contest in Little Rock on Tuesday, November 5th. Fantastic work!
Recently, several 7th and 8th graders from Alma Middle School took part in a chess tournament. Harrison Mills and Cruz Taylor earned first-place medals by winning all 5 of their matches. Kole Niba and Joshua Osburn secured third-place medals with a record of 4 wins out of 5 matches. Our team proudly brought home a trophy for achieving the highest overall score. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Goodies with Grands was a tremendous success at Alma Intermediate on Monday afternoon! Grandparents and other cherished individuals were welcomed to share snacks and browse the book fair alongside their students. It was heartwarming to witness the support our students receive beyond the school environment. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated! Be sure to visit the Alma School District Facebook page for more photos!
Parent-teacher conferences are set for this week, taking place on the evening of Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and all day on Friday, October 18. Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 18. Additionally, students will not attend school on Monday, October 21st, as it is designated as a teacher workday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Happy Homecoming Week, Airedales! The school spirit is already vibrant throughout the district as we prepare for homecoming! We hope you will join us for the homecoming parade on Thursday, October 10th, starting at 6:00 PM at Alma High School. The celebrations will continue into Friday, October 11th, when we celebrate the queen and her court during the pre-game festivities. As always, thank you for supporting Alma School District and the amazing students within it! Learn more by following this link: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/alma-school-district-homecoming-2024
Congratulations to Baili Martin (right), a student at Alma High School, for being named Miss Arkansas-Oklahoma Fair for the second year in a row! Along with her crown and sash, she also earned the 'Overall Evening Gown' title, which included a $50 cash prize. Additionally, she received a $500 scholarship in recognition of her accomplishment. This weekend, Baili will compete in the Arkansas State Fair Queen Finals. We wish her the very best of luck!
This Friday, we proudly celebrate the Pride of Alma! Join us for Band Night at the Varsity Football Game against Morrilton. During the pre-game festivities, we will recognize band members in grades 7-12, and you won't want to miss out on this exciting event!
Reminder: Vaccination submissions are due! In Arkansas, the deadline for providing proof of immunization or exemption for school is October 1st. For further details on immunization requirements and to find nurse contact information, please visit the link below.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/page/health-services
October is National Principals Month, and we are truly THANKFUL for this incredible group of principals! Your commitment to the students and staff of Alma School District does not go unnoticed. We deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication, which makes a significant impact. THANK YOU!
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!
