Alma School District will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
We’re excited to kick off the new year with the return of Board Recognition at our monthly meetings! It’s always a pleasure to highlight the hard work and dedication of our staff. This week, we recognized outstanding employees from Alma High School and Alma Middle School - and in honor of School Board Recognition Month, our board members were also celebrated for their service.
Alma High School – Andrew McCaslan
Andrew was recognized for his exceptional dedication and work ethic. He consistently goes above and beyond in his role, approaching every task with kindness, professionalism, and a positive attitude that inspires those around him.
Alma Middle School – Belinda Bowen
Belinda was recognized for her outstanding efforts in organizing the Christmas Blessing Boxes, providing meals to over 40 Alma families. This meaningful project required dedication and leadership, and it wouldn’t have been possible without her commitment and hard work.
We are grateful for these amazing staff members and our board members who continue to make a difference in the Alma School District!
Alma High School – Andrew McCaslan
Andrew was recognized for his exceptional dedication and work ethic. He consistently goes above and beyond in his role, approaching every task with kindness, professionalism, and a positive attitude that inspires those around him.
Alma Middle School – Belinda Bowen
Belinda was recognized for her outstanding efforts in organizing the Christmas Blessing Boxes, providing meals to over 40 Alma families. This meaningful project required dedication and leadership, and it wouldn’t have been possible without her commitment and hard work.
We are grateful for these amazing staff members and our board members who continue to make a difference in the Alma School District!
☃️❄️ Welcome Back! ❄️☃️
We hope you enjoyed your winter break and made lots of great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone back at school and learning together again.
📅 Classes resume Tuesday, January 6 ❄️📚
We hope you enjoyed your winter break and made lots of great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone back at school and learning together again.
📅 Classes resume Tuesday, January 6 ❄️📚
Answering the call for Alma School District takes heart, dedication, and strong leadership. We proudly celebrate our Alma School Board members for their commitment to our students, staff, and Airedale Nation. Thank you for serving our community so well! #AnsweringTheCall #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
Yesterday, Alma High School senior Nevaeh Kangas officially signed with the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to continue her academic and athletic career as a member of the Lions’ growing cross country program. This achievement reflects years of dedication, discipline, and perseverance, and represents a rare opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.
Nevaeh has been a standout leader for Alma cross country, consistently demonstrating determination, sportsmanship, and a strong work ethic both on and off the course. Her commitment to excellence has made a lasting impact on the Airedale athletic program and serves as an inspiration to younger runners across the district.
We are incredibly proud of Nevaeh and look forward to watching her continue to succeed at the next level.
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment, and best of luck at UAFS! Be sure to check out the article linked below for the full story.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/article/2606144
Nevaeh has been a standout leader for Alma cross country, consistently demonstrating determination, sportsmanship, and a strong work ethic both on and off the course. Her commitment to excellence has made a lasting impact on the Airedale athletic program and serves as an inspiration to younger runners across the district.
We are incredibly proud of Nevaeh and look forward to watching her continue to succeed at the next level.
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment, and best of luck at UAFS! Be sure to check out the article linked below for the full story.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/article/2606144
There has been plenty of festive fun happening across the district this week! From the Alma High School Chamber Choir spreading holiday cheer while caroling around the River Valley to the Alma Intermediate School Cookie Crew making their joyful rounds, the spirit of the season has been on full display. It’s a fun and special time of year at Alma School District! 🎄✨
All Sports Passes are now available at a discounted price at the Administration Building! A valid ID is required; payment by cash or check only. Passes are not valid for Little League games. Senior citizens may receive up to two passes, and student athlete passes are available for grades 7–12. Go Airedales! 📣🐾
Christmas Party Prep in Mrs. King’s Classroom. Students in Mrs. King’s College & Career classes at Alma High School were busy preparing sweet treats for their Christmas party on Wednesday! By following recipes and working together, students made cookies, dips, and candy — mixing holiday fun with real-world skills. A delicious way to celebrate the season!
Alma Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 22–Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Staff will return Jan. 5, and students will be back for the start of second semester on Jan. 6. Wishing all of our Airedales a joyful and safe winter break! ❄️
Last night, Alma High School proudly celebrated our fall athletes during the Fall Athletic Awards. Student-athletes from across all fall sports were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season. The evening highlighted individual achievements, team successes, and the sportsmanship that makes Airedale athletics something to be proud of. Congratulations to all of our fall athletes and coaches on a great season!
We're counting down! Only one more week until Christmas break, and the Alma Gardens Elf has the wheel, ready to drive us there! Huge thanks to the City of Alma Arkansas for including us in the festive elf fun! 🚌🎄✨
Honoring our heroes! Alma High School NJROTC cadets teamed up with the Fort Smith community to prepare wreaths for Veterans at the National Cemetery. Huge thanks to our students for making this tribute possible!
🎭 It’s FOOTLOOSE week at Alma School District!
We couldn’t be more excited for the talented students of Airedale Theatre as they finally bring their hard work to the stage! Performances run from Thursday through Sunday — don’t miss your chance to see the show!
✨ Airedale Theatre Presents: FOOTLOOSE
📅 Thursday, Dec. 4 | Saturday, Dec. 6 | Sunday, Dec. 7
⏰ 7 PM (Thu & Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)
📍 Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma
🔥 The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage with new songs alongside iconic hits from its Oscar-nominated score — celebrating youth, connection, and the power of forgiveness.
🎟️ Get your tickets here: skokospac.org
We couldn’t be more excited for the talented students of Airedale Theatre as they finally bring their hard work to the stage! Performances run from Thursday through Sunday — don’t miss your chance to see the show!
✨ Airedale Theatre Presents: FOOTLOOSE
📅 Thursday, Dec. 4 | Saturday, Dec. 6 | Sunday, Dec. 7
⏰ 7 PM (Thu & Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)
📍 Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma
🔥 The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage with new songs alongside iconic hits from its Oscar-nominated score — celebrating youth, connection, and the power of forgiveness.
🎟️ Get your tickets here: skokospac.org
AHS Students Offering Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Alma High School TSA and HOSA students are hosting a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser to support their upcoming competitions.
Gift Drop-Off Information
- Now–Dec. 17: Drop off unwrapped gifts at the AHS Office (please place items in a trash bag or laundry basket labeled “to/from”).
- Dec. 18–19: Drop off at the AHS Student Union from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pricing
- $2 per item
- $1 per item if you provide your own wrapping paper
- Payment accepted at drop-off or pick-up
- CashApp: AlmaTSA
Let our students help you save time — and support future student leaders in the process!
🎄 Alma Shines at the Arkansas State Capitol! 🎄
The Arkansas Department of Education is celebrating the unique spirit of communities across the state through the Arkansas Celebrates America250 Ornament Initiative — and Alma is proudly represented!
Students from across our district created ornaments showcasing the history, architecture, and spirit of Alma. Three designs were selected to represent our schools at the Capitol:
🏆 K–4 Winner: Knox Chronister (1st Grade)
🏆 5–8 Winner: Bentley Whitwam (7th Grade)
🏆 9–12 Winner: JulieAnn Sivage (10th Grade)
These winning designs have been printed as ornaments and are now displayed on a Christmas tree inside the Arkansas State Capitol through early January.
🔗 View all ornaments from across the state and search by school district using the top-right search bar on the site: https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/aca250-state-capitol-ornament/home
🎄 Check out the photo below of the final tree on display!
The Arkansas Department of Education is celebrating the unique spirit of communities across the state through the Arkansas Celebrates America250 Ornament Initiative — and Alma is proudly represented!
Students from across our district created ornaments showcasing the history, architecture, and spirit of Alma. Three designs were selected to represent our schools at the Capitol:
🏆 K–4 Winner: Knox Chronister (1st Grade)
🏆 5–8 Winner: Bentley Whitwam (7th Grade)
🏆 9–12 Winner: JulieAnn Sivage (10th Grade)
These winning designs have been printed as ornaments and are now displayed on a Christmas tree inside the Arkansas State Capitol through early January.
🔗 View all ornaments from across the state and search by school district using the top-right search bar on the site: https://sites.google.com/pdarkansas.net/aca250-state-capitol-ornament/home
🎄 Check out the photo below of the final tree on display!
Recently, one of our Alma buses headed out to help a Fountain Lake School District trip route after their bus stalled — making sure their students got back to campus safely and comfortably.
This week, our Transportation Department received this envelope full of handwritten thank-you letters from the students we helped — and wow… they made our day!
Some of the notes said things like:
📨 “If you didn’t help us, we probably would have been stuck there for 20 hours.”
📨 “You’re the reason a bunch of kids weren’t stuck on a hot bus overnight. You made my wish for home come true.”
📨 “Without you, our parents would have had to drive 2–3 hours to get us.”
📨 “Not all heroes wear capes. You saved us that day!”
A huge thank-you to the Fountain Lake students for their kindness — and an even bigger thank-you to our Alma Transportation team for always stepping up when others need a hand.
This is what community looks like. 🚌💛💚
This week, our Transportation Department received this envelope full of handwritten thank-you letters from the students we helped — and wow… they made our day!
Some of the notes said things like:
📨 “If you didn’t help us, we probably would have been stuck there for 20 hours.”
📨 “You’re the reason a bunch of kids weren’t stuck on a hot bus overnight. You made my wish for home come true.”
📨 “Without you, our parents would have had to drive 2–3 hours to get us.”
📨 “Not all heroes wear capes. You saved us that day!”
A huge thank-you to the Fountain Lake students for their kindness — and an even bigger thank-you to our Alma Transportation team for always stepping up when others need a hand.
This is what community looks like. 🚌💛💚
Our Alma Quiz Bowl teams are looking sharp! A huge thank-you to Wave Rural Connect for sponsoring the custom shirts and to Graphic Services for bringing them to life. Our students are geared up to show off their knowledge, teamwork, and Airedale pride. Go, Airedales!
Schedule Update + Livestream Info
🚫 Tonight’s JH games vs. Springdale Central have been canceled.
🏀 Varsity Girls & Boys vs. DeQueen ARE ON!
• Girls tip-off: 5:00 PM
• Boys game: Immediately after
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch the varsity games LIVE here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/uDPtHgBxjA8?si=HukNCuj2LZXKC_ST
Go Airedales!
🚫 Tonight’s JH games vs. Springdale Central have been canceled.
🏀 Varsity Girls & Boys vs. DeQueen ARE ON!
• Girls tip-off: 5:00 PM
• Boys game: Immediately after
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch the varsity games LIVE here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/uDPtHgBxjA8?si=HukNCuj2LZXKC_ST
Go Airedales!
📅 Reminder: Geno’s Give Back Night is Coming Up! Tomorrow! Geno's Pizza in Alma is partnering with the Alma School District Child Nutrition Department for a Geno’s Give Back Night on December 2nd from 4–8 PM to help support meal debt relief. Swing by, grab a delicious dinner, and support a great cause! 🍕❤️
Thanksgiving Across Alma School District! Today, students at every campus came together to enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal! From turkey and gravy to all the classic sides, it was a wonderful day to celebrate and share in the holiday spirit. A huge thank you to our incredible Child Nutrition staff for making this feast possible!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Airedales!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Airedales!
