Alma High School

🏈 AMS and AHS students get in FREE this Friday, October 2, as the Airedales take on Farmington! A big thank you to Urrutia Family Dental for generously sponsoring student admission. We appreciate your support and the opportunity you’re giving our students to enjoy a Friday night cheering on the Airedales! 🐾

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!

The Miss Alma High School application deadline has been extended! 👑

Alma High School students in grades 9–12 can submit their completed applications, photographs and entry fees by 9:25 a.m. Friday, September 25, in Room 1105. The pageant will be held October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Skokos Performing Arts Center.

Find the application and full details here: https://aptg.co/6GVgMF

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! 📚

🎉 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.

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!

💻 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 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!

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.

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.

Our community has stepped up once again! A huge thank you to Workman's Travel Center for providing FREE admission for ALL Alma Middle School and Alma High School students to Friday night’s home varsity football game against Vilonia!

Tickets will be distributed to students at each campus this week and must be presented at the gate for free admission. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and give them the opportunity to pack the stands and support their Airedales!

Thank you, Workman’s Travel Center, for investing in our students and our community!

Planning for life after high school is already well underway for our seniors! Ahead of College and Career Day, students will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from a couple of different colleges. Today, Joey Hughes from the University of the Ozarks visited with students to share more about their options after graduation. A special shoutout to the dedicated Alma High School counselors who work hard to help our seniors prepare for their next steps! ⭐️🎓

Reminder: Alma School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular district operations will resume Tuesday, September 8. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday!

We know it may feel a little early to talk about Christmas, but we’re getting a head start on spreading holiday cheer!

As part of Alma School District’s Purple Star Program, Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School are teaming up to sponsor a care package drive for members of the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade, Arkansas National Guard, who are currently deployed.

Families may donate snacks, personal-care items, games, festive socks, handwritten cards and other useful items from September 15 through October 15. Donations can be dropped off at APS or AIS and will be delivered in time for Christmas.

Let’s show these brave men and women that their service and sacrifice are appreciated - and that they are remembered and supported back home!