Alma Schools will remain closed on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will share updates with you as conditions change.
Due to the continued dangerous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Alma School District will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. All activities and athletic events are canceled. Stay safe and warm!
Due to the dangerous road conditions and freezing temperatures, Alma School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. All activities and athletic events are canceled. The varsity basketball game against Van Buren will be rescheduled to Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Alma School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 16.
MAKE-UP DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the inclement weather, school was closed on Friday, January 5, 2024. We have scheduled Monday, February 19, 2024, as the make-up day for the missed classes. Please note that school will be in session on Monday, February 19, 2024, which is also President's Day.
REMINDER: Alma School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 16.
Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month in January
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, we want to thank our board members for their voluntary efforts in tending to board business and ensuring the success of Alma School District students. Their personal sacrifices and countless hours of hard work benefit the entire community. Take a moment today to express your gratitude and say thank you!
Draft Day Workshop for Seniors Hosted by Mrs. Ikenberry, Mrs. King and Mrs. Johnson
Today, Mrs. Ikenberry, Mrs. King, and Mrs. Johnson hosted a Draft Day Workshop for participating seniors. Anita Brackin, Vice President of Workforce Development for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jeff Adams, Assistant Director of Career Services at UAFS, were the two guest speakers. During the workshop, they provided valuable tips and advice on how to prepare for the upcoming interviews and fine-tune their resumes. Additionally, they shared some insights regarding the participating companies, their prior accomplishments, and their expectations this year. Alma High School will host another workshop next week, featuring several companies that will assist in mock interviews.
Important Message for Parents and Guardians Regarding Alerts
We understand that the voice call that was sent on Friday, January 5, 2024, about the inclement weather was from a 501 area code. This was because our messaging system is based in Little Rock. We have now updated our system, and any calls made by Alma School District will show up with the Alma School District phone number (479) 632-4791. We recommend saving our number on your phone. This change should prevent any confusion going forward.
Please remember that we offer multiple means of communication to receive alerts, such as our social media pages, website, text message, email, and the local news outlets.
If you need to update your contact information to ensure that you receive alerts, please contact your child's school today.
Make-Up Day Announcement
Due to the inclement weather, school was closed today. We have scheduled Monday, February 19, 2024, as the make-up day for the missed classes.
Please note that school will be in session on Monday, February 19, 2024, which is also President's Day.
Postponed Varsity Basketball Games
Please note that the varsity basketball games originally planned for today, January 5th, 2024, against Harrison at Harrison has been rescheduled to tomorrow, January 6th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Harrison.
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!
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.
Alma High School Joins Be Pro Be Proud at Draft Day 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Alma High School is participating in and supporting Draft Day 2024 with Be Pro Be Proud. The event will be held on March 5th-6th, 2024, at the PEAK Innovation Center. Register now until December 8th if you're a senior interested in attending!
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ikenberry, and Mrs. King are getting registered seniors ready for the event with workshops on resume writing and interviews, from now until March.
If you're a senior and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Johnson by emailing ljohnson@almasd.net.
LINK: https://youtu.be/eubKaK3520o?feature=shared
Mrs. Tyler's Survey of Business class has been focusing on digital literacy and its importance in modern-day workplaces. As a result, the class has been working towards earning digital literacy certifications. The recipients of the certification have demonstrated their proficiency in digital skills such as cybersecurity, basic computer operations, and online communication. This certification will undoubtedly enhance their resumes and increase their employability in the digital age. Mrs. Tyler is proud of her class and hopes that they continue to develop their digital skills throughout their academic and professional careers.
AHS Sends Delegates to 59th Annual Model United Nations Conference
On November 17-18th, sixteen students from AHS attended the annual AMUN conference in Conway. The conference offers students a unique opportunity to role-play as representatives of various countries in the decision-making bodies of the United Nations. This year, students represented Malta, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. AHS junior, Landen Coursey, was awarded Honorable Mention for Best Delegate in the Security Council.
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.