Alma Intermediate School

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! 📣🐾

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! ❄️

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! 🚌🎄✨

Yesterday, Alma Intermediate School students had a very special guest - Miss Arkansas, Kennedy Holland! She spread holiday cheer by reading a festive story, singing a Christmas song, and answering all of our students’ curious questions about her role. Thank you, Ms. Holland, for taking the time to visit and brighten everyone’s day!

🎭 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

🎄 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!

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. 🚌💛💚

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!

📅 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!

Last week, Mrs. Walden took five Alma Intermediate School students to the ArkMEA Honor Ensemble, where they spent the day rehearsing, memorizing their music, and preparing for an exciting performance. That afternoon, they joined around 200 students from across the state to perform under the guidance of clinician Lisa Hatfield, showcasing their dedication, talent, and love of music in a unique experience!

🎭 THIS THURSDAY at 7 PM! The Airedale Theatre Department proudly presents The Disappearance of Maud Crawford at the Skokos Performing Arts Center - a gripping stage adaptation of one of Arkansas’s most fascinating unsolved mysteries. Come out and support our talented students as they bring this story to life!

Mark your calendars! 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. Grab dinner and give back! 🍕❤️

Alma Intermediate School’s 3rd graders had an exciting surprise on Thursday when Smokey the Bear stopped by for a special visit! Accompanied by members of the Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Smokey helped bring fire safety to life. A Job Corps representative read a Smokey the Bear story that had students listening closely and learning how they can help prevent wildfires. The visit brought plenty of smiles — after all, it’s not every day you get a visit from Smokey himself! Alma School District is grateful to the Cass Job Corps team for making this fun and memorable experience possible for our students.

Thanksgiving Break will take place Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. During this time, all schools and district offices will be closed. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st. The Alma School District wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

ALMA CHILD NUTRITION IS COOKING UP A FESTIVE TREAT!

Next week, our Child Nutrition team will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal across all campuses! Students can look forward to some of the season’s favorite flavors — including turkey and gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, chocolate pudding, and pumpkin pie.

Menus may vary slightly by campus, but one thing’s for sure — it’s one of the best days of the year in Child Nutrition!

🦃 Thanksgiving meals will be served Thursday, November 20.

To see your student’s exact menu, visit this link: https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/820

Students in Ms. Hall’s third grade class celebrated Election Day by learning all about voting and the importance of making your voice heard! They created voter registration cards, filled out ballots, and cast their votes in two delicious classroom elections — with Cheeseburgers and Donuts taking the win!

We might be a couple of months into the school year, but it’s not too late to apply for Free & Reduced Meals! Every family is encouraged to submit an application — you could still qualify for valuable benefits this year.

👉 Apply today: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/free-and-reduced-information