Slam Dunk Storytime was a slam dunk success, nearly tripling in size at Tuesday night’s varsity basketball games! The energy was off the charts, and we’re pumped to keep the excitement going. Huge shoutout to Alma Primary School Media Specialist Amanda Shores for being our MVP guest reader — she totally rocked it! 🏀📚🎉
Livestream Sponsorships - Be part of the Airedales action! Is your business interested in becoming a livestream scoreboard sponsor? Here’s your chance to connect with the community and support the team! As a sponsor, your business will enjoy: Your logo displayed on the livestream scoreboard during game day (example below). Public Service Announcements (PSAs) throughout the broadcast. Social media shout-outs to boost your visibility. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the Airedales and showcase your business. Contact Jerrod Burns at mburns@almasd.net or (479) 632-4791 to get started!
Last week at the Varsity basketball game, we kicked off our very first Slam Dunk Storytime! This new initiative is a fun way to encourage reading while students enjoy the excitement of the game. We invited all children to join us in the hospitality room for a brief read-aloud session, not just those from our home team. We’re thrilled to report that the event was a huge success, with 16 children in attendance, all of whom were fully engaged and excited throughout the story. Mr. Bullard did an outstanding job reading aloud, keeping the young audience captivated. After the story, the children received a treat from Scruffy to enjoy during the game. If you missed it, no worries! Slam Dunk Storytime will be held at every home varsity game, with new guest readers each time. We hope to see you there!
January marks School Board Appreciation Month! We want to express our sincere thanks to the devoted members of the Alma School District Board of Education for their steadfast dedication to our students, staff, and community. Your leadership and vision truly make a difference each day! Let’s take a moment to acknowledge their hard work and service!
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Junior High basketball games originally scheduled for Thursday, January 9th, have been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 8th. The times and locations will remain the same, with the only change being the date. Thank you for your understanding!
Last week, the Skokos Performing Arts Center-Alma celebrated their recent membership with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! We are incredibly proud of this amazing venue and everyone who contributes to making it such a special place for our community. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out their incredible lineup of entertainment and events by visiting skokospac.org. Don’t miss out on all the great performances — they’re worth seeing!
The generosity of our community continues to enrich the students of the Alma School District. Last week, the Hand to Hand Foundation brought joy to many families by organizing a toy giveaway at the Alma High School campus. Additionally, around 120 students benefitted from the Shop With a Cop program this past Saturday, made possible by the Alma Police Focus Group, local law enforcement, and numerous donors. Several of our dedicated counselors, including Brandi Brogan, Kristin Wagner, and Torie Goode, played a significant role in ensuring the success of this initiative. A heartfelt thank you to everyone in the district and the community for your contributions to these efforts.
🎉 Way to Go, Alma Rubik’s Cube Team! 🧩
Our 6th and 7th graders brought their A-game to the Rubik's Cube competition at Guy Fenter! Each member displayed exceptional skills, solving those colorful cubes in under a minute.
Special shoutouts:
- Harrison Hohenstein for earning 7th place.
- Braddock Stewart for an incredible 5th place finish.
We’re so proud of this talented group of problem-solvers. Keep up the amazing work — your hard work and dedication shine brightly!
We are thrilled to highlight an Airedale alum and a few current students who will be performing in the 39th annual Western Arkansas Ballet production of The Nutcracker! Kelsey Corder, a 2019 graduate of Alma High School, is returning to her roots to take on the lead role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Kelsey has spent four years with the Louisville Ballet Company in Kentucky and is currently part of the America Midwest Ballet in Omaha, Nebraska. Alongside her are current Alma students Gracelyn Edwards from Alma Middle School and Sullivan Ware from Alma Intermediate School. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these talented Airedales shine on stage. Check out the details below for more information and a link to purchase tickets.
TICKETS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/9123/westernarkansasballet
All Alma School District campuses and offices will be CLOSED for the WINTER BREAK from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. ASD employees will resume work on Monday, January 6, and ASD students will return to school for the second semester on Tuesday, January 7. On behalf of the Alma School District, we wish everyone a joyful and safe winter holiday break.
Mark those calendars! The Airedales are throwing a TOY TOSS party! Students can bring a toy and get in for free!
It's a day bursting with excitement for the Alma Middle School Advance Drama Class because they've been chosen as the 2025 One Act Showcase for the Junior Festival! Their performance of “Hoodie” achieved an incredible Superior Rating at the Arkansas State One Act Festival, marking them as the top contenders! Hip hip hooray and congratulations to these shining stars of the stage! 🎭✨
The Hand To Hand Foundation toy giveaway is happening this Saturday! Check out all the details below.
Today, Mrs. Barrett’s 8th grade Intro to Business and Marketing class from Alma Middle School visited the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. They met with faculty from the College of Business and Industry, enjoyed a tour of the campus, and had some leisure time in the Student Center. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to glimpse the possibilities that await in their future!
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.
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3cdoepN
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3AECMrI
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DaherIUDOLI?si=3APehjEj4keKiXlX
Students in Mrs. Pitts’ class recently took part in the Peace Week Youth Art Contest. This contest invites Arkansas students from grades 1 to 12 across the state to participate. The theme, "What does peace mean to you?" inspired students to portray a vision of a more harmonious community through their artwork. Eight entries from each grade will be chosen as finalists and showcased at the Arkansas State Capitol from November 10 to 16, 2024. The award winners will be revealed during a ceremony at the Capitol on November 16, 2024. Take a look at their creations below!
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!
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!
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!
