It's hard to believe, but we've officially reached the 100th day of school! While this is just the midpoint of the academic year, it's important to take a moment to acknowledge all the hard work and dedication that has brought us here. Congratulations to both students and teachers on this exciting milestone. Now, let's continue learning and growing as we approach the end of the school year!
Thank you to Mr. Coursey for sharing his expertise with the students from the UAFS School of Education. We are especially thankful for his dedication to creating a positive culture, which has been a tremendous asset to our students and staff.
Important Message: Google Calendar Confusion / It has come to our attention that a Google calendar is often mistaken for our district calendar. We want to avoid any confusion, so please always access our official calendar through our website at almasd.net. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call our District Office at (479) 632-4791.
CONTACT INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION INFORMATION /
Any calls or messages from Alma School District will display the phone number (479) 632-4791. We recommend adding this number to your phone contacts /
We also offer multiple communication channels for receiving alerts, such as our social media pages, website, text messages, email, voice calls, and local news outlets /
If you're not receiving alerts and believe you should be, please verify your contact information. You may need to update your details to ensure you receive alerts. To do so, contact your child's school as soon as possible.
🚨 BASKETBALL GAME MAKE-UP SCHEDULE 🚨
🏀 7-9 Girls/7-9 Boys - Saturday, January 27th at 10 am: Girls VS Van Buren @ Crabtree, Boys VS Van Buren at Van Buren Freshman Academy
🏀 7-9 Girls/7-9 Boys - Wednesday, January 31 at 4:30 pm: Girls VS Farmington @ Farmington, Boys VS Farmington @ Crabtree
🏀 River Valley Youth Basketball Games - Saturday, January 27th: These games will be moved to the Alma Middle School main gymnasium
🏀 Sr. High Basketball VS Van Buren - Tuesday, January 30 at 6 pm @ Charles B. Dyer Arena (varsity only)
Alma School District Newsletter - January 19, 2024
https://www.smore.com/8nv29
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!
After thorough evaluation and consideration, we are happy to announce that Alma School District will be open tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024, on a regular school schedule with no delayed start. Bus routes A, B, and C will be modified and the affected families will be contacted by the Transportation Department. While we prioritize your safety, we ask that you take any necessary precautions and travel with care. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these times.
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!
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.
Alma School District will be closed on Friday, January 5, 2024, due to inclement weather. All school buildings and district offices will be closed.
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.
The women of the Child Nutrition Department have been going the extra mile to spread holiday cheer, adorning their lunch containers with festive decorations and wearing matching shirts. We are grateful for their dedication in providing a fun environment for our children.
