Science in Action at Alma Middle School! Ms. Dooley’s enrichment students had a sweet time making homemade ice cream while learning about physical and chemical changes! From freezing the mixture to watching ingredients react, this hands-on activity made science cool and delicious!
Due to winter weather, there are a few days we need to make up. To help clarify this, we've created the graphic below showing the missed days due to inclement weather and the designated make-up days for each. For more details on our district calendar, please visit www.almasd.net. Be sure to mark these changes on your calendar. Thank you for your understanding!
Alma Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to winter weather. Plan A will be in effect: all offices and campuses closed, no school for students, and evening activities canceled. Updates for Wednesday, February 19th will be provided as soon as possible. Stay safe!
We’re proud to be a Purple Star School District at Alma! This means we’re committed to supporting students and families connected to our nation’s armed forces. To celebrate, we’re selling Purple Up t-shirts to wear every Friday in April! Let’s show our support by wearing purple! Check out the details below on how to get your shirt!
LINK: https://www.purpleupalma.com/#/
The junior high basketball tournament at Harrison scheduled for this upcoming week has been canceled due to the anticipated inclement weather.
This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming make-up day on Monday, February 17, 2025 (Presidents' Day). To compensate for the missed school day due to inclement weather, this date has been designated as a make-up day, along with Monday, March 17, 2025. Please mark your calendars accordingly. For the full district calendar, please visit our website: www.almasd.net. Thank you for your understanding!
Exciting news, Airedale fans! Former Alma Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach, Stan Flenor, is officially a Hall of Famer! He’s set to be inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and we’re throwing a celebration in his honor! Join us on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as we recognize Coach Flenor during halftime of the varsity boys' basketball game against Van Buren. Plus, don’t miss the special reception before the games in the Hospitality Room! Let’s pack the arena and show Coach Flenor some love — congratulations, Coach!
Sip Into Something Sweet This Valentine’s Day! 🍓🥛
This Valentine’s Day, show your love for school food with a refreshing treat — strawberry milk! It will be available at all school locations on Friday, February 14th, so don’t miss out!
Did you know?
✅ Strawberry milk is a great source of protein, calcium, and potassium.
✅ Flavored milk can actually help kids consume less sugar overall.
✅ It provides the same essential nutrients as white milk — with a fun twist!
Be sure to grab a carton and enjoy this sweet surprise! Will you be trying it? Let us know! 💕
Alma High School was buzzing with excitement as we hosted the 5A West Junior High Regional Tournament! Both our 9th grade Quiz Bowl team and Alma Middle School (7th/8th grade) team brought their A-game, competing with skill and determination. Shoutout to Michael Linimon for earning All-Tournament honors — way to go! It was an awesome experience for our Quiz Bowl players, filled with fun, teamwork, and brainpower. Huge thanks to Mr. Bridges for always going the extra mile to support our students and make events like Quiz Bowl unforgettable!
Slam Dunk Story Time keeps growing and thriving! This past Friday, between the girls' and boys' varsity basketball games, more than 75 excited kids gathered for an energetic and fun-filled story time. The event emphasized the power of community, with Dr. Urrutia serving as the guest reader. Kids left with big smiles, a sweet treat, and a brand-new book to take home. Mark your calendars for January 7, when Alma's mayor will be our special guest reader!
Several spring sports schedules are now available on our website! You can find them under the 'Athletics Calendars' section in the documents tab or by visiting the individual sport pages on the respective building pages. We’re excited for an incredible spring sports season — Go Airedales! LINK: https://www.almasd.net/documents/athletic-calendars/712756.
Join us on Friday, January 24th, during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game to honor Dr. Schlabach for his dedicated service to the Alma community and the Airedales. A reception will be held in the Arena Hospitality room at 5:15 PM before the games.
The Alma School District is making great progress with the Alma Forward 2040 initiative. As part of this effort, we are working to craft a new mission statement or slogan that embodies the district's values and vision. Staff members were invited to share their input, and this week, teacher representatives from each campus participated in a focused workshop to refine the ideas. During the session, the group reviewed various components of the Alma Forward 2040 initiative, identifying key words that resonate with our mission. They then worked in two teams to develop slogans of eight words or less based on these concepts. Through further discussion, the focus was narrowed to statements of six words or less. Each team selected their top two statements, and the group voted to determine the final two slogans to present to the entire staff for consideration. The next step will be a staff-wide vote, and we’re eager to share the final outcome with the public soon. In the meantime, check out our teachers collaborating on this meaningful project!
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.
