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!
Parent-teacher conferences are set for this week, taking place on the evening of Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and all day on Friday, October 18. Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 18. Additionally, students will not attend school on Monday, October 21st, as it is designated as a teacher workday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Happy Homecoming Week, Airedales! The school spirit is already vibrant throughout the district as we prepare for homecoming! We hope you will join us for the homecoming parade on Thursday, October 10th, starting at 6:00 PM at Alma High School. The celebrations will continue into Friday, October 11th, when we celebrate the queen and her court during the pre-game festivities. As always, thank you for supporting Alma School District and the amazing students within it! Learn more by following this link: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/alma-school-district-homecoming-2024
This Friday, we proudly celebrate the Pride of Alma! Join us for Band Night at the Varsity Football Game against Morrilton. During the pre-game festivities, we will recognize band members in grades 7-12, and you won't want to miss out on this exciting event!
Reminder: Vaccination submissions are due! In Arkansas, the deadline for providing proof of immunization or exemption for school is October 1st. For further details on immunization requirements and to find nurse contact information, please visit the link below.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/page/health-services
October is National Principals Month, and we are truly THANKFUL for this incredible group of principals! Your commitment to the students and staff of Alma School District does not go unnoticed. We deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication, which makes a significant impact. THANK YOU!
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The community is invited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Integration of Alma Schools. Join us on Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 pm before the Alma/Van Buren Football Game. The event will commence at the plaque located on the corner of Alma High School, opposite City Hall. Afterwards, there will be a program and reception at the Alma High School Union, concluding with a special recognition of Honorees at the football stadium.
Sports Passes Available Now! Get your Sports Passes at the Administration Building today. Senior Citizens get complimentary passes, Adults are priced at $60, students at $35, and athletes at $20. Let's go Airedales!
MEAL PRICING INFORMATION
For the 2024-2025 school year, meal prices are as listed below:
Breakfast: $1.20
Lunch: K-5 $2.70; 6-12 $2.95.
FREE/REDUCED BENEFIT APPLICATIONS: Applications for free/reduced meals are still being accepted. If you have previously qualified for free and reduced school meals, or if you think you may be eligible, please submit your application today.
To find out more, please visit the provided link: https://www.almasd.net/page/child-nutrition-services
This message was provided by the City of Alma Arkansas: ALMA ROAD CLOSURE
The narrow bridge on Cherry St, between Marsha Woolly Dr (Hwy 162) and Fayetteville Ave, is scheduled for demolition and replacement. This project will likely take more than 12 months to complete. Starting the week of August 5th, the bridge will be completely closed for removal and replacement. Please begin planning alternate routes to avoid delays. Alternate routes include Fayetteville Ave, Main St, Marsha Woolly Dr (Hwy 162) and Hwy 64. Thank you for your patience during this essential improvement process.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WORKSHOP
Join us for the Alma School District Substitute Workshop on Friday, July 26, starting at 10:00 am in the Union at Alma High School. Whether you are a new or returning substitute, we invite you to participate. This workshop will cover the daily procedures for substitutes. We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
It's that time of year again! This is your reminder to add the free & reduced meal application to your back-to-school prep checklist. We encourage all families to submit an application for the 2024-2025 school year.
Follow this link for more information: https://www.almasd.net/.../page/free-and-reduced-information
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NOW ACCEPTING FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADS
Hey Airedales! If you want to recognize a local business or celebrate a senior student, contact Miranda Bond to secure your spot in the Airedale Football Program! You can contact Miranda at (479) 632-4791 or mbond@almasd.net.
We hope you're enjoying every bit of sunshine this summer! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we've got you covered with all the important dates you should note down. Let's make sure our calendars are prepared and ready for action!
August 6th: Open House for AIS and AHS from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
August 8th: Open House for APS and AMS from 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Great Start: Keep an eye out for additional details about Great Start! This year, kindergarten students will not be part of Great Start. Instead, there will be a morning open house as a replacement. You have the option to attend the evening open house on August 8th or the morning drop-in open house on August 12th from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
It's never too early to get ready for the upcoming school year. The school supply lists are available now! Click on the link below to see the supply lists for each school building.
High School, Grades 9-12: There is no specific high school supply list. Students will receive supply and material requests from their teachers based on course assignments and schedules during the first week of school. For the first week of school, it's recommended that high school students bring a pen, pencil, and notebook.
LINK: https://www.almasd.net/page/school-supply-lists
Bob Wolfe, JD Coursey, Marti Salisbury, and Sara Martin traveled to Washington DC to present at the National Schools to Watch Conference. Their session, "Bridging the Gap to Inclusive Practices," highlighted their successful program that helps students transition from partial self-contained classes to general education. They interacted with prominent speakers and took part in various sessions organized by middle schools across the country. Alma Middle School was honored as an Arkansas Diamond School to watch for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are extremely proud of their outstanding representation of our district!
