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! ❄️
Mrs. Vargo’s students at Alma Primary School recently stepped into the role of paleontologists, digging for fossils to celebrate the completion of their fossil unit! 🦴🔍 Through hands-on exploration, students carefully uncovered “fossils,” made observations, and applied what they’ve learned about ancient life and the work of real scientists. What a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the unit!
Alma Primary has been mixing learning with holiday cheer! From building gingerbread houses to trips to the Christmas tree farm, our students are making festive memories — thanks to our wonderful staff for making it all possible!
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! 🚌🎄✨
Alma Primary School first graders got into the holiday spirit this week with a festive trip to a local Christmas tree farm! Students enjoyed exploring the farm, taking in the sights and sounds of the season, and even made a fun stop at the park for lunch. A big thank you to the farm and staff for making this magical visit possible!
🎭 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
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
AHS Students Offering Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Alma High School TSA and HOSA students are hosting a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser to support their upcoming competitions.
Gift Drop-Off Information
- Now–Dec. 17: Drop off unwrapped gifts at the AHS Office (please place items in a trash bag or laundry basket labeled “to/from”).
- Dec. 18–19: Drop off at the AHS Student Union from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pricing
- $2 per item
- $1 per item if you provide your own wrapping paper
- Payment accepted at drop-off or pick-up
- CashApp: AlmaTSA
Let our students help you save time — and support future student leaders in the process!
🎄 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!
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. 🚌💛💚
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. 🚌💛💚
📅 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! 🍕❤️
This week, our kindergarten students are participating in special Thanksgiving programs filled with songs, smiles, and holiday cheer! We love seeing their hard work, excitement, and big personalities shine on stage. Thank you to our teachers, families, and staff who helped make these moments so special.
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!
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Airedales!
🎭 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! 🍕❤️
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
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
Dino-sized fun for our second graders! Alma Primary School students are off on a special adventure today — a trip to the theater to see The Land Before Time as part of their science unit on fossils! After the movie, they’ll head to the park for some playtime and fresh air — a perfect way to end a fun, fossil-filled day of learning! 🦕🎬🦴🍿
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
👉 Apply today: https://www.almasd.net/o/asd/page/free-and-reduced-information
This week, Dr. Wood and district principals completed learning walks at Alma Primary School. These visits provided an opportunity to apply the skills learned in recent training with NIET and to develop a common language as an instructional leadership team.
During the learning walks, principals focused on what students were doing and saying in the classroom. Observations included how students engaged with lessons, collaborated with peers, and demonstrated understanding of key concepts. The goal was not to evaluate teachers, but to reflect on student learning and the instructional practices that support success across the district.
Dr. Wood noted that the visits offer valuable insight into how district initiatives are being implemented and how leaders can better support teachers. “It’s powerful to see the great things happening in our classrooms every day,” Dr. Wood said. “These walks give us the chance to celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can continue to grow together.”
The district plans to continue these learning walks throughout the year to strengthen collaboration, consistency, and shared leadership across all schools.
During the learning walks, principals focused on what students were doing and saying in the classroom. Observations included how students engaged with lessons, collaborated with peers, and demonstrated understanding of key concepts. The goal was not to evaluate teachers, but to reflect on student learning and the instructional practices that support success across the district.
Dr. Wood noted that the visits offer valuable insight into how district initiatives are being implemented and how leaders can better support teachers. “It’s powerful to see the great things happening in our classrooms every day,” Dr. Wood said. “These walks give us the chance to celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can continue to grow together.”
The district plans to continue these learning walks throughout the year to strengthen collaboration, consistency, and shared leadership across all schools.
