It’s National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible assistant principals who help keep Alma School District running strong. From supporting students and staff to making sure every day runs smoothly, your leadership and dedication make a huge difference. Help us give a big THANK YOU to our assistant principals — your hard work never goes unnoticed! AHS: Dr. Jason Reeves and Manesseh Moore. AMS: Brett Stone. AIS: Lauren Self. APS: Lacey Thomas.
Donkey Basketball Fundraiser: Next Friday, April 11th! The Alma High School Band is excited to host a Donkey Basketball fundraiser next Friday, April 11th, at the Alma Middle School gym! Want to get a preview of the fun? Curious about the event? Check out more info here: https://dairylanddonkeyball.com/basketball/. Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out on this unique and exciting event! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/alma-hs-band-boosters-dairyland-donkeyball-adv-ticket-e-sale/items?cart.
It’s that time of year again! Our wonderful coordinator, Mrs. Parham, is seeking host families for the upcoming school year. If you're interested in welcoming an international student into your home and providing them with a warm, supportive environment, this is a great opportunity. Hosting allows you to immerse yourself in a new culture, build unforgettable memories, and make a lasting impact on a student's life. For more details or to sign up, please reach out to Mrs. Parham at eparham@almasd.net or call 479-632-2162 today! VIEW STUDENT DESCRIPTIONS HERE: https://www.almasd.net/o/ahs/page/student-descriptions.
Today, students and teachers across the district came together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. At Alma Primary School, General Education and Special Education teachers, along with their students, wore bright and mismatched socks to raise awareness and promote inclusion. This fun tradition serves as a reminder of the importance of embracing differences and supporting each other.
It’s SLIME time! Alma Primary School students enjoyed an epic sliming showdown today! To support new PE equipment, they cast their votes with cash and coins, choosing which staff member would take the plunge. Their generosity paid off — raising an impressive $3,700! A huge shoutout to Coach Jones, Mrs. Peppas, and Mrs. Cahoon for being great sports. What an exciting way to start spring break!
The Airedale Olympics was a success once again at Alma Primary School! Coach Jones put together an action-packed day filled with exciting indoor and outdoor activities, allowing students to showcase their skills and teamwork. Students participated in a variety of station-style challenges, promoting collaboration and friendly competition. Parents were invited to watch and encourage their little athletes, while the dedicated Alma High School NJROTC crew helped ensure the event ran smoothly. It was a fantastic day full of energy and excitement. Great job, little Airedales!
Spring Break is just ONE week away! All campuses & district offices will be closed during the break. Students & staff return on Monday, March 31st. Enjoy your time off!
Our community and staff made Read Across America Week unforgettable by sharing stories as guest readers at Alma Primary School and Alma Intermediate School! It was amazing to see students engaged and excited as books came to life. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped inspire a love of reading! Check out our Facebook page for more photos.
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/#/
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! 💕
Literacy in Action! We’re putting the spotlight on literacy with the help of Mrs. Reeves, our District Literacy Specialist! Whenever exciting literacy moments happen in our classrooms, we’ll be here to share them with you. First up: Miss Shores' 1st Grade Class! As a first-year teacher, Miss Shores is already making a big impact! She led her students through an engaging lesson on phonemic and phonological awareness — key foundational skills for becoming strong readers. Her students were all in, fully engaged in the learning process! Next up: "Show Down" in Action! In this fun and interactive activity, students secretly wrote their answers on whiteboards before revealing them to Miss Shores. This exciting game, part of the Skills Block in the EL Curriculum, gave students a chance to practice previously taught phonics skills while Miss Shores collected data to track their progress. Way to go, Miss Shores and her 1st graders! Stay tuned for more Literacy in Action! 🚀📖
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!
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!
