Alma School District Newsletter

Alma School District families, we are thrilled to introduce a new communication method. Get ready for parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements within the Alma School District app. Keeping up with the district, schools, and your student's teachers and classes has never been simpler. In August, parents and guardians will receive email instructions on creating their login for accessing Rooms in the district app. In the meantime, please download the Alma School District app and take a moment to watch this video to preview what's on the horizon!

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The Attack of the Killer Grasshoppers - Summer Theatre Arts Camp was proudly hosted by Airedale Theatre and the Skokos Performing Arts Center. The camp welcomed over 60 Alma students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. In just six days, these students prepared and presented a musical, focusing not only on refining theatrical skills but also on promoting teamwork, creativity, and building confidence. Each student had the chance to showcase their talents, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride. Special recognition goes to Missy Gipson for co-directing, Ann Price for managing the craft station for younger participants, and Virginia Phan for assisting with costumes. In addition, Alma High School's technical theatre students, under the guidance of Steven Sellers and Paul Sieminskie, worked behind the scenes to ensure the success of the show.

Thursday was an exciting day at Alma School District! We kicked off the morning by welcoming 40 new employees for orientation. We are thrilled to have this fresh cohort, and more, join us! It's going to be a great year.

The amazing Airedale athletes continue to impress with their unstoppable dedication! Within just three weeks of summer, they have participated in a range of camps including volleyball, basketball, cheer, football, and more. We are incredibly proud of every one of you. Keep up the outstanding effort!

Fourteen students from Alma participated in the National History Day contest held at the University of Maryland. The students had the chance to explore various significant locations, such as the National American History Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Archives, the National Museum of African-American History, as well as all the major monuments and memorials, the Capitol, and Ford’s Theatre. The participants included Cali Ferguson, Rimini Zeigler, Arianna Stricklin, Denver Kelly, Xavier Herzig, Carter Seals, Sabra Stout, Jenna Rogers, Jackson McMurray, Nora Medlock, Isabella Chapen, Morgan English, Brenna Morris, and Katelynn House. We are immensely proud of all of you for reaching this stage!

Alma FFA members, Allie Houck and Hailie Peppers, had a fantastic time at Camp Couchdale this week! During their stay, they honed their leadership skills, connected with other members, and engaged in some friendly competition. Allie shared that her most cherished memory from this week was the insightful small group sessions with FFA peers and participating in team-building activities. Hailie expressed that the highlight of the week was realizing her ability to support others beyond just taking action, by uplifting those around her. Now, they are excited to apply the valuable lessons they learned this week back at home!

The Alma FFA team is always on the move! Some members enjoyed a week at Camp Couchdale, while others headed to Branson for an FFA Officer Retreat. During their time in Missouri, they worked on creating a diverse and engaging Program of Activities for the upcoming school year, blending planning with enjoyment. We are excited to see the incredible achievements this group will make in the year ahead.

Today we will wrap up week two on the Bookmobile! This experience is not only beneficial for our community but also incredibly rewarding for our staff. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Remember, we'll be here throughout the summer. Check out the schedule in the information below.

Students can visit the bus to borrow a book, meet familiar faces from school, enjoy a complimentary breakfast, and grab a snack! The bus operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout June, July, and early August.

FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST

• When: June 3 - August 2
• Where: Airedale Book Express
• Who: Anyone aged 18 and under

Meals are provided by the USDA. This institution is an equal-opportunity employer. The service is available to all individuals aged 18 and under, with children required to be present.

We're thrilled to announce that the Alma High School 2023 presentation of Fiddler on the Roof is now available for you to watch! A special thank you goes out to Matt Farrell and Airewaves Media for their outstanding efforts in filming and editing the video.

It's time to sign up for Alma Youth Football! See the images below for all the details, QR codes, and more. You can also access the sign-up portal by clicking the links below. Go Airedales!

• Travel is $50 with siblings being $10
• City is $30 with siblings being $10

River Valley League (3rd-6th): https://RVFootball24.eventbrite.com

City League (1st-6th): https://CityFootball.eventbrite.com

Kevin Taylor is a retired sportswriter with 42 years of experience, including 22 years at Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith. Kevin is the author of two books, "Tiger Boogie!" and "Stat Daddy." He's married to Mardi Taylor and has two kids, Logan (19) and Landon (15). Kevin is an online teacher for Alma Schools (2015-present) and a sports reporter for Alma Schools (2020-present). He is the 2021-22 Wadie Moore Distinguished Service Award.

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