District Insider Newsletter

Dear LISA Family,

As 2024 comes to an end, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our students, parents, and staff. Your dedication, resilience, and commitment have made this year truly remarkable.

To our students: Your hard work and pursuit of excellence continue to inspire us. Each achievement is a testament to your potential and determination.

To our parents: Thank you for being our partners in education. Your unwavering support and involvement are key to the success of our students and the growth of our community.

To our staff: Your passion, innovation, and care for our students are the backbone of our success. We are grateful for your tireless efforts to create a nurturing and challenging learning environment.

Looking ahead, 2025 holds exciting opportunities for growth and achievement. Together, we will continue to foster a community of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.

A reminder, applications for the upcoming school year are still open. We invite families to apply for the 2025 lottery to become part of our journey of educational excellence.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Best Regards,

Dr. Fatih Bogrek

162 participants from grades 4 through 12 showcased their scientific talents and innovative projects. The event highlighted students' creativity and hard work across the district, celebrating their dedication to STEM-C.

This year’s First Place winners are:

• 8th Grade: Sasha M.
  
• 7th Grade: Yaqoob Y.
  
• 6th Grade: Arnav S.
  
• 5th Grade: Sravya I.
  
• 4th Grade: Omkar W.
  
• High School: Juakeen S.

“This year’s Science Fair was not just a competition; it was a celebration of knowledge, resilience, and collaboration,” said Suzanne M. Rogers, Assistant Director of Public Relations at LISA Academy. “We are proud to see our students continue to lead and innovate in their pursuit of scientific discovery.”

The success of the Science Fair was made possible by the guidance of dedicated teachers and staff, as well as the unwavering support of families who encouraged their students throughout the process.

LISA Academy remains committed to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning among its students, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders in STEM-C fields.

Superintendent Dr. Fatih Bogrek and North Middle-High Dean of Students, Ms. Hughes, attended "The Anxious Generation" discussion featuring renowned author Dr. Jonathan Haidt and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at UA Little Rock’s Schueck Auditorium.

The conversation centered on the challenges today’s youth face in a digital world and how we can equip them to thrive. Events like these align with our mission to empower Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders at LISA Academy.

Thank you to our LISA Academy Springdale community for helping to raise over 2300 pounds of food for the Northwest Arkansas Foodbank! Congratulations to Ms. Wang's homeroom class for raising the most items for our community. Our students are a shining example of involved and compassionate citizens.

LISA AAcademy North Middle-High is among state finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition! They will continue competing to be a state or national winner.

Big cheers for the North High Climbing Team: girls placed 1st overall and boys places 3rd!

Check out the amazing things LISA Academy Online Students are doing! Lance, a freshman, was part of the Conway Chamber of Commerce and UCA Aviation Academy Event flying the flight simulator. He plans to pursue aviation as a career and will take the Aviation classes throughout High School!

Rogers-Bentonville middle school students won the Motivate award at a recent First Lego League competition. The First Lego League (FLL) is an international robotics competition that engages students in hands-on learning experiences to inspire an interest in STEM. This program combines creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving with cutting-edge technology to develop critical skills for the future.

West High hosted the Central Arkansas Parent Academy for parents to engage and view community resources. This is a LISA Academy tradition, and we are especially grateful for all who attended, including community partners:

Southern Bancorp
Arkansas State University
Methodist Family Health
Central Arkansas Library System
UA Little Rock

LISA Fayetteville enjoyed the Fayetteville Lights Parade. Their float was complete with waving robots!