Mon, March 15th, we will have a meal pick up at the HS campus from 10AM-12PM for all K-12th students for virtual week. Students will receive 7 breakfasts & 7 lunches (all free) at the time of pick up. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/mBeiZTNs7fr7FyxL6
Friday, March 12th is the last day to order a High School Yearbook at yearbookforever.com. (K6 campus's last day to order is April 16th)
Check out the second half of the boys soccer game on Facebook under Life Way Athletics. #DiamondSoccer
Come enjoy a beautiful day outside at the Diamonds first soccer game of the year! Your HS Boys soccer team takes on Lifeway today at Lifeway in Centerton. Join us at 4:45 to support these amazing student-artist-athletes. #DiamondSoccer
Come eat Chick-fil-A tomorrow night at Whitaker Parkway for a mobile spirit night from 5-8 PM. 15% of sales will be donated back to our K-6 PTA. #DiamondsEat. #AAA&Chick-fil-A
Calling all high-school parents and students: You’re invited! Come learn more about our 2022 New York City trip at our virtual meeting on Thursday, March 18th at 6:30 PM! RSVPs are required, and you can RSVP here >> https://bit.ly/306M4de
The Rogers Activity Center has extended their deadline to sign up for Spring Soccer until March 6 without any late fees. Go to their website to sign up today. We hope to have Arts Academy teams for all grade levels!
#DiamondSoccer
Congrats to all 3 AAA archery teams for making the State Archery Tournament next week! The HS Archery team has now been Regional Champions 3 years in a row! #DiamondArchery. #SweepState. #TargetGreatness
Attention HS Students/Parents! We need your help to fill the yearbook with great pictures! Submit your school-related pictures or your own portrait if you missed picture day by following these instructions: https://www.artsk12.org/o/high-school/browse/194773
Attention 7th-12th grade families! Nominate the next HS teacher of the month by filling out this short survey: https://forms.gle/yddnAwU5HEPZXCmC9
7th-12th grade Spring Picture Day will be Monday, Feb. 22nd. Only students that have pre-ordered will be photographed.
1. Pre-order at mylifetouch.com, picture order code: EVT397JRC.
2. Email Mrs. Carpenter with your student's name and grade to inform her you have ordered. rcarpenter@artsk12.org
3. If your student is in-person, Mrs. Carpenter will briefly pull them from class and escort them to picture day. If your student if virtual, arrive anytime between 10:30am-1:15pm.
Congrats to our HS theatre students that participated in the virtual 2021 Thespian Festival!
*John Laing & Eleni Konomi: Superior in Duet Acting (each received a $12,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design)
*Khya Carson: Superior in Solo Musical (received a $12,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design)
*Amoni West: Excellent in Solo Musical
*Gianna Corbino: Excellent in Solo Acting
AAA WEATHER UPDATE FOR FRIDAY 2/19/202
See this new update: https://www.artsk12.org/article/404551?org=district
Due to the continuing and challenging weather conditions, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Parents, families and guardians should plan for another day of virtual instruction. Thank you."
Due to poor road conditions on side roads, along with the pending overnight winter storm warning, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Office will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Please continue with virtual instruction. We hope you all are safe and well. Thank you!
Today is the deadline to sign up for K-8 soccer with the Rogers Activity Center where you get to play with fellow students from our school.
With plunging temperatures, uncertain snow totals and unpredictable travel scenarios, the Arkansas Arts Academy will pivot to virtual instruction for 2/16/21. Please watch for any updates regarding 2/17/21. Conserve power, travel with caution, stay indoors, be safe, stay warm.
School Administrative and District Offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2021 due to weather conditions and those staff will be working remotely.
Please make sure to check the website and social media later today for updates regarding the coming week.
Stay safe and warm.
7th-12th Grade Spring Pictures will be Monday the 22nd, 10:30am-1:30pm. Pre order on mylifetouch.com, Code: EVT397JRC or get an order form from the office. Direct questions to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org.
UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Joshua Depner is no longer employed at the Arkansas Arts Academy. By a voice vote on February 9, 2021, the AAA Board of Directors upheld his termination for violation of district policy.
Our transition plan is for a substitute teacher with school approved coursework who will provide instructional coverage until a suitable new educator can be found. All virtual and in-person teaching and learning will continue.
Change is never easy, and as we move forward, please know that student learning is our purpose and goal. If you have any questions, contact the Arkansas Arts Academy CEO, Richard Burrows at rburrows@artsk12.org.