The 7-12 staff wanted to let our students know that we miss you all! Please enjoy this video put together by our own Kerrey Klatt! https://youtu.be/hecz5oj34xQ
If you or someone you know in NWA are struggling to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 or just aren't sure where to turn, Hark is here to help.
We have set up a confidential site specifically for those needing help connecting to up-to-date community resources. In this uncertain time, if you find yourself experiencing loss of income, reduced hours, food insecurity, and such, go to harknwa.com/getconnected today. Our Connectors are standing by.
*Please note that we only serve those in Northwest Arkansas.
If you and your family could use a little bit of help with some essentials during this
difficult time, please use me as a point of
contact for the HS campus. For the K6 campus contact Mrs. Shover or Mrs. Young. We have snack packs, clothing, some take and bake pizzas, and hygiene products. If you are able to donate any items to help other families, please contact me as well! Let’s work together and support one another!
Thank you!
Calvin C.
cclark@artsk12.org
Hello! If you are a parent or guardian of a 7th-9th grade student and you did NOT receive a lengthy email from me this afternoon, please let me know at your convenience. My email address is cclark@artsk12.org
Thanks,
Calvin C.
7th-9th School Counselor
A/B Days Schedule through April 17th for 7th-12th grade students.
Message about Seniors from Mrs. Wright:
I understand there has been some confusion regarding seniors status for graduation as per the Governor's proclamation. There was confusion for administrators across the state as well and the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has now provided some clarification as follows:
*Seniors are excused from the following graduation requirements of the state: CPR class, digital learning course, personal finance, and passing the state civics exam.
*Seniors ARE NOT excused from school for the remainder of the semester, digital or otherwise, regardless of grades earned in the third quarter.
*Seniors currently enrolled in concurrent credit courses with local colleges and universities must complete those courses according to the instructions of the affiliated institution in order to be awarded credit for those courses. (If you are in a concurrent class through NWACC, follow NWACC's instructions to finish the course and earn credit)
*Seniors currently enrolled in AP courses must finish the course AND take the AP exam in order to earn weighted credit for the course.
*If the school closure order is lifted, seniors will be expected to return to campus and their original schedules until the week of graduation.
I hope this clarification helps all of you understand your responsibilities. It definitely helped myself and other administrators across the state understand what we are expected to do. Remember that your teachers have built flexibility into their digital lessons so that you can engage when you are able to.
I have also received several comments/questions about graduation. We will look for creative ways to honor all of our graduates in the event that schools are still closed come June. There will be a senior survey coming to all senior parents and students asking for information that we can use to build a graduation video of all students that can be shared with the broader community. In the event that graduation cannot happen on June 5th, we will post the digital graduation video featuring all students and schedule a time for seniors to have one last get together in the summer before leaving for college. All honors cords and sashes will be mailed to you in May if we are not back in school by then.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Heather Wright, Principal
hwright@artsk12.org
School may be out, but students still have need. The Samaritan Centers will remain open to meet the needs of our students. Here are the times and locations where Snack Packs can be picked up.
Rogers Community Center
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (17th 18th and 19th)
10:30am-12:30pm
1211 W Hudson Rd, Rogers, AR 72756
Springdale Community Center
Tuesday and Thursday (17th and 19th)
10:30am-12:30pm
1300 N Thompson St Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
-No proof of enrolment is needed to receive SnackPacks—they will be given to anyone with kids in need.
Our Fashion Design program is presenting their first Fashion Show on Tuesday evening in the PAC. We would love for you to join us!
Mrs. Klatt's Middle School Art 1's Unconventional Self Portraits. Students created a self portrait where half the face is realistic and half a colorful representation of themselves.
The 7th-12th grade choir students participated in the Choral Performance Assessment (CPA) today and earned the following ratings:
7th Boys: 2 Excellent Ratings and 2 Superior Ratings
7th/8th Girls: All Superior Ratings
HS Chamber Choir: All Superior Ratings and eligibility for state festival in April.
The HS Campus held its first Fashion Show led by Mrs. Eoff's fashion design II students. Before each fashion line's debut, the students shared their inspirations and creative process. We are very excited to make this an annual event!
The Rockhoppers were a huge hit at the Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade on Saturday!
Fashion Show this Tuesday!
5 Designers, 5 Fashion Lines, all starting at 5:55pm.
Dr. Robert Mueller will be leading the students of the AAA Symphonic Orchestra in a Masterclass today! Dr. Mueller is the chair of composition and theory and the University of Arkansas and the director of the U of A Symphony Orchestra. In addition to rehearsing with the students, Dr. Mueller will also be talking to students about music scholarship opportunities for music and non-music majors attending the U of A.
Dr. Mueller's Bio: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/music/faculty-and-staff/index/uid/mueller/name/Robert+K.+Mueller/
AAA HS is spreading the love around campus. Students in World History class completed a classroom activity illustrating economic systems, and some students created paper hearts "working" as part of the "proletariat".
Students in English 10 classes reinforced grammar skills and writing complete sentences using specific details. Students selected a teacher whose class they "loved" being a part of and explained why that teacher or class was significant to them as individuals.
Around the HS building, you will see the finished products of their cross-curricular work displayed on classroom windows and doors.
Advance ticket sells for the junior high dance will continue until the day of February 28th . They will be sold during lunch times. This dance is for 7th-9th grade. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door on the night of the 28th. Snacks and drinks will also be made available for student purchase!
A group of AAA HS art students will take part in Art on The Bricks in downtown Rogers this month!
On February 13th their artwork will be on display at Studio 300 from 4:30 to 7:30pm (300 N. 2nd St.).
Stop by to support these local young artists and admire the products of their hard work and talent!!!
Fashion Design II students are being interviewed by our Videography students about their collections in the upcoming Fashion Show. We can’t wait to see the finished products! Please join us on February 25th at 5:55pm in the PAC!
With the threat of winter weather looming, please remember that we follow the lead of Rogers Schools. If they are closed, we are closed.