Arkansas Arts Academy -

Get ready to dive into a summer of fun and learning at AAA's Summer Enrichment Camps! Join us for exciting dance, visual arts, and biking camps led by our dedicated AAA teachers. Plus, don't miss out on the incredible Arts Live Camp, featuring expert instruction from external professionals. Registration details are in the posters below and the Arts Live Link. These camps are open to all NWA students - come join us for an unforgettable summer! https://www.artslivetheatre.com/classes-workshops

The required CPR training that fulfills a graduation requirement is TODAY, Friday, April 26th at 2:00pm. ALL seniors must attend in order to graduate. Please meet in the Commons at 2:00. This should last about 2 hours.

Join us for the Modern Music Concert, which is free and open to the public. The performance will be held at the Arkansas Arts Academy High School, 506 W. Poplar St. in Rogers.

Don't miss out on the Senior Showcase this Saturday night! The Senior Awards kick off promptly at 5:00 pm, followed by the showcase at 6:00. Remember, this event is open to friends and family, so bring them along! Stick around after the showcase for a reception. See you there!

Don't miss the upcoming high school art exhibit on May 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30! Explore the diverse creations of our talented visual arts students before immersing yourself in the enchanting jazz show in the black box. The exhibit will continue until May 15th, showcasing the dedication and guidance of our amazing visual arts teachers: Carrie Haase, Rae Tedeton, Joy Schultz, and Lourdes Valverde.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Students, teachers and parents, the Rogers Short Film Festival is May 3-5 at the newly renovated Victory Theatre in downtown Rogers. This will be the fourth year for the festival and is anticipated to be the highest attended. Afternoon and evening shifts will be available for: Festival set-up, Ticketing, Ushering, Filmmaker check-in, Filmmaker lounge. Volunteers may sign up for as many shifts as they would like. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteer Incentives • Meet filmmakers, attend the event during your shift at no cost and see some of the films at no cost. • Volunteer hours for students will be able to count towards their mandatory community service hours. • Free film submission for next year • A “Plus One” ticket to the festival To inquire about volunteering or to sign up for a volunteering shift please visit the Arkansas Public Theatre website (scroll to the bottom of the page to Volenteering) https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/castingandvolunteering or contact Aaron Jones ajones@artsk12.org For more information about the Rogers Short Film Festival visit https://filmfreeway.com/rogersshortfilmfestival

AAA is proud to announce that Hannah Evans- Sophomore in Ms. Schultz Painting Class was awarded the prestigious honor of being named the 2024 Congressional Art Award Winner. On April 24th at Arts on Main in Van Buren Hannah was awarded second place in Congressman Steve Womack 3rd District Competition. Hannah was one of 5 finalists from the entire district to be selected for the honor. The oil painting is a self portrait - Girl with the Red Hair This is one of Hannah’s first portrait in oil paint and it demonstrates her artistic talents. Congratulations Hannah for showcasing your art skills to the state of Arkansas and also representing Arkansas Arts Academy. We are so proud of you!

AAA Night @ the Museum 10 Year Anniversary! The AAA Night @ the Museum spring event will take place on Thursday, May 9th from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Come support our K-12 students as they perform in the Great Hall and throughout the Museum grounds. Special guests from the National Association of Museum Schools (NAMS) will attend the event. AAA has been selected to be part of the NAMS Road Trip, a national tour of best practices of Museum School models. AAA is honored to be part of this tour and is one of six stops across the Nation! We look forward to your participation! To learn more about the event visit https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/museum-partners/aaa-night-the-museum For a map of the stations and schedule visit https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/museum-partners/aaa-night-the-museum/map-aaa-night-the-musuem

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Students, teachers and parents, the Rogers Short Film Festival is May 3-5 at the newly renovated Victory Theatre in downtown Rogers. This will be the fourth year for the festival and is anticipated to be the highest attended. Afternoon and evening shifts will be available for: Festival set-up, Ticketing, Ushering, Filmmaker check-in, Filmmaker lounge. Volunteers may sign up for as many shifts as they would like. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteer Incentives • Meet filmmakers, attend the event during your shift at no cost and see some of the films at no cost. • Volunteer hours for students will be able to count towards their mandatory community service hours. • Free film submission for next year • A “Plus One” ticket to the festival To inquire about volunteering or to sign up for a volunteering shift please visit https.www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/castingandvolunteering or contact Aaron Jones ajones@artsk12.org For more information about the Rogers Short Film Festival visit https://filmfreeway.com/rogersshortfilmfestival

Interested in learning more about AAA? Looking for a 7-12 school for 2024-2025? Want to know more about our arts programs? Already at AAA and want to meet our new 2024-2025 High School Principal? Come and participate in the high school campus tours! Hope to see you there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKK76ZuNcjs Arkansas Arts Academy High School- Solar Eclipse Experience 4/8/2024 Many thanks to Mr. Max Sallings

AAA Elementary hosted a Touch A Truck event this morning. Students experienced several community trucks up close and learned about a variety of jobs from the drivers. 

Tonight was our very first CHARIS Parent Showcase. Third through sixth grade students in our CHARIS pullout program showcased their end of unit original creations. Students learned about not only their unit concepts, but also risk taking, perseverance, and time management.

We have our Touch a Truck day at the Elementary today! Ask your student about these trucks and the jobs they do in our community today: Small Crane Tractor Trailer Cement Truck Dump Truck Tow Truck Bomb Squad Car Sheriff's Car Fire Truck Ambulance

Come and Tour Arkansas Arts Academy High School on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Find out about an arts focused FREE, 7-12th grade public high school for next year. See our arts spaces, meet staff and talk with our new high school principal for 2024-2025. No reservations required. See you then!

Check out this week's edition of The ARTicle! https://www.smore.com/n/w21pc

AAA Elementary is playing at the PTA Spring Carnival! Join us until 8:00 at the school!

Celebrate the Arts is next Saturday, April 20th from 4-8 pm at AAA High School. Please make plans to join us for this "revived" annual fundraising event to support arts programming at AAA! Come see our students showcase their artistic abilities, bid in the silent auction, and buy a raffle ticket to win a new kayak! As a public charter school, we rely on fundraising initiatives for our students to have access to the highest quality arts education experience. Your support provides our school with the supplies, equipment and resources they need to excel. By purchasing a ticket to Celebrate the Arts or by participating in our silent auction your contribution goes directly towards supporting arts education at AAA. Unable to attend the event? No problem, consider a donation, any amount will help support our mission of providing arts programming. We welcome you to invite friends and family to attend the event. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to AAA. Ticket Link https://givebutter.com/c/XftbKf

Interested in a artistic approach to a junior high/high school? Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024-2025 school year. Come for a tour and let us show you around! You can meet some of our staff as well as our new administrator for 2024-2025, Mrs. Jerrie Price. Our team will answer all of your questions. April 24, 2024 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. AAA is a FREE open enrollment PUBLIC Charter School - Open to ALL 7-12 students in NWA. Free transportation available. Spanish interpreters will be available. No reservations will be required. AAA High School, 506 West Poplar, Rogers Arkansas. https://www.artsk12.org/

Reach out for a tour today! Openings for the 2024-2025 school year. Register now to secure your spot. https://www.artsk12.org/