Hello Parents,
National Teacher Appreciation Week was May 5-9, and we appreciate everything our PTA and parent volunteers did to make the week extra special for our teachers. Last year during Teacher Appreciation Week we played a week-long Survivor game with our staff that was a huge hit! Our school leadership team wants to do that again but with a Wicked theme this year. We are making a special effort to express heartfelt appreciation for our teachers and staff.
So this week, May 12-16, our school is doing an amazing Teacher Appreciation Themed Week with lots of contests and treats each day. We're sure it will be fun and exciting for the students as well.
We have creative ideas and special privileges for many of the prizes and treats, but we could use support with these two areas:
1. We need to obtain a good pool of $5-10 gift cards for the contest prizes. These could be to any place you think teachers and staff might like, and having a variety is part of the fun. If you would like to donate one or more, please drop them off at the office this week.
2. Small prize donations: These could be anything, like candles, candy, school supplies, etc. Last year, we had some fantastic handmade items donated too. Again, please drop off to the office this week.
3. If you are willing to donate money, our leadership team will use the funds to purchase larger prizes for the end of the contest.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Erin McGarrah at emcgarrah@artsk12.org
Thank you, everyone, for stepping up and helping us make this an extra special Teacher Appreciation Week!
Join us for AAA Night @ the Museum! Next Thursday Evening, May 15th, from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville. This event is a celebration of our partnership with the Museum. Join us for a spectacular evening as AAA K-12 students activate the Museum galleries and grounds with performances that have connections to the Museum collections. Performances include: • Elementary and High School Dance performances • Elementary & High School Guitar, Jazz Band & Orchestra • Theatre & Piano performances. Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE!
Thank you so much to the Children & Family Advocacy Center for visiting the elementary campus to discuss body safety with our 6th graders today!
Arkansas Arts Academy welcomes everyone to our A3 Gallery on Thursday, May 8, 2025 during the Rogers Lowell Chambers Art on the Bricks to see our Elementary Students perform Slow Dance Social: Swaying through the Digital Current.
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us in congratulating Juliet Vega as the inaugural recipient of the
Ann & Paul Padzuikas Endowment Memorial Scholarship!🧾
Juliet was awarded the scholarship at the Celebrate the Arts event this past weekend. The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors with exceptional abilities in academics and the visual arts, a GPA of 3.25 or higher, and plans to Major in Art Education, Visual Art🎨, or Design at a 2-year, 4-year College, University, or Art School.
Congratulations Juliet!
We are so PROUD of you! ✨
🚨Needing a fun and FREE family night?!🚨
♦️Join us at the Elementary May 8th for a night of bingo and prizes!
🖼️Come in early and check out the amazing art work that 5th & 6th grade has been working on at their mini art showcase!
🫵🏼Can’t make it but want to help?! We are looking for donations to go towards prize baskets (basket ideas listed below on the graphic)!
This Thursday evening (May 8th) is Art on the Bricks on Thursday in downtown Rogers. Please join us at the A3 Gallery 228 S. 1st Street from 4:30-7:30 as we celebrate this month's exhibition! Slow Dance Social: Swaying Through the Digital Current, is an immersive performance and visual art experience created by students under the guidance of Arkansas Arts Academy elementary dance teacher Kevin Guy and in collaboration with Taylor Lenon, AAA high school digital arts teacher. Inspired by David Michalek’s Slow Dancing/NYCB installation, students explored how social media influences how we view and interact with dance. The result is a compelling commentary on rhythm, identity, and digital culture brought to life through choreographed performances and curated digital art. Additionally, the gallery will highlight artwork produced by high school visual artists as well as elementary students using the Artful Learning framework.
🎨✨ Celebrate the Arts is TODAY! 🎶🎸
Join us at Arkansas Arts Academy for a vibrant showcase of creativity, talent, and community spirit! From stunning visual artwork to powerful musical performances, our students are ready to shine — and we can’t wait to share it with you!
📍 Arkansas Arts Academy High School Campus
🕐 Events begin at 1:00 PM with the Spring Visual Arts Showcase
🎶 The Music Festival kicks off at 3:00 PM!
🎵 Music Festival Schedule:
3:00 – Welcome Announcement
3:05–3:20 – EMS Choir
3:20–3:45 – High School Choir
3:45–4:15 – Piano Performances
4:15–4:35 – Intermission
4:40–5:00 – Orchestra
5:00–5:25 – Guitar II
5:30–7:00 – Modern Music (Bass II–IV + select Bass I students)
🚧 IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE:
Due to ongoing construction, please do not park on Poplar Street. We must keep traffic flowing and emergency routes clear.
✅ Use district parking lots and nearby public parking areas instead.
Thank you for supporting our artists and helping keep the event safe and smooth! 💚 #CelebrateTheArts #ArkansasArtsAcademy
Celebrate the Arts weekend begins tomorrow! Join us May 2–3, 2025 at Arkansas Arts Academy High School Campus | 506 W. Poplar St., Rogers for a weekend full of student creativity, celebration, and community spirit as we showcase the incredible talent of our K–12 artists, musicians, and dancers! Silent auction and 50/50 raffle! Tickets are available at the door.
Make plans to attend Art on the Bricks on Thursday, May 8th, 4:30-7:30 at the A3 Gallery, 228 S. 1st Street, Rogers. This month's exhibition Slow Dance Social: Swaying Through the Digital Current, is an immersive performance and visual art experience created by students under the guidance of Arkansas Arts Academy elementary dance teacher Kevin Guy.
Inspired by David Michalek’s Slow Dancing/NYCB installation, students explored how social media influences how we view and interact with dance. The result is a compelling commentary on rhythm, identity, and digital culture brought to life through choreographed performances and curated digital art, in collaboration with the high school’s digital media team.
Additionally, the gallery will highlight artwork produced by high school visual artists as well as elementary students using the Artful Learning framework.
Celebrate the Arts Weekend: May 2–3, 2025 Arkansas Arts Academy High School Campus | 506 W. Poplar St., Rogers, AR Join us for a weekend full of student creativity, celebration, and community spirit as we showcase the incredible talent of our K–12 artists, musicians, and dancers! Tickets are available at the door. Friday, May 2nd Elevate: A Spring Dance Celebration 6:00-7:30 PM | Performing Arts Center Don’t miss this dynamic performance featuring AAA K–12 dance students. From contemporary to classical. Silent Auction – 5:30- 7:30 PM | The Commons Browse and bid on unique items and experiences. All proceeds benefit AAA’s arts programming. The auction continues through Saturday evening. Saturday, May 3rd Spring Visual Arts Show 1:00–3:00 PM | Commons Spring Music Festival 3:00–7:00 PM | Performing Arts Center Celebrate the power of music with a whole afternoon and evening of performances by AAA student musicians! Music Festival Schedule: 3:00–3:20 – EMS Choir 3:20–3:45 – High School Choir 3:45–4:15 – Piano Performances 4:15–4:35 – Intermission 4:40–5:00 – Orchestra 5:00–5:25 – Guitar II 5:30–7:00 – Modern Music (Bass II–IV + select Bass I students) Silent Auction 50/50 Raffle Drawing– Final Day 12:30–6:30 PM | Commons Stick around until the end of the Music Festival for the 50/50 Raffle drawing! One lucky winner will take home half of the collected funds, with the other half supporting arts programs at AAA. Tickets are available at the event!
Join us for AAA Night @ the Museum! Thursday May 15th 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville.
Make plans to attend our biannual event AAA Night @ the Museum! Join us for a spectacular evening at the Museum as AAA K-12 students activate the galleries and museum grounds with performances that have connections to the Museum collections. Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE! Some performances will include:
• Elementary and High School Dance performances
• Elementary & High School Guitar, Jazz Band & Orchestra
• Theatre & Piano performances
Students, Parents and Teachers the 5th Annual Rogers Short Film Festival will be Friday May 2nd through Sunday May 4th at the 2nd Street Studios in Rogers, AR. Experience a weekend of short films, meet filmmakers from around the world, and enjoy food, music, and entertainment!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the FESTIVAL! To be a volunteer join us on Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 PM at 2nd Street Studios (219 N 2nd St, Rogers, AR 72756)—this year’s festival venue. You will meet the Rogers Short Film Festival board, receive an official RSFF t-shirt and learn about the volunteer opportunites.
To learn more information about Rogers Short Film Festival visit https://rogersshortfilm.org/
To sign up to volunteer for the film festival visit https://rogersshortfilm.org/volunteer/
The Arkansas Department of Education released the simulated 2023-2024 letter grades following the updated ATLAS accountability measures. Arkansas Arts Academy received the grades of B for the Elementary School and A for the High School. Although ADE has released the grades for information only, Arkansas Arts Academy is incredibly proud of our schools. AAA demonstrates success in both Arts and Academics!
The next official letter grades for Arkansas school districts will be released this summer for the Spring 2025 testing.
Congratulations AAA! You are super stars!
Help at the AAA Elementary Book Fair this week! Volunteers are needed!
Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090E4AACAA2BA6F58-56254690-2025
Arkansas Arts Academy is proud to announce exciting summer opportunities for students! 5 camps are open to the community. Contact the instructors for more information and to register. These camps fill up fast.
