Stopping the Stigma. A 2023 survey by the School Nutrition Association revealed that 66.8% of nutrition directors reported an increase in stigma for low-income students who rely on free or reduced-price school meals. This stigma can make students feel embarrassed or hesitant to eat in the cafeteria, even when they need that meal the most. That means some students may miss out on the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive. How can we change the conversation? #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
Behind every tray is a team of caring professionals. School nutrition professionals serve with skill and heart, preparing balanced meals that meet USDA standards while welcoming students each day. Do you remember your lunch hero? Share a story or tag them below to say thank you for the love and care they bring to the lunch line.
Attached is a handwritten note and drawing from one of our high school students for Cindy, one of our amazing Child Nutrition staff members.
Cindy goes out of her way to remember student numbers and greets each student with a smile, helping give them a great start to their morning. It’s wonderful to see how her kindness and dedication make such a positive impact on our students!
Thank you, Cindy, for all that you do to make our cafeteria a welcoming place each day. #LunchHeroes #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
Attached is a handwritten note and drawing from one of our high school students for Cindy, one of our amazing Child Nutrition staff members.
Cindy goes out of her way to remember student numbers and greets each student with a smile, helping give them a great start to their morning. It’s wonderful to see how her kindness and dedication make such a positive impact on our students!
Thank you, Cindy, for all that you do to make our cafeteria a welcoming place each day. #LunchHeroes #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
Join us at the A3 Gallery this Thursday, Oct. 9th, from 4:30-7:00 pm for Art on the Bricks!
The gallery will showcase artwork🎨 produced from K-12 Arkansas Arts Academy students. The Ceramics Club will have ceramic pumpkins for sale in the gallery. 🎃The Arkansas Arts Academy Jazz band 🎷will perform 5:30-6:30 pm
It's Happening at the A3! 228 South First Street
The gallery will showcase artwork🎨 produced from K-12 Arkansas Arts Academy students. The Ceramics Club will have ceramic pumpkins for sale in the gallery. 🎃The Arkansas Arts Academy Jazz band 🎷will perform 5:30-6:30 pm
It's Happening at the A3! 228 South First Street
They're often the unsung heroes of the school day, but together, we can help make them the centerpiece of every student's success story. We're proud to be part of the #MadeWithSchoolLunch campaign, uplifting the incredible impact school meals have on our students every day. This week, we're uniting voices to show the world why school meals matter. Share this post to help spread the word! Let's show what school meals are truly made of. Tell us what school meals mean to you in the comments! #SchoolMealsMatter #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
AAA is celebrating TINKERFEST with the Scott Family Amazeum! 🌟
Today is the 9th anninversary for TINKERFEST and AAA has been a contributing partner from the beginning! This year AAA hosted a printmaking station! 🎨 A big THANK YOU to Joy Price, Robert Plant, Tony Stvartek, Aaron Jones, all of the student volunteers, and all of the families that attended to make this year's TINKERFEST a HUGE SUCCESS!♥
Thank You Scott Family Amazeum!
Today is the 9th anninversary for TINKERFEST and AAA has been a contributing partner from the beginning! This year AAA hosted a printmaking station! 🎨 A big THANK YOU to Joy Price, Robert Plant, Tony Stvartek, Aaron Jones, all of the student volunteers, and all of the families that attended to make this year's TINKERFEST a HUGE SUCCESS!♥
Thank You Scott Family Amazeum!
Don't forget! Fall picture day at AAA Elementary is tomorrow!
Check out our October at a Glance!
📸 Picture Day is Coming at AAA Elementary—Say Cheese!
Due to a severe weather threat tonight, I am moving tonight's 4th-6th grade archery parent meeting to Thursday, 9/25 at 6:30pm in the gym. If you are unavailable at that time you are more than welcome to stop by my office in the gym during parent/teacher conferences.
Coach Green
jgreen@artsk12.org
AAA Families! PreK-6 campus is hosting its first Community Yard Sale! We are taking donations this Friday and the sale is open to all on Saturday! Bring your treasures and come shop with us! Hope to see you there!
Arkansas Arts Academy continues to expand Arts Pathways for our high school students- with the goal of each Arts Pathway including opportunities for an arts industry internship in collaboration with our NWA community arts organizations.
AAA has officially started its first visual arts student internship this year for high school students in grades 10-12. For the Fall semester, the Visual Art internship Program has 8 high school students enrolled as interns for the A3 Gallery. During the internship, students will learn about best practices in galleries and museums, assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, and visit professional local and regional galleries and museums, including Crystal Bridges Museum, the Museum of Native American History, and 21C.
Gallery Interns are currently working with Mr. Aaron Jones and Mrs. Katie Bouwhuis on the upcoming exhibition for the National Association of Museum Schools, which will be held at the Arkansas Arts Academy from September 25-27. The exhibition will showcase our school's arts-integrated approach to teaching, as well as our connections with museum and community partners.
If you would like more information about the AAA Arts Pathway Internship Program, contact Jerrie Price, High School Principal at jeprice@artsk12.org. Arkansas Arts Academy welcomes our NWA arts organizations help to establish internship experiences in Theatre, Music, Dance, Culinary
To learn more about the National Association of Museum Schools, visit https://www.museumschools.org/
AAA has officially started its first visual arts student internship this year for high school students in grades 10-12. For the Fall semester, the Visual Art internship Program has 8 high school students enrolled as interns for the A3 Gallery. During the internship, students will learn about best practices in galleries and museums, assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, and visit professional local and regional galleries and museums, including Crystal Bridges Museum, the Museum of Native American History, and 21C.
Gallery Interns are currently working with Mr. Aaron Jones and Mrs. Katie Bouwhuis on the upcoming exhibition for the National Association of Museum Schools, which will be held at the Arkansas Arts Academy from September 25-27. The exhibition will showcase our school's arts-integrated approach to teaching, as well as our connections with museum and community partners.
If you would like more information about the AAA Arts Pathway Internship Program, contact Jerrie Price, High School Principal at jeprice@artsk12.org. Arkansas Arts Academy welcomes our NWA arts organizations help to establish internship experiences in Theatre, Music, Dance, Culinary
To learn more about the National Association of Museum Schools, visit https://www.museumschools.org/
Arkansas Arts Academy has initiated a student internship program this year for high school students in grades 10-12. For the Fall semester, the Internship Program has 8 high school students enrolled as interns for the A3 Gallery. During the internship, students will learn about best practices in galleries and museums, assist with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, and visit professional local and regional galleries and museums, including Crystal Bridges Museum, the Museum of Native American History, and 21C.
Gallery Interns are currently working with Mr. Aaron Jones and Mrs. Katie Bouwhuis on the upcoming exhibition for the National Association of Museum Schools, which will be held at the Arkansas Arts Academy from September 25-27. The exhibition will showcase our school's arts-integrated approach to teaching, as well as our connections with museum and community partners.
If you would like more information about the AAA Internship Program, contact Aaron Jones at ajones@artsk12.org
To learn more about the National Association of Museum Schools, visit https://www.museumschools.org/
Gallery Interns are currently working with Mr. Aaron Jones and Mrs. Katie Bouwhuis on the upcoming exhibition for the National Association of Museum Schools, which will be held at the Arkansas Arts Academy from September 25-27. The exhibition will showcase our school's arts-integrated approach to teaching, as well as our connections with museum and community partners.
If you would like more information about the AAA Internship Program, contact Aaron Jones at ajones@artsk12.org
To learn more about the National Association of Museum Schools, visit https://www.museumschools.org/
Announcing... Arkansas Arts Academy school board meetings now are beginning at 5:00 p.m.
To locate the board agenda, past board minutes and a link to subscribe.
Go to: https://artsk12.diligent.community/portal/default.aspx
We hope the new time will increase attendance from our staff, families and community members.
As always, you can watch live or preview the recordings.
Thank you! Hope to see you at our meetings this year!
To locate the board agenda, past board minutes and a link to subscribe.
Go to: https://artsk12.diligent.community/portal/default.aspx
We hope the new time will increase attendance from our staff, families and community members.
As always, you can watch live or preview the recordings.
Thank you! Hope to see you at our meetings this year!
Bring your grandparents or other important adults in your life to start the day with donuts and OJ for Goodies with Grandparents at the elementary! See the flyer for more information.
💃🏻🎉 🪩Back to School Bash is TONIGHT in the K-6 gym! Fun, pizza, music, dancing & friends! Join us to kick off the new school year! $5 student entry! Don’t miss it!🪩🎉🕺🏻
Kindergarten artists explored the word arrange today! Using a variety of stones collected from the shores of Lake Superior—different shapes, sizes, textures, and colors—they created their own unique arrangements. Along the way, they noticed details, tapped into their natural sense of design, and discovered that arranging is an artistic behavior! They also began practicing the artistic process—working respectfully together, valuing ideas, and creating as a community of artists.
Thank you for a great first day! 🎉
We loved seeing students learning, meeting new friends, and getting back into routine.
Reminders for tomorrow:
Arrival (doors open 7:30): No parent walk-ins.
K–3 → Gym before 7:50
4–6 → 4–5 hallway before 7:50
Dismissal: Enter from 13th St. → Subbert Ln. (no 12th St.).
Have School Dismissal App open & click blue button to scan QR code.
Need help? Email rcarethers@artsk12.org or use hazard lights in car line.
Thanks for keeping things safe & smooth! 🚗💨
We loved seeing students learning, meeting new friends, and getting back into routine.
Reminders for tomorrow:
Arrival (doors open 7:30): No parent walk-ins.
K–3 → Gym before 7:50
4–6 → 4–5 hallway before 7:50
Dismissal: Enter from 13th St. → Subbert Ln. (no 12th St.).
Have School Dismissal App open & click blue button to scan QR code.
Need help? Email rcarethers@artsk12.org or use hazard lights in car line.
Thanks for keeping things safe & smooth! 🚗💨
Parents/Guardians:
Please complete your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application BEFORE Open House and you will be entered into drawing for $100 Gift Card! Winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 12th.
It only takes a few minutes.
Apply online: https://family.schoolcafe.com/AAA
Prefer paper? Please return original signed application*
Print here:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/525/District/5832361/Free_and_Reduced_Meal_Application_25-26.pdf
Submitting early helps prevent meal charges and will save you time at Open House. Apply today!
For questions contact Emily Karnes, CND, ekarnes@artsk12.org
Please complete your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application BEFORE Open House and you will be entered into drawing for $100 Gift Card! Winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 12th.
It only takes a few minutes.
Apply online: https://family.schoolcafe.com/AAA
Prefer paper? Please return original signed application*
Print here:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/525/District/5832361/Free_and_Reduced_Meal_Application_25-26.pdf
Submitting early helps prevent meal charges and will save you time at Open House. Apply today!
For questions contact Emily Karnes, CND, ekarnes@artsk12.org
FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS STARTING 2025-2026
Every public or charter school student in Arkansas can now receive ONE FREE BREAKFAST each school day upon request. This benefit is regardless of income or eligibility for other meal programs.
A healthy breakfast helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.
This statewide initiative is part of a broader effort to address food insecurity and improve student readiness across Arkansas. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity.
Start the day strong, eat school breakfast!
Every public or charter school student in Arkansas can now receive ONE FREE BREAKFAST each school day upon request. This benefit is regardless of income or eligibility for other meal programs.
A healthy breakfast helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.
This statewide initiative is part of a broader effort to address food insecurity and improve student readiness across Arkansas. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity.
Start the day strong, eat school breakfast!
Now accepting Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications for the upcoming school year! It only takes a few minutes to apply.
✅ Apply online today: https://family.schoolcafe.com/AAA
📄 Prefer paper? You can also print a copy from our district website or pick one up from our administration office.
Submitting your application early helps prevent meal charges and supports our schools in receiving important funding. Apply now!
✅ Apply online today: https://family.schoolcafe.com/AAA
📄 Prefer paper? You can also print a copy from our district website or pick one up from our administration office.
Submitting your application early helps prevent meal charges and supports our schools in receiving important funding. Apply now!
