Arkansas Arts Academy has 7 Board Members. They meet each month of the year on the 2ndTuesday of the month. This year there are two Board Members up for reelection. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2020. If you decide to run, you must include which candidate to compete against. The function of the Arkansas Arts Academy Board of Education is to... READ MORE >
SAVE THE DATE! Please make plans to attend our semi-annual event AAA Night @ the Museum held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! Come celebrate our partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum as students from across the district share their artistic talents in the galleries revealing connections between their performances and the works in the collections.This... READ MORE >
Woooaah! Check out the exciting work that has been done in our Digital Media/Animation classes. We're so excited about the partnership we have with PIXEL™ A School For Media Arts and the opportunity they provide for our students to explore animation, graphic design, game development, video editing, and more! Check out the video below! If you're not a student... READ MORE >
A small group of local teens have united to celebrate the female influence in the arts world. They are inviting you to join that celebration on February 13th with an evening of live performance, a pop-up art gallery, a runway project sneak peak, key note speakers including award winning photographer and University of Arkansas professor Nidhi Dahiya, and culinary... READ MORE >
Arts Academy Families and Students, We wanted to make you aware of the following opportunities for our Arts Academy students this Spring. 6th-8th Grade Students Soccer: We will have teams in both the girls and boys division of school soccer through the Rogers Activity Center. The amount of players will determine if we play varsity, junior varsity, or both. ... READ MORE >
Our enrollment lottery is just one month away. Make sure to fill out a lottery form. You can do it online by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0ryIHNNhld_Q7jE8EM14yunaxUK-fAOmT8QbI-a8EGhcXhg/viewform READ MORE >
Please remember that there is no school next Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We do encourage all of our families to find an event in NWA to celebrate his life or to complete an act of service in honor of the day. READ MORE >
Deadline to sign up is Monday! Attention 6th-8th Grade Soccer Fans! We are proud to announce that AAA is starting a boys’ soccer team in February. The team will be run through the Rogers Activity Center (RAC) and all interested students will need to register through them and purchase a RAC membership. The RAC is one of our greatest community partners and has... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy4th Annual Cross Country 5K In support of our Cross Country program we will be hosting the 4thAnnual Arkansas Arts Academy 5K on May 23,2020 at Lake Atalanta. Allmonetary or in-kind donations are welcomed and appreciated. Yourcompany’s name and or logo will be printed on race day shirts. Yoursponsorship will receive visibility and recognition... READ MORE >
A new online store has opened for you to purchase your Diamond gear online. This catalog of offers will be available until January 11. This new catalog gives you options to buy products such as: sweatshirts, pullovers, t-shirts, polos, tumblers, tights, etc. Click here to start your shopping today.Go Diamonds! READ MORE >
Yesterday, our students had a wonderful opportunity immersing themselves in the culture and traditions of the Cherokee people. Mr. Cedrick Cooper, a senior in high school in Oklahoma, volunteered his time to visit our campus and share his Cherokee heritage with us. It was an amazing experience. Cedrick was very well-spoken and his pride and knowledge of Cherokee... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce our fundraising partnership with El Parche Coffee! When you purchase K-Cups or 12oz bags, El Parche sends us $1 for every item shipped to you. If coffee is a major part of your day, order a 5lb bag! We receive $4 for each 5lb bag! If you subscribe for regular coffee deliveries, the donations will really add up. Click on the links... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy Diamonds Athletic Booster Club Would you like to support our student-athletes at Arkansas Arts Academy? The AAA Diamonds Athletic Booster Club was created to help our students participate in multiple competitive sports during their time at AAA since we do not use any school funds to pay for this program. The deadline is this Friday,... READ MORE >
November 20, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians: In accordance with Arkansas HB 1786 Act 676, this letter serves to inform you of the number of students who are exempt from or non-compliant with immunizations at Arkansas Arts Academy for the 2019-2020 school year. Immunization and exemption records have been reviewed and are current at... READ MORE >
SCRIPPS SCHOOL SPELLING BEETUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.(Or Until a Champion is Declared)AR ARTS ELEMENTARY LIBRARYThose students participating in the spelling bee need to arrive by 4:45.Participants are chosen by classroom/grade level spelling bees in grades 2nd - 8th. Parents, teachers and friends are invited to attend. Seating is limited due to... READ MORE >
Click here to view our 2019 Annual Report. READ MORE >
We are planning on having a high school soccer team this school year. This will be a competitive team that plays other local high schools. Practices will be held outside of the school day beginning in January and games would start the week of March 2nd. Some of the games would be played at schools outside of Rogers. Students would need to get a sports physical... READ MORE >
NYC-HERE WE COME!! Calling all 2020 5th-7th grade!!!! Mrs. Benton and Mrs. Rozzana are ready to take you to NYC-Manhattan Oct. 5-8TH 2020.This is an Explorica planned trip! We recently had a group of 22 attend our 4 day trip to Washington DC and it was a great success!This trip is open to students in grades 5th-7th school year 2020. Parents are also invited to join... READ MORE >
Mrs. Cerna's 6th Grade classes are creating book projects that literally explode with creativity! The students are learning about color theory and experimenting with a new method of visual art (book making) in order to create impressive EXPLODING BOOKS in class. The book making is part of a larger unit where students use their exploding books as the vehicle to... READ MORE >
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, our third grade held class at Crystal Bridges! The students discovered characters in fabulous folk tales as well as AMAZING artworks. As readers and viewers, students got to know these unique characters (some human, some arachnid, and some animal) through identifying their traits, specifically personality and physical traits.... READ MORE >
For the basketball game on Tuesday October 29, we are asking our fans to wear neon and sunglasses. All AAA students wearing neon will get in free. The junior high boys play first tomorrow at 5:00, followed up by the junior high girls at 6:00, and finally the high school boys around 7:15. We are playing host to Haas Hall-Rogers. #DiamondBasketball READ MORE >
As we enter fall performance season, there are lots of things going on at the 7-12 Campus. Please remind your student to check the school calendar frequently. Also, no costumes are allowed during school for the 7-12 campus. Information on this weeks events is provided below: Monday, October 28th: Movie Night Fundraiser for Prom! The junior class is hosting a... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy is excited to announce that we will be supporting our students who are swimmers by providing a competitive swimming team. High school students who are interested in representing the school against other schools in swimming need to contact Mr. Young (myoung@artsk12.org) by November 1st. We will not be conducting team practices for this team... READ MORE >
Check out our new Arkansas Arts Academy Swag online store! We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, mugs, magnets, throw rugs, tote and messenger bags, hats and stickers, all with AAA or Diamonds Logo! Support your school and pick up some cool merchandise. READ MORE >
Come out to the gym on Oct. 18 for the kickoff of this year's basketball season! The gym is located on the K-6 campus. Fans will get to see in action our teams who will be representing our school this year. Admission is free for this event but donations will be accepted to help fund our basketball program. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 which will get you a... READ MORE >
Recently, our 4th grade moved their classroom to the campus of none other than Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! Teachers, staff, and museum educators collaborated to create a day of learning that focused on three areas: MATH (multiplication & scale), SCIENCE (internal & external structures), and VISUAL ART (scale / sculpture / armature / various mediums). It... READ MORE >
The AAA Diamond Mountain Bike Team is off to a great start this year and just completed their second race this weekend.We are so proud of all the student athletes that competed in the heat last weekend. We know it wasn’t easy but they all finished their races and left it all out in the trail! Overall:Arkansas Arts Academy is in the top 10 for points after the... READ MORE >
Are you wondering where to buy the newest AAA Diamonds merchandise? Look no further than our online store powered by Squadlocker. Various items will be available on the site and it will remain open year around. This tool will also ship your order straight to your home address. Make you check this site out today by going here.Go Diamonds! READ MORE >
The 3rd grade spent an entire day at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art learning about balanced and unbalanced forces and exploring how these science concepts are used in works of art. AAA teachers and the arts integration coordinator collaborated with the Crystal Bridges School Programs department to create a fun and educational experience for students at the... READ MORE >
Happy belated Constitution Day from our Kindergarten classrooms! Kindergarten recognized the Constitution for the United States of America on September 17 with a fabulous, fun (and educational) day of celebration. Re-live part of that amazing day by clicking HERE. READ MORE >
IGLOOS, PENGUINS, AND POLAR BEARS, OH MY!! At the book fair, we love having guessing games. There was a three-way tie for “Guess How Many Ice Cubes” and a winner for “Guess How Many Penguins.” Students won a free book and bookmark of their choice. Congratulations everyone on great estimating skills! READ MORE >
I have decided to offer a STEAM CAMP!!! October 7th-9th 8:00am-11:00am snack provided! Grades 3-6th Cost $75.00 Or $25.00/day Maximum size 20 students Must have at least 10 students. Space is limited so let me know if you are interested! dbenton@artsk12.org READ MORE >
My School, My Museum is an expansion of the existing partnership between Arkansas Arts Academy and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Arts. Click HERE to learn all about this exciting new program that will continue each month for our 3rd and 4th grade classes.Our 4th Grade students participated in the first EVER My School, My Museum project spending an entire day... READ MORE >
Approximately 1200 4th grade students from various schools in Northwest Arkansas, including Arkansas Arts Academy, will visit the Peel Mansion Museum and Heritiage Gardens this week to participate in School Days, an annual educational event held at the Peel Mansion. The program offers living history stations in which elementary students observe, learn and... READ MORE >
Message from the Health Office: FLU SHOT CLINIC SCHEDULED OCTOBER 2ND + Benton County Health Unit nurses will be at the AAA EMS campus October 2nd at 8:00 am and will go to the high school campus after they finish at EMS (late morning). + Flu shot consent forms will go home with your student as soon as they are provided to the health offices... READ MORE >
Scholastic Book Fair Shopping Made Easy! Our Book Fair has a new digital payment option! No cash on hand the day of the Book Fair? No worries – Scholastic Book Fairs® is now offering Book Fair eWallet as a new payment option. Simply set up an account and have funds immediately available for your child to shop the Book Fair! Safe and secure – it’s easy... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students on their finishes in this past weekend's NICA race at Eureka Springs! Go Diamonds!High School:-Victoria Hatley finished 2nd in the JV girls category-Henry Little finished 3rd in the 7th grade boys category-Victoria Hatley, Caleb Leis, Hayden Blocker, and Parker Kyles all scored points for the Arkansas Arts Academy Mountain... READ MORE >
Mary Ley, CEO, Anne Wenzel (Creative Writing Teacher), and Students created 20 postcards – of bike scenes in Northwest Arkansas. The cards feature urban, students, and mountain bike cyclists. Mary created the Art and Anne and her students created poetry for 17 of the images. They are $20.00 a pack, proceeds will be split between the creative writing department and... READ MORE >
Scholastic Book Fair Arctic Adventure is blowing in on the following dates: Friday, Sept. 13th, Monday - Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 17th, 18th Use the URL address below to have access to Scholastic E-Wallet, on-line ordering, and other important information. Flyers with E-Wallet info and a sample of books will be coming home in today in Tuesday Folders. All... READ MORE >
Attention 4th-8th Grade! AAA First Lego League Robotics Team is accepting applications through August 30th. Please fill out the forms here. This team will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays after school on the K6 campus. Please contact Ms. Le for details mle@artsk12.org. READ MORE >
Currently, we do not have enough interest in our 9th-12th Grade Girls Basketball team. We need all interested girls to contact Mr. Young by August 23 at 3 PM. Basketball players are required to have a minimum of a 2.0, practice outside of the school day, and play scheduled games. 9th-12th Grade Boys have already started practice. If you are not part of the team... READ MORE >
Message from the Health Office:+ BOTH CAMPUSES: Students must be fever-free and vomit-free for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness. This helps prevent the spread of illness and keeps our students and teachers with compromised immune systems safe and well.+ BOTH CAMPUSES: No student may self-medicate or carry prescription or over-the-counter... READ MORE >
It was wonderful to have all of our dancers, writers, singers, musicians, actors, chefs, artists, athletes, and students back at school. Here's a brief look at our first week back: READ MORE >
On Monday, August 12 we will have athletic physicals at the 7-12 campus nurse's office starting at 2 PM. All student athletes are required to have a yearly sports physical. Student athletes must have a completed history form found here Physical Form. Only the first page of this form must be completed and signed by the student athlete along with parent/guardian. ... READ MORE >
Box Tops for Education is no longer printing box tops on their products, but you can still support Arkansas Arts Academy with your groceries purchases! The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products, and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit the Apple App... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy is now accepting Free and Reduced Meal Applications for 2019-2020 School Year! You may qualify for Free or Reduced Meals!! Here is the cost of a school reimbursable meals. If you apply for Free and Reduced meals, the information is kept confidential. You only need to complete one application per family. Please remember that... READ MORE >
Download the Arkansas Arts Academy App to stay informed on all our great events and resources! Through the app you have access to view the calendar, live feed, news bulletins, staff contact info, and more! READ MORE >
Good afternoon! The AAA administration will be offering three bus routes next school year with dedicated pick-up/drop off locations. Our options are listed below: K-6 Benton County Route (AM & PM)Allen's Grocery in Bella VistaOrchard Park in BentonvilleLewis & Clark in Rogers7-12 Benton County Route (AM & PM)*Allen's Grocery in Bella VistaOrchard Park in... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Parents and Students! I hope that your summer has been relaxing and that everyone is looking forward to coming back to school in four short weeks. :) I am definitely looking forward to having hallways full of students and teachers. I have gotten several inquiries regarding school supplies for 7-12 students. Teachers will have lists of individual... READ MORE >
We are looking for 7th-12th grade students who want to be part of the Diamond Cross Country program this year. Here is the information you need to know to get started.Cross Country 2019-2020 We are excited about the 2019-2020 Cross Country Season. The following is information you need to know regarding the upcoming season. If you have any questions please email... READ MORE >
Share Your Dreams for the Future of RogersYou know how quickly Rogers is growing – sources say we have a projected population of 100,000 residents around 2035. Now is the time for us to prepare for that big milestone, and you can take part.The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the City of Rogers and the City of Lowell has launched “Vision... READ MORE >
Students ages 15-18 can work out Totally Free this summer as part of the Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge. Come in and use tons of cardio and strength equipment on your own, or sign up for free fitness training classes plus enter for the chance to win a $5000 scholarship and other prizes! Visit any Planet Fitness location to sign up for your free summer... READ MORE >
Kindergarten was visited by the Southwind Euphonium Quartet on Thursday, May 23rd. This ensemble is practicing for the International Tuba Euphonium Competition (ITEC) that will be held in Iowa next week and stopped by AAA K6 to play through their competition repertoire. Good luck guys! Thank you for your awesome performance! READ MORE >
Kindergarten through 6th grade showcase their amazing talents in a school wide Arts Festival. The festival showcases over 500 artworks which are displayed throughout the school. During the evening parents can stop by to watch performances in dance, orchestra, Ukuele, piano, recorder and drama. Light refreshments are available for a small fee. The event takes place... READ MORE >
Attached are the detailed Arts Festival Schedules. Tickets for pizza, popcorn, and a drink are $5. You can purchase tickets at the main office door with card, check, or cash. All proceeds go to the K6 Arts Departments. Thank you for supporting our arts teachers by attending this ONE EVENT! READ MORE >
Do you like to drive brand new cars? Come to the K-6 AAA campus this Thursday between 11 and 7 to try out the best cars Ford has to offer. While you are getting the opportunity to try out these amazing vehicles, you are also earning up to $30 for your test drive! So tell your coworkers, post on social media, and come on out to the school on May 23 to raise money... READ MORE >
This past Saturday was our 3rd annual Arkansas Arts Academy 5K. We had over 100 runners for the 5K and over 20 kids for the 1 mile Fun Run! The 5K had a mix of students, teachers and parents running as well as adults who heard about the 5K that were not from the Arts Academy community. We would like to thank all our volunteers and our sponsors for putting on a... READ MORE >
Graduation is the bittersweet time that we celebrate the achievements of our young men and women and usher them out to new adventures. Join us May 30th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the AAA High School Performing Arts Center to wish our graduates well. READ MORE >
As part of Art on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers, join students sharing their exhibited work from the year and contribute to it through several activities, e.g. drawing a 3-minute self portrait, commissioning a poem, or writing one yourself!If you like what you see at Art on the Bricks, you can join us on May 22nd at 6:30 pm for the Creative Writing Department's... READ MORE >
Please read below for instructions on completing course requests through the Home Access Center: Login to the eschool Home Access Center using the login credentials provided by Arkansas Arts Academy. If you do not know what these are or have forgotten them, you can contact Pam Lewis (plewis@artsk12.org) on the K-6 campus or Joan Miller (jmiller@artsk12.org) or... READ MORE >
Today and tomorrow the students at the K6 Campus will meet members of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) and gain insight on the life of a professional musician. Big thank you to Manchusa (clarinet) and Julianna (violin) for visiting us today! READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy Provides Opportunity for Students to See the World! Join us as we experience the culture, sights, food, and beauty of Spain. We will explore two of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Madrid and Barcelona while taking in the relaxing siesta culture along the way. I want to highlight what is included in the cost of the trip with Explorica... READ MORE >
Dance Placement Class Announcement We would like to invite those high school students who wish to enroll in dance classes for the 2019/2020 school year to take part in a placement class on Thurs., April 25th, from 5-6:30pm in the dance studio, to determine appropriate levels for ballet and modern dance classes. Dancers should dress in clothing appropriate for a... READ MORE >
Make sure you have our app! IOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arkansas-arts-academy/id1365688086Android - https://play.google.com/store/... READ MORE >
This week visual art students from Mrs. McWilliams’ class experience the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized artist on a 50-foot mural! London-based artist Rich Simmons is creating an original mural on the old Ice House building in downtown Rogers. Simmons is one of the artists whose work is featured in the current exhibition, Men of Steel,... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, Arkansas Arts Academy campuses will be conducting BMI (body mass index) screenings beginning the week of April 22nd, 2019. We will be screening the following grades: K, 2,4,6,8, and 10. These screenings are conducted in compliance with Arkansas State law Act 1220 of 2003 and Act 201 of 2007. If you would like your child to opt out of BMI... READ MORE >
¡¡El Dia de los Libros!! “¡DIA!” Celebrating diversity in literacy week. April 22nd - 26th AR Arts Academy Elementary is setting aside a special week to celebrate multicultural literacy. Teachers and staff are choosing legends/fairytales from around the world, creating door displays for students to “travel around the world,” and inviting guest readers in their... READ MORE >
Mother’s Day is Just Around the Corner The 6th graders will be selling potted flowers for Mother’s Day. Donations Needed: Drop donations off in the office – Last day to donate is May 1st Coffee cups - Declutter your coffee cup cabinet or find some at your local thrift store Flats of flowers that can be planted in a coffee cup (deliver May 6th) The cups... READ MORE >
PTG Meeting 4-4-19 6:00-6:30pm. CTA meeting immediately following in the 7-12 cafeteria. At the PTG meeting we will highlight : 1. Nominations for PTG officers for 2019-2020 school year 2. Brief update on open house 3. Next fundraiser... 4.Have a brief introduction to our school board candidates. 6:30-7:00pm CTA MEETING CTA Tickets purchased using the following... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts AcademyMrs. Price’s COOL CLAY CAMP For grades K-6June 17-21 Stay COOL in the art room while working on hand building clay projects. Theme forthe week is Chia Pets and Garden Art . A chia pet is a clay animal figurine coveredwith sprouting seeds. Kids also get to make clay ceramic art for the garden such asbird feeding trays or a ceramic cactus... READ MORE >
HURRY!!!!!! Don't miss this great trip opportunity! Registration Deadline for Washington D.C. Trip is APRIL 2nd! Registration is online.explorica.com/signup TourCenter ID: Benton-7171 or you can register by phone: 1-888-310-7121. Trip is set for October 14-17 2019 READ MORE >
It's time to place your EGGSTRAVAGANZA Orders! Let us hide the eggs for you!! Allproceeds support 4th grade Space Camp trip! All orders will be delivered and setup in your yard the night before Easter, unless you choosepickup. All pickup orders need to be picked up between 3:00-5:30pm Friday April 19th. Thereare only 80 orders available, so order before they are... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Students, Parents, and Teachers! Here's hoping you had a wonderful and restful spring break. AAA Night @ the Museum is coming up this Thursday, March 28th, and you don't want to miss it! We have AMAZING performances planned for the evening that connect to the museum’s art collection and showcase the talents of our students! Check out the... READ MORE >
We are now just two weeks out, so make sure to SAVE THE DATE for the AAA Night @ the Museum district wide event! Thursday, March 28th | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. We have AMAZING performances planned for the evening that connect to the museum’s art collection and showcase the talents of our students! Look for more information and a map of performances after we return... READ MORE >
The theatre department is presenting the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on April 12th, 13th, and 14th. This Tony Award winning musical tells the story of six quirky adolescents competing in a regional spelling bee and the three quirky adults in charge. Humorous and light-hearted, this musical will entertain and keep you laughing throughout the evening,... READ MORE >
Has your child used an easel to paint? Performed in a musical? Had a master class in dance or theatre? Used a school provided guitar? Sung in a competition that required travel? These opportunities and many more are funded by our Parent Teacher Guild through Celebrate the Arts.Celebrate the Arts is an annual event that simultaneously highlights our fine arts... READ MORE >
What does it mean to be Superman or Wonder Woman? What makes a person a superhero? These are questions that students discussed as they explored works of art by artists grappling with similar ideas and concepts. Arkansas Art Academy's 3rd grade team attended the exhibition on Wednesday, February 27 expanding on their studies of symbols in class. They discussed... READ MORE >
Parents, Teachers, and Students! Don't miss AAA Night @ the Museum on Thursday, March 28th from 6-8 p.m. at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. AAA Night @ the Museum is a family event celebrating our partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. AAA students activate the galleries by showcasing their critical thinking and creative skills for the... READ MORE >
Today the K6 Campus celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with a day full of reading. Dr. Seuss Day was a sight to seewith all the kids in their jammies.We read and we read and we read some moreWe read in the classrooms, library, and gym floor.Thank you to the all the guest readers that sharedand showed us how much you really careAbout our school and our students and... READ MORE >
Through AAA’s partnership with the Museum of Native American History (MONAH), middle school students enrolled in 3-D art and creative writing participated in a pottery workshop led by Quapaw artist, Betty Gaedtke. During the demonstration Gaedtke shared information about the methodology, traditional forms and designs of Quapaw pottery and its significance to the... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Goolsby’s Anatomy and Physiology class have been studying the human muscular system. To make a creative connection, the class participated in an arts integration project. The project introduced students to the art of scientific illustration, revealing how artists have illustrated the various systems of the human body for centuries. Students were... READ MORE >
Come and CelebrateArkansas Arts AcademyHigh SchoolRibbon Cutting Ceremony! Thursday, March 14th, 2019Open House from5:00 PM to 8:00 PMRibbon Cutting Ceremony tobegin at 5:30 PM Welcome to Arkansas Arts Academy!We are glad and thankful you are here! Claire Post (Senior) – Welcoming and IntroductionKim Davis – Walton Family Foundation SeniorEducation Program... READ MORE >
Make sure you wear your green this Friday to support the Diamonds and then come to the basketball game Friday evening starting at 5 to watch the high school boys team play Haas Hall-Rogers then follow up by playing Haas Hall-Bentonville. This is the last game of the year so come out and show your appreciation for this group who has worked hard all year to... READ MORE >
Please join us for our annual Celebrate the Arts fundraiser and help support all of our fine arts departments. The ticket order form can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HxrEqfXEtRuEm1lG9YNCEHQXG4tVHUCc/view?usp=sharingOrder forms can be printed and turned in to the 7-12 Campus main office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy has 7 Board Members. They meet each month of the year on the 2ndTuesday of the month. This year there are two Board Members up for reelection – Joe DeRouen and Alicia Knotts. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. If you decide to run, you must include which candidate to compete against. The function of the Arkansas Arts... READ MORE >
February Kids’ College Arkansas Arts Academy Families, Here are the exciting options that we will be offering for your child at our campus February 11-15. To sign up or get more info, please reach out to the contact person. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, February 8. STEAM Camp Time: 8-11 AM Cost: $75 per student Grades: 2nd-4th Grade... READ MORE >
The AAA HS Parent Teacher Guild is excited to announce Celebrate the Arts 2019! Individual tickets will go on sale in mid-February and we will send out a link to purchase remaining seats (first come/first served) at that time. Saturday, April 27th Four Points Sheraton Bentonville, Arkansas Doors open at 6:15pm with a jazz reception, a taste of culinary... READ MORE >
Our annual AAA Archery tournament is tomorrow, January 12 at the gym on the K-6 campus. All three archery teams will be shooting as they warm up for regional competition. Here are the times:4th/5th Grade Team- 9 AM6th-8th Grade Team- 10 AM9th-12th Grade Team- 11 AMAdmission will be $2 at the door. Twelve and under get in free. A concession stand will be... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Arts Academy school board approved calendars for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year. Both calendars have been posted to the school's website under documents: https://www.artsk12.org/o/dist.... READ MORE >
AP Literature Students in Mrs. Rebecca Brittain’s class are reading Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man this semester. As part of the partnership between Arkansas Arts Academy and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Mrs. Brittain and the Arts Integration team collaborated with Museum Educator, Raven Cook, to create a truly special experience where the students visit... READ MORE >
Seventh Grade students in Mrs. Ford’s Geography classes created fantastical masks to integrate the arts into their studies of Europe. Students learned about The Carnival of Venice, an annual festival that dates back to the eleventh century in Venice, Italy. Venetian artisans have passed down the art of mask making for generations, and students focused on seven... READ MORE >
Today in Ms. Goolsby’s Biology class high school students investigated the integumentary system through an arts integration project. The ever important integumentary system includes the skin, hair and nails and serves as an outer membrane which protects the body from its surroundings. To see how the outer layers of skin (the epidermis) are constantly being... READ MORE >
PLEASE JOIN US WHERE: Buffalo Wild WingsWHEN: Wednesday 14th 11:00am - 11:00pm.WHY: Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 30% of all sales to our school.HOW: Bring your ticket and give it to your server. If you forget your ticket, just show a ticket that will be on our App, Facebook pages: Arkansas Art Academy & AAA PTA-K6 Campus, Instagram: aaapta_k6, or if all else... READ MORE >
Tonight Peel Mansion and Heritage Gardens hosted Bentonville's inaugural El Dia de los Muertos festival. Founder of the event Lourdes Valverde organized an authentic Mexican celebration complete with an altar for for the public to honor loved ones that have passed. Students in Mrs. Iglesias Spanish classes contributed to the festival by creating a mural size... READ MORE >
Please read both attachments and print out and sign if you are interested in archery, You must bring both with you to practice. Archery Permission Form - Grade 6-8Archery Permission Form - Grades 9-12Armory Waiver READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy is happy to announce a whole new catalog of clothes and items supporting our school. Go to the online catalog at http://shop.fancloth.com/72758... to begin your shopping experience. We are excited to offer products from Under Armour, Nike, Adidas, and more. READ MORE >
The K-6 campus is hosting a Fall Carnival tomorrow night, October 26 from 5-8 PM. At this fun filled event, there will be games to win prizes, a hayride, flush tank, and a haunted house. All of these activities can be done and eat a great dinner utilizing your $12 punchcard which you buy at the door. Raffle tickets will also be sold for incredible prizes. Dinner... READ MORE >
In the process of becoming junior high girls regional champions, we had three students also earn all region status.:Kayla Hurley- placing firstRachel Rine- placing secondStar Yang- placing eighthWe are very proud of the dedication that this group showed this season. READ MORE >
Thank you to all that visited Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and participated in AAA Night @ the Museum event! Students from the elementary, middle and high school levels activated the galleries and shared knowledge and connections they made to works in the collection from their core discipline classes. Stations included the following: 4th grade offered... READ MORE >
"FLU SHOT CLINIC UPDATE: Flu vaccination forms will be going home with students today and tomorrow or you can download from the link below. If you are interested in your student receiving a flu shot during the flu vaccination clinic on October 26th, please complete, sign, and return the forms no later than October 24th. Arkansas Department of Health will be... READ MORE >
TONIGHT is AAA Night @ the Museum from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Please join us for this family event where AAA students from elementary, middle and high school will activate the galleries by showcasing their critical thinking and creative skills offering academic connections to the Museum’s permanent collection. All are welcome to this drop... READ MORE >
This Thursday evening is AAA Night @ the Museum from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Please join us for this family event where AAA students from elementary, middle and high school will activate the galleries by showcasing their critical thinking and creative skills offering academic connections to the Museum’s permanent collection. All are... READ MORE >
Save the date! October 25th the PTG is having an all day fundraiser at TCBY, 2005 S.Promenade in Rogers. Please tell the cashier you are with Arkansas Arts Academy. You will receive 10% off your purchase and the PTG will receive 25% of your purchase. Please click on the link below to RSVP. We need at least 60 RSVP's so please sign up if you think you will attend.... READ MORE >
Parents, Teachers, and Students! Don't miss the fourth annual AAA Night @ the Museum on Thursday, October 18th from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. AAA Night @ the Museum is a family event celebrating our partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. AAA students activate the galleries by showcasing their critical thinking and... READ MORE >
The fourth grade class from Arkansas Arts Academy visited the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History today to participate in the Sheep to Shawl program. Through a series of stations students experienced the process of how wool from sheep is made into fibers to create textiles. In the first station students watch as a sheep is sheared and learn about the many products... READ MORE >
Today students in Ms. Goolsby Human Anatomy and Physiology class presented their projects of human cells, then ate them…. Fear not, the students have not been contaminated with a zombie virus rather, Ms. Goolsby designed this lesson by integrating the arts and culinary disciplines. Students studied the anatomy of human cells then were required to create a... READ MORE >
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICES: We've already seen some cases of stomach bug this year. Please remember your student cannot return to school until they have been vomit and/or fever free without the aid of medication for 24 hours. If they return to school prior to this they will be sent back home for more rest and to prevent the spread of illness to other students. Thank... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy flu vaccination clinic will be held on October 26th in the morning at the K-6th campus and in the afternoon at the 7-12 campus. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be administering the vaccinations and providing the health offices with the flu shot forms. Once we receive the paperwork from ADH, we will send it home for parents to fill... READ MORE >
What is Sharing & Caring of Benton County? Sharing & Caring of Benton County works to brighten the holidays of local children by lending a helping hand to families in need during the holiday season. The program serves children through the help of sponsors who provide clothing, shoes, toys, a food box, essential household goods and special needs. Each child who... READ MORE >
Smoothies for Breakfast at K-6 Cafeteria!Strawberry or apple cinnamon smoothies for breakfast on September 27, 2018. We invite all students to try one - as they are included in our reimbursable meals.See you then! READ MORE >
The Arts Center of the Ozarks is hosting the Africa in the Ozarks festival this weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about African culture and be treated to fantastic music and dancing. For more information including a schedule of events, please visit: http://www.acozarks.org/africa.... READ MORE >
Our cross country team needs volunteers for the Chili Pepper Race on Sept. 22 in Fayetteville. We are needing volunteers to work a 4 hour shift sometime between 7:30 AM-3 PM. Volunteers need to be at least a high school junior. For each 4 hour volunteer, the cross country program will receive $100. Volunteers need to sign up by emailing Coach Heffernan... READ MORE >
Next week’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Activities: Our Peer Ambassadors have come up with the idea of introducing The Project Semicolon to our school as the 2nd week’s activity. For those of you that may not be aware of what this project is, here is their mission statement: Within the belief that suicide is generally preventable, the mission of Project... READ MORE >
With our current post Labor Day enrollment we can now confirm the following openings: If you would like to learn more about Arkansas Arts Academy or schedule a tour please call 7-12 registrar at 479-877-1791 READ MORE >
8th Grade Aspire students are learning about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of voting. After learning that only 4% of registered voters turned out to vote in the recent Rogers special election and that only 40% usually show up for midterms they decided to take action to get out the vote. Students are providing a community service by writing... READ MORE >
Parent Drivers, Thank you so much for your unselfish efforts to drive your children so they may attend Arkansas Arts Academy. You motivate us! I often say to the staff, “Have we done enough today to make it worth all of the driving parents do so their kids can attend our schools?” When I lived in Florida the carline was so long I bought a convertible so... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy is partnering with Ozark Regional Transit to provide a bus route from Springdale and Fayetteville to the 7-12 campus and back. Please see the flyer for additional details.The Bus Guidelines and Bus Form are posted on the high school webpage. Just click on 7-12 campus and explore documents. The bus will be filled on a first-come, first... READ MORE >
The Oct. 5th-7th grade Space Camp trip has seats available! A $150.00 deposit needs to be paid to Pam Lewis no later than Aug 17th. The remaining $250.00 is due by Sept 7th. All expenses are covered in the $400.00. This is a 3 day trip to Huntsville, Alabama. READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy today announces its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program. All Arkansas Arts Academy schools have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The price charged for a paid student breakfast is $1.95 the price charged for a paid student lunch is... READ MORE >
Don’t think about long lines and searching for the rare blue folder this weekend! Go online and pay your fee now https://squareup.com/store/arkansas-arts-academy/ READ MORE >
Student parking passes will be available on a first-come, first served basis beginning at 9am on Monday morning. Students will need to have the following items with them: a valid driver's license (picture ID not paper permit), current insurance policy, a completed parking pass application, and $5. Failure to have all of the items will result in the student being... READ MORE >
We are receiving new computer equipment for both campuses.it READ MORE >
Here are a few shots from inside the new high school. The first picture is inside the 2D art room.Here is a picture of the media center.The last two are inside the commons area. READ MORE >
Our website has a new look and we are launching our new mobile app. Just open your app store and search for "Arkansas Arts Academy". The app is free and it is a great way to stay up to date with the latest information about the school. READ MORE >
PARENTS AND STUDENTS,All books checked out from the Elementary/Middle school library are due by, FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST.Please contact Mrs. Burns, pburns@artsk12.org, if you have any questions. READ MORE >
Today high school students Lea Parette and Duke Wells performed at the Naturaliztion Ceremony at the Pea Ridge National Military Park. Fifteen individuals from 10 countries took their Oath of Allegiance and were recognized as U.S. American citizens by the Honorable Erin L. Wiedemann. Lea and Duke led the federal court event by performing the National Anthem and... READ MORE >
Today teachers and students from the K8 experienced the Community Creative Center's Wheel Mobile! The Wheel Mobile is a custom-designed Winnebago equipped with 9 potter’s wheels, art supplies and clean-up facilities developed to offer potter’s wheel classes and art workshops for adults and students of all ages. With its on-board generator and water supply, it can... READ MORE >
Arts Integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both. * Arkansas Arts Academy’s arts integration program is deeply rooted in our partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum... READ MORE >