The Monthly School Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 9th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM CST. The meeting will be live streamed to the public on our AAA YouTube Channel. Time is allotted on the agenda for five members of the public to speak at the event for 3 minutes per person. If you wish to do so, please register at this link: Public Speaking... READ MORE >
AAA Finance Committee Meeting Monday March 8th 2021 - Livestream Arkansas Arts Academy will hold their monthly Finance Committee meeting Monday, March 8th @5:00 PM CST. The meeting will be live streamed on the AAA YouTube Channel READ MORE >
March 2nd, 2021 we celebrated Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday! During the day we had some special guest readers come read to our students. Thank you, Mr. Burrows, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Carpenter and Nurse Katie!!! And thank you to all the teachers and students who enjoyed reading yesterday!!! READ MORE >
Congrats to our HS Boys Basketball team for making the State Regional Tournament! This gives you the opportunity to go cheer them on in Magazine, AR this week. Due to COVID, there are limited tickets available. Our boys have their first game scheduled this Thursday at 7:oo PM.There is a private ticket link at the bottom of this article for your parents, student... READ MORE >
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Arkansas Arts Academy will complete the week with virtual instruction on Friday, February 19, 2021. This is due in large part because so many of our teachers and families still do not have access to clear roads for safe travel. School Administration and District Offices may be open to the extent that staff can travel safely to work. Have a great weekend and enjoy... READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The deadline for enrollment for the lottery is 12:00PM Noon on Monday, February 22nd, 2021. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our... READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
AAA Special Board Meeting to be held at 5:30PM - 6:15PM on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. Meeting will be live streamed on the AAA Youtube ChannelBoard will move to executive session to discuss personnel issues Agenda READ MORE >
High School Student Council wants to foster school community spirit by selling AAA t-shirts designed by AAA students. The sales are open to all students, staff, and parents on both campuses. Shirts are unisex, adult, and are printed on super soft fabric (Tultex) by local printers. Orders can be placed through the attached Google Form or on paper forms and delivered... READ MORE >
The Monthly School Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM CST. The meeting will be live streamed to the public on our AAA YouTube Channel. Time is allotted on the agenda for five members of the public to speak at the event for 3 minutes per person. If you wish to do so, please register at this link: Public Speaking... READ MORE >
AAA Finance Committee Meeting Monday February 8th 2021 - Livestream Arkansas Arts Academy will hold their monthly Finance Committee meeting Monday, February 8th @5:00 PM CST. The meeting will be live streamed on the AAA YouTube Channel READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
The Monthly School Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 12th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM CST. The meeting will be live streamed to the public on our AAA YouTube Channel. Time is allotted on our agenda for five members of the public to speak at the event for 3 minutes per person. If you wish to do so, please register at this link: Public Speaking... READ MORE >
What are you doing this Thursday for lunch and dinner? Now, you can make plans to help raise money for the K-6 PTA by eating at Panda Express on Promenade Blvd in Rogers. From 10:30 AM to 10 PM, Panda Express will be giving 20% of event sales back to AAA. All you have to do is show the image above or enter the following code 319627 if you order online at... READ MORE >
AAA Finance Committee MeetingMonday January 11th 2021 - Livestream Arkansas Arts Academy will hold their monthly Finance Committee meeting Monday, January 11th @5:00 PM CST.The meeting will be live streamed on the AAA YouTube Channel READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Hello Arkansas Arts Academy schools and community, The Administration has published this letter to our schools and community about our plans for the next school semester which starts after the holiday break. It addresses Elementary, High School and special needs students. Please review the letter at your earliest. Here is the link: CEO COVID Letter If you have... READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Hello AAA students, staff, families, and friends! We want to invite you to watch the AAA Theatre Department’s fully-virtual Fall production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Everything in this production was filmed over zoom. Every student and staff member involved in making this show had to constantly collaborate, adapt, and improvise to solve the many... READ MORE >
Enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is open. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENT page on our website. READ MORE >
Check out our newest Fancloth catalog for some amazing new Diamond gear! Click here to start your shopping. READ MORE >
Katie's Pies & TreatsHi, I’m Katie! I started a baking business that has a variety of pies and treats. I make all my pie crust from scratch and I use the best of ingredients for all the goodies. I fell in love with cooking when I was seven years old and I do culinary classes at the Arts Academy. In the future, I hope to bring my business all around the world. I... READ MORE >
The Monthly School Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 8th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM CST. The meeting will be livestreamed to the public on our AAA YouTube Channel. Time is allotted on our agenda for members of the public to speak at the event for 3 minutes per person. If you wish to do so, please register at this link: Public Speaking... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will hold their monthly Finance Committee meeting tonight (Monday, December 7th @5:00 PM CST). The meeting will be live streamed on the AAA YouTube Channel READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy Says Shop Early, Shop Local School Promotes Downtown Rogers Businesses and the Creative Economy Rogers, AR—The Arkansas Arts Academy (AAA) Parent Teacher Group has launched the “Shop Early, Shop Local” campaign, an initiative to get local families to shop in Downtown Rogers. The organization has partnered with 15 shops and... READ MORE >
We want to use your artwork for our virtual play! The theatre department is creating an entirely green screened production of "A Christmas Carol", and we want to use your artwork for all of the "sets". We're talking pencil sketches, charcoal, colored pencils, water color, acrylic, mixed-media collage, digital art, realism, minimalism, abstract expressionism,... READ MORE >
Every year AAA is able to nominate 11 rising seniors (current juniors) into an amazing program called Arkansas Governor's School. This is a 4 week summer program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. The state funds the tuition, room, board, and instructional materials for each student. Students are selected on the basis of their special aptitudes in one... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will hold the November School Board Meeting Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the High School in the commons area at 506 West Poplar Street, Rogers, Arkansas. The meeting will be held in person, with appropriate social distancing and masks required. The agenda for the meeting is at this link: https://5il.co/msqr. It will also be... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Arts Academy Finance Committee will be meeting on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at 5:00 PM via virtual conference call. It will be live-streamed to the public on our school YouTube Channel (link: https://www.youtube.com/channe...) The agenda for the meeting is at this link: https://5il.co/mvte. A recording of the meeting will be kept on our YouTube... READ MORE >
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING!!Scholastic On-Line Book Fair is now available. Get online for a fun shopping experience.The book fair is available through Monday, November 15th. FREE SHIPPING on all book orders of $25 or more,and the books are mailed directly to your home.Family and friends may shop our book fair as well!! All proceeds go to AR Arts School LIbraries. READ MORE >
The Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR is holding a Wood-firing on November 10th-14th. What is a Wood-firing? Wood firing is a type of ceramic firing where the fuel source is wood. The ash and flames create special effects and varied marks on the pottery itself. Mr. Leffingwell, HS ceramics teacher, would like for this to be a part of his class, but with Covid... READ MORE >
Dear AAA Staff and Families,Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Arkansas Arts Academy district will shift to virtual instruction for the remainder of the week. The K-6 and high school campuses will be closed November 4, 5, and 6 with the plan to re-open November 9. Teachers will notify their students of virtual assignments for these days. If your student or... READ MORE >
Hello - enrollment for the lottery for Arkansas Arts Academy is officially open as of today, November 2nd, 2020. The lottery will be held at 10:00 AM on February 23rd, 2021 at the administration building (1110 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756). for the link to enroll online, links to paper forms etc, visit our District ENROLLMENTpage on our website. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Families: We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair from November 2nd – 15th. The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers. And you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy Diamonds Athletic Booster Club Would you like to support our student-athletes at Arkansas Arts Academy? The Arkansas Arts Academy Diamonds 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. Booster levels can be... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will be providing student supervision the week of October 5th - October 9th for families who need child care. During supervision students will be fed lunch and breakfast, have the opportunity for physical activity, have internet access, and have access to adults who can provide help for assignments. Students will not have direct access to... READ MORE >
The 7-12 campus has now received a second positive case of Covid-19. Due to the number of primary and secondary contacts, we believe it is in the best interests of our staff and students to continue virtual education for the week of September 28th through October 2nd. If you or your child develop symptoms of Covid-19, we recommend that you get tested immediately.... READ MORE >
The USDA has approved the extension of this free summer feeding program for all children through 18 years of age. The program was approved, starting September 1st through December 31st and may be extended.. The Arkansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition Unit has made a formal request to the USDA to be able to back date the start date to the first day of... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will hold the September School Board Meeting today at 6:30 PM at the High School in the commons area at 506 West Poplar Street, Rogers, Arkansas. The meeting will be held in person, with appropriate social distancing and masks required. It will be recorded with the recording being posted on our school website under Recordings. The meeting... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Arts Academy Finance Committee will be meeting on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at 5:00 PM via virtual conference call. It will be live-streamed to the public on our school YouTube Channel (link: https://www.youtube.com/channe...) The agenda for the meeting is at this link: https://5il.co/kfhy. A recording of the meeting will be kept on our YouTube... READ MORE >
After a five month national search through the Arts Consulting Group, Arkansas Arts Academy is excited to share that Mr. Richard Burrows has been appointed as the new CEO of Arkansas Arts Academy! A national leader in non-profit arts, arts education and administration as well as culture and heritage advocacy, Mr. Burrows has worked at the local, state,... READ MORE >
Welcome back to school! Now it is time to buy the newest and best in AAA Diamond gear. Go here to get started with your shopping. READ MORE >
There will be a special school board meeting on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 @6:30PM. The agenda is published on our website at this link: August 18th 2020 Special Board Meeting Agenda. It will be live streamed on our school YouTube Channel. READ MORE >
COVID-19 has certainly impacted summer activities for many, however, a group of talented high school visual art students decided to put on a face mask, get out of the house and create a mural for the community of Pea Ridge this summer. The opportunity for the mural was presented by Teresa Jackson who serves on the Park and Recreation Council. Teresa shared that... READ MORE >
Our monthly School Board Meeting Webinar is happening Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 @6:30PM. We will live stream the meeting on the AAA YouTube Channel. If you wish to speak during Public Comment timeframe, use this link: AAA School Board Meeting Webinar Attendee Registration to register as an attendee. You should ensure you have the latest version of the Zoom... READ MORE >
In case you missed the meeting tonight - we have it recorded: Access the video or audio from our school web site at this link: Fall Learning 2020. Alternately, we have them also on our school YouTube channel in this playlist: Fall 2020 Learning READ MORE >
August 5th @ 5pm the principals will host the 2nd Virtual Town Hall Meeting to discuss questions for reopening school. Click here to register for the website or watch live on Youtube. Check out the district's COVID Resources page to view the last Virtual Town Hall Meeting, read the district's FAQs, see tips from Nurse Katie, and more! Stay safe and shine bright,... READ MORE >
Preseason basketball practices have began for your AAA Diamonds and we don't want to leave any players behind. If you are in grades 7-12 and interested in playing basketball, contact Coach Fred at afrederking@artsk12.org. When school starts, practices will be scheduled afterschool. Games begin in October and average 2 a week until February. This year will be... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! We wanted to remind everyone that the virtual town hall will be happening tonight at 5 pm. You can register to attend the meeting through this link: https://artsk12.zoom.us/webinar/register/2315943064749/WN_K_duHHxXRzWC6HpWjBPN5A Attendees will be able to submit questions through the Q and A feature. (You will type your questions and we'll... READ MORE >
Good evening, The board has approved our options for reopening school this fall. They have asked that we draft a policy requiring masks for all individuals while on school property. This policy will be presented to the board in the near future. Please complete the form linked below. You will need to complete the form for each individual student. We know this... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! Our Fall 2020 Reopening Plans for each campus along with other Covid resources are now available on the school website: https://www.artsk12.org/covid-resources--3. These plans detail the options that will be available for families regardless of start date. At this time, we do not yet have clarification from the state on the effect yesterday's... READ MORE >
We are switching to the Zoom Webinar format for our next and future School Board Meetings starting Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. As before we will also live stream the meeting on the AAA YouTube Channel. To attend the webinar use this link: AAA School Board Meeting Webinar Attendee Registration to register as an attendee. You should ensure you have the latest... READ MORE >
This week the Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens are filming scenes for the popular educational program School Days. One of the most successful programs at the Peel Mansion, School Days offers fourth grade classes the opportunity to visit the Mansion and learn about Arkansas history and the daily life during the 19th century. Traditionally, the program... READ MORE >
From: Richard Spilman <Richard.Spilman@arkansas.gov> Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 1:41 PM Subject: Delta Cultural Center Youth Poster Contest To: Hello. My name is Richard Spilman and I am from the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, AR. Every year, we have our annual Youth Poster Contest where children from K-12 grade enter blues related posters in the... READ MORE >
Good morning! We have officially completed the 2019-2020 school year! Report cards will be available at the end of this week and finalized 7-12 schedules for currently enrolled students will be available by Friday, June 18th. K-6 parents will receive an email with details on how to access report cards and 7-12 report cards and schedules will be available in the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our three coding teams from the K-6 campus who competed in the inaugural Great Arkansas History Video Game Coding Competition. This competition was open to all Arkansas students in grades 4-8 and was sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education. Under the direction of Coach Mai Le, we had the second and third place teams in the whole... READ MORE >
If you missed our 2020 graduation ceremony, it is archived here along with a showcase of our visual art seniors work and a senior dance showcase. https://www.artsk12.org/o/high-school/page/graduation-2020-and-senior-videosThank you for supporting your AAA Diamonds! READ MORE >
AAA Families, Teachers and Students! Crystal Bridges and the Momentary have created a way in which you and your family can use art to engage with the community in a safe way. The Museums are asking for our help to be part of their Social Connecting Campaign. There are many patients and healthcare workers in Northwest Arkansas who would appreciate the opportunity... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! We are t-minus 12 days and counting for the end of an eventful 2019-2020 school year! We are awaiting detailed guidance from the state department of education to begin concretely planning for this fall, but have several contingency plans based on current CDC guidance. Once we know more, we will share our plan with all parents. As we begin to... READ MORE >
The WIC Program is a federally funded program that provides nutritious foods to qualifying Women, Infants, and Children up to age 5. As the school year and some of the lunch programs draw to a close, we would like to share information with families who could benefit from WIC Program services. Linked below are materials that provide information about the... READ MORE >
It takes more than a community to run a hospital, especially if that facility is within a designated “hot spot” during times of crisis. This is the case for Montefiore Medical Center located in the Bronx, New York. Through our connection with Zev Slurzberg, former Museum Educator at Crystal Bridges Museum and now a Museum Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art... READ MORE >
Staff and Parents: There was a slight update to the board agenda, so the link sent out previously has changed. Here is the updated agenda link: May 18th 2020 Special Meeting Agenda The five public comment slots are filled and we are not taking any further requests. We have sent the zoom meeting link to the first five respondents. If you were able to submit... READ MORE >
Hello Arkansas Arts Academy Parents and Staff The board will hold a special meeting on May 18th, 2020 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The agenda is posted on our school website at this link: May 18th 2020 Special Meeting Agenda. Like our normal monthly meetings, it will be held via Zoom conference, and we will live stream to the public via our AAA YouTube Channel. In... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will live stream the May School Board meeting, Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on our AAA YouTube Channel. The public is invited to post comments on this Public Comment Form which will be read by the school CEO during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please limit your comments to a total of three minutes when read... READ MORE >
At AAA we provide students with an education focused in the performing and visual arts. In addition, with instruction to mastering the arts we also show students how to work in the community as an artist by working with local businesses. One such example is the business Gooseberry Hand-Made Pies in Bentonville. Paul Frintrup and his wife Abbie, owners of... READ MORE >
Happy May Day! What a beautiful start to the month of May! I hope everyone is finding the time to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air on this beautiful day. It looks like this weekend will also be beautiful. We had plenty of April Showers, now I'm ready for some May Flowers! We have passed the halfway point in the 4th quarter and now have fewer days remaining... READ MORE >
Happy International Day of Dance! Enjoy this compilation video of our dancers continuing to work on their craft while at home: READ MORE >
Percussion Instructor, Chris Teal, was recently featured in an NPR news feature about the Fayetteville Jazz Festival. The festival will be taking place this weekend (Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th) and features virtual performances through YouTube instead of the traditional live performances on the University of Arkansas campus and surrounding... READ MORE >
Arkansas Arts Academy will be live streaming the April School Board meeting tomorrow, April 14th, 2020 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on our AAA YouTube Channel. The public is invited to post comments on Public Comment Form which will be read by the school CEO during the public comment portion of the meeting. Here is a link to the agenda for April. READ MORE >
Good evening parents, students, and teachers, I have spent the day collaborating with fellow administrators in NWA and crafting a plan for the rest of the school year that is equitable, emphasizes continued learning, and takes into account the flexibility and empathy needed for our current extraordinary circumstances. My first concern was calculating 4th quarter... READ MORE >
Video Announcements for the week of 3/30/2020 are available here: https://www.facebook.com/artsk12.org/videos/3245757442123366/Remember to check your email and Google Classrooms frequently! READ MORE >
Dear Arkansas Arts Academy K-6 Families, We hope you have enjoyed your two weeks off. As you know, all Arkansas schools are closed due to the Covid19 virus. We are prepared to roll out quality instruction via Alternate Methods of Instruction. This will allow teaching and learning to continue while campus is closed. Grades 3-6 During AMI days, your child’s... READ MORE >
Today Mrs. Jamie Dale took her 11th grade English classes to the Rogers Historical Museum to experience the current exhibition Reflections of The Black Experience. Curated by local artist Kinya Christian the exhibition includes works of art produced by local and regional artists and features visual excerpts of the ground-breaking 1619 Project lead by Nikole... READ MORE >
AAA parents and friends, AAA elementary dance program needs your help. Our "Be The Light" Dance Gala is approaching quickly and we are rounding up one more crew of volunteers to make sure we have backstage hands, set up/tear down crew and our silent auction team. Please consider volunteering some time to this wonderful event. The sign up genius link is below.... READ MORE >
“I wish!” Each member of this cast of fairytale characters has their wish, and each wish comes with a set of consequences! Come with us "Into The Woods" as well-known fairytales take an interesting turn. $10 tickets available at the door. Friday, March 13th @ 7pmSaturday, March 14th @ 6:30pmSunday, March 15th @ 2pm Facebook Event link#ArkansasArtsAcademyTheatre... READ MORE >
Thank you to all that performed and attended the AAA Night @ the Museum event at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art last night! The evening was a tremendous success. Students representing the elementary, middle and high schools activated the galleries and the Great Hall with stellar performances that had connections to works in the collection of the Museum.... READ MORE >
What – “no” car line! Live in Rogers! Thanks to Mayor Hines and Ozark Regional Transit if you live in Rogers they are providing “FREE” Bus Service for students to Arkansas Arts Academy! Can you believe it – isn’t this great! The Arkansas Arts Academy Route is 54 State of the Art Buses – Wi-Fi – Air Condition For On Demand Transit: Request a trip to... READ MORE >
Good evening AAA parents, As you know, we will be having our 1st Annual Pi Day Celebration on Friday, March 13th! This week there were t-shirts for sale that were designed by one of our own students. We are now able to make them available to order online as well; therefore, we will be extending the deadline to order a shirt! To order online, please use... READ MORE >
We have successfully rolled out parental access to the GoGuardian Parent App today. I've put a copy of the email sent to parents on the District web site under Parent Portal (direct link: GoGuardian Parent App) in both English and Spanish. Thanks again for everyone's patience. Hoy hemos implementado con éxito el acceso de los padres a la aplicación GoGuardian... READ MORE >
K-6 Academy Announcements Feb. 24, 2020 Choose Love Week During this week, we are celebrating Jesse Lewis Choose Awareness Month with a Choose Love Awareness Week. Please help by reminding your child and participating in the following acts of kindness. Monday: Say hi or eat lunch with someone different or needing a friend. Tuesday: ... 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. 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 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 >