What have you been doing so far during break? The cross country team is still hard at work! Dylan Rogers captured 3rd place this weekend at the Van Buren Invitational. #DiamondRunning. #NoBreaksJustSpeed
Oct. 25th-29th is Red Ribbon Week! Spirit Days at the High School:
Mon: PJ Day, Tues: Decade Day, Wed: Wacky Sock & Hat Day, Thurs: Superhero Day, Fri: Costume Day.
Free workshops for 15-19 year olds at the Springdale TASC! Songwriting, Music Production, and Graphic Design. See attached image for details. tascnwa.org
Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Clue Mystery Dinner Theater on Oct. 28th and 29th. Log into MyPaymentsPlus to purchase your tickets today!
What is the best way to start a break? An outdoor dance show choreographed and performed by our 5th-6th grade students. #DiamondDance. #FallBreak
October 28th and 29th, Arkansas Arts Academy (AAA) presents "Get A Clue Mystery Dinner Theater". In celebration of the young artists and the spirit of collaboration, this is an original production inspired by the board game and film CLUE. The event includes contributions from the AAA’s culinary, dance, fine arts, theater, and music departments. Tickets are available through mypaymetnsplus.com. Individual tickets are $25 or reserve a table of eight for $125. The doors open at 6 pm, the dinner service begins at 6:30 pm and the performance starts at 7:30 pm. The show is recommended for 12 years and up. Child care is available by AAA Emerge Dancers for a donation of $5.
Attention AAA Students and Families,
Our 2 week fall break begins October 11th. We will return on October 25th.
Stay safe and have fun!
Arts Academy Families and Students,
Now is the time to get your Diamond Gear. Products must be ordered by October 18. These could also make great gifts!
Go Diamonds!
https://ozarkshirts.com/collections/arkansas-arts-academy
Oct. 11-15 Ozark Ballet is hosting a classical ballet class for grades 3rd-12th. $50 off tuition if you contact them today. 479-259-2162 Please see the attached image for more info.
Diamond Cross Country had Trinity James and Abby Skorupski make their cross country debut today. Emma Kennedy set a new PR. #DiamondRunning.
The Diamond Cross Country team ran today at the Rogers Invitational. Dylan Rogers, Vin Young,and Saxon Bauman all set PR’s today. #Diamond Running
Please complete this form to nominate an HS employee for Staff Member of the Month! https://forms.gle/yjApZy9PQbxacekz7
The Diamond Cross Country team traveled to Berryville today. Dylan Rogers medaled by placing 5th. The Junior High Boys beat Oakdale, Lakeside, George, and Heritage 9th grade. Anthony Kedrowski, Vin Young, and Emma Kennedy all set PR’s. #DiamondsRun
FLU SHOT CLINIC UPDATE: Unfortunately, I've not heard back from the ADH regarding our flu shot clinic scheduled on October 1st. Please reach out to your child's healthcare provider or visit your local pharmacy for a flu shot.
Stay well!
Katie Milligan, RN
K6 LOST AND FOUND:
email kmilligan@artsk12.org if you recognize an item. Teachers are bringing their students by to look as well.
UAMS is hosting an online Q&A panel regarding Students & COVID-19 this evening, 9/20/21, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are invited. Below is a link to the UAMS event webpage.
https://uamshealth.com/students-and-covid-19/
A big shout out to junior high boys cross country team! All of the boys finished 17:00 and under at Siloam Springs. Dylan Rogers medaled at the meet. Emma Kennedy beat multiple runners in the girls race. Next week is Berryville. #DiamondRunning
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Morgan or Nurse Katie for any clarification.
Mrs. Kehr's 7th graders were told to create a character from the provided materials and then, using descriptive and sensory details, they gave life to the characters by describing them and their background stories.
Congrats to our junior high cross country runners! The boys team beat Lifeway and Haas Bentonville. Emma Kennedy did a great job being our lone girl runner. It’s not too late to join the Diamond Running program. Email pheffernan@artsk12.org
#DiamondSpeed
Have you been upset that you didn’t get a copy of last year’s K-6 yearbook? Well, today is your lucky day! Get this limited piece of history before they are gone for good. #DiamondsYearbook
Diamond Cross Country travels to Elkins this Saturday. Look forward to seeing great times from our Diamond runners. #SpeedIsArt. #DiamondRunning
K-2 iReady Assessments start today! This week our youngest learners will be engaging in their first reading and math assessments of the year. iReady's computer adaptive assessments will allow us to pinpoint each student's current learning levels so that we can tailor instruction to best help each student grow. Please help us remind your students that all they need to do is their individual best! If you have any questions about iReady, please feel free to contact Heather Davis at hdavis@artsk12.org or your child's teacher.
Attention HS Families: Tuesday is an A Day this week (1st, Advisory, 3rd, 4th, 5th hours).
Congrats to our cross country team for their first meet of the season at Shiloh. Anthony, Dylan, and Kol all set PR’s. Dylan took 8th overall in the JHB division. #DiamondCrossCountry
COVID VACCINE CONSENT FORM: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Provider_Universal_COVID-19_Form.pdf
AAA Virtual Students Meal Pickup - to sign up, use the form this link: https://www.artsk12.org/article/525177?org=district - Please apply by Friday of each week to pickup on the following week.
Culinary/Garden Club is cooking up school-grown tomatoes and basil from the vegetable garden in the courtyard.
Please complete this form to nominated a HS Staff Member of the Month. The winner will be announced at the next staff meeting. https://forms.gle/A23wZ3DxPZbuD8zMA
A big shout to the cross country team for their time trials this morning at Bentonville. They were running at 7 AM. #DiamondsRun
Attention HS Families: During the week of Labor Day, we will be revising the schedule. Please note the biggest change is Wednesday, Sept. 8th we will be dismissing students at 12:45pm. We are dismissing early due to a teacher professional development that will begin at 1pm for all K-12 teachers.
The 2nd biggest change is that Tuesady the 7th will be an A Day. Please see the attached image for schedule details.
Contact Mrs. Carpenter with HS questions. rcarpenter@artsk12.org
Contact Mr. Young with K6 questions. myoung@artsk12.org
Contact Mr. Harral with bus questions. nharral@artsk12.org
Attention AAA HS Families: The Family Voice Townhall Meeting scheduled for this evening (Thursday the 26th) has been cancelled. Please be on the look out for future Parent Engagement Meetings and Events that will be added to the calendar soon.
Reminder: The High School student handbook committee meeting is tonight, August 24, 2021 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. in the AAA High School. Open to any HS parent, staff or student. If unable to attend, please fill out the HS handbook survey: https://forms.gle/LFn173Z2GP1nMyed7
The South bus is running 10 minutes behind.
AUDITIONS FOR GLOW are next week (8/16-8/18). Open to 4th-6th grade. Details BELOW!
➖Monday: 3-4:30 pm (ballet class with Mr. Emery: mandatory for audition participants)
➖Tuesday: 3-4:30 pm (modern/jazz with Ms. Finley: mandatory)
➖Wednesday: 3-5pm audition
Dancers meet in the studio each day at 3pm.
Dress code: all black. Leggings, leotard, ballet shoes, ballet tights, black socks
Please send water and a snack.
$15 audition fee
➖EMAIL MS. FINLEY TO REGISTER: cmarie@artsk12.org
Hello AAA Community. The School Board Meeting Livestream is having technical difficulties. We are recording the remaining of the board meeting and will post it later.
Attention K6 families: Week 1 is almost over and we have lost and found items. If you recognize an item, please email Nurse Katie at kmilligan@artsk12.org.
1st-12th grade after-school dance classes are accepting applications now! See the attached image for class details or contact Mrs. Kessler akessler@artsk12.org.
Rogers Film Fest Opportunity for K-12 students! Visit this link for details: https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/rogers-short-film-fest
HS Orchestra Teacher, Garrett Jones, will be performing tonight (Thursday) from 5pm-7pm at the Bentonville Five & Dime with the Jake Hertzog Trio. Stop by the Bentonville Square for some great music on a beautiful day!
Bus Families: the busses are running late. Thank you for your patience.
Attention AAA HS Families: Please review the HS carline map before 3:50pm dismissal today. Thank you! https://www.artsk12.org/o/high-school/browse/83033
Attention 2021 Graduates:
Arkansas Arts Academy 2021 Graduation Ceremony Pictures
Students and Parents,
My name is Crystal Anthony, owner of CrysOptics Photography. As an AAA parent and fellow creator/artist, I'm so very honored to be your photographer for the 2021 Graduation ceremony.
Please see the below information for your graduation photos:
The finished gallery will be available at crysopticsphotography.pixieset.com
Gallery Password: AAA2021Grads
Photos will be posted 1-3 weeks after graduation
Graduates will have 4 or more images available to purchase
Diploma Photo (in front of the "Big A")
Handshake Photo (Receiving the diploma on stage)
Group Photo
Cap Toss Photo
Other Images may include:
Speeches
Awards
Candid Shots
You will have the option to purchase high-resolution digital images as well as prints from the link above
Digital images are available to purchase for $30 each, 4 for $100, and more. The more you purchase, the more you save.
Prints are also available to purchase. These are printed by a high-quality lab that I trust and delivered directly to you. Prices vary by size and type of print.
If you wish to pre-order digital images on or before graduation day, please contact me
The gallery will be available until Sept 30, 2021. After this time it will be archived.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about graduation pictures or if you'd like to schedule a photo session in the future. All AAA students, alumni, and families receive a 10% discount on future sessions.
Best wishes to our graduates and congrats to those that helped get them here!
Crystal Anthony
CrysOptics Photography
CrysOptics.com
479-321-0114
Crys.Optix@gmail.com
Facebook: CrysOptics Photography
Arkansas Arts Academy is looking for a part time technical coordinator for our elementary school. If you are interested or know someone who may be, visit or share this link for more information and to apply: https://bentoncounty.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=211
Eric Ramos, AAA HSB soccer player, was selected to be part of the Real Madrid camp in California this summer. We are excited to see how his skills improved due to this amazing experience. #DiamondSoccer #GoalRamos
Eric Ramos, AAA HSB soccer player, was selected to be part of the Real Madrid camp in California this summer. We are excited to see how his skills improved due to this amazing experience. #DiamondSoccer #GoalRamos
If your student is doing virtual school this semester, you can sign up for free meal pick-ups using this link: https://forms.gle/4J1fXPvwLAiNCib28. Contact Tonya Keys with questions: tkeys@artsk12.org
Rogers Activity Center fall soccer registration is now open until August 5. This is a great way to meet and build friendships within our school. It is for K-12 girls and boys. #DiamondSoccer.
Cross country has started practicing and getting ready for their first meet on September 4. It is not late to start. This program is for 7-12 boys and girls. Contact Coach Heffernan for more information pheffernan@artsk12.org. #DiamondsRun
The Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce the winners of the Second Annual Great Arkansas History Video Game Coding Competition. Two single student teams, both sponsored by Mai Le from Arkansas Arts Academy, won the second and third place prizes. The incoming 6th-grade students, Corissa Arnold (second place) and Britton Dixon (third place), will each receive a #CSforAR prize kit. Congratulations!!! Go Diamonds!!!
First day of summer break! What did you do? Sleep? Watch TV? Text? The HS Boys Basketball team went to their first day of team camp which included scrimmaging Fayetteville and Mena. #DiamondBasketball #TimeToWork #PressureMakesDiamonds
What did you do this weekend? Logan Fogg represented AAA against the best young archers in the world at the Bullseye Open in Myrtle Beach, SC. Logan placed 2nd in Nationals among all 6th grade boys. #DiamondArchery #Fogg=Bullseye
Sign up for free meals! Any child 18 and under qualifies for free meals during the Summer. AAA meal pick-up will continue on Mondays, and families can sign up using the following link: https://forms.gle/6RYztQorg1JhBhUb9
Contact asmith@artsk12.org with questions.
7th grade English students have been learning about different cultures and how they have faced and overcome adversity. As they closed out the unit, students looked at a few ways peaceful protesting has been used to influence change for many of these communities and cultures.
Students got to create a protest song and protest poster using the printmaking process to bring light to a community, culture, or problem of their choice that was either reviewed in class or that was personal for them. Thank you to Mrs. Kehr and Mr. Jones for creating this great experience!
One show could not hold the Rockhoppers. Amazing energy from the 2nd show! #DiamondsRock
Rockin’ with the Rockhoppers tonight! Big shout out to Mr. Singleton for all the time and energy he gives his students!
Congrats to Nathan and Aiden Wilburn, AAA students, for both being cast in major roles in the upcoming Theatre Squared play Matilda. Aiden will be in the role of Eric and Nathan will be be in the role of Tommy. The show will run from June 17-July 26. #DiamondsAct
The Arts Festival is happening now! The HS just started and is going to 8pm. The K6 is open until 7pm. Come on down!
Events! Events! Events! Look over the attached image for info on May 27th-June 4th events at the HS campus.
Arkansas Arts Academy is looking for certified Special Education Teachers. If you or someone you know are interested, apply on our district website.
Does your student want to be in one of the advanced dance classes next year? Save the date for HS dance placement classes! To sign up, email Mrs. Kessler. akessler@artsk12.org. Incoming 7th-9th grade: June 7th. Incoming 10th-12th grade: June 8th. Equilibrium/Ensemble: June 10th.
Please see the attached image for an updated list of HS events for the month of May. Rockhoppers Rise concerts have been postponed. New dates TBD. Save the date on Thursday the 27th for the K-12th Arts Festival!
See the attached image for a list of HS events this week.
Congratulations to our Wonderful Nurse Katie for being the winner of the May Mental Health Awareness Month Award from Ozark Guidance and Arisa Health.
AAA Junior High Orchestra Performance in Down Town Rogers.
Take the time to watch this video shared with the school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue88e-EVzv0
Thanks to everyone who came out to run the mile or 5K to help support the AAA Running Program! We had a great turnout. #DiamondsRun
Attention current 5th-11th graders! You are invited to the summer dance intensives. 1) Multi-Cultural Dance on June 28th-July 2nd. 2) Ballet Intensive on July 5th-9th. Contact Mrs. Kessler for details akessler@artsk12.org
It is official! We have the best dancers in NWA. Our 4th-6th graders put on two amazing shows at Arts on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers that had a line a block long. A big shout out to all who made this happen! #DiamondDance. #WeAreDance
Make sure you come by the Rogers Experimental House in Downtown Rogers to see the amazing dancers from the K-6 campus. They will perform at 5:45 and 6:30. #DiamondsDance
Attention current 6th-11th graders! Want to travel to NYC in 2022? Join amazing choir teacher, Mrs. Adler, virtually on May 17th at 6:30pm to learn about all the travel details. Use this link to RSVP to the info meeting: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/3mpptnb
Congrats to our MS Girls Soccer team with a big win over Kirksey 2-1 to move to the next round of the tournament. #DiamondGoals. #DiamondSoccer
The MS Boys Soccer team is getting ready for their first round tournament game vs Kirksey. #DiamondSoccer
Special Thanks to those who sponsored our 5K this coming Saturday:
Crossmark, Arts Academy Foundation, Coca Cola, Rush Running, Aramark, Ozark Mountain Bagel, and the Arkansas Arts PTA
Events! Events! Events! We have several opportunities to celebrate our talented students this week. Thank you for your support!
Congrats to AAA HS alum, Hunter Anderson, for receiving the U of A's Most Outstanding Guitar Student Award 2021!
The HS Rockhoppers have 3 opportunities for you to join them for a rockin', musical time! May 21st @ 7pm, May 22nd @ 2pm & 7pm! All shows are held in the PAC at the HS campus. Contact Mr. Singleton if you have questions. dsingleton@artsk12.org
Dress up like your teacher day was a success in the band room! Thanks for everyone that has participated in Teacher Appreciation Week!
Art on the Bricks is back in-person in downtown Rogers on May 13th! The AAA HS orchestra and culinary students will be showcased on Elm Street under the blue mural. Stop by to get your tasty cookie dough (4pm-8pm) and listen to beautiful orchestral music (6:30pm).
Save the date for the K-12th grade Arts Festival on Thursday, May 27th! Art will be displayed and performances will be held on both campuses. K6: 4pm-7pm. HS: 5pm-8pm. Admission is free. Details of performances coming soon!
Congrats to 6th grader Logan Fogg for breaking the school district archery score record with a 290 in the National Archery Tournament! #DiamondArchery. #LouisvilleOrBust
Mrs. Gladden is hosting Mini Diamond Cheer Camp in May and June for current K-6th graders! Email lgladden@artsk12.org for details.
Let’s celebrate the HS Boys Soccer team with their big win over Bergman 4-2. #DiamondSoccer
Congrats to Ben Vogel for winning the conference championship today in the high jump at Eureka Springs! His next stop is State. #DiamondTrack #JumpBenJump
Come out tomorrow and enjoy 80 degree weather while cheering on your HS Boys Soccer team in a big game vs Bergman. The game starts at 530 at the Sugar Creek Soccer Park Field 5. #DiamondSoccer
Congrats to Elijah, Alexis, and Kol all set PR’s at the Junior High Conference championships yesterday in Eureka Springs! # DiamondsRun
Congrats to Jude A for being named All Conference in JH track! #AllConference
Good luck to our junior high track team in their conference championship meet today at Eureka Springs! #DiamondsRun
Reminder! Dr. Phillip Riley will be hosting an informational meeting on the Covid-19 vaccination in the HS Commons this evening from 6-7 pm. Everyone is welcome! Masks will be required in the building. Contact Nurse Katie w/questions: kmilligan@artsk12.org
If you want to watch, you can visit the AAA Youtube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8fwb_gfm5duWpnQdC75gw
If you want to ask questions, you can register at this link with your name and email: https://artsk12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wNO9-BxtSTK1k_nKIB2z4Q
You will be emailed a link for you to join the meeting virtually and will be allowed to ask questions thru the Zoom Q&A feature.
Join us for Coffee House Night at the HS Campus at 6pm today! Tickets on sale at the door $5. Family ticket bundle $15. Performances including music, dance, and special guests, The Terra Nova Kings! See you tonight! Student-made art for sale! Bring cash!
Sculpture students spent time installing their latest creations in the Commons. Come see them in person at Coffeehouse Night tomorrow, Friday April 16th from 6-9 pm!
A big shout out to the HSB Soccer team for a big 5-2 on the road over Eureka Springs! # DiamondSoccer
The 2021 AAA School Board Election is ongoing and ands at 7:30PM sharp tonight. If you're a parent/guardian of a current student and you have NOT received an email to vote, send an email to vcraig@artsk12.org with your full name as soon as possible. Thank you.
COVID-19 Vaccine Education
Valeria Rodriguez created art on the soccer field with her first goal of the season. #DiamondSoccer
K-6 Virtual Parents,
Please look for an email to sign up for your child's state testing time. If you don't receive one, please contact your child's virtual teacher, Mr. Young, or Mr. Skelton. Signup is due April 14.
A big shout out to the MS Girls Soccer team for a hard fought 0-0 tie against Elmwood tonight! #
Prom tickets are on sale now for juniors & seniors! Join us May 14th at the beautiful Heroncrest Event Center in Springdale for prom night in the enchanted forest. https://www.heroncrest.com
Sign in to your Parent/Student MyPayments Plus account. (mypaymentsplus.com)
Go into the "Events and Activities" tab.
Click on your student's name.
Click on "AAA Prom 2021 Tickets."
Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
The "Add to Cart" and complete the payment option.
Come out to the Sugar Creek Soccer Park in north Bentonville to cheer on your HSB Soccer Team take on the Green Forest Tigers at 5:30! Since it is an outside event, there is plenty of space to spread out and show your Diamond spirit! #DiamondSoccer
K-6 lost and found
Glasses found on K-6 campus
Come out to Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe tonight at the Promenade for AAA Spirit Night from 5-8 PM. Enjoy great food while helping the school. #AAASpirit
Look at this amazing Hockney inspired photography collage created by Dallie Racher as part of her virtual school assignments. #DiamondArt
Correction: Your HSB Soccer Team actually won 5-1 over Farmington last night! #DiamondSoccer. #EveryGoalCounts
Congrats to your HSB Soccer team with a big win on the road over Farmington 4-1! #DiamondSoccer. #GoalFocused
To sign up to volunteer to help at the AAA 5K Run on Saturday 5/15/2021 please visit this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45adae2ea5ff2-arkansas
What are you doing tonight? Come out to Sugar Creek Soccer Park to cheer on your Diamond Soccer team vs Lincoln at 5:30. #DiamondSoccer.
Nominate a 7th-12th grade teacher for April teacher of the month! The winner will be announced at the April 13th School Board Meeting. https://forms.gle/xh4v5kf7gHKCLgWp6
Go to the Arts Academy Athletics Facebook page to watch your Diamonds take on Lincoln in HSB Soccer tonight at 6. #DiamondSoccer
Spring is here and it is time to get some new AAA swag! There is spiritwear available for you, your family and friends. Check out the shop details below.
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: https://bit.ly/2NTtKli
- Store Open From: Mar 24 - Apr 8, 2021
Arkansas Arts Academy 5K - May 15th, 20201
To register visit: https://app.regwiz.io/register/arkansasarts5k/862
HS Families: If you haven't already, please fill out the End of Year Learning Option Survey: https://forms.gle/2HQVLzVbCpApBqV58 We need to know if students will be virtual or on campus so we can start strong on March 29th! Direct questions to rcarpenter@artsk12.org
Tasty arts-integration happened last week at AAA HS! Chemistry students studied structure and properties of matter and how substances combine or change to make new substances (AKA: pizza!). They examined the complex chemical reactions occurring at the fermentation process, the production of lactic acid, and discussed the chemical functions of water, flour, yeast, and salt. Thanks to Chef G for opening the culinary kitchen to these young scientists!
Even on a virtual day, you still have to really eat! Come out to Smashburger tonight in Bentonville from 5-9 PM. Part of the proceeds from sales will go to our K-6 PTA to help our teachers and students.
We've posted some information about the impact of covid-19 on state testing this spring, Please refer to this link to review: https://5il.co/qlqi to review. It's also posted on our Covid-19 Resource page(https://www.artsk12.org/covid-resources--3) , just under the tracker.
Congratulations to our 14 new inductees to National Honors Society! Diamonds show Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service. #diamondslead #diamondscholars #aaanhs
Congrats to our HSB Boys Soccer team with a big win on the road over Huntsville 2-1! #DiamondSoccer. #Team>I
Diamond Soccer takes the field today at 5 on the road against Huntsville. Watch the live stream https://fb.me/e/29gkhIDIO to follow all of the action! #DiamondSoccer.
Mon, March 15th, we will have a meal pick up at the HS campus from 10AM-12PM for all K-12th students for virtual week. Students will receive 7 breakfasts & 7 lunches (all free) at the time of pick up. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/mBeiZTNs7fr7FyxL6
Friday, March 12th is the last day to order a High School Yearbook at yearbookforever.com. (K6 campus's last day to order is April 16th)
Check out the second half of the boys soccer game on Facebook under Life Way Athletics. #DiamondSoccer
Come enjoy a beautiful day outside at the Diamonds first soccer game of the year! Your HS Boys soccer team takes on Lifeway today at Lifeway in Centerton. Join us at 4:45 to support these amazing student-artist-athletes. #DiamondSoccer
Come eat Chick-fil-A tomorrow night at Whitaker Parkway for a mobile spirit night from 5-8 PM. 15% of sales will be donated back to our K-6 PTA. #DiamondsEat. #AAA&Chick-fil-A
Calling all high-school parents and students: You’re invited! Come learn more about our 2022 New York City trip at our virtual meeting on Thursday, March 18th at 6:30 PM! RSVPs are required, and you can RSVP here >> https://bit.ly/306M4de
Does any other school has lunch-time dance performances? The AAA HS Dancers will be live streamed at 12:20pm today. Stop by the AAA YouTube Channel to catch the performance!
Watch AAA history tonight as the HSB Basketball team plays in our 1st State Regional Tournament vs Acorn. The game tips off at 7 PM and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJ2F3ZYy9ppOKnRyjl1wXQ.
You can also search Acorn Tiger Vision.
#DiamondBasketball
The Rogers Activity Center has extended their deadline to sign up for Spring Soccer until March 6 without any late fees. Go to their website to sign up today. We hope to have Arts Academy teams for all grade levels!
#DiamondSoccer
Congrats to all 3 AAA archery teams for making the State Archery Tournament next week! The HS Archery team has now been Regional Champions 3 years in a row! #DiamondArchery. #SweepState. #TargetGreatness
Attention HS Students/Parents! We need your help to fill the yearbook with great pictures! Submit your school-related pictures or your own portrait if you missed picture day by following these instructions: https://www.artsk12.org/o/high-school/browse/194773
Attention 7th-12th grade families! Nominate the next HS teacher of the month by filling out this short survey: https://forms.gle/yddnAwU5HEPZXCmC9
A big shout out to our HS Boys Basketball team for a win over Eureka Springs in the first round of the conference tournament. They will play at Flippin on Tuesday night in the conference semi-finals. They have also qualified for the State Regional tournament. #Diamonds
7th-12th grade Spring Picture Day will be Monday, Feb. 22nd. Only students that have pre-ordered will be photographed.
1. Pre-order at mylifetouch.com, picture order code: EVT397JRC.
2. Email Mrs. Carpenter with your student's name and grade to inform her you have ordered. rcarpenter@artsk12.org
3. If your student is in-person, Mrs. Carpenter will briefly pull them from class and escort them to picture day. If your student if virtual, arrive anytime between 10:30am-1:15pm.
Congrats to our HS theatre students that participated in the virtual 2021 Thespian Festival!
*John Laing & Eleni Konomi: Superior in Duet Acting (each received a $12,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design)
*Khya Carson: Superior in Solo Musical (received a $12,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design)
*Amoni West: Excellent in Solo Musical
*Gianna Corbino: Excellent in Solo Acting
AAA WEATHER UPDATE FOR FRIDAY 2/19/202
See this new update: https://www.artsk12.org/article/404551?org=district
Due to the continuing and challenging weather conditions, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Parents, families and guardians should plan for another day of virtual instruction. Thank you."
Due to poor road conditions on side roads, along with the pending overnight winter storm warning, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Office will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Please continue with virtual instruction. We hope you all are safe and well. Thank you!
Today is the deadline to sign up for K-8 soccer with the Rogers Activity Center where you get to play with fellow students from our school.
With plunging temperatures, uncertain snow totals and unpredictable travel scenarios, the Arkansas Arts Academy will pivot to virtual instruction for 2/16/21. Please watch for any updates regarding 2/17/21. Conserve power, travel with caution, stay indoors, be safe, stay warm.
School Administrative and District Offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2021 due to weather conditions and those staff will be working remotely.
Please make sure to check the website and social media later today for updates regarding the coming week.
Stay safe and warm.
7th-12th Grade Spring Pictures will be Monday the 22nd, 10:30am-1:30pm. Pre order on mylifetouch.com, Code: EVT397JRC or get an order form from the office. Direct questions to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org.
UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Joshua Depner is no longer employed at the Arkansas Arts Academy. By a voice vote on February 9, 2021, the AAA Board of Directors upheld his termination for violation of district policy.
Our transition plan is for a substitute teacher with school approved coursework who will provide instructional coverage until a suitable new educator can be found. All virtual and in-person teaching and learning will continue.
Change is never easy, and as we move forward, please know that student learning is our purpose and goal. If you have any questions, contact the Arkansas Arts Academy CEO, Richard Burrows at rburrows@artsk12.org.
Due to concerns about the road conditions, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and Administration will be closed Thursday, February 11, 2021, and we will have a virtual learning day. Please check your email on Monday evening for updates on next week. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to inclement weather, the Arkansas Arts Academy Schools will have remote teaching and learning on February 10, 2021. Stay safe and stay warm!
Are you ready for great food and giving help to the school at the same time? Come to the Panera in Bentonville this Thursday from 4-8 PM and show the picture above to make sure we get credit for your purchase.
Support the 4th Graders to attend Space Camp while Sporting a Great Look. The AAA Junk Bands are for sale for $10 each by Cash or checks made out to AA or on Venmo @AAA-booster-club. See flyer for more details
AAA Archery Team is competing tonight in regional competition. #DiamondArchery
HS Culinary is selling Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for $1 each. Purchase with cash or check before or after school or on MyPaymentsPlus.
Congrats to the HS Boys Basketball team with a big conference win over Lifeway! #DiamondBasketball #TimeToWork
Looking forward to watching our HS Archery team try for the 3-peat at Regional led by school champions Taylor Racher and Riley Lewis. #DiamondArchery #Regional3Peat
Congrats to Vlad Thompson and Lauren Lightbody, 6th-8th Grade School Archery Tournament Champions. Vlad shot the highest score of the day! #DiamondArchery #Aim4Regionals
Congrats to our 4th-5th Grade Archery team champions Aaron Everhart and Lilianna Green!
AAA School Archery Tournament is in full swing today at the 12th Street Palace. #DiamondArchery #Aim4Regionals
A big shout out to the HS Boys Basketball team with a big win over Decatur at home tonight! #DiamondBasketball #TimeToWork
We need soccer players! Currently, we have not had enough students sign up for spring HS soccer. Please email Mr. Skelton at dskelton@artsk12.org by this Friday, Jan. 29 if you want to play this spring so plans can be made for the season. For HS soccer in Arkansas, students must be in grades 9-12, pass a sports physical and be academically eligible. HS Soccer season games start at the beginning of March and end in the beginning of May. Practices will be held after school.
Congrats to the HS Boys Basketball team with a big conference win over Eureka Springs at home! #TimeToWork #DiamondBasketball
Diamond Fans,
We need your support tonight as we take on Eureka Springs in basketball at home. The JH boys start at 5 followed by HS girls then HS boys around 7. Come support our team in this important conference contest. #GameDay. #DiamondBasketball
Please support this Arkansas Arts Academy fundraiser for Spring 2021 by vising https://fancloth.shop/Xfx4q We have all sorts of AAA gear for sale. Thank you!
Need something to do tonight? Come out to the AAO on Dixieland in Rogers to watch the Diamonds take on Providence! #DiamondBasketball
A big shout out to the Junior High Girls basketball team for a close game with only the Diamond Five against the Knights! #Diamond5. #Eva22 #Uma25 #Dallie12 #Haylen13 #Sara21
Go Diamonds! The HS Boys Basketball team just earned a big win on the road over the Alpena Leopards. It is great to have this group representing our school. #Artist+Athlete=Diamond
Weather Advisory Canceled - Regular School Day Today
Arkansas Arts Academy Administration
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, if Arkansas Arts Academy needs to close tomorrow, we will send out an alert via text message and email to all Parents/Guardians around 6:00 - 6:30 AM.
Sign up with the Rogers Activity Center for soccer! The deadline is Jan 13. Grades K-8
Soccer sign ups are happening now through Jan. 13th at the Rogers Activity Center! Check out their website for more info https://www.rogersar.gov/717/Youth-Soccer
A big shout out to the HS boys basketball team for a conference win on the road tonight at Decatur! #DiamondBasketball. #TimeToWork
A turkey has been spotted playing Bach this morning at the K-6 campus. A turkey playing keys! #DiamondPiano
We are very excited to get to hear some our of 5th-6th grade piano students this AM at Rise and Shine. #DiamondPiano.
Perfect handmade gifts on sale now! Visit this link to view unique student artwork at the virtual AAA Art Bazaar! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSXeuyvZC7i0ZS2v6Z337BWMWtLe9aWmaElOCeNSGf7Onad_zNsjrc-XZ29abI3wrjBUXcT_QorRoJy/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=10000
Big shout out to Mrs. Hatfield’s Dance class performance at halftime tonight! #DiamondDance #HeyMickey!
Congrats to the Junior High Girls Basketball team with their first conference win in history with their victory over Lifeway! #DiamondsWin. #ComeWatch
AAA Families,
With the distribution of the first round of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Arkansas, we wanted to put out a short FAQ about the vaccine. Here are some helpful links as well.
Nurse Katie and Mrs. Morgan
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/HAN-covid_phased_plan_12_15Final.pdf
https://medlineplus.gov/vaccinesafety.html
Winter Break Meal Pick Up Available! Use this link to reserve you meals for Dec. 28th-Jan. 4th. https://forms.gle/2gTxTs4rq6fS5wjB7
There is an outage on G-Suite, including G-Mail - service is inconsistent. Therefore there will be no instruction today and students will have asynchronous assignments which will be due by end of day Friday. We're sorry for the inconvenience.
Aramark meal pick up for the week of December 14th will take place on Tuesday, December 15th at 9 am at the HS Campus.
Hello Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary, Middle and High School students and families! Due to inclement weather, all campuses will be virtual tomorrow. Follow the normal procedures your students follow when virtual in terms of assignments. - Arkansas Arts Academy Administration
The HS Jazz Ensemble will be putting in their winter concert at 4 PM today December 12th at the K6 campus! Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy jazz magic! #DiamondJazz
The HS Boys Cross Country team had a great banquet last night to celebrate their year which included winning the conference and regional championships. #RunDiamondsRun
HS Culinary is selling $5 oatmeal cookie kits. Bring $5 cash to the culinary kitchen between 8-8:30am & 3:50-4:30pm. 1st come, 1st serve. Email Chef G for details rbowman@artsk12.org.
A big shout out to our HS Boys Basketball for their first conference victory night! Shout out to Coach Fred for his example of proper coaching behavior! #TimeToWork. #WorkHard
HS Boys Basketball team almost pulls off a big comeback in conference play behind Tevin Poole’s 20 and Ben Vogel’s 15 points at Cotter. #Focus #TimeToWork
Barnes & Noble in Rogers Fundraiser Sat the 5th! Shop in store and present this coupon at checkout OR provide the Bookfair ID #12603676 at checkout OR call your order in with Bookfair ID #12603676 and pickup curbside. Online orders DO NOT count this year and due to COVID we will not be able to have performers or do gift wrapping. But we CAN spread the word and ask our friends and family to help us help our school! Print the attached vouchers and distribute and copy this text and share!
Congratulations to Simon Sallings for making first chair percussion in JH All-Region Jazz Band! #diamondpride
A big shout out to the HS Boys Basketball team with a big win over Rogers tonight at home. #DiamondBasketball. #GiftForBabyGrace
Save the date to visit Santa on Dec. 5th at Meme's Carribean Flavor in Rogers. $5 single photos & $10 group photos.
Mrs. Hatfield's kindergarten class learned about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade then had their own parade with the floats they made!
9-12 Archery Team Tryouts
Welcome to another year of Arkansas Arts Academy Diamond Archery! There will be considerable changes this year. All practices will be held Wednesdays from 7:00am-8:30am. Due to contact tracing concerns, all practices are closed to parents, siblings, and friends. Tryouts will also be different this year. They will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 9am, 10am, or 11am. Tryout spots must be scheduled on signup genius. A link will be provided below. Please leave your student’s name in the comments on signup genius if the parent is signing up. If signing up multiple students, please reserve a spot for each student. All virtual/blended students must attend tryouts and all practices. All students must have a 2.0 GPA and have not had a suspension since January 1st, 2020. The top 4 boys, top 4 girls, and next 8 highest scores will make up the team. Transportation to the high school will be provided for those that need it if you make the team, but not during tryouts. A $50 activity fee is due for all students who make the team. Parents will be responsible for getting them to all practices and tournaments. Failure to appear at the regional tournament may result in getting replaced on the state tournament roster. Students trying out are expected to have some prior archery experience. The cut line for last year’s team was 235 out of a possible 300.
Thank you,
Coach Green
jgreen@artsk12.org
Tournament dates (subject to change)
January 30th – AAA Tournament at AAA Gym 11:00am
February 13th – Regional Tournament Times and Location TBA
March 6th – State Tournament at Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs, AR. Times TBA
Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848A5AC2CA4F94-high
Lost masks on K6 campus. Let me know the owner and I'll return it.
Thanks!
Nurse Katie
K6 Families!
The lost and found rack will be in front of the school tomorrow and Friday before and after school. Please park before you search. Students will be allowed to search before and after school as well.
Thank you!
We will have a meal pick up the week of Thanksgiving break on Monday, November 23rd from 11AM - 12PM, families can pick up 14 meals (7 breakfasts / 7 lunches) and 14 milk cartons per student. We are asking families to sign up by Thursday, Nov 19th to guarantee a spot using the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevrumHTa27VHlWkja85qiuw09jDWNxX1DiCp7Ash894hrjow/viewform?usp=pp_url
Don’t forget it’s Chick-fil-a Night tonight at the Pinnacle location. Eating chicken and raising money for our school is a perfect combo.
Don't forget to check out our AAA Diamonds Junior High Boys and Girls Basketball teams in action tonight against Haas Hall-Rogers. Check it out at 5 at https://fb.me/e/1HdWpnfP4. #DiamondBall
Hello 6th-8th grade parents, welcome to another year of Arkansas Arts Academy Diamond archery. There will be considerable changes this year. All practices will be held Tuesday and Fridays from 7:00am-8:00am. Due to contact tracing concerns, all practices are closed to parents and siblings. Tryouts will also be different this year. They will be held in the mornings at 7:00am on November 17th, 18th, and 20th. Tryout spots must be scheduled on signup genius. A link will be provided below. Please leave your student’s name in the comments on signup genius. If signing up multiple students, please reserve a spot for each student. All virtual/blended students must attend tryouts and all practices. All students must have a 2.0 GPA and have not had a suspension since January 1st, 2020. The top 4 boys, top 4 girls, and next 8 highest scores will make up the team. Transportation to the high school will be provided for those that need it. A $50 activity fee is due for all students who make the team. Parents will be responsible for getting them to all practices and tournaments. Failure to appear at the regional tournament may result in getting replaced on the state tournament roster.
Thank you,
Coach Green
jgreen@artsk12.org
Tournament dates (subject to change)
January 30th – AAA Tournament at AAA Gym 9:00am
February 13th – Regional Tournament Times and Location TBA
March 5th – State Tournament at Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs, AR. Times TBA
SignUp Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848A5AC2CA4F94-middle
One day left to donate food! The high school campus is currently in the lead. The losing principal will be slimed in front of the winning campus! Donations can be dropped off in the grade level boxes near the main office on each campus. Thank you for your generosity!
If you picked up meals from the HS campus yesterday (11/4), click this link to view the cooking instructions: https://5il.co/ms6z
Email asmith@artsk12.org with questions.
BUY Your Pumpkin Pies for your Thanksgiving Week and help fund the Culinary Students to continue in their learning. Each pie is only $10 !!
Pre-order yours now through Nov. 16th and pick up on Friday, Nov 20th 3:50pm-5:30pm, Monday, Nov 23rd 8am-3:30pm, or Tuesday, Nov 24 8am-3:30pm
Cash or check payable to “AAA” (memo line “Pumpkin Pie”) to Chef G in the culinary classroom Monday-Thursday 8am-10am or make an online purchase on MyPaymentsPlus under the Events & Activities tab, HS Culinary.
This year in the Spirt of a Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving and Celebration of Cartoonist Charles M Schulz your pie will be in a pretzel pie shell with a side of Caramel Popcorn for you to top it with( or just eat out of the bag).
We are also holding a Pie recipe Contest!! Each purchase will allow the buyer to enter a Charlie Brown theme Pie Recipe with picture. Wonderful Prizes will be awarded to the winner! So use your imagination and think of wonderful ways to include popcorn, pretzels, jellybeans and toast! Send questions to rbowman@artsk12.org subject TGRecipeContest
Tomorrow (11/4) we will have a meal pick up for students who are typically on campus during the week since school will not be in session Wed- Fri. Meal packages will include 10 meals (5 breakfasts & 5 lunches). Pick up will be from 11:00AM - 12:00PM at the 7-12 campus in the loading zone off 5th St. Use this link to sign up for this meal pick up option: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwHoDi99stNZu3atiyUkhhGgTAufpE7I1VQev4kd8gaAJsvA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Scholastic Online Book Fair is open! Purchase your book fair goods now until Nov. 13th. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arkansasartsacademy1
Congrats to the HS Boys Cross Country team for winning the conference and regional championship! 4 of our runners placed in the top 10! #DiamondRunning
#StateBound
Congrats to our MS Girls Volleyball team for winning the city championship tonight! #DiamondVolleyball #SpikesAreArt
Congrats to our HS Boys Cross Country team for taking 3rd at the Mountie Invitational. Next stop is the conference championships this Saturday. #RunDiamondsRun
Guitar Practice
Winning 5th in Mountie Cross Country Meet
Basketball game tonight
#LifeOfADiamond #YearOfYang
#Artist+Athlete=Diamond
Here is the link for tonight's basketball game vs. Ozark Catholic. The JV Boys kick off the action at 4:30 followed by the HSG then HSB team. Support your Diamonds! https://fb.me/e/36LHpvvpO
Congrats to the JHG basketball team for a big win over New School at New School! #DiamondsWin
Don't forget to tune in tonight to watch your Diamonds play basketball on the road at New School. Go to the following link to watch the action starting at 4:45 with the junior high girls. https://fb.me/e/cxLjAKGvS
#GoDiamonds!
Go to the Arkansas Arts Academy Diamonds Basketball Facebook page to watch the livestream of the 7/8 Girls and Boys Basketball game vs Haas Bentonville. #DiamondBall
Masks found on K-6 campus
A big shout to your Diamonds’ HS Boys Basketball Team with a big win on the road vs. the Hornets! #2-0
Are you ready for Diamond Basketball? Check out the High School Varsity Boys Team tonight in action vs the Hornets. Enjoy this livestream at 7:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/1144677175934100/
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Diamonds win 81-64! #1-0
Diamonds hold a 4 point lead at halftime against the Owls in varsity boys action. #DiamondPressure
Great effort from the junior high boys in their first game of the year.
Junior high boys in a battle vs Thaden. 20-19 at half. #Diamondball
Join HS counselor, Mrs. Thomas, for her presentation "Parent Ed Night: Teen Suicide Prevention". Tuesday the 20th @ 5pm via Google Meet. Email Mrs. Carpenter to request the Google Meet link. rcarpenter@artsk12.org
AAA School District Board Meeting on 10/20/2020 @6:30 pm
Attend in person: AAA High School Commons area, 506 W Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756 - masks required and social distancing enforced.
Meeting also livestreamed on AAA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8fwb_gfm5duWpnQdC75gw
Members of public allowed to speak either live or virtually (3 min/person - only first 5 to register here: https://artsk12.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wg6CiC8LTlGW3i8ToP6uhA
Agenda published here: https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/browse/97248
Stay up to date on the adult sports, youth sports, after-school care, and other awesome opportunities through the Rogers Activity Center. Visit https://www.rogersrecreation.org for more details.
K-6 families,
These precious masks were found on campus. Please email Nurse Katie at kmilligan@artsk12.org and I will return them to their owner.
Thanks!
AAA families,
Here are some frequently asked questions that may make COVID-19, quarantining, and isolation less confusing (hopefully). These will also be posted on the AAA website under COVID-19 resources.
Thank you!
Katie Milligan, RN
Mrs. Wright's community service and leadership students earned service hours by planting fall crops and flowers in the school garden. Do you have a service opportunity for us? Email hwright@artsk12.org, if so.
AAA families,
I've reached out to the Arkansas Department of Health about our annual flu shot clinic. I've not heard back about confirming a date and time for the flu clinic. With COVID-19 around during the upcoming flu season, I didn't want our families to wait for our flu clinic if it won't happen. Please reach out to your family's primary care provider(s) if you plan on receiving the flu shot this year.
Stay healthy!
Nurse Katie
Dia De La Indepencia Mexicana
Hello all - the September 3rd, 2020 AAA Finance Committee Meeting recordings (Video and Audio) are posted here: https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-arkansasartsacademy/browse/123327
The Rogers Salvation Army is accepting applications for their Angel Tree Program. See the attached images for more info.
The Google Classroom Training Video is now available here: https://youtu.be/yg7pQRpZ5No Please watch to help your student understand how to best use Google Classroom and how it integrates with Gmail and Google Calendar.
Message from the Health Office
If you missed the 10th and 11th grade orientation yesterday evening, you can catch the recording here: https://youtu.be/SIRXxvXTBPg We'll see you soon!
We're excited and preparing to see our students and families again! We also have these masks to help with communication between our teachers and students!
Welcome to the newly christened Mary Ley Compassion Commons at AAA High School
Please click this link to view the proposed 2020-2021 calendar. This calendar is pending School Board approval. https://5il.co/ij1x
We all know our students are amazing, but I wanted to share the generosity and talent of one student in particular. Anna Bisbee, a junior at Arkansas Arts Academy High School, made and donated 101 masks. We love our students!
The Arkansas Arts Academy School board will be attending a closed Executive Session Meeting on Thursday July 23rd, from 6:30 P.M. - 7:00P.M.
Equilibrium applications are now available! Do you want to be a part of the high school's audition based dance company? Complete this form and submit your responses by Monday, July 27th: https://forms.gle/i6k8RvQPpj7y1jD48
Student Art Spotlight: Finley Milligan, 2nd grade.
In honor of summer starting June 20th, here is a Summer Acrostic Poem.
School is out. Summer is in.
Under the water is cool.
My summer is good
Mmmm...ice cream!
Enjoy a day in the sun.
Right, I'm going in the pool!
Student Art Spotlight: 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Gibbons, and her son Tanner completed a family art project.
Title: Power Lines at Sunset
Student Art Spotlight: Mrs. Seay's 5th graders.
Click the link to view the 5th grade Sunshine Projects where they became entrepreneurs and developed either a product or a service. They were challenged to present their project to someone who has been shut in and to provide them with some "sunshine". https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/browse/139412
Student Art Spotlight Paige Saylor, 1st grade.
Title: Flower Poem.
Paige used her creative-writing skills and artistic skills in this project. Her homemade vase holds her flower and her poem. How neat!
Student Art Spotlight Brandon Rozzana, 3rd grade.
Title: Digital Art
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight hand-picked by Mrs. Klatt, HS painting teacher. Jaylin Mooke 11th, Alex Jones 9th, Lillian Joens 10th, and Cheyne Bryant 9th
Student Art Spotlight: Teak Seymour, 5th grade.
Title: Blackbird performed by a Rooster
https://5il.co/g8pi
Student Art Spotlight: Caleb Hicks, 5th grade.
Title: Poetry Reading and Illustration of "Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face" by Jack Prelutsky.
https://5il.co/g6l6
Student Art Spotlight Jayden Bolding, 7th grade.
Title: Scuba in Fiji
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Ryder Sorrels, 3rd grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Rebekah Kuhn, 7th grade.
Title: Australian Wild Life
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Audrey Peachee, 5th grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Ellie Fanning, 11th grade.
Title: Hand-sewn Rabbit
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight provided by Mrs. Seay, 5th grade. Mrs. Seay wanted to spotlight Addy Wright and Miles Baker for their amazing writing skills. Click on the links to view their writing projects.
Addy: https://5il.co/fypv
Milles: https://5il.co/fypw
Student Art Spotlight / Throwback Thursday. Here are some fond memories from Mrs. Price's art room!.
Student Art Spotlight Kami Hooker, 12 grade.
Titles: Charcoal Skull & Monarch and Aster in White.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Sibling Student Art Spotlight Charles & Ellie Sarchet in 2nd grade and Kindergarten.
Title: 1-tone water color creations.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Safi Harris, 7th grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Alex Dale, 2nd grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight from Mrs. Arena's 2nd grade class. Artwork Look-a-likes.
Zechariah Martinez, Hallee Nix, Eve Townsend, Owen Gardner.
Student Art Spotlight Taya Robinson, 6th grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Double Student Art Spotlight Owen Many & Owen Gillespie are both in 2nd grade.
Owen Many Title: Earth Day Art
Owen Gillespie Title: Upcycling Project
Student Art Spotlight Brieanne Dixon, 7th grade.
Title: Quarantine Girl
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
It's International Day of Dance! Check out our dancers working on their choreography at home: https://youtu.be/4_GdFX8WFMs
Student Art Spotlight Susanna McWilliams, 2nd grade.
Title: Spring
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
New Arkansas Arts Academy Foundation Facebook Page that will be used for the K6 Elementary Capital Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasArtsAcademyFoundation/ Please like and share with your facebook friends!
Student Art Spotlight Evie Gillespie, 5th grade, took her artistic muscles outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather to ride 102.6 miles in 5 days with her dad. Awesome! Coach Fred would be proud.
Student Art Spotlight Abby Clark, 3rd grade. Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Gabe Morgan, 10th grade.
Title: Nature's Kitchen
We hope you are enjoying this weekend's great weather!
Student Art Spotlight Addison Medlin, 8th grade.
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight would like to congratulate Leo Rea, 3rd grade, for his winning submission to the Flatfoot 56 album art competition. Leo won $50 to Flatfoot 56's online store.
Title: Odd Boat
Student Art Spotlight would like to congratulate Theo Webb, 10th grade, for having a piece of art accepted into Gov. Hutchison's Young Artist Competition. The title is "Migration" and is a digital rendition of two seagulls that represent the Young Artist Competition theme, "Home". The Governor's art exhibit can be viewed with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkVqJxh7AdQ&feature=youtu.be
Student Art Spotlight Owen Gillespie, 2nd grade.
Title: Cute Panda
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Sibling Student Art Spotlight Jonathan & Miley Barrios, 3rd & 5th grade. Titles: Green Falls & Shadow Tree
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight wanted to give a shout out to our students' families.
Antonella Hernandez, 4th grade, enjoyed creating this masterpiece with her grandfather.
Student Art Spotlight Molly Curington, 2nd grade.
Title: Fairy Village
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight AJ Givens, 8th grade.
Title: Portrait of a Woman
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artistic performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Double Student Art Spotlight
Emmie Schaefer, 5th grade, and Aden Sneary, 4th grade, sharing their abstract art.
Student Art Spotlight reminding you that Earth Day is in one week. Hannah Evans, 6th, Taliah Pigo 5th, Evie Wright, 3rd, Tommy Schuster, 1st.
Student Art Spotlight Axton Jones, 6th grade.
Title: Earth Art Project
Student Art Spotlight Anais Bowerman, 8th grade. https://5il.co/f3is Click the link to see how Anais's creation came together.
Student Art Spotlight Alex Poor, 7th grade.
Title: Creme Brûlée
Yum! If only we could post smells on the medias too!
Sister Student Art Spotlight Amelia & Sophia Lewis, 5th & 7th grade.
Title: Chalk Art
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Double Student Art Spotlights:
Evie Wright, 3rd grade. Title: Hummingbird Flower Field
Hayden Guadian, 4th grade. Title: City in the Eye
Student Art Spotlight Sarah Towe, 8th grade.
Title: Fairy Garden (from repurposed materials)
Triple Student Art Spotlight. (hand picked by Mrs. Klatt!)
Brooklyn Rives, 7th grade: Food Still Life
Hailey Wicker, 9th grade: Surrealism Drawing
Carter Hoffman, 9th grade: Surrealism Drawing
Student Art Spotlight Madison Summit, 12th grade
Title: Snow Miser Make-up Video:https://5il.co/exmc
Music & Make-up? Oh my! Watch the linked video to see Madison's artistic process.
Student Art Spotlight Kaylen Guenther, 4th grade
Title: Pineapple Sunset
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Reese Abbott, 11th grade
Title: Deep Sea Motel
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Family Art Spotlight by the Schuster Family!
Photo: 10 Ways to get 52 by Tommy Schuster
Video Link: Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Family Skit
https://5il.co/etl2
Student Art Spotlight Amora Saiz, 2nd grade
Title: Rainbow Leaves
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Evie Gillespie, 5th grade
Title: Paradise
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight
Olivia Palmer, 9th grade
Title: Blinded by Beauty
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight Ethan Chapman, 3rd grade
Title: Water Cycle
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Student Art Spotlight
Breanna Tucker, 8th grade. Title: Nova
Rei Lising, 8th grade. Title: Ren Atsuuki
Student Art Spotlight
Olivia Larsen, 8th grade
Title: Blooming Spring
Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!
Celebrate the Arts Message from PTG:
This year is the school’s 10th anniversary. The PTG chose a special theme for Celebrate the Arts to mark the event, A Night at the Masquerade. When the Coronavirus hit our shores, we knew it was just a matter of time until Arkansas would be affected. Over the past two weeks, things have happened at a fast pace, the updates happening almost hourly. CTA has been the topic of conversation for the PTG for the past several days. What are our options, can we cancel, do we postpone, what about donation items and our sponsors? We are still working hard to get answers. We had a face-to-face meeting scheduled, but with the events of the last 48 hours, we decided it was safest for everyone to try to resolve this over the phone if possible.
The venue is facing a difficult situation, too. All their scheduled events are asking for refunds. We are a small nonprofit and we’re hoping that will work in our favor. I have spoken with an attorney and asked about our legal options, Amber has reached out to our accountant. With the latest update of schools being closed for an additional 3 weeks, moving forward will be a slow process.
We ask for your patience. A great deal of time has been spent working on this and we do not want to give wrong information. We will keep you updated as we find things out.
ONLINE AUCTION
We are planning to hold an online auction for all the items that have been donated, the money will still go to the school. There are some fantastic items, things that will appeal to a wide range of tastes. If you would like to help organize this event, we would love your assistance. A date will not be decided upon until we have had a chance to speak with Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Carpenter.
We know this is frustrating. We will do our best to have this resolved soon. If you have any questions, please email the PTG at ptg.aaa.hs@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Jennette Southworth, Amber Pashby, Kim Cameron
Fairy tales, wishes, and consequences...
Into the Woods opens tonight! If you need a reason to laugh, cry, and be inspired; these kids will NOT disappoint!
Tonight at 7pm!
Saturday at 6:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
$10 at the door ($5 for AAA students)
Good Morning! We have several students that don't qualify for the free/reduced cost lunch program, but still struggle to pay for their lunch. If you would like to donate to help support these students, please contact Debbie Zupan @dzupan@artsk12.org or (479) 878-2787
Congrats to Hannah Hanson for winning 5th place in the State Archery Meet and qualifying for Nationals! #DiamondArchery
Did you know AAA is home of a new state record holder? Gavin Lindley shattered the 1A-4A state record in the 100 backstroke! We honor our State Champion and State Record Holder Gavin Lindley! #DiamondSwimming #GavinMode
Congrats to Gavin Lindley for placing 2nd overall in the 200 IM at the State Championship today! #DiamondSwim #GavinMode
Today is a historic day for AAA! We have our first swimmer competing in the state championships! Come out and support Gavin Lindley in the 100 back and 200 IM starting at 3:30 at Bentonville Community Center. Entry is $6.00. #DiamondSwimming #GavinMode
The Rockhoppers were a huge hit at the Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade on Saturday!
7-12 Spring Picture Day and Cap and Gown Retakes are tomorrow, 2/26/2020! Choir students will get pictures taken first and then we'll move from 12th grade to 7th. Remember to bring your best smile!
*Coming up at the K-6 campus*
February is Jesse Lewis Choose Love Awareness Month. We are going to celebrate with a Choose Love Awareness Week February 24-28, with random acts of kindness for each day.
MONDAY - Say hi or eat lunch with someone different or someone needing a friend.
TUESDAY - Give someone a compliment.
WEDNESDAY - Write a kind message to someone.
THURSDAY - Show a kind action toward a student or teacher.
FRIDAY - Give a high-five to a Super Hero (Super Hero dress-up day).
We will also host a donation drive for the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. They are in need of art supplies, including canvases, watercolor or washable paints, paint brushes, and Sharpie markers.
Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade starts at 2pm. Come rock with the Rockhoppers!!
Show love for your school by donating to Celebrate the Arts Silent Auction! Click on the links below to see how you can help.
7th Grade - Camping Fun!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BAEAC2EA6FC1-7thgrade
8th Grade - Pamper Yourself!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-pamper
9th Grade - Family Game Night!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-9thgrade
10th Grade - A Taste of Italy!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-10th
11th Grade - Car Care!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-11th
12th Grade - Off to College!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-going
Our 5th-6th grade dancers are kicking off Arts on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers at the Experimental House. #DiamondDance
Enjoy the 4 day weekend!
No School February 14th & 17th. Students return Tuesday, February 18th.
The SWAT unit came to the school today...but it was a good thing! Thank you Benton County Sheriff Department for visiting!
Good luck to all of our archers competing in the regional archery tournament in Bentonville today! All 3 teams are aiming for State!
AAA HS is rockin’ again this weekend with the Jr. High guitar/bass/percussion students! Be sure you’re checking the calendar so you don’t miss any student performances this semester!
Thanks to @rootednwa for an amazing night of tours Tuesday at the 7-12 and tonight at the K-6 campus. Remember, lottery forms are due tomorrow! #rootednwa #DiamondLottery
With the threat of winter weather looming, please remember that we follow the lead of Rogers Schools. If they are closed, we are closed.
All after school activities and the basketball game vs. Ozark Catholic are cancelled this afternoon/evening, February 5th, 2020. Safe travels to everyone!
The middle school guitar and percussion departments are combining for a winter concert. Students will perform selections from classic rock, modern rock, and other styles as ensembles. Many students will perform in multiple capacities, and everyone in the classes will have the opportunity to perform. The concert will take place on Friday, February 7th at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Tomorrow morning, February 4th, we will have Lifetouch at the K6 campus for picture retakes . If you would like your child to have his/her picture taken, please contact your teacher.
Committee of AAA HS Students organize event to celebrate females in the arts. Event on 2/13/20 will include live performances, keynote speakers, culinary treats and a popup gallery. $10 Tickets available through Instagram @artisourvoice or Facebook: Art is Our Voice.
Look at this amazing sculpture made by one of our 5/6 Visual Art Students. #DiamondArt
Important Information for our K6 Campus:
-Our parent teacher conferences will be held Feb. 3- Feb. 13. Please check with your child's teacher about scheduling a time.
-No school February 14th & 17th
-April 17th Students will NOT have school and there are NO teacher conferences that day due to the conferences in February.
A big shout out to our HS Boys Basketball team with a big win over Eureka Springs on the road! #DiamondBasketball. #BeatTheFlu
Congrats to Gavin Lindley for qualifying for Junior Nationals in swimming today! # DiamondSwim
A big shout out to our dancers who amazed the basketball crowd at halftime last night. Great to see our campuses uniting to celebrate students’ performances! #DiamondDance # DiamondBasketball
School Board Work Session
Tuesday the 28th
6:30 Central Office
Agenda:
Establishing first steps towards strengthening student diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Student Intent to Return form for 2020-2021 is due by January 31st. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16FqH3xLJkN_BK0oVSSYGm_UgAI6suuv2tIU7A2I3Y_c/edit?ts=5e1f4172
NWA Charter Basketball Championship
Haas Hall-Fay vs. Arkansas Arts Academy
Jan 24 @ 6 PM
AAA Diamondnasium
We need all Diamond fans at the game Friday night vs. Haas Hall to bring the noise! #DiamondBasketball #BEAThaas
We will be offering free athletic physicals Monday from 11-1 at the 7-12 campus. The form must be signed by parents for the student to receive the physical at school. The form can be found under documents on the website. Athletic physicals are needed each year.
Congrats to our JHB Basketball team with a big win over Decatur on the road! The future looks bright for #DiamondBasketball.
The school archery tournament has started. We are looking forward to great year. #DiamondArchery
What are doing Friday night? Bring the whole family out to FamJam to have a great time dancing and helping our dancers raise money to attend an event in Dallas.
Due to weather conditions, tonight’s basketball game vs. Ozark Catholic has been cancelled. Please be careful if you have to get out. #DiamondSafety
Tonight’s basketball game against Eureka Springs has been cancelled due to weather.
Friday Night means Diamond Basketball! Come out and support our HS Boys as they take on Eureka Springs at 6. #DiamondBasketball
We're excited to see all of our students back from Break tomorrow morning! See you bright and early! :)
Congrats to our HS Boys Basketball team for showing the value of hard work and not giving up with a win over Rogers at Rogers! #DiamondBasketball #NotBadForAnArtist
What are you doing tonight? Come out and watch your Diamonds take on the Mounties at Rogers High School. The 9th grade Boys game is at 5:30 followed by the HS Boys at 630. #DiamondBasketball
Congrats to our Junior High Boys with a big win over Lifeway tonight at home! #DiamondBasketball
Are you back in town from the break? Come out and support your Diamond basketball teams against Lifeway. The Junior High Girls tip off at 4, followed by the JHB, and the High School Boys around 6 at the K-6 campus. #DiamondBasketball
We hope you all are enjoying the beginning of your break. To send us off, we had an amazing Rise and Dhine highlighted by our dance and guitar students. #DiamondArts
K6 will be donating ALL Lost and Found at the end of the day.
Do you integrate the arts? Our third graders did an amazing job with a recent Social Studies project from dance to visual arts! The Arts makes learning come alive. #DiamondClassrooms
Congrats to our HS boys basketball team for an Overtime victory over Crowleys Ridge today at the Flippin Classic. #DiamondBasketball
The 5-6 Orchestra put on an amazing show this afternoon. #DiamondOrchestra
Come out and support the dance program this Sunday with the holiday tradition of “Tea With Clara”. Doors open at 1:30 to the Performing Arts Center at the 7-12 building. Adult tickets are $8 and student tickets are $5. This is a dance fundraiser. #DiamondDance
Tonight come watch your Diamonds play host to future conference member Flippin. Junior high girls at 5, junior high boys at 6, and HSB at 7. Go Diamonds!
Do you need gifts for anyone? Buy great coffee and help the school at the same time. El Parche Coffee has partnered with our Foundation to raise funds to improve our K-6 campus. Give the gift of coffee at www.elparchecoffee.com today.
Congrats to Gavin Lindley for placing 1st in the 100m freestyle and the 100 m backstroke at the Bentonville West meet on Friday! With his times, he has also qualified for the State Championships for both of these events in February. #DiamondSwim
Do you have a busy week coming up? Let us take one item off your list. Enjoy dinner tomorrow night at the Chick-fil-a on Pauline Whitaker from 3-8 PM. You can dine in or drive thru and mention AAA so a percentage of the sale comes back to our school. #DiamondsEat
Lots of ways to support your Diamonds today! Shop at Barnes & Noble all day or online with the pictured coupon, shop at the Art Bazaar in the HS Commons from 10-2, or catch the Jazz Concert at 6:30 pm in the HS PAC. We also have elves helping @ Holiday on the Bricks in DTR.
Our third graders got to experience and learn about Cherokee dancing from Cederick Cooper from Oklahoma. This was done in connection with the 3rd grade study about Native Americans.
AAA swimming is now a reality! Danilo and Gavin make history as our school’s first HS swimmers! #DiamondSwim
Check out these examples of our amazing visual artists in Mrs. Price’s class. #DiamondArt
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The HS PTG still need volunteers for gift wrapping at Barnes and Noble this Saturday, December 7th. You don't have to be an expert in gift wrapping! Please sign up! Last year this was our second biggest fundraiser of the year. Come help us provide for our teachers and students.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eaea822a4fc1-barnes
Plans for tonight? Come out and watch the 7th-8th Grade Girls and 6th-8th Grade Boys take on St. Vincent de Paul in basketball. Tipoff is at 5:30. #DiamondsBasketball
Congratulations to our champion (left) and runner up (right) of the Arkansas Arts Academy Spelling Bee. Our champion will represent our school at the Benton County Bee in January. All the students did a wonderful job spelling and showing wonderful sportsmanship and poise. Our students are the best!!
Congrats to the junior high girls with their first win tonight over NWA Classical Academy! The junior high boys and high school boys finished the sweep tonight with large wins over the Spartans in Bentonville! Welcome to December- A Month of Diamond Wins in Basketball!
Space Camp Fundraiser!
Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, while you watch the Rogers Christmas Parade.
AAA-4th grade will have a Hot Cocoa booth in front our high school campus on Poplar Street. We will have marshmallows, candy canes, cinnamon, and choc.chips to add as you like!!!
When: December 6th 6:00pm- while supplies last
All donations will help support our 4th grade Space Camp Trip!
Parent these glasses are missing a person. If you have the person that goes with the missing glasses please come see Nurse Katie. Thanks!
If you are interested in traveling with us to our next BIG ADVENTURE (NYC-MANHATTAN LANDMARKS) Meeting is tomorrow night...
Mrs. Benton's room
6:30-7:30 pm
This trip is for grades 5-8 school year 2020, and for family members!
Trip is set for October 5-8, 2020!!!!!
We have a jammed packed itinerary planned for NYC, including 2 Broadway shows.
This will be an ARTS/Historical Landmarks Trip
Transportation will be direct flight again from XNA to NYC! Come see why we travel with Explorica!!
Hope to see you all here tomorrow to hear Rozzana and I tell you all about this big adventure!!!!
Come out to watch your Diamond basketball teams play against Providence tonight! 6th-8th Grade Boys, JHG, and JHB all take the floor with the first game at 5:00. The game will be played at Providence's gym located at 2555 S. 26th Street in Rogers.
A big shout out to both AAA boys basketball teams for big wins over 6A Rogers! #DiamondBasketball
What are you doing tonight? Come out to the Diamondnasium to cheer on your 9th grade and HS boys basketball teams against Rogers. Students wearing camo get in free. The first game tips off at 530. #DiamondBasketball
It's International Education Week! Arkansas Arts Academy is happy to host five foreign exchange students on our 7-12 campus this year. They hail from Japan, Thailand, Egypt, and Ghana. We hope you have a chance to talk to them about what school is like in their home countries!
Some of our elementary dance students went to Little Rock this weekend to attend a dance workshop at UALR.
We have made it to the championship and now we need everyone to fill the gym at Classical Academy in Bentonville to help the HS Boys Basketball bring home the trophy. Be there at 3:30 today to root on your Diamonds! #DiamondBasketball
We've added some holiday ornaments to our store - check it out! https://www.cafepress.com/ArkansasArtsAcademy
It’s Friday night! We are going to help you with your plans. Come over to NWA Classical Academy to watch your HS Boys Basketball team take on Ozark Catholic in the semifinals of the tournament. Come out and help our Diamonds reach the finals. #DiamondBasketball
Archery Team Tryout forms are due tomorrow. We have three archery teams: 4th-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Contact Coach Green with any questions at jgreen@artsk12.org
Jazz band students from the 7-12 campus performed at Adult Day NWA in Fayetteville yesterday. Their audience greatly appreciated the jazz selections. Next week our Classical Guitar Ensemble will be entertaining residents at Adult Day NWA.
Your dinner plans are made for tonight! Join us at Red Robin for our spirit night event to help raise money for the K-6 PTA. Help the school by not cooking and eating a great meal! #DiamondsEat
Save the date for our annual Art Bazaar at the 7-12 campus! Dec. 7,10 - 2, come by to purchase unique one of a kind gifts for the special people on your list. Are you an artist that would like to have a booth? Complete this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/87qGPFyQ6SNEQZ337
Thank you AAA families for your donations to the Red Ribbon Week "Paws Off Drugs" drive for the Rogers Animal Shelter. Students in the impact class dropped off the donations today and were able to learn more about the shelter mission and interact with some of the animals.
Inclement weather reminder - Arkansas Arts Academy follows the Rogers School District. If they close, then we will close as well.
Rogers Activity Center after school care at the K-6 campus will be closing at 5:15 today, November 11.
All after school activities scheduled for today, November 11th, 2019, have been cancelled. Buses will run at normal times today and school will not be dismissed early.
Girls Who Code, Ukulele Lessons, and K-6 afterschool dance are all cancelled for today November 11.
AAA Diamond Basketball practices scheduled for afterschool today, November 11 have been cancelled.
Archery Tryouts are coming up soon. Students in grades 4-12 have the opportunity to try out to compete for our school archery teams. Archers are expected to practice outside of the school day. Permission slips and info available https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/browse/40094
Making your dinner plans for the week? Wednesday is covered for you. Join us at Red Robin from 4-8 for AAA Spirit Night! 20% of your ticket comes back to the K-6 PTA. Show flyer that is pictured here. Please share with friends on social media.
Congrats to our HS Boys Cross Country team for placing 13th today in the state championship at Hot Springs. Derian Yang earned All-State honors for the second straight year and seven runners set a personal record! #DiamondsRun
Because of K6 fall Carnival the parking lot will close at 3:30 and 12th street will have its gates closed at 4pm. Subbert Way will be open to the 6th grade parking lot and Lazy L will be open to the neighborhood , but you will not be able to pass in front of the school on 12th.
A big shout out to the Junior High Boys with a big win over St Joseph.
Congrats to the Girls Soccer team with a big 1-0 victory over Kirksey! They are now in the semifinals tomorrow night. #DiamondSoccer
What are doing Wednesday night? Come out and watch junior high basketball at the Diamond Gym. The first game starts at 430 with the JV Junior High Girls, followed by the JV Boys, then the Junior High girls and the junior high boys finish the night vs St Joseph. #DiamondBball
The girls soccer team will be playing in their end of season tournament tonight at 6 pm at Veteran's park. If they beat Kirksey, they will go on to play again tomorrow night at 6 pm. The championship game will be held on Thursday night at 6 pm. Good luck girls and Go Diamonds!
Please join us next Tuesday November 12th at 6:30 for our November School Board Meeting, after which Mary Ley will present the 2019 Arkansas Arts Academy Annual School Report.
We look forward to seeing you there.
A big shout out to our Junior High Boys team with their W over Classical Academy! #DiamondPressure
Congrats to our HS boys with a big win 77-50 over NwA Classical Academy! Thanks to the students who came to support us tonight! #DiamondBasketball
What are doing Monday night? Come support your Diamond basketball teams tAke on Classical Academy starting at 5 with the Junior High Girls followed by the boys around 6 and the night ends with the HS boys around 7:15. Beach theme. #GoDiamonds
AAA K6 Health Office needs Clothing Donations
The Junior High Boys Basketball team gave Coach Fred his favorite gift for his birthday tonight: A Big Win! Arts Academy over Haas Hall Rogers tonight at home. #DiamondBasketball
A big shout out to the AAA Cross Country team for a great showing in the rain today at Rogers including Derian Yang placing 2nd overall. #DiamondsRun
Downtown Rogers has been won again by your Arkansas Arts Diamonds over the Haas Hall Rogers Danes! #Danesby90
Congrats to Gavin Lindley for qualifying for Sectionals in the 100 and 200 back at the University of Missouri meet in swimming last weekend!#DiamondSwimming
Our Junior High Boys Basketball team earned another victory tonight over Haas Hall -Bentonville. #DiamondPressure
AAA Diamonds get the W tonight over Haas Hall-Bentonville! Tomorrow night, the HS boys play host to Haas Hall-Rogers at around 7:15. #DiamondBasketball
Congrats to the girls soccer team with a 3-1 victory over Oakdale in the cold rain on Saturday! #DiamondSoccer
Join us for movie night on 10/28. Casper begins at 5:30 pm in the High School Performing Arts Center and Insidious begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3 and snacks are available for $1. Students under the age of 13 will need parental permission to view Insidious.
The dismissal changes for 10/25/19 are for the AAA High School campus but will effect South Bound buses arrival times.
Important! Rogers Homecoming Parade is this afternoon at 4 pm. We will be dismissing at 3:30 pm. Normal car-line until 3:45, then cars will enter and exit from 6th street. Buses will leave at 3:40 pm, arrive at stops 30 minutes early. Students will be monitored until 4:15.
Junior High Boys get a win in their first game of the season over Thaden . #DiamondPressure
Congrats to our HS boys with a big win over Thaden tonight to start the season with a W. #DiamondBasketball
Tonight your AAA Diamonds will play their first game of the season against Thaden. Junior high girls start at 5, junior high boys at 6ish, and High School boys at 7ish. Come out and support your school! Games are at the K-6 campus.
We will have school tomorrow!! Yay! 7-12 students tomorrow is an A day. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Due to the ongoing effects of the weather earlier this week, we are CANCELING the AAA Night @ the Museum event scheduled for Thursday, October 24. These effects and closures have not allowed our amazing students and teachers the class time needed to prepare for their presentations. We will not reschedule but look forward to the spring event on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support, The Arts Integration Team
AAA will not have school tomorrow, 10/23 on either campus. Our latest update from Swepco is that power will be restored by 7 pm tomorrow evening. Our district communication server is located on the K-6 campus. Without it we have no internet and no phones.
It is with careful consideration that the PTA and school administrators are postponing the Fall Carnival and Red Ribbon Week until the week of November 4th-8th(Fall Carnival will be Friday, November 8th). We know everyone has put a great deal of work into these events, but with the state of our surrounding neighborhood we are trying to be kind, considerate, and loving to our neighbors and the damages they have to deal with. Parking would be impossible with the amount of debris that is still in the area. That being said, we are looking into how to help the neighbors with cleanup of debris and will keep everyone updated. Please check our school and PTA Facebook pages often for updates.
Arkansas Arts Academy will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday October 22 due to the damage from the storms.
Arkansas Arts Academy will not be in session tomorrow, October 22nd. Power is still out on K6 campus. Students will have assignments posted in Google Classroom or emailed to them directly. If school resumes on Wednesday, it will be a B day.
We are needing someone to cut up a large walnut tree that fell on the K-6 playground. Contact myoung@artsk12.org if you can help.
Tonight’s basketball game vs Haas Hall Rogers will be rescheduled due to power loss at the school.
AAA will not have school today due to power lines and power outages. Students who rode the bus are at the 7-12 campus and need to be picked up.
We will have a delayed start at 9 due to down power lines and lack of power. We will update you all again at 8.
AAA schools will open at 9 AM today due to power outages and down power lines. We will update you all again at 8 AM.
What are you doing Monday night October 21st? Come out to the gym on the K/6 campus to see the Junior High Girls, Junior High Boys, and High School Boys kick off their season against Haas Hall-Rogers. First game is at 5:00. #BeatHaas
Thanks to everyone who came out for Diamond Tip Off Night! Monday night is our first game against Haas Hall-Rogers. First game is at 5. #BeatHaas
Mark your calendars for AAA Night @ the Museum on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8 p.m. at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Check it out:
https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/home/aaa-night-the-museum?authuser=0
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mark your calendars and tell all your friends! You won’t want to miss this chance to buy one-of-a-kind art!!!
Art Bazaar - Saturday Dec. 7
A big shout out to our Diamond runners who competed Saturday in Springdale. Derian Yang placed 6th overall! #DiamondsRun.
Some students & staff left this morning for Washington DC. They have arrived and are now touring our nations capital.
We hope you all are enjoying your break! Your 6th-8th Grade Girls Soccer Team is representing us well with a 6-0 victory over Oakdale and a 2-2 tie against Lingle. #DiamondsSoccer
National School Lunch Week will begin on October 21st in the Elementary/Middle School cafeteria! There will be prizes, fun dessert days, and popcorn on Friday, October 25th!
Tomorrow, October 4th Heritage High School is holding their homecoming parade. Floats line up beginning at 4 pm on 5th St. We will therefore be releasing all students in grades 7-12 @ 3:30 pm. Please be patient in car line and Happy Fall Break!
The 6th-8th grade girls soccer team continued their win streak with a 1-0 victory over Kirksey tonight. Rodriguez and Caster kept Kirksey out of goal while Keesling scored the winning goal. #DiamondsSoccer
The Diamond Cross Country team made a statement today at Berryville with Rhys Kuhn taking 9th place and Derian Yang placing 3rd today.
A big shout out to our 6th-8th Grade girls soccer team with a 3-0 win over Elmwood this AM. The girls play again this Monday vs. Kirksey at Veterans Park at 6.
Deadline For October Break Childcare
The Rogers Activity Center (RAC) deadline to register for October break child care is this Sunday at 5 PM. We need more students to register for this service or they will be canceling it.
We Need Volunteers!
The Chili Pepper Cross Country race is October 5 in Fayetteville. We need volunteers to help. There are openings for shifts at 7:39, 9, 10:15, 12, and 1:45 with shifts being roughly 2 hours. Sign up by emailing Coach Heffernan pheffernan@artsk12.org.
Are you ready for some new AAA Diamonds gear? Our new Fan Cloth catalog is now available at https://www.fancloth.shop/NZLUP Make sure you check it out. Cross Country is the focus of this sale but there are options for all. Deadline is Friday.
The 7-12 North Route bus is having windshield wiper issues and will be late for pickup at Lewis and Clark and the high school. Thank you for your patience!
Flashback Friday!! In solidarity with the K-6 campus, this Friday is Flashback Friday. Wear your best 80s gear and we'll rock out to Classic 80s music in the morning and at lunch. Remember to stay in dress code!
HS Message: 2018-2019 Yearbooks are finally in! Mrs. Klatt will be set up in the Commons on Fri. from 4:00 - 4:30 for pick up and sales. If you are no longer at AAA, please send us an address or feel free to stop by the office to pick it up. 2019-2020 YB will be out in May!
Sports physicals will be held this Monday starting at 2 in the 7-12 Nurse's office. All student athletes are required to have a sport physical each year. The history form sent in email and posted on the website must be filled out to get the physical.
Here is the link for My Payments Plus. Through this link you will to be able to pay for class fees, school supplies fees, field trips fees and lunches on line.
You will need your student ID numbers to register your student for this service. https://www2.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
The Rogers Activity Center (RAC) has partnered with AAA to provide on-campus after-school care for our K-8th graders. There is a $30 weekly fee and students will need to have RAC Memberships. Space is limited, so please contact the RAC today to apply!
