Welcome Back, Jaguars!
First Day Fun, August 13, 2018
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LISA Academy proudly welcomed back more than 2200 students for the 2018-19 school year. The first day was full of excitement and included many hands on, STEM activities.
Welcome back, Jaguars and have a great school year!
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Lt. Gov, ADE Commissioner, Sheriff-Elect Inspire
at LISA Academy Fire Up Event
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On August 6, 2018, LISA Academy staff were inspired for the new school year by several exciting speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, Sheriff-Elect Eric Higgins, Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Johnny Key, and several others.
The annual event marks the beginning of a week of professional development provided to faculty, in which they are prepared to begin the upcoming school year. This was the first year for the event to be held at Heifer International, in downtown Little Rock. More than 200 teachers, administrators and supporting staff enjoyed the presentations, whose topics range from Literacy in STEM, to the Importance of Literacy in Pulaski County to Civic Engagement.
The training proceeded the first day of school, which was August 13, 2018. LISA Academy and its staff left the day-long conference “fired up” to serve the 2300 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced
for LISA Academy North Middle/High School
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LISA Academy will celebrate the construction of a new building for middle and high school students with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 19, 2018 at 10:00 am.
Congressman French Hill will be the keynote speaker for the event, which will allow guests to view the property and hear plans regarding the new, state of the art educational facility.
The new facility will accommodate up to 550 students, with 25 new classrooms. The structure will also include a gym, cafeteria and outside sports facility. It is scheduled for completion in July of 2019, just in time for the 2019-20 academic school year.
Many distinguished guests to the event to help celebrate the special day. In addition to the speakers and official groundbreaking, guests will also have an opportunity to view and test drive the LISA Academy North Solar Car team’s car, Jig-Jag.
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Solar Car Team Competed in National Race
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On July 15, our LISA Academy North Solar Car Team participated in the National Solar Car Challenge. They were one of 26 high school teams from across the nation to build their own solar car and compete in the 1350 mile race from Fort Worth, Texas to Palmdale, California. Although they were unable to complete the race, the team represented the school and the State of Arkansas admirably.
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Sherwood City Council Recognizes the
LISA North Solar Car Team
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On Monday, August 27, the Sherwood City Council recognized the LISA North Solar Car Team for their outstanding achievements this year.
The students received special coins to commemorate their accomplishments and Coach Omer was awarded the Key to the City of Sherwood.
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Niche Recognizes LISA Academy Campuses
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Niche recently recognized our schools for their continued achievements.
LISA North Elementary is the #1 public elementary school in Arkansas!
LISA West High is recognized as the Best Charter High School in Central Arkansas, and LISA North High is recognized as one of the Best High Schools for STEM in Arkansas.
Congratulations to all of our school faculty and staff on these well-deserved awards!
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Home Visits Create
Stronger Bonds Between Families and Staff
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Several teams of LISA faculty and staff visited students and their families in their home on August 25. The home visit program is an important part of our school culture, and is proven to encourage parent involvement and create a personal bond between students, parents and teachers.
Special thanks to participating families this month for opening their homes to our staff.
Please contact your school if you would like to be included in upcoming home visit opportunities.
Home Visit Drives
September 8
September 29
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ADE, State Board Launch
2018-2019 My Child/My Student Campaign
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The State Board of Education and the Arkansas Department of Education are proud to launch the 2018-2019 My Child/My Student public awareness campaign!
The goal of this campaign, in its fifth year, is to encourage positive and productive communication between parents and teachers. Ongoing communication builds a support network that encourages student learning and success.
The campaign highlights a college and career readiness topic and student safety topic each month during the campaign, which begins in August and ends in May. Resources and links to helpful information for parents and teachers are posted on this page and ADE's social media throughout the school year.
The
2018-2019 Topics List
is available and provides questions for parents and teachers to consider when communicating with each other.
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North Hosted BBQ and Open House
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On August 25, LISA North hosted a school-wide open house and BBQ. Families were treated to free hot dogs and had the opportunity to meet all the staff and see the school facility. More than 300 people attended this annual event.
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Foster-Robinson Chosen for
Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program
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Congratulations to LISA Academy West Middle School English teacher, Brittany Foster-Robinson on her acceptance to the prestigious Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program!
Selected participants will learn about historic art, objects, and resources from the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Clinton Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. At a summer workshop and during the 2018-19 school year, participants will work with representatives from these organizations and ADE to develop innovative units and lesson plans. Using historic objects and artwork, educators will also develop a student civic engagement project that addresses an issue in the community, state, nation, or world.
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Please enjoy our promotional LISA Video!
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