We are getting ready for our annual Journée Culturelle (Culture Day) at Cherry on Monday, May 22. We will have singing, dancing, instrumental performances, and spoken word. Our theme this year is "Voyage aux Continents," and each grade level has been assigned a continent. Grade levels are preparing group performances for the event and also projects, bulletin boards, and displays for the hallways.

This is a student event, as unfortunately we do not have room for parents to attend the performance. But we are planning to record or livestream the event. Stay tuned for more details.

To kick off the performances, we will have a Parade of Nations for students to wear traditional clothing representing their family heritage. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out this Google form and plan to send their outfit, costume, etc with them on the 22nd.

Thank you for your support in making this day special!

Hi families! On Friday, May 26, the Armour campus will be hosting a field day from 9 am - noon. It will be a full day day of school for 6th & 7th graders; 8th graders will be dismissed at noon. 

The planning committee needs volunteers to help with the fun!

Please email Kathy Lu (8th grade parent) at lulukatster@gmail.com if you can help! Thank you!

Académie Lafayette middle schoolers competed in several competitions in the past few months, and our teams had quite a year!

Our team earned second place at the chapter level Mathcounts competition. That was good enough to qualify for the state Mathcounts competition in Rolla, MO, where we finished in ninth place.

In the Missouri Math League contest, our sixth grade team earned fourth place, and our seventh grade team earned fifth place in their respective divisions. One of our sixth graders placed second as an individual, and one of our seventh graders placed third. These students qualified for an international math competition in New Jersey in the summer. 

At the KCATM math contest on April 1st, we had two sixth grade teams and two seventh grade teams competing. All four teams earned medals, and we took first place in both the sixth and seventh grade divisions.

We also had strong performances in the American Mathematics Competition in January.

Congratulations to all of our mathletes for a great year!

ALIHS is thrilled to announce our inaugural high school theatre production with Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. This classic American play about the nuances and beauty of everyday life has graced the stage for almost 100 years.

Support our company of high school and middle school cast and crew as they explore and present this timeless piece.

Performances are in the Oak Auditorium April 28th and 29th at 7:00, with a matinee on April 30th at 2:00.

Tickets are general admission with the house opening a half hour prior to the show. Tickets are available now on the AL website– $5 for children and students and $10 for adults. Click here to buy yours now!

Thank you to all the families who came to the Oak campus clean-up day! We appreciate you.

Congratulations to Ellery and Andrew Ridenour for their participation in the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair this year.

Ellery, a 7th grader at Armour, submitted a project focused on identifying "forever chemicals" in household products. Her project won several special awards at the fair. Andrew, a 5th grader at Cherry, was also a division winner in his category. This is not their first time participating in the science fair on their own.

From gym shorts and sweat pants to T-shirts, polos, and even uniform-approved hoodies (because let’s face it, spring in KC is still chilly in the mornings!), our spirit wear shop has it all! ALIHS families, maroon embroidered polos and hoodies available as well. Click here to shop today!

ALIHS yearbook orders are now open until June 28. Head over to the AL website to purchase yours today. Yearbooks will be delivered when students return for the 23-24 school year.

Please note that if your student is in grades k-8, yearbook orders are closed. Extra yearbooks will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis later this spring. Stay tuned for an article in the newsletter.

Each spring, the PTO coordinates a school supply sale. Kits are created based on our teachers’ supply lists and are available for parents to order in advance. Parents receive an early bird discount when they purchase through Yubbler in the spring. The PTO receives a portion of the proceeds as well as a credit for our social workers to use! The supplies will be delivered to your home.

Click here to view the lists and to purchase your school supplies starting April 1st. You do not have to buy the whole kit. If you order during the month of April you will receive a 20% discount on core items!