Forest Heights STEM Academy K-8 -

7th/8th grade track practice has been cancelled after school today on April 3. Tuesday's track meet has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 8th instead of Tuesday April 7th. Thank you

7th/8th grade track practice (girls & boys) is cancelled today, Thursday, April 2. Thank you!

Thank you to all of the FHSA families who came out tonight and helped Ms. Woods with the garden! 🌱 What a great turnout and hands-on way for the FHSA families to support the school garden and help out Ms. Woods. Events like this build community, teach kids about growing things, and make the school grounds even better. Thanks for organizing or sharing the fun—hope everyone had a good time digging in (literally)!

Today's track meet, JA Fair Relays, will take place at Southwest High School.

Get ready for Friday, May 15th with delicious concessions — but remember: NO SALES on the day of the event! Preorder now and fuel up for all the STEM fun! Forms are being sent home today! Concessions Preorder Menu: • Chips (hot/regular) — $1 • Pickle — $1 • Capri Sun — $1 • Water — $1 • Can Drink (Sprite, Cherry Coke, Orange) — $1 • Gatorade (red, white, blue) — $2 • Candy: Sour Straws, Airheads (2/$1), Skittles, M&M’s, Ring Pop, Push Pop, Bottle Pop & more! Fill out the form with your teacher’s name and student’s name, cash, and turn it in by April 17th — no late orders! Let’s make Field Day 2026 the sweetest one yet! 🍭🥤 Who’s ready to crush some snacks while cheering on our STEM Academy stars? Drop a 🍫 below if you’re preordering! #FHSAFieldDay #ForestHeightsSTEM

Garden coordinator Monica Woods needs about 20 volunteers to help in the school garden Wednesday 4/1, 5-7 PM. Please sign up if you can help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAD22A6F9CE9-63042666-april We also need wheelbarrows (we only have one!). If you can bring or donate one, please email fhsa.pta@gmail.com. 🌱🛠️

The FHSA Spirit Team meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9th, at 5:30 PM in the FHSA Cafeteria. For those who applied, your athlete will be bringing home additional information this Friday, April 3rd. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to: Tara Cole: tara.cole@lrsd.org Valencia Hatley: valencia.hatley@lrsd.org We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Garden coordinator Monica Woods needs about 20 volunteers to help in the school garden Wednesday 4/1, 5-7 PM. Please sign up if you can help:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAD22A6F9CE9-63042666-april We also need wheelbarrows (we only have one!). If you can bring or donate one, please email fhsa.pta@gmail.com. 🌱🛠️

📢 3rd 9 Weeks Award Ceremony – Grades 3–5: Tues, April 7, 2026; K–2: Wed, April 8, 2026 To celebrate and recognize our students’ achievements for the 3rd 9 weeks, we will be hosting our Honors Ceremony in person in the FHSA Eagle Cafeteria. Families are welcome to attend in person. A Zoom link will be provided for those unable to join us on campus. Grade Level Times: Tuesday: 3rd- 8:00-8:30 4th- 8:45-9:15 5th- 9:30-10:00 Wednesday: Kindergarten- 8:00-8:30 1st- 8:45-9:15 2nd- 10:00-10:30

This week at FHSA...

We are excited to announce that FHSA The Kindness Club has started a Kindness Pantry to help serve our families. If you would like your student to receive a weekend food bag after Spring Break, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZuMdmW6SLzpadAt6

If you have any questions please call or text The Kindness Pantry (Jennifer Bowen) at 501-613-7514.

You still have time to order a yearbook! The deadline to order with the school is April 20th. Any book orders after that date will have a shipping cost and will be delivered to your address. We are excited to say that this year we will have yearbooks before the end of school so students can have them before Summer Break!

If you would like to purchase an ad, the deadline is April 18th! Please email Mrs. Hatley or Ms. Bowen if you have any questions.”

Casual for a Cause Day – Tomorrow! For just $1, students can enjoy a free dress day (no uniform required). All outfits must follow the LRSD dress code guidelines. Proceeds will benefit FHSA staff supplies to support our teachers and classrooms!

Tickets for TODAY’S SEMIFINAL are NOW AVAILABLE! 🚨 Don’t wait—grab yours before 4:00 PM and lock in your spot to cheer our Eagles to VICTORY! 🦅🏆🔥 https://gofan.co/event/6344454?schoolId=AR100468

Tomorrow: Eagles vs Lacey at 5pm @ Scott Field! Come out and bring the energy. We need YOU in the stands! 💪 Ticket link drops first thing in the morning—stay locked in!

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Reception for New Board Members - 4:30 p.m. followed by Swearing-in Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Lobby, Admin Bldg.- 810 W. Markham
***LRSD Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
LRSD Boardroom, Admin Bldg.
Agenda: https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/
Watch live: www.lrsdlive.com

Dear Parents & Teachers,

A MASSIVE thank you for your incredible support and donations during this year's Push for Change—together, our school community raised an outstanding $3,766! That's real impact, thanks to YOU!

Now let's celebrate the students who made it happen with these exciting rewards for April 6–10, 2026:

Middle School Free Dress Days

1st Place – 6th Grade: April 7–10 (4 free dress days)
2nd Place – 7th Grade: April 8–10 (3 free dress days)
3rd Place – 8th Grade: April 9–10 (2 free dress days)

Elementary Free Dress Days

1st Place – Mrs. Pace’s 3rd Grade: April 7–10 (4 free dress days)
2nd Place –Mrs. Lewis’s 3rd Grade: April 8–10 (3 free dress days)
3rd Place – Mrs. Hatley-4th, Mrs. Martinez-1st, Miss Davis- 1st: April 9–10 (2 free dress days)


Popcorn Days 🍿

April 6: Kindergarten & 1st
April 7: 2nd & 3rd
April 8: 4th & 5th
April 9: 6th & 7th (A–K)
April 10: 7th (L–Z) & 8th

Prizes redeemable April 6–10. Get excited—these kids earned every bit of the fun!
Thanks again for your amazing generosity and school spirit!

Best,
FHSA Culture Committee

What an incredible day of harmony and heart! 🎶✨ Big shoutout and huge congratulations to our amazing FHSA Beginner Choirs for absolutely shining today at Artistry in the Rock! 🌟 These talented young Eagles took the stage with confidence, beautiful voices, and pure joy—delivering a performance that filled the room with energy and pride. You could feel the excitement in every note! You made the whole FHSA family beam with Eagle pride! 🦅❤️ Thank you to our wonderful choir director, Mr Olson, families, and supporters who helped make this moment possible. Here’s to many more stages and standing ovations ahead!