Forest Heights STEM Academy K-8

📣 You’re invited to the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address! Get a District update, future vision, student highlights, resources, door prizes (including a $100 Sam’s Club gift card!), and a performance by Voices Without Borders Honor Choir & Parkview Jazz Ensemble.

🕕 6 PM - Wednesday, March 11, 2026|
📍 Darragh Center, CALS - 100 Rock St.

#OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD

6 months ago, LRSD

📣 Know before you go! Check out our updated game attendance guidelines, including student admission, clear bag rules, ticket sales, and entry times. Let’s keep game days safe & fun! 🏈🏀⚽️

41 minutes ago, LRSD

Flyer titled “New: Little Rock School District Game Attendance Guidelines.” The flyer explains procedures designed to keep Little Rock School District athletic events safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable. Student Admission: Little Rock School District high school students attending their home school’s game must present both a Little Rock School District student identification card and a ticket for entry. Students from other kindergarten through twelfth-grade schools, whether inside or outside the Little Rock School District, including elementary, middle, and high school students, must be accompanied by an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older with valid identification. No refunds will be issued for minors attempting to enter without an adult. Game Entry Guidelines: No entry will be permitted after halftime. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals. Ticket sales will close at seven o’clock in the evening on game day or whenever venue capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. This policy is intended to ensure safe crowd management and allow event staff to effectively monitor attendance. Clear Bag Policy: All attendees must follow the Little Rock School District clear bag policy. Permitted bags include one clear plastic, vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride bag no larger than twelve inches by six inches by twelve inches; one clear, one-gallon plastic freezer bag; or one small clutch no larger than four and one-half inches by six and one-half inches for personal items. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection. Phones, cameras, and binoculars may be carried outside of a bag or case. The flyer also shows examples of approved items, including a clear tote, plastic zip-top bag, clutch or small purse, seat cushion, wallet, binoculars without a case, and camera without professional lenses or a case. Non-approved bags include briefcases, backpacks, binocular cases, camera cases, cinch bags, clear backpacks, computer bags, coolers, drawstring bags, fanny packs, luggage, mesh bags, oversized tote bags, tinted plastic bags, and large purses. The flyer concludes: “Thank you for helping us create a safe, family-friendly game day experience!” These measures are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for all Little Rock School District games.

Folleto titulado “Nuevo: Reglas de asistencia a los juegos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock”. En la parte superior aparece el logotipo del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock sobre un fondo azul con siluetas de atletas practicando diferentes deportes. El folleto indica: “Para garantizar la seguridad y la diversión de nuestros juegos, tenga en cuenta los siguientes procedimientos”. Admisión de estudiantes: Los estudiantes de secundaria del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock que asistan a un partido de su propia escuela deben presentar tanto su identificación de estudiante del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock como una entrada para poder ingresar. Los estudiantes de otras escuelas de los niveles de kindergarten a duodécimo grado, ya sea dentro o fuera del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock, incluyendo escuelas primarias, intermedias y secundarias, deben estar acompañados por un adulto de veintiún años o más con una identificación válida. No se realizarán reembolsos a los menores que intenten ingresar sin un adulto. Pautas para la participación en el juego: No se permitirá la entrada después del descanso. No se realizarán reembolsos por llegadas tardías. La venta de entradas finalizará a las siete de la noche el día del partido o cuando se alcance la capacidad del recinto, lo que ocurra primero. Esta política ayuda a garantizar una gestión segura de las multitudes y permite al personal del evento supervisar la asistencia de manera eficaz. Política de bolsas transparentes: Todos los asistentes deben cumplir con la política de bolsas transparentes del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Se permite una bolsa transparente de plástico, vinilo o cloruro de polivinilo que no exceda las doce pulgadas por seis pulgadas por doce pulgadas; una bolsa de plástico transparente para congelador con capacidad de un galón; o un bolso de mano pequeño que no exceda las cuatro pulgadas y media por seis pulgadas y media para artículos personales. Se permitirán artículos médicamente necesarios tras la inspección correspondiente. Se pueden llevar teléfonos, cámaras y binoculares fuera de una bolsa o estuche. El folleto muestra ejemplos de artículos permitidos: bolsa transparente, bolsa de plástico con cierre superior, bolso de mano o bolso pequeño, cojín de asiento no mayor de dieciséis pulgadas por dieciséis pulgadas, billetera, binoculares sin estuche y cámara sin lentes profesionales y sin estuche. Las bolsas no permitidas incluyen maletines, mochilas, estuches para binoculares, estuches para cámaras, bolsas con cinta, mochilas transparentes, bolsas para ordenador, neveras portátiles, bolsas con cordón, riñoneras, equipaje, bolsas de malla, bolsos tote grandes, bolsas de plástico tintadas y bolsos grandes. El folleto concluye: “¡Gracias por ayudarnos a crear una experiencia de día de juego segura y familiar!” Estas medidas están diseñadas para garantizar un entorno seguro, familiar y de apoyo en todos los partidos del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock. Una mayor supervisión por parte de adultos, un control de acceso y políticas de seguridad claras permitirán que los estudiantes, las familias y los aficionados disfruten del partido en un ambiente de respeto.

🏀 6TH GRADE BALLERS — THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🏀

FHSA 6th grade boys basketball tryouts are locked in!

📍 Where: Forest Heights gymnasium

📅 When: Friday, August 28th

⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Bring your hustle, your heart, and your best game. Spot on the team is up for grabs — who’s ready to compete?

Questions? Reach out to Coach Hatch at Alexander.Hatch@lrsd.org.

See you on the court! 🔥

about 4 hours ago, Cristen Barnett

Quick reminder – TODAY is the last day to vote! 🗳️

🏆 Forest Heights STEM Academy is in the Top 5 for Best Public Middle School in the 2026 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards!

Voting closes tonight (August 23). You can still vote once per category:

👉 Vote here: arkansasonline.com/bestof2026

Let’s finish strong and help bring the Best of the Best title home! 🎉

about 16 hours ago, Cristen Barnett

Morning Drop-Off Reminders

Tardies and Absences
• Tardy and absence counts have begun.
• Students may begin exiting cars at 7:05 a.m.
• The first bell rings at 7:35 a.m.
• The tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m.
• Students arriving after 7:40 a.m. will be marked tardy.

Reporting an Absence
• If your child is absent due to illness or an appointment, please notify our attendance secretary at Latoya.Gray@lrsd.org by 12:00 p.m.

Tardy Check-In Procedures
• Kindergarten–4th Grade: A parent or guardian must come inside to sign in their child if arriving after 7:40 a.m.
• 5th–8th Grade: Students may sign themselves in and may also sign in younger siblings.

Changes to Afternoon Dismissal
• If there are any changes to the way your student is to go home in the afternoon, please reach out directly to the teacher with those changes.

Thank you for helping us build strong routines so our Eagles can be on time, prepared, and ready to learn each day!

about 17 hours ago, Cristen Barnett

Parkview Cheer Mini Clinic (PK–5th)

Get ready to cheer, jump, and shine!

Parkview High Cheer is inviting all Pre-K through 5th grade athletes to our Mini Clinic — a fun, high-energy experience where young cheerleaders learn the fundamentals, build confidence, and perform alongside the varsity team.

Practice: Tuesday, October 6 | 4:30–6:30 pm | Henderson Gym

Performance: Thursday, October 8 | Halftime of Parkview vs. Maumelle | War Memorial Stadium

Cost is just $40 per child. Registration closes September 25 — scan the QR code or hit “Register Now” to save your spot!

3 days ago, Cristen Barnett

🧪🔬 5th Grade Science Detectives at Work! 🔬🧪 Today our FHSA 5th graders became ingredient investigators! They explored the observable and measurable properties of everyday substances—especially the ones used in the kitchen. Using their senses and science tools, students tested four mystery ingredients and identified each one by its unique properties (think texture, color, solubility, and more!). Who knew cooking science could be this much fun? 🍳

4 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Elementary Robotics applications are going out this week in PLTW for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Applications are due to Mr. Wilson or Ms. Carson on Friday, September 4th.

🏐 4th and 5th Grade Volleyball REMINDER:
Excited for elementary volleyball? 4th- and 5th-graders — join us for skills practice and tryouts!
Skills Practice: Aug 25 (4th) & Aug 26 (5th)
Tryouts: Aug 27
5–6:30 PM | FHSA Gym
Click the link to sign up -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbCYafq0APbtXg1vQVV_NPn82vKSDR0_bpzfob3QhhKgj5w/viewform

5 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Bus 09E and 09N just left Forest Heights, expect students home soon.

6 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Bus 09E and 09N are delayed and waiting for arrival to Forest Heights.

6 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Parents and Guardians,

We’re still working hard to make sure the FHSA PTSA eblasts land in your inbox every week!
Please take a moment to click the link below so you can receive our weekly Eagle Updates:

https://mailchi.mp/9d3239f7b3ce/fhsa-ptsa-eagle-update-2026-27

Thank you for staying connected with us—we appreciate you! 💛

6 days ago, Cristen Barnett

FHSA 7th & 8th grade boys — it’s time to show what you’ve got!

Basketball tryouts are happening this Friday, August 21st from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Forest Heights gymnasium.

Lace up those sneakers, bring your energy, and come ready to compete. This is your chance to make the squad and represent FHSA on the court!

Questions? Hit up Coach Hatch at Alexander.Hatch@lrsd.org.

See you Friday — let’s ball! 🔥

6 days ago, Cristen Barnett

FHSA Middle School Robotics Team – Applications Now Open!

Excited to build, code, and compete? The FHSA Middle School Robotics Team is now accepting applications!

Whether you’re new to robots or already love engineering, this is your chance to join the team.

Students can scan the QR code on the flyer or find the application link in Schoology under their PLTW class.

Don’t miss out — apply today and help us build something awesome this year!

6 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Bus 09E just left Forest Heights. Expect students home shortly.

7 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Bus E is running late. A bus is on the way now. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience.

7 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Forest Heights STEM Academy Girls Basketball Tryouts

Together we rise & soar!

Attention 7th and 8th grade girls: It’s time to earn your spot on the Forest Heights STEM Academy basketball team.

Join us for tryouts on Thursday, August 20th at 5:00 PM in the gym.

Bring your physical, water, and basketball shoes.

Questions? Reach out to Coach Harris (keylon.harris@lrsd.org) or Coach Hale (jacob.hale@lrsd.org).
#RiseTogether

7 days ago, Cristen Barnett

👋 Hey, K–2 Families! Starting Monday, families of Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students will receive a text from Paloma with a brief reading activity to do at home! Paloma is an LRSD partner helping families build literacy skills at home! 📚 Paloma is easy to use! We encourage all K–2 families to take advantage of this free resource and support their child’s learning. 📱 Be on the lookout for a text starting Monday!

10 days ago, LRSD

Gráfico de Paloma para familias. El texto principal dice: “¡Hola familias! ¡No olvides revisar en tus mensajes de texto las lecciones de Paloma!” Un mensaje de ejemplo dice: “¡Bienvenidos a Paloma! Tu escuela se ha asociado con Paloma para ayudar a las familias a apoyar a sus hijos en casa en solo 15 minutos al día. Haz clic aquí para comenzar”. Debajo aparece “Paloma” y “app.palomalearning.com”. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “Envía START a este número si necesitas ayuda”, seguido del número 57536. A la derecha aparece un pájaro animado de color durazno, sonriente y saludando.

Eagle Camp is back! 🦅💚💛

This year, Eagle Camp will provide additional support for select students in 2nd–4th grade. If your child is eligible to participate, you will receive a letter through your child’s teacher with more information.

Parents are required to attend the parent meeting for their child to participate. We look forward to partnering with you to help our Eagles soar! 💚🦅

10 days ago, Cristen Barnett

🏆 WE’RE IN THE TOP 5!

Forest Heights STEM Academy is officially nominated for Best Public Middle School in the 2026 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / ArkansasOnline.com!

🎉 Huge congratulations to our fellow LRSD schools also in the running:

⭐ Roberts Elementary & Jefferson Elementary – Best Public Elementary School ⭐ Pinnacle View Middle School – Best Public Middle School

⭐ Little Rock Central High School – Best Public High School Now it’s YOUR turn!

🗳️ Voting is open August 9–23, and you can vote once per category.

👉 VOTE HERE: arkansasonline.com/bestof2026

Let’s show Forest Heights STEM Academy some love and help us bring home the Best of the Best title!

#DiverseVoicesEndlessChoice

11 days ago, Cristen Barnett

Hello, Forest Heights STEM Academy families! What a wonderful first day of school! We are so excited to have our students back and appreciate your support in helping us start the school year off on such a positive note.

We have a few quick reminders for families: Please do not park in the front or back car line. If you would like to park and walk your child into the school, please use the parking lot closest to Scott Field.The parking lot located off Evergreen is designated for buses and staff parking. Please do not use this area for student drop-off or parent parking.Students should wear hunter green, navy, white, or yellow shirts as outlined in our dress code. Forest Heights Spirit Shirts may be worn on Fridays only.

Looking forward to another great day tomorrow,
Mrs. Kirkpatrick

13 days ago, Barbara Kirkpatrick