Lighthouse Charter Schools would like to take a moment to express our love, appreciation, and support for all scholars, especially those who need some extra encouragement.
#AutismAwarenessMonth
Last week, our scholars visited Arkansas State University College of Agriculture during a beyond-the-walls experience. Thanks to Dr. Nina Crutchfield and her excellent scholars, who facilitated an amazing day.
Our scholars got the chance to broaden their horizons by learning about various aspects of the agriculture industry. They were exposed to various activities such as exploring the poultry industry, observing candle egg production, understanding the use of drones in agriculture, watching a drone flying demonstration, visiting a cow-calf operation, witnessing a CNC machine demonstration, and creating wooden robot keychains.
Special thanks to our Agriculture Business Educator, Ms. Mahan for coordinating this field experience.
#Agriculture
#YouthDevelopment
#STEAM
Our high school scholars have been active in and out of the classroom as Ms. Mahan expands our AgriSTEM initiative.
Beyond the Walls Experiences
University of Arkansas Extension
Mrs. Marley Shaddox (Pulaski County 4-H Extension Agent) and Mr. Derek Reed (County Extension Agent—Agriculture/Horticulture) visited our scholars to educate them on 4-H and landscape design. Scholars learned the importance of teamwork and different landscape design elements (site/plant selection, measuring, plant care, drafting designs, etc.).
Arkansas Tech Univesity
The scholars explored the farm and College of Agriculture with Dr. Justin Killingsworth and his team.
#Food
#STEAM
#UrbanAgriculture
Great things are happening through our AgriSTEM initiative!
Scholars have harvested nasturtium - an edible flower.
Become hydroponic rice farmers.
We have harvested bok choy.
Scholars have learned that it’s good for regulating high blood pressure. It contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, vitamins B6, C, and A, and 70 antioxidants. It also helps reduce inflammation and is a great candidate for cancer prevention.
We are thriving and excited about the amazing new additions to our campuses.
#VerticalFarms
#UrbanAgriculture
#Scholarsleading
Women's History Month is:
Trailblazers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.).
We hope to inspire the next generation of trailblazers through our AgriSTEM initiative with Freight Farms.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
Launching Innovative Freight Farm to Amplify
K-12 Agricultural Science Education and Provide Scholars Solutions to
Combat Statewide Food Insecurity
#AgriSTEM
#ClimateCareers
#Agriculture
#MANRRS
#FarmtoSchool
Parents join us at Parent University!
This is a FREE event, child care provided, dinner served and there will be door prizes! February 29th, 2024 from 5:30-7:00.
Please fill out the form, this will help for a headcount on food and drinks. https://forms.gle/5A3uK1cGEbxjFq8e7
Transformation really can take shape beyond the walls.
Our very own Mrs. Herrin connected with local farmer Mr. Luigi Campos, who generously donated a (Tower Garden Rack - Vertical Farming) to empower our scholars to discover their inner urban farmer. The Flightline campus can now grow 128 plants at a time, harvested every 45 days.
Over the upcoming weeks, our JR MANRRS scholars will learn how to do daily water testing and a variety of other skills to tackle some critical food system issues occurring throughout the globe.
They will grow fresh specialty crops, including lettuce, beets, radishes, bok choy, carrots, flowers, and herbs. Our scholars are eager and committed to transforming our community and our world.
Special thanks to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and your continued support.
#AgriSTEMPathways
#UrbanAgriculture
#ClimateSmartInnovation
#JRMANRRS
#AgricultureandClimateCareers
#EndHunger
#StayTuned
ARLCS High School Parents,
Today your scholars received a copy of their report cards to take home. If you have any questions regarding report cards or grades, please feel free to reach out to your scholar's teachers or call the high school front desk at 501-985-1228.
Have an amazing weekend and thank you for your continued support and collaboration!
Parents join us at Parent University! This is a FREE event, child care provided, dinner served and there will be door prizes! February 29th, 2024 from 5:30-7:00. Please see the attached flyer and fill out the form, this will help for a headcount on food and drinks.
https://forms.gle/5A3uK1cGEbxjFq8e7
Ms. Mahan, High School Agriculture Teacher, has been facilitating some exciting learning experiences with scholars about Arkansas Wildlife! Scholars enjoyed having the opportunity to see some antlers and hides from some of the native species from Arkansas they have been studying! #arlcs #jlcswolves #wePLAYeveryday #wearelighthouse #FFA #AgriSTEM #MANRRS
Ms. Mahan, High School Agriculture Teacher, has been facilitating some exciting learning experiences with scholars about Arkansas Wildlife! Scholars enjoyed having the opportunity to see some antlers and hides from some of the native species from Arkansas they been studying! #arlcs #jlcswolves #wePLAYeveryday #wearelighthouse #FFA #AgriSTEM #MANRRS
ARLCS Parents: Due to the threat of freezing rain, all campuses will observe a 2-hour delayed start today. Classes will begin at 10 a.m.
Good Morning ARLCS Parents:
Due to the threat of freeing rain, all campuses will observe a 2-hour delayed start today. Classes will begin at 10:00am. All buses transporting scholars to the Middle School campus will depart from the High School campus promptly at 9:30am.
ARLCS Families, we are monitoring the weather forecast for tomorrow (Monday, Jan. 22) as our region is facing the potential threat of accumulating freezing rain during the morning hours. We are planning to open our campuses for regular school tomorrow; however, we will assess travel conditions early in the morning and make a final determination on whether a delay or cancellation is necessary. We plan to communicate our status by 6 a.m. tomorrow via email and text. Furthermore, there will be no late start on Monday, January 22nd. All classes will commence at 8 am, and the school day will conclude at 3: 25 pm.
All Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARCS) will remain closed again tomorrow, Friday, January 19th. Classes will resume Monday, January 22nd at the regular scheduled time (late start Mondays).
Please keep your notifications on and refer back to our social media sites/platforms for updates regarding school. We'll see you Monday, ready to P.L.A.Y.!
All Arkansas Lighthouse Charter
Schools (ARCS) will be closed again tomorrow, Thursday, January 18th due to weather related road conditions.
Please keep your notifications on
and refer back to our social media sites/platforms for updates regarding school closures.
Be safe, stay warm, and don't
forget to P.L.A.Y.!"
All Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARLCS) will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday , January 17th due to weather related road conditions.
Please keep your notifications on and refer back to our social media sites/platforms for updates regarding school closures. Be safe, stay warm, and don't forget to P.L.A.Y.!"
All Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARLCS) will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th due to inclement weather. Please keep your notifications on and refer back to our social media sites/platforms for updates regarding school closures. Be safe, stay warm, and don't forget to P.L.A.Y.!
Come out and join us at the Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Charter School Campus for Donuts with Dad/Dad Like-Figures on Tuesday, January 16th at 8am!
