Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

It all happens TOMORROW! ✨

Get set for an evening of discovery, excitement, and fall fun at STEAM-a-Palooza & Fall Fest — where hands-on learning meets Halloween magic!

🐮 Say hello to friendly farm animals, hop on a hayride, explore interactive ag and STEAM exhibits, play games, and treat yourself to seasonal sweets.

But beware… 👻 Arkansas DARKhouse is waiting for the brave! Step inside for spine-tingling scares. 💀

📅 TOMORROW | 5:30–7:30 PM
😱 Haunted Houses: 6:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ Free Admission | Paid Attractions | Free Parking

🎃 2 DAYS AWAY! 🦇
It's almost here! Enjoy hands-on activities, games, tasty treats, and family excitement for everyone at STEAM-a-Palooza & Fall Fest.

But beware… 👻 Arkansas DARKhouse is full of chills and thrills! Do you have what it takes to make it through?

Come in costume, bring your friends, and let’s make it a celebration to remember! View the full event line-up at https://www.arlcs.org/o/ala/page/steamapalooza-fall-festival-2025! 🗓️

October 30th | 5:30–7:30 PM, Haunted Houses from 6:00-8:30 PM

🎟️ Free Admission | Paid Attractions | Free Parking

We’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week with fun dress-up days and powerful lessons that inspire our scholars to make drug-free choices!

This year’s celebration is extra special — Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School has been awarded a $997 Red Ribbon Grant from the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association to support our ongoing efforts to promote healthy, drug-free schools!

Thanks to this grant, we’re expanding our Red Ribbon Week activities, student-led initiatives, and educational programs that build a culture of empowerment and awareness.

A big thank-you to Sheriff Eric S. Higgins with the Pulaski County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association for their continued support, as well as our School Counselor, Cynethia Easter, for writing this proposal!

Happy National Principals Month!
We celebrate our Elementary Principal, John Osborn, and Secondary Principal, Debra Brown, for their outstanding dedication and guidance in supporting every scholar, teacher, and family in our school community.
Thank you for being a steady light, helping us navigate toward success! 🌟🌊⚓

🎃 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH! Fall fun is rolling in at our 3rd Annual STEAM-a-Palooza & Fall Festival!
Get ready for an evening of discovery and delight — from science experiments and farm animals to hayrides, haunted houses, scholar-led farmer's market, and live music! 🎶

Come celebrate agriculture with us and dress as your favorite book character. 📚✨

For more information, please visit https://www.arlcs.org/o/ala/page/steamapalooza-fall-festival-2025!

🗓️ Thursday, October 30th | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools | Jacksonville
🎟️ Free Admission | Paid Attractions | Free Parking at First Baptist Church

Healthy habits, happy hallways! As we move further into the school year, we want to make you aware of an increase in respiratory infections being reported across schools and communities in our region. While this is not uncommon during this time of year, we want to take proactive steps together to keep our scholars, families, and staff healthy. Please view the full letter with hygiene tips, doctor's note policies, and more at http://bit.ly/46aO3jz!

As we are enjoying our first break of the school year, we encourage all families to review our Policy Guidelines Letter, which highlights key details on dress code, attendance, visitor expectations, and more.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝘁𝗵!

We are excited to see our scholars back on campus, ready to learn and finish the first quarter strong! Please make sure your child arrives on time and prepared for a great start to the week.

Wolves fans, it’s time to bring the energy—our Volleyball season kicks off TOMORROW at home vs. LISA North!

🕒 Start Time: 5 PM
📍 Location: ARLCS Gym

Check out the full season schedule and mark your calendars (dates/times subject to change). Let’s pack the stands and show our Wolves pride all season long! 🐺🏐

Get ready— our Back-to-School Glow Dance & Fundraiser kicks off on Friday, August 29th! 🎉 All proceeds from the Glow Dance & Fundraiser will directly support ARLCS PTA initiatives.

This fun-filled celebration will take place in both MPRs at the following times:

Elementary
K–2nd: 1:00–1:45 p.m.
3rd–4th: 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Secondary
Middle: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
High: 1:45–2:45 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets are $5.00 (includes popcorn & drink) and will be sold during breakfast and lunch starting next week . Final ticket sales close Thursday afternoon!

Families - if you’d like to join our PTA and help support events, resources, and opportunities for our scholars, sign up online at https://forms.gle/mhGQWp4z4weBsj4K9!

Let’s glow and grow together as we kick off an amazing school year!

It’s time to gear up for a great year! Our official School Supplies Lists for the 2025–2026 school year are now available for all grade levels.

Please make sure your student is prepared with the correct materials.

🔹 Kindergarten Supplies List

🔹 1st – 4th Grade Supplies List

🔹 5th – 12th Grade Supplies List

The lists have also been added to our School Supplies Page at https://www.arlcs.org/documents/school-supply-lists/244050. As always, reach out to your campus office with any questions. Let’s get ready for a successful school year!

Mark your calendars for Open House on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 AM – 2 PM, open to all grades! Hosted at our main campus, this exciting back-to-school event is your one-stop destination to ensure your family is fully prepared for the year ahead. Whether you’re a returning scholar or new to ARLCS, Open House is the perfect opportunity to get connected, stay informed, and ease into the school year with confidence. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ Take your official student badge photo (required for campus access) ✅ Meet your teachers and campus staff who will guide you throughout the year ✅ Tour your classrooms, walk the halls, and get comfortable with your learning space ✅ Pick up key materials you’ll need to start the year strong ✅ Ask questions and get help with uniforms, apps, and more! Bring the whole family and come ready to learn, connect, and get inspired for another amazing year at ARLCS. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard and set sail into an exciting school year together! 💙📚⚓

IT'S OFFICIAL: ARLCS Uniforms are now available online for purchase! As we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year, now is the perfect time to get a head start and order uniform items for next year's Beyond the Walls experiences and formal events. Reminder: Uniforms are only required when scholars are participating in off-campus trips or special events. 🛍️ Visit http://bit.ly/44zp2wq to shop our official apparel, now conveniently available through our online store at Lands' End, with some flexibility for families to shop elsewhere when needed. 🔁 The Lands' End customer service team is happy to help with all sizing, returns, or exchanges. 💸 USE CODE: "HELLO" for 40% off your order + free shipping with no minimum! ✅ Minimum Required Uniform Items For Most Beyond the Walls Events: 1 polo shirt with logo in white, navy blue, light blue, or yellow – Available on the Lands’ End website – Long or short sleeve, any color/style accepted 1 pair of appropriate navy blue or black pants, shorts, or skirt – May be purchased from other retailers – Shorts/skirts must reach fingertip length when arms are extended straight down 👧 For Girls – Formal Events or Competitions (Families will be notified in advance when the formal uniform is required) White dress shirt with collar (any sleeve length) – available at Lands’ End or from other retailers Solid navy blue cross tie – recommended from Lands’ End, but also available elsewhere Navy blue pants or skirt – may be purchased from other retailers Cardigan with logo – available on Lands’ End Optional: Dresses are available on Lands’ End, but not required. Girls may wear polos with pants, shorts, or skirts. 👦 For Boys – Formal Events or Competitions (Families will be notified in advance when the formal uniform is required) White dress shirt with collar – may be purchased from other retailers Solid navy blue necktie – may be purchased from other retailers Navy blue pants – may be purchased from other retailers Blazer or cardigan with logo – available on Lands’ End 🔵 Affordability & Alternatives We understand some items listed on the official online store may be too costly. As an alternative, we're working to provide iron-on logo patches for purchase. These can be applied to navy blazers, vests, or cardigans from other retailers, if desired. 👉 Stay tuned — we’ll share updates once patches are available! 🎒 Clear Backpack Policy Clear backpacks are required at all times on campus for the 2025–2026 school year. Must be completely clear and see-through on all sides Tinted, mesh, or transparent-colored bags are not allowed Trims and piping may be colored, but the main compartments must be transparent

📣 New Uniform Policy Update for 2025-2026 As we continue to grow and expand opportunities for our scholars, we’re proud to introduce a new uniform policy designed to promote professionalism and pride—primarily during our Beyond the Walls experiences. These updates reflect our commitment to preparing scholars for real-world environments with confidence and style. 🎒 Clear backpacks are now required at all times on campus to support a safe and secure learning environment. Backpacks must be completely clear and see-through on all sides. Tinted, mesh, or transparent bags are not allowed. Trims and piping may be colored, but the main components must be transparent. 👕 Our new embroidered polos, dresses, blazers, and cardigans will soon be available to purchase online. These signature pieces will help scholars represent our district with pride during field experiences, leadership events, and community outings. Day-to-day, scholars are no longer required to wear the uniform on days where there are no events or Beyond the Walls experiences. Stay tuned for ordering details! 👔 Families are welcome to purchase white dress shirts, as well as navy blue or black skirts and slacks, from the retailer of their choice. These items are part of our updated formal wear options and may be paired with the official school pieces for Beyond the Walls events. 📘 The complete dress code—including guidelines for daily wear—will be shared in our finalized Scholar Handbook, coming soon. View the uniform update video at https://youtu.be/7MRyfwwnB0M!

We're thrilled to be reuniting with all of you on the first day of school, tomorrow, Thursday, August 8th, 2024. Just a few friendly reminders: -The gate will open at 7:25 am. - Thursday, August 8th is an A Day. - School starts at 8:00 am and wraps up at 3:25 pm. - If your scholar needs a ride from the main campus to Flightline in the morning, the bus will depart at 7:35 am daily. - Please ensure that you have all your supplies ready. - And don't forget, it's time to sport your smart polo and khakis!

Here is our K-4th grade school calendar.Here is our K-4th grade school calendar.

It was an amazing open house! Thank you so much to all the families for coming by. We are so excited to start the 2024-2025 school year. See you Thursday.

Lighthouse had the honor in participating in the 189th Operation Homefront Backpack Brigade! This is our 4th year participating and we are so grateful for the partnership that we have with them!

We are thrilled to have your student join us for the 2024-2025 school year. Our Open House is your chance to meet our fantastic teachers and complete any missing forms. Your 5-8th grader can pick up their schedules, and 9-12th graders can select electives if they haven't already done so. Please join us on TOMORROW Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you have multiple students in different grades, you can choose which campus to visit, we will have forms at both campuses.