Hello Parents, local businesses and organizations of Jacksonville,
We are looking for organizations and businesses willing to host senior students as interns during the week of Nov 15-19th.
Our goal is to give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields, and it gives employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.
This year, our scholars have a wide range of interest such as the following:
- Counseling/psychology
- Animal Care
- Health Service
- Finance, Accounting
- Entrepreneurships
- Military
- Cosmetology
- IT, Computer Science
- Welding, Plumbing, Automotive
- Arts, Graphic Design, Photography
- Journalism, English
If your business or organization is interested in hosting one or a few of our scholars based on their interest for the week of Nov 15-19th between 8 am and 3:30 pm (times are flexible and can vary), please email sandra.carmonajobe@jacksonville.lha.net
Join Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academies as we celebrate Red Ribbon week October 25th-29th!
Monday - We are REaDy to be Drug free, so wear RED!
Tuesday - Double down against Drugs - Twin Day
Wednesday - Saying No is NO Sweat, so wear your favorite sweatsuit.
Thursday - Say "BOO" to Drugs while wearing your Favorite Book Character Costume.
Friday - Spirit Friday! Wear your favorite Super Hero Shirt or PBLCS Spirit Shirt to show Drugs who is the boss!
Our Scholar Garden at Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary school is packed with Fall produce and blooming once again. Scholar picked garden fresh lettuce today that will be served during snack time at the school tomorrow. We love seeing all of the great things our scholars are growing this year!
Thank you Jacksonville High School Academy scholars and families for a great Picture Day! We are still accepting orders for the next 48 hours. If you still need to order photos, visit mylifetouch.com!
The Arkansas Lighthouse Academies October Board Meeting for October 20th has been moved to October 27th at 5:30pm. Please join us at the Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Academy for this meeting.
Tomorrow, the Jacksonville High School Academy will be celebrating this year's Blue and Gold Game. The game will be at 5pm in the Mike Wilson Athletic Center. Admission will be $5 per adults and $3 for scholars. There will also be a concession stand.
To celebrate, scholars are invited to wear blue and gold school appropriate attire to school tomorrow.
Good morning ALA families! Looking for exciting festivities for you and your scholar during the fall in Arkansas? Then be sure to look through this scholar created brochure for some exciting activities to enjoy!
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy is going Pink! Make sure to wear all of your pink for Breast Cancer Awareness day on Pink Out Friday on October 22, 2021.
There will be a Flu Shot Clinic at Jacksonville Elementary and Jacksonville High School Academies for scholars from 9-11. Scholars wishing to receive the flu shot must have forms turned in to the office by the time the clinic begins.
Yesterday Mr. Harvey from the Philander Smith Social Justice Institute came to assist our 10th graders with writing letters to our representatives regarding issues they care about. Some issues scholars chose include emancipation and employment minimum age requirement, domestic violence and school lunches. We plan to send these letters to our representatives as part of our 10th grade Beyond the Walls Experience.
It was a full house today in our Wolves Den during Henderson State University’s visit!
Tomorrow, Jacksonville Lighthouse Academy scholars will have a special lunch Fall Fellowship. Scholars are encouraged to bring healthy lunches and snacks as well as blankets and board games for an extended lunch time of fun and fellowship before our Fall Break. Club information will also be available during this time.
Get ready for some Fall Festival fun! Friday, October 29 from 6pm-8:30pm we will have bouncy houses, trunk or treat, face painting, activities, and food trucks in the parking lot at the school. We are looking for volunteers to help out with this event. If you are interested, please call the front office at 501-985-1200.
Jacksonville High School Academy is gearing up for Red Ribbon Week! Make sure to check out all of the fun things we have planned for the week of October 25th - 29th.
Monday - Ready to Live Drug Free: Wear Red
Tuesday - Drug Free for Decades: Dress for the Decades
Wednesday - Team Up Against Drugs: Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey
Thursday - Real Heroes Wear Pink: Wear Pink (For Breast Cancer Awareness)
Friday - Fall Festival: Virtual Learning and Parent Teacher Conferences.
Make sure to join us at our Fall Festival on Friday, October 29th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Check out some of the amazing doors our scholars put together to highlight College Application Month! Teachers have also been sharing their college experience with them all week.
Our Senior Night was a success! We loved to see our scholars, parents, partners, and staff come together to plan life after graduation. Special thanks to our community partners for showing up and providing invaluable resources and information about financial aid, internships, jobs and more!
Engage Embrace Empower
Feed your family and support the Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Academy Senior class of 2022! The seniors will be hosting a fundraiser at the Little Rock Chipotle location Tuesday, October 5th from 4-8pm. Come join us!
Check out this month's Gifted and Talented Newsletter. What amazing things our scholars are doing!
During the month of October, high schools across the U.S. celebrate College Application Month. This year, we will be part of the campaign by celebrating all October long through workshops, activities, and events that encourage all scholars to go to college! Take a look at the calendar for the activities pertaining to your scholars.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to highlight Wilmer, one of our scholars who shared on the Hispanic Spotlight Wall what it means to be Hispanic.
Our wall will continue to expand in the days to come!
