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![Two group photos of Science Olympiad team members posing as they explore Los Angeles for the National Science Olympiad Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781030995/lisaacademyorg/j4pmij1zpqr0bqomdglc/ScienceOlympiadinLA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781030995/lisaacademyorg/j4pmij1zpqr0bqomdglc/ScienceOlympiadinLA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781030995/lisaacademyorg/j4pmij1zpqr0bqomdglc/ScienceOlympiadinLA.png","width":528}])
Congratulations to West Middle School's Science Olympiad team for competing at the National Championship! The national level challenge brings together the best of the best from across the country, making it an honor to compete.
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![A collage of graduation seniors at their graduation ceremonies. Students from West high, North Middle-High, and Online School are featured.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780499281/lisaacademyorg/d69cyi919ozov5ontuhn/2026GraduationPost.png","width":1650}])
We are proud of everything our seniors have achieved and wish them all the best as they embark on their next chapter!
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![Collage of families and students from Rogers-Bentonville Middle-High celebrating World Culture Night with informational boards, foods, and decor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778791562/lisaacademyorg/feczto3eys2lyfz9874w/RBMHSWorldCultureNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778791562/lisaacademyorg/feczto3eys2lyfz9874w/RBMHSWorldCultureNight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778791562/lisaacademyorg/feczto3eys2lyfz9874w/RBMHSWorldCultureNight.png","width":528}])
World Culture Night was a great success! We look forward to continuing to celebrate and learn from the amazing cultures represented in the LISA Academy community.
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![West High School Featured on Good Morning Arkansas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777910238/lisaacademyorg/fbl1h04ckoiksdcvxy27/DSC02135.jpg","width":2200}])
Good Morning Arkansas visited LISA Academy West High school to learn more about the exciting plans to expand to an 8th-12th grade model for the 26-27 school year.
![Photo outside of the Arch Ford Education Building with members of the student Science Olympiad team, student NASA TechRise team, and administrators and team coaches.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778790693/lisaacademyorg/a27xngt6jjmkkmwzomjx/WMSDESEBoardMeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778790693/lisaacademyorg/a27xngt6jjmkkmwzomjx/WMSDESEBoardMeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778790693/lisaacademyorg/a27xngt6jjmkkmwzomjx/WMSDESEBoardMeeting.png","width":528}])
The Science Olympiad and TechRise teams from West Middle School were interviewed at the most recent State Board of Education meeting! Our students did a wonderful job explaining their excitement for their upcoming competitions. We can't wait to hear the results of our jaguar's fine efforts!
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![Headshot of Mr. Bilal Ackigoz accompanied by a photo of him receiving the Civic Spirit Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778790417/lisaacademyorg/ywamr7sts3nqhy5ji9hp/BilalAcikgozCivicSpiritAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778790417/lisaacademyorg/ywamr7sts3nqhy5ji9hp/BilalAcikgozCivicSpiritAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778790417/lisaacademyorg/ywamr7sts3nqhy5ji9hp/BilalAcikgozCivicSpiritAward.png","width":528}])
Congratulations to Mr. Acikgoz for winning the Civic Spirit Award from the Clinton Foundation!
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![Graphic reading: Arkansas Public School Resource Center Awards CSP Expansion Subgrant of up to 2 Million to LISA Fayetteville High School, and 1.5 Million to LISA West High School!!!!!!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778528927/lisaacademyorg/yj8zbhb86jrhmjip6ahi/CSPSubgrant2026528x363px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778528927/lisaacademyorg/yj8zbhb86jrhmjip6ahi/CSPSubgrant2026528x363px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778528927/lisaacademyorg/yj8zbhb86jrhmjip6ahi/CSPSubgrant2026528x363px.png","width":528}])
It's our pleasure to share some exciting news regarding our recent subgrant awards!
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![Thumbnail from Youtube video celebrating the 12th Annual Arkansas STEM Festival. Photo shows a crowd under the STEM Festival banner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778506367/lisaacademyorg/ncd0ebd8so9vzewyruzz/ARSTEMFESTThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778506367/lisaacademyorg/ncd0ebd8so9vzewyruzz/ARSTEMFESTThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778506367/lisaacademyorg/ncd0ebd8so9vzewyruzz/ARSTEMFESTThumbnail.png","width":528}])
We are happy to share highlights from the 12th Annual Arkansas STEM Festival, hosted by LISA Academy!
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- Arkansas STEM Festival
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![Graphic displaying list of student names who have earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777991012/lisaacademyorg/s6xtccbfektkd4t8m3z9/Spring26ARSealofBiliteracy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777991012/lisaacademyorg/s6xtccbfektkd4t8m3z9/Spring26ARSealofBiliteracy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777991012/lisaacademyorg/s6xtccbfektkd4t8m3z9/Spring26ARSealofBiliteracy.png","width":528}])
Congratulations to our student who have earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy! From Spanish to Tagalog to Turkish, our students are building bridges across languages and cultures while preparing for a global future.
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![Large group photo of middle school girls attending the 2026 Girls of Promise Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777318079/lisaacademyorg/b18gbcblrgbi1nvvaa7p/GirlsofPromisenewspost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777318079/lisaacademyorg/b18gbcblrgbi1nvvaa7p/GirlsofPromisenewspost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777318079/lisaacademyorg/b18gbcblrgbi1nvvaa7p/GirlsofPromisenewspost.png","width":528}])
Several of our stellar students had the honor of attending Girls of Promise!
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![A group of students pose with their coach outside, in front of a building that says "Tucker"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776948730/lisaacademyorg/qsqj6hr4vrbjxzs6m7hu/2026VEXRoboticsWorldChampionshipInvitees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776948730/lisaacademyorg/qsqj6hr4vrbjxzs6m7hu/2026VEXRoboticsWorldChampionshipInvitees.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776948730/lisaacademyorg/qsqj6hr4vrbjxzs6m7hu/2026VEXRoboticsWorldChampionshipInvitees.png","width":528}])
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![A photo of LISA West middle school building with the text: "LISA Academy West Middle School recognized with an Honorable Mention by the 2026 Schools of Character!"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776282633/lisaacademyorg/zuaony3zc3n21sodcbxm/_LISA2026SOCAnnouncement.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776282633/lisaacademyorg/zuaony3zc3n21sodcbxm/_LISA2026SOCAnnouncement.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776282633/lisaacademyorg/zuaony3zc3n21sodcbxm/_LISA2026SOCAnnouncement.png","width":528}])
LISA West Middle School has received an Honorable Mention from Schools of Character!
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![A group of students pose in two photos - one infront of LISA West High School, and the other infront of a wall that read "LISA Academy" with the school's mascot logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776190866/lisaacademyorg/mnipfz11rqbohfvm6ont/2026GovernorsSchoolWHS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776190866/lisaacademyorg/mnipfz11rqbohfvm6ont/2026GovernorsSchoolWHS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776190866/lisaacademyorg/mnipfz11rqbohfvm6ont/2026GovernorsSchoolWHS.png","width":528}])
We are delighted to celebrate our Arkansas Governor’s School Honorees!
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![A collage of students visiting Harvard, MIT, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia University. Students are posing for group pictures in front of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the University buildings.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776103724/lisaacademyorg/y83bmls59lszfbvdirjg/2026IvyLeagueTrip.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776103724/lisaacademyorg/y83bmls59lszfbvdirjg/2026IvyLeagueTrip.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776103724/lisaacademyorg/y83bmls59lszfbvdirjg/2026IvyLeagueTrip.png","width":528}])
Students and chaperones from LISA West High School and North Middle-High School recently visited top-ranked universities in the United States!
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![A 4-panel collage of Dr. Michael Foale visiting LISA campuses and speaking to crowds of students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775592254/lisaacademyorg/p7qtutfkwbupaouaukcu/AstronautVisitCollage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775592254/lisaacademyorg/p7qtutfkwbupaouaukcu/AstronautVisitCollage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775592254/lisaacademyorg/p7qtutfkwbupaouaukcu/AstronautVisitCollage.png","width":528}])
Dr. Michael Foale, CEO of Foale Aerospace and a former NASA astronaut, visited students to spark excitement for learning and science.
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