Arkansas School For Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

09/09/2026

What do students do for fun outside of class? We offer all kinds of extracurricular activities, ranging from plain fun to career focused clubs. Today's Club Fair featured almost 40 clubs that students could learn more info about and find peers with similar interests. Find out how you can join our community of learning at https://asmsa.me/thrive.

09/06/2026

's Homecoming 2026 is set for October 9-11! Among the planned activities for Saturday, Oct. 10 is a dedication of the Native Pollinator Garden in honor of Dr. Jon Ruehle, a longtime biology instructor at ASMSA and wildlife sculptor who shared his passions with our students. The dedication will take place at 4 p.m. at the garden, which is located in front of the Student Center. For a full list of activities and to RSVP for the event, visit asmsa.me/homecoming26. We hope to see you back on campus!

09/04/2026

It was great seeing everyone for Family Connections Day today! Family members had the opportunity to enjoy a meal, learn about the semester so far, and meet their students' teachers. Perhaps more importantly for many is that it's the first time since move-in day that students were allowed to check out for the weekend. Enjoy the extended Labor Day weekend everyone!

09/02/2026

Registration is open for 's fall MASH-ups on October 3 and November 7! MASH-ups are hands-on, minds-on workshops for 7th-9th- graders held on our campus in Hot Springs where students experience both STEM and humanities topics on a Saturday morning. Visit asmsa.me/mash-ups for more info and to register.

08/31/2026

students Pilar Johnson, Isamary Mendez, Jemimah Ramena and Bobby Rouse Jr. were summer interns in the UAPB - School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, working in real-world labs and studying artificial intelligence, aquatic behavior, cancer research, antibiotics and agricultural viruses. What a great opportunity for these students! Read the story about their experience at asmsa.me/uapbreserach26.

08/28/2026

junior Isabella Zhang had an opportunity to work in a lab at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and present at an undergraduate research symposium this summer. She was the latest in a series of ASMSA students who have had great opportunities of gaining real-world experience in a lab at the medical school. Read more at asmsa.me/zhangsummer26.

08/25/2026

The 2026-27 concert schedules for the Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Choir were recently announced. The schedule includes December 2026 and May 2027 performances that include both the Choir and String Ensemble performing back-to-back. For a full list of the free concerts which are open to the public, visit asmsa.me/concerts26.

08/19/2026

student leader groups — Student Ambassadors, Community Leaders, Admissions Delegates and Peer Mentors — spent one morning last week at Garvan Woodland Gardens on a service project. The students painted birdhouses that will be hung along the walkway to the Evans Children's Adventure Garden as an art installation.

08/18/2026

What a great welcome to Hot Springs for Dr. Derek McDowell, 's new executive director, on Monday! It was wonderful to see a gathering of folks from Hot Springs, state and local legislators, and ASMSA as well as the University of Arkansas System, including President Jay B. Silveria, who introduced Dr. McDowell. Thanks to Oaklawn Hot Springs for hosting the event and serving as cosponsor with The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

08/17/2026