Schools for Advanced Studies

10/09/2026

The School for Advanced Studies has done it again! ⭐ Check out our 2025-26 academic achievements.

🅰️ -rated by the Arkansas Department of Education
💎 Arkansas GEM School: Top 5% statewide ranking
📊Outperformed statewide ATLAS averages across Math, Science, and English Language Arts

These accomplishments represent the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and a community committed to student-centered learning.

The future is bright, the momentum is real, and the Hellbenders are proud to be a top-performing Arkansas school!

10/08/2026

💜 Meet the SAS Seniors!

Our inaugural senior class has arrived, and the Class of 2027 is already leaving its mark on school history.

Brown, Grissom, Whitted, Le, Holt, and Royal are paving the way for future generations of students, setting the standard for those who will follow.

🎓 We are incredibly proud of these Hellbenders and all they represent for the future of our school.

10/07/2026

Our students are proving what’s possible when accelerated academics meet a passion for learning!

The School for Advanced Studies is celebrating exceptional results in the 2026 Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS) while earning statewide recognition for outstanding student achievement.

Congratulations to our Hellbenders, dedicated teachers, and entire community for earning an A letter grade, continuing to outperform statewide averages across core academic subjects, and receiving Arkansas GEM School recognition after ranking among the top 5% of schools statewide for student achievement.

Behind every score and every award is a student who challenged themselves, a teacher who inspired them to think deeper, and a community that believes in what young people can accomplish.

Discover why the School for Advanced Studies is one of Arkansas's top-rated charter schools — from college-level curriculum to expert mentorship.

09/28/2026

📸 Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13.

Start picking out those outfits and practicing those smiles, because our photographers will be here to capture this year's memories.

Our pre-order picture sale is officially live! View available packages and order your pictures online.

https://arkansasschoolphotography.accessmyevent.com/SFAS_FALL

09/25/2026

Turns out imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery!

😂 Our students went all out dressing up as their favorite teachers last week.

Which one is your favorite mini-me?!

09/15/2026

💜 SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 💛

Small school, BIG spirit — five days to show it off.

Monday: Favorite Team Day
Tuesday: Mathletes vs. Athletes
Wednesday: Rhyme Without Reason
Thursday: Favorite Coach/Teacher Day
Friday: Purple & Gold Day

Go Hellbenders!

09/12/2026

✍️We're bringing writing systems to life!

SAS 7th graders dove into research projects exploring scripts from around the world. Each poster covers the origin, unique features, and cultural context behind these incredible writing systems.

So much curiosity and creativity on display in the hallway!

09/07/2026

The School for Advanced Studies wishes you a very happy Labor Day! 🛠️🇺🇸🛠️ Let's celebrate the contributions that America’s workers make to its strength and prosperity.

Thank you to everyone who works hard to make the world tick!

09/05/2026

Our fall athletes are off to an amazing start this season — let's give them a round of applause!

Our golfers are teeing off the season in style! Junior High kicked off their first tournament on Monday, and Senior High competed in their first tournament yesterday. They might have even celebrated at Waffle House after!

08/31/2026

🌅Reminiscing on Senior Sunrise!

We love our seniors and all of the academic knowledge they bring to our school!