Arête Mountain Academy

Arête Mountain Academy A full-time school in NWA for students 4th -12th grade, featuring project-based academics & mountain athletics. We also offer a homeschool support program!

We believe a prosperous future for all will be built by the next generation of amazing humans.

09/12/2026

Our students do cool stuff. Come check us out🔥

Hey NWA parent, what did your kid actually DO at school this week?It’s hard to know. Often times when we ask they say th...
09/12/2026

Hey NWA parent, what did your kid actually DO at school this week?
It’s hard to know. Often times when we ask they say things like, “I don’t remember.” Or “Same stuff as always.”

This is why we send weekly updates to parents in the form of pictures, project descriptions, or even just fun or creative moments that we witnessed. Students spend a massive portion of their time with their school community, and you have a right to know what that time looks like!✨

Curious about Arête? Come spend a day with us.Families can schedule a Trial Day any Monday through Thursday and let thei...
09/12/2026

Curious about Arête? Come spend a day with us.

Families can schedule a Trial Day any Monday through Thursday and let their child experience Arête for themselves.

They can join classes, meet the teachers, spend time with other students, participate in Nature Studies and hands-on learning, and get a real feel for what a school day here is actually like.

Come see it. Experience it. Ask questions.

Arête Mountain Academy is built for students who learn best through movement, meaningful challenge, strong relationships, and real-world learning.

If your child has been asking for something different - or you’ve been wondering whether there’s a better fit - a Trial Day is an easy place to start.

Trial Days are available Monday-Thursday.
Schedule one today — >
https://forms.gle/25VuEi2ytCKhs7x29

Thank you to the Beaver Water District for coming to Arête this week! Our students were deeply concerned about how littl...
09/10/2026

Thank you to the Beaver Water District for coming to Arête this week! Our students were deeply concerned about how little clean water is actually accessible - you made an impact! ✨

🥳 The Creative Studio is officially OPEN 🎨We just received fire marshal approval for the studio, which means our student...
09/10/2026

🥳 The Creative Studio is officially OPEN 🎨

We just received fire marshal approval for the studio, which means our students can finally begin using the space for dedicated art and creative classes!

This has been a long-awaited piece of our campus, and we’re so excited to start filling it with painting, making, building, experimenting, and all the wonderfully messy things that come with creative work.

At Arête, art isn’t an “extra.” Creative thinking is part of how students learn to problem-solve, communicate, take risks, and make meaning out of the world around them.

This is a great time to come see what Arête looks like in action!
Message us to schedule a tour 🌱

p.s. Thank you to all the studios around town who have hosted us! We appreciate your time and care, and we still plan to come visit🦋

09/08/2026

🌿 Introducing the Arête Basecamp Team

Arête Mountain Academy is launching a new Friday wilderness and expedition training team for students who want to build real field competence.

This is not a casual outdoor activity program. Basecamp students will train as a team in practical wilderness skills, field readiness, strategy, endurance, and problem-solving. The goal is to become genuinely proficient and prepare for expedition-style and bushwhack competitions.

Training areas include:

navigation & orienteering
primitive fire
rope & knot skills
plant identification
animal tracks & sign
wilderness first aid
shelter building
primitive tools & woodcraft
archery
paddling
teamwork & communication
strategy & decision-making
endurance & field readiness
gear management
adaptability & problem-solving

Each Friday functions as a true team training day with skill drills, field application, timed challenges, mission-based scenarios, team strategy, and progressive competency goals.

The program is led by a Wilderness First Responder and EMT who is prepared to coach students at a high level in wilderness safety, field skills, emergency response, and expedition readiness.

Students will work toward proficiency across 15 Basecamp skill areas, complete field assessments, participate in mock competitions and Arête challenges, and may have opportunities to represent Arête at outside competitions when age and event requirements allow.

Basecamp is for students who want to show up, train seriously, contribute to a team, and improve.

Fridays | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Tuition: $300/month
Annual Gear & Competition Fee: $300

No prior wilderness experience is required - but a willingness to participate, practice, and be challenged is.

Message us for enrollment information or to reserve a spot.

09/04/2026

FREE Teen Enrichment Club at Arête Mountain Academy

We’re opening a new Teen Enrichment Program for ages 15+ and inviting local teens to join our high school students for a little more connection, creativity, and community during the week.

The program is completely free and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 PM.

Each week, teens will participate in rotating enrichment activities alongside our high school students. Offerings may include things like:

ukulele and guitar lessons
songwriting and poetry
bouquet making
sewing, crochet, and fiber arts
edible plant and tea crafting
cooking and cultural studies
nature-based projects
creative workshops
practical life and outdoor skills

The goal is simple: give teens a place to try meaningful things, build new skills, and connect with peers their own age.

Students may attend one or more days per week, but consistent participation is encouraged so the group can build a strong community together.

Ages: 15+
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Arête Mountain Academy
Space is limited and an application to attend must be approved beforehand.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/AbX29MtNSX44fUzv5

We're cooking up our newest program over here at Arête!🌿Wilderness & Survival Skills Training🔥Students age 12 and up in ...
08/28/2026

We're cooking up our newest program over here at Arête!
🌿Wilderness & Survival Skills Training🔥
Students age 12 and up in NWA will be able to sign up for Fridays at our campus. They will spend every Friday training with us until our big skills competition in March... the winners of each category will become the Arête team for Brewha Bushwack 2027!

More to come soon... message us to get one the list early, we're only admitting 12 outside students to the training program. They'll learn everything from orienteering and fire building, to archery and first aid.

Confidence - Resilience - Capability

Classes have begun at Arête! These kids are awesome 🔥 We’re three days in and they’ve already performed skits, begun des...
08/28/2026

Classes have begun at Arête! These kids are awesome 🔥 We’re three days in and they’ve already performed skits, begun designing the garden, and started outlining their social contract. 🥳

What if high school was actually preparing you for what comes after it?Our upper-level class is intentionally small. And...
08/27/2026

What if high school was actually preparing you for what comes after it?

Our upper-level class is intentionally small. And we’re using that small size to do something that’s very difficult to accomplish in a traditional high school: build an individual path forward for every student.

Students age 14 & up work individually with our teachers and guidance counselor to identify what they want their life after high school to look like - and then we help them build a plan to get there.

That might mean planning coursework and dual enrollment for a student headed to college. Exploring trade programs and certifications. Building a portfolio. Learning how to start a business. Finding someone already working in a field they’re curious about for meaningful internships.

They’ll still get strong academics. They’ll still hike, create, explore, serve their community, and have adventures.
But they’ll also have adults sitting across the table asking:
Who are you becoming?
What do you want to do?
And what do we need to do now to help you get there?

There are currently only 7 students in our oldest group, which means we have room to know these kids exceptionally well - and we also have room for a few more teenagers to find their place here.

Arête Mountain Academy | West Fork, Arkansas - Grades 4-12 | Limited upper-level enrollment available (3 spots left)

Message us to schedule a tour and learn more about what high school can look like when it’s built around the student.

Address

1226 N Centennial Avenue
West Fork, AR
72774

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Arête Mountain Academy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category