News & Announcements

LISA Academy is honored to announce that our Gifted and Talented (GT) program has been recognized by the Office of Education Policy (OEP) for achieving the best GT growth scores among large districts in the state. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for our gifted students, fostering academic excellence, and ensuring their continuous growth. We are incredibly proud of our dedicated educators, supportive families, and hardworking students who have contributed to this achievement. This honor reaffirms LISA Academy’s mission to cultivate a dynamic and enriching learning environment where all students can reach their full potential.

Congratulations to Bryce, Jacobe, and Lavar for being named to the all conference basketball team! Their leadership, skill, and dedication on the court helped propel the LISA West Jaguars this season. Each of them stood out with impressive performances, earning well-deserved recognition.

photos courtesy of LISA Academy West High student, Lisandro S.

52 students from LISA Academy North and West High Schools participated in a college trip to the University of Memphis. They explored the campus and learned about the academic and extracurricular opportunities available. After the visit, they attended the Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks game, enjoying an exciting NBA experience.

Thank you to Director Adcock for visiting our campus! During her visit, she had the opportunity to tour the school, explore our French students' vibrant Mardi Gras projects, witness a science lab in action, and connect with students as they showcased their innovative STEM projects. We truly appreciate the chance to share our mission and the outstanding achievements of our students and staff with the community!

Congratulations to the students from LISA Academy West Elementary, West Middle, West High, North High, and Online Schools for earning awards at the 2025 Central Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair! Seven students from West Middle were also nominated for the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Award and one student from LISA Online School was awarded the NASA Earth System Science Award, and one student from LISA West Middle was awarded the American Statistical Association Award.

Thank you to Pulaski County Chief Deputy Earnest Whitten for visiting our Black History Month Event! He shared his inspiring story and uplifted students with his message. There was a student gallery available for viewing, and students also gave speeches on their studies of historical black figures, as well as poem recitations.

Emma, a senior, had the incredible opportunity to step into the heart of democracy as a Senate Page for the day. She experienced firsthand the fast-paced world of government in action and was there to assist Senator Tucker if needed. Being a page gave Emma a real-world look into the legislative process. We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see how she continues to make an impact!

LISA Academy Springdale and LISA Academy West High have been recognized by the Office of Education Policy for Beating the Odds! This award highlights the schools with higher populations of students participating in the Free/Reduced Lunch program who show much improved growth on the ATLAS test. We are incredibly proud of our students for this achievement, and for our teachers and administrators for supporting our students so they can be successful.

LISA scholars are Today's Learners and Tomorrow's Leaders!

Thank you to Deborah Hutts, Director of Nursing at UAMS, and Donny King, Financial and Marketing Director at the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation, for sharing their expertise with our students! Juniors and seniors gained valuable insights into the fields of nursing and construction, learning about education and training requirements, career opportunities, salaries, essential tools and equipment, and more. Your time and knowledge truly made an impact!

Rylee, a junior, had the incredible opportunity to step into the heart of democracy as a Senate Page for the day. She experienced firsthand the fast-paced world of government in action and was there to assist Senator Scott if needed. Being a page gave Rylee a real-world look into the legislative process. We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see how she continues to make an impact!