News & Announcements

The 11th Annual Arkansas STEM Festival, held in April at the University of Arkansas, brought together over 1,000 student presenters and visitors from across the state in a powerful showcase of innovation and collaboration. This year’s theme, Connecting the Dots: Transportation, Technology, Environment, and Society, sparked imaginative STEM projects that reflected real-world impact and creative problem-solving.

Free, healthy meals are available to students 18 years of age or younger this summer. Many facilities across the state offer meals; please click here to enter your ZIP code and find where meals are served. You may also find summer meal locations anywhere in the US by calling toll free 1-888-454-3427 ext. 427.

LISA Academy North High’s Rocketry Teams traveled to the American Rocketry Challenge—the world’s largest student rocketry competition!

Starting the year among 1,001 teams from 46 states and Washington, D.C., both of our teams advanced as national finalists and finished 56th and 57th out of the top 100 teams in the nation!

From concept to countdown, our students designed, built, and launched rockets that met exacting engineering standards. Their hard work, precision, and teamwork paid off!

Summer EBT funds will be disbursed soon, and eligible families will receive $120 to help with food costs. To avoid delays, make sure your contact information is current. Click here to check out the program and learn more.

LISA Academy is incredibly proud of the graduating Class of 2025. This exceptional group of 150 seniors has achieved remarkable milestones, securing more than $7.2 million in college scholarships—a testament to their academic excellence, perseverance, and commitment to their futures. These students have not only excelled in the classroom but have also made meaningful contributions to their communities, volunteering over 12,800 hours across Arkansas.

Congratulations to Neema and Sonia, students at LISA Academy North High, for being named 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award - Arkansas Affiliate Winners! Their achievement reflects a deep passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation in STEM. Special recognition goes to their dedicated coach, Ms. Shaimurat, whose guidance helped them excel. This prestigious award highlights their talent, perseverance, and potential to lead in computer science and beyond.

Congratulations to LISA Academy North Middle-High educator Roza Shaimurat and LISA Academy Governing Board Member Dr. Tolga Ensari on their published study, "Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning in Computer Science." We’re so proud to showcase the innovative work happening in our classrooms and grateful to our partners at Arkansas Tech University for supporting meaningful collaboration in STEM education.

Zion, a freshman, 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 Love if needed. Being a page gave Zion 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!

Photo courtesy of the AR Secretary of State's Office

Congratulations to David, LISA Academy North High's outstanding Valedictorian, and Gabby and William, our accomplished Co-Salutatorians! We are proud of every one of our graduating seniors. As you step into college or a career, we are confident that your experience at LISA Academy has prepared you to thrive. Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all you accomplish!