NWA Kids Directory July 2023 / Back to School Guide

Back to School 2023

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JULY 2023

Play to learn

SCIENCE

Research tells us children learn best through play. It’s only natural that children are more open to learning when they are happy, and more likely to remember a fun experience.

Child care providers are your partners in preparing your child for kindergarten and a future bright with opportunity.

Give your child the best start in life with quality childhood educators that use story, dramatic play and hands-on experience to lead children to learning.

EXPERIMENTS

Make a Rainbow in a Jar Ingredients 1) Honey 2) Light corn syrup (add food coloring) 3) Blue or green dish soap 4) Cooking oil 5) Rubbing alcohol (add food coloring to contrast with the dish soap)

You’ll also need: • A tall clear container with a tight-fitting lid • A pipette or a drinking straw • A permanent marker or grease pencil

Step1: Prepare your container.

Measure the height of your container and divide by six. Give the oil two times as much space as the other ingredients. Mark the portions on the container with the marker.

Step 2: Prepare your ingredients.

Determine your color scheme and add food coloring to the clear liquids.

Note: cooking oil is not clear, AND it won’t mix with food coloring.

Step 3: Slowly pour each ingredient in the order they are listed above.

Aim for the center of the container as you pour ingredients 1 through 4.

Don’t pour number 5 into the center! The alcohol needs to be gently dripped down the inside wall of the container using a pipette or a drinking straw. (See how to use a straw as a pipette below. ) Something unexpected is going to happen! See if you can guess by looking at the finished Rainbow in a Jar photo.

What is happening? Here’s the science: The liquids remain separate because their densities are different. The ingredients are added in order so that the most dense liquid is on the bottom. Oil is the least dense of the liquids, so it floats to the top.

Spoiler alert! What liquid is on the top?

Don’t miss the fun!

Experiments should always have parental participation.

How to use a straw as a pipette: Put one end of the straw into the alcohol and cover the other end firmly with your finger. This creates a small vacuum that holds liquid in the straw. Lift your finger from the straw to release the liquid to gradually transfer liquid from one container to the other.

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EXPLorE THE oUTdoorS THIS SUMMEr Explore 10,000 acres of the Ozark Mountains this summer at Dogwood Canyon.

Experience nature in bloom with countless outdoor activities including horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, wildlife tram tours, hiking and biking.

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EDUCATION

FAMILY

Better Beginnings......................................2 Amazeum....................................................3 Dogwood Canyon.....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Learning Oasis...........................................6 Wonders of Wildlife.............................. 12 Childcare Aware..................................... 19 Sunshine School...................................... 20 Ozark Catholic....................................... 32

ENTERTAINMENT

Amazeum....................................................3 Dogwood Canyon.....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Did You Know?..........................................6 Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................7 Lokomotion................................................8 Super Science.............................................9 Malco Movie Theatres..............................9 Wonders of Wildlife.............................. 12 Walton Arts Center.............................. 21 Kendrick Fincher.................................... 31

Amazeum....................................................3 Dogwood Canyon.....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Learning Oasis...........................................6 Fayetteville Athletic Club.........................7 Lokomotion................................................8 Super Science.............................................9 Malco Movie Theatres..............................9 Wonders of Wildlife.............................. 12 Schlotzsky's ............................................ 14 Dairy Queen........................................... 15 Childcare Aware..................................... 19 Walton Arts Center.............................. 21 Once Upon a Child............................... 22 Kendrick Fincher.................................... 31

HEALTH

PRODUCTS

Dogwood Canyon.....................................4 Arkansas Air/Military Museum...............5 Malco Movie Theatres..............................9 Wonders of Wildlife.............................. 12 Schlotzsky's ............................................ 14 Dairy Queen........................................... 15 Once Upon a Child............................... 22

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2. What is the tallest mountain in the world?

3. How many Great Lakes are there?

4. Which state was the 50th state to join the union?

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5. Who invented the telephone?

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ANSWERS 1. Asia 2. Mount Everest 3. Five 4. Hawaii 5. Alexander Graham Bell (Source: parade.com, “101 Fun Trivia Questions (with Answers) for Kids”).

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All patients will see a pediatric specialist at every visit.

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MONDAY

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July 2023

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Starlight Skatium Public Skate Bentonville | 1pm - 4pm All ages are welcome. Come skate, play, snack and listen to fun music every Sunday. $7 entry.

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Starlight Skatium Public Skate Bentonville | 1pm - 4pm All ages are welcome. Come skate, play, snack and listen to fun music every Sunday. $7 entry.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Archeology in Arkansas for Teens with the Arkansas Archaeological Survey Fayetteville | 3pm - 4pm Work with actual artifacts from a site in Arkansas. This program is for registrants who have completed grades 5-12.

Registration is required.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time (Ages 2–3) Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

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National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day! Peanut Butter has been with us since the time of the Aztecs, where it was unexpectedly used as a sort of toothache remedy, while chocolate was used as an offering to the gods and a drink of royalty.

Bentonville Public Library Walmart Community Room Book Buddies: A First Bookclub Bentonville | 2pm - 3pm Listen to a great book and share your opinions on the text, illustrations, and main ideas. A project inspired by the book will follow! For kids entering 1st - 3rd grade.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time (Ages 3–5) Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, and songs

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Bentonville Public Library Walmart Community Room ARTventures Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join Ms. Hannah each month to explore a variety of craft materials and techniques. For kids entering 1st- 6th grade.

www.bentonvillelibrary.org BELLA VISTA

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753 www.bvpl.org

FAYETTEVILLE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 621-1152

www.rogerspubliclibrary.org SPRINGDALE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180

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Fayetteville Public Library Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Family Art with U of A School of Art Fayetteville | 2pm - 4pm Express your creativity during this fun program led by Donna Smith Jones of the U of A School of Art. A fun drop-in program for the whole family.

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Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months) Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

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The Jones Center Springdale Farmers Market Springdale | 7am - 1pm Springdale Farmers' Market is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7am - 1pm. Our vendors offer fresh produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, jams, salsa and craft items.

Tontitown Grape Festival

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Ledger Bentonville Bike in Movie Night: Space Jam Bentonville | 6:30pm Bike or walk our ramps to the sixth floor of Ledger to view Space Jam with us for a picnic-style movie night inside. Price $5 to $8.

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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Monthly Trivia Question

Which planet in the Milky Way is biggest?

Answer: Jupiter. Fun Fact: It is 11.2 times bigger than planet Earth.

ssage on ctory.com.

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Amazeum Priceless Night Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.

Bentonville Public Library Walmart Community Room Curious Kids Workshop: Habitat Helpers Bentonville | 2pm - 3pm Habitat Helpers will focus on fostering an appreciation for nature through books and activities. For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

Registration is required.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Summer Family Movies: The Little Rascals (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Join us for a free movie at the library!

Fayetteville Public Library Event Center Super Saturday: Opera in the Ozarks presents Cinderella Fayetteville | 10am - 11am You are never too young for opera. This 45-minute-long adaptation of Rossini’s opera is sure to be enjoyed by all!

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Impact Church Parking Lot Lowell Farmer's Market Lowell | 10am - 3pm The Lowell Farmer's Market is open every Thursday through September. Shop for veggies and fruits, cheese and breads, honey and maple syrup, meat, natural products and more!

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Summer Family Movies: Chicken Run (G) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Join us for a free movie at the library!

Fayetteville Public Library Event Center Super Saturday: Snakes & Other Reptiles - with UA Herpetology Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Curious or creeped out by snakes?

Dr. J.D. Willson and students from the Uof A Biology Department give kids a chance to learn about and meet some live animals.

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Dogwood Canyon Discovery Stations Lampe, MO | 2:30pm - 4:30pm Come check out our Discovery Stations at the Dogwood Nature and Conservation Center! Our stations provide a casual yet engaging educational opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through activities and table top displays.

Wonders of Wildlife Shark Feeding | Out to Sea Springfield, MO | 1pm Stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.

Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Story Time Room Summer Family Movies: The Muppet Movie (1979) (G) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Join us for a free movie at the library!

Downtown Fayetteville Square Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 10am - 2pm The market is committed to offering fresh, locally grown produce and goods while helping NWA grow into a healthier and greener community. Arrive by 1pm for the best selection of local goods and produce. Also open Tuesdays from 7am to 1pm.

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Tontitown Grape Festival

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Amazeum Priceless Night Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.

Arvest Ballpark Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Wichita Wind Surge Springdale | 7:05pm It's Thirsty Thursday. Fans will enjoy $2 Bags of Peanuts and $1 Small Coca-Cola.Visit milb.com/ northwest-arkansas for more information and to purchase tickets.

Follow us on Social Media and WIN FREE STUFF! Win FREE TICKETS to great things in NWA like shows at Walton Arts Center, the AMP, and more! Follow us on our social media pages for updates about special events, giveaways, and discounts in Northwest Arkansas!

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Fayetteville Public Library Event Center Super Saturday: LEGO Freeplay Fayetteville | 10am - 11:30am Have fun with LEGOs!

Dogwood Canyon Critter Encounter Lampe, MO | 11am - 12pm Stop by our Critter Encounters for an up close meet and greet with a live animal as you learn a little about their biology and behavior. Possible critters include: snake, salamander, turtle, spiders, and hissing cockroaches.

Amazeum Priceless Night Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights.

Downtown Bentonville Square Bentonville Farmers Market Bentonville | 5pm - 8pm Come enjoy fresh local veggies, fruits, meats, crafts and more on the East side of the square on Thursday nights.

Cobblestone Farms Farm Tours Fayetteville | 1:30pm - 2pm Sign up for a tour! We will get the opportunity to meet face-to-face and answer any questions you have about the work we do.

Adults and kids are welcome!

Fayetteville Public Library Event Center Super Saturday: Artsy Crafty Fayetteville | 10am - 12pm Get crafty at the library!

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MONTE NE CHICKEN | MONTE NE Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12.

CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid's meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin's.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

BOAR’S NEST BBQ | ROGERS One free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée. For kids ages 12 and under.

CHILI’S | ALL LOCATIONS My Chili's Rewards members can receive free kids meal rewards offers that can be redeemed inrestaurant or online.

CICI’S PIZZA FAYETTEVILLE & ROGERS Every day, kids under 3 eat for 99¢ per adult entree purchase.

FRATELLI’S ITALIAN GRILL SPRINGDALE Kids 7 and under eat free.

JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult.

SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app.

WHOLE HOG CAFE BENTONVILLE & FAYETTEVILLE Kids under 12 eat free after 5pm with adult meal. One child per adult meal.

MONDAYS

BLISS CUPCAKE FAYETTEVILLE & ROGERS From 10am to 9pm, kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake.

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS ALL LOCATIONS $1.99 kids meal with adult meal purchase.

VILLAGE INN FAYETTEVILLE & BENTONVILLE Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

LAS PALMAS ROGERS & BENTONVILLE After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase.

WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE SPRINGDALE Kids eat free after 4pm, one per adult.

MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL Kids 11 and under eat free from 5pm to close, one per paid adult.

TUESDAYS

MCALISTER'S DELI One kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 5pm to close.

BIG WHISKEY’S BENTONVILLE & FAYETTEVILLE From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.

MOJITOS MODERN MEXICAN GRILL $1.99 kids meal with adult meal purchase.

RIB CRIB SPRINGDALE & SILOAM SPRINGS Kids eat free after 4pm, two per paid adult.

TORCHY’S TACOS From 3pm to 7pm, kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal.

BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE $2.99 Kids Meals.

DENNY’S From 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free.

One per paid adult.

GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS All kids meals are $1.99.

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K I D' S E AT F R E E LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day.

LOAFIN JOE’S FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

PRESSROOM Kids 10 and under can eat for free after 5pm.

RED LOBSTER One free kid’s meal with the purchase of each adult entree.

VILLAGE INN FAYETTEVILLE & BENTONVILLE Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

WALK-ONS SPORTS BISTREAUX Kids eat free, all day.

WEDNESDAYS

NOODLES ITALIAN Two kids meal per adult entree purchased.

RED ROBIN | ALL LOCATIONS 50% off kid’s meals.

SASSY’S RED HOUSE FAYETTEVILLE Free kids meal with purchase of one adult meal.

SMASHBURGER - BENTONVILLE Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only.

THURSDAYS

DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase necessary.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.

THAI BASIL | BENTONVILLE Kids get a half price kid’s meal, one per adult meal purchase.

After 5pm. Dine-in only.

ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 8pm with adult meal purchase.

SATURDAYS

DENNY’S From 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free.

One per paid adult.

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DI N I NG GUI D E NEWK’S EATERY | ROGERS, FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS Buy one adult entree and 32 oz. beverage, get one kid’s meal free.

All day.

SUNDAYS

DICKEY’S BBQ Free kid's meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.

MODOKO (ASIAN KITCHEN) ROGERS Kids eat free with adult entree purchase.

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MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS One kids meal for children under 12 years old every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree.

SLIM CHICKENS ALL LOCATIONS Kids eat for S1.99 with purchase on an adult entree.

THAI BASIL BENTONVILLE Kids get a half price kid’s meal, one per adult meal purchase.

After 5pm. Dine-in only.

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1401 S. 8th Street Rogers, AR 72756

(479)899-6374

www.nwachildcare.org

Child Care Aware of NWA is a nonprofit that helps families connect with early care programs, conducts parenting classes, and offers professional development trainings. Our service area covers 17 counties.

Contact our office about upcoming classes.

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ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY 1110 W Poplar St Ste A Rogers, AR (479) 878-2787 | artsk12.org Grades: K-6 and 7-12

Arkansas Arts Academy is an open enrollment public charter school offering fine arts education to K-12 students throughout Arkansas. We are a lotterybased, open-enrollment public charter school that focuses on artistic excellence through the integration of exceptional Visual and Performing Arts programming in combination with and high academic standards in all core content areas.

Located in Rogers, we are the second oldest and one of the largest charter schools in the state.

ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY ARKANSAS

CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

1009 Beau Terre Dr Building O, Bentonville, AR (501) 386-3419 | connectionsacademy.com Grades: K-12

We believe in the potential of every student. No matter your child’s needs, our caring teachers and high-quality curriculum can put them on the learning path that works for them today while leading them toward a bright tomorrow.

Our tuition-free online public school offers students in grades K–12 a safe, engaging environment where they can learn in the way that works best for them. Not only will your child gain the knowledge and confidence they need for assessments like standardized testing, they’ll build the social, emotional and real-world skills they need to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

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ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY Arva.k12.com Grades: K-12

ARVA is a full-time, online, public, charter school in Arkansas.We provide a worldclass K-12 curriculum for our students. Arkansas Virtual Academy will support, guide, and assist families and colleagues in a positive way through teamwork to promote academic growth that leads to high achievement for the entire ARVA community. We use Stride Career Prep, which combines traditional high school courses with industry-relevant, career-focused electives—giving students a jump-start on their college and career goals. We offer course concentrations in six in-demand career fields. Explore the pathways under each field and discover the one that may interest your student!

BENTONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 904 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR (479) 616-4880 | bentonvillechristian.org Grades: Pre K and K-6

Bentonville Christian Academy is an exceptional private Christian school. We pride ourselves on our personal connections, intimate relationships with the students and their families, and low teacher-student ratios that provide ample one-on-one attention. As a school, we know that we have an important role to play in your child’s life. At the same time, we recognize that their family unit has an even more powerful role. We seek to partner with the families to provide each child with the tools they need.

CADENCE ACADEMY

4195 W Persimmon St, Fayetteville, AR (479) 802-4227 | cadence-education.com Grades: Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We take a skill-based approach to early education that helps young children develop intellectual, physical, and emotional skill through engaging learning activities and a nurturing setting. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.

FAYETTEVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2006 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR (479) 442-2565 | fayettevillechristianschool.com Grades: Preschool and K5-12

For over 40 Fayetteville Christian School has offered sound academic standards and educational principles with Biblical truths. Over the past several years our ACT scores have been well above the Arkansas state averages; and in some categories, our students have doubled the state average. FCS standardized test scores show that our 5th-12th grades average two grade levels above their peers. The mission of Fayetteville Christian School is to provide an affordable Christian education based upon the Bible, enabling our students to develop Christian character, to establish a sound academic foundation for their future, and to promote the Biblical worldview.

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FIRST ACADEMY

3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd. Rogers, AR 72758 479) 878-1052 | fbcsnwa.org Grades: Preschool-5th

Students are encouraged to learn academically as well as spiritually in the following ways: Inquiry, Growth & Achievement, Honor & Service, and Leadership. It is our desire that students understand that they are created by a loving God and made in His image. We were created to be people that think deeply and broadly about life with wholehearted service to God. This should motivate excellence in developing our skills and abilities.

FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY/ NWA CLASSICAL ACADEMY

1302 Melissa Dr Ste #100, Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 715-666 | nwa-classical.responsiveed.com Grades: K-12

Founders Classical Academy seeks to provide an excellent and distinctive classical education that pursues knowledge, promotes virtue, and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society. NWA Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school endeavoring to provide a well- rounded education that is distinctively classical. We believe that the end (goal) of public education in America is to form responsible citizens and virtuous people who are prepared to flourish. We seek the growth of classical schools in general, and Founders in particular, to promote these two essential ends on a national scale. We believe that when classical schools and related educational programs become widespread and the quality of students these schools produce are recognized, we will begin to see a significant transformation in our country in terms of civic outcomes and moral conduct.

HAAS HALL

Locations in Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville and Rogers (479) 966-4930 | haashall.org Grades: 7-12

Haas Hall Academy is the accelerated, college-preparatory, open-enrollment public charter high school in Northwest Arkansas serving scholars grades 7-12.

Our School is a multiple national award-winning model of how a charter school can strengthen communities, inspire innovation and be a catalyst for the renewal of expectations for public education. Haas Hall Academy is the accelerated, rigorous math and science based college-preparatory open-enrollment charter public high school for scholars with high intensity of purpose. Haas Hall Academy features small classes focused on one-on-one instruction and an accelerated curriculum that is immersed in technology and individualized to each scholar’s unique course of study.

HAPPY HEARTS AND HANDS

2703 N 13th St. Roger, AR (479) 324-2779 | happyheartsandhands.com Grades: Preschool and Pre K

Happy Hearts and Hands is a childcare, preschool, and pre-k learning center in Rogers, Arkansas for infants to 5-year-olds. With individualized attention, a nurturing environment and extracurricular activities, we provide everything your child needs to excel in their early-childhood education.

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HOPE ACADEMY OF NWA

14100 Vaughn Rd. Bentonville, AR (479) 795-2417 | nwacs.org/hope-academy

Hope Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school available to children throughout NW Arkansas. OUR goal is to meet the unique needs of each child and our mission is to provide students with a safe, positive, traumacentered academic environment that will nurture their love for learning and confidence in life.

INFINITI CHILD CARE

305 SE 22nd St #1 Bentonville, AR (479) 418-3116 | infinitichildcare.com

Our pre-k, after school, school break enrichment, and summer programs provide a safe, fun and active environment for students. Infiniti offers low staff-to child ratios, intentionally themed classrooms, 2800 sq. ft. gym, custom-designed outdoor playscape, engaging and caring teachers. Plus, fun and educational field trips to local attractions during school break enrichment and summer programs.

Sign up for on site cheer, dance, or tumble classes through Infiniti Athletics.

LIFE WAY CHRISTIAN SC

351 W Centerton Blvd. Centerton, AR (479) 795-9322 | lwcsar.com Grades: Pre K and K-12

Life Way partners with Christian parents in equipping students to embrace biblical truth and impact the culture to the glory of God and we committed to providing excellence in academics. Our mission is to help develop young men and women who live lives that are based on a biblical worldview and who are academically, spiritually, socially, and athletically prepared to serve the Lord in whatever capacity to which He calls them.

LISA ACADEMY

310 Holcomb Springdale, AR (479) 717-6464 | lisaspringdale.lisaacademy.org Grades: K-8

LISA Academy Springdale is a free, public charter school serving K-8 grades in downtown Springdale, AR. The mission of the LISA Academy is to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program, in the partnership with students families and the community, and the attitude necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic rich learning environments. Visit our website and apply now to be included in our upcoming lottery.

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LITTLE EINSTEIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1110 SE Evergreen St, Bentonville, AR

Little Einstein (479) 696-8909 | le-ms.com\ Montessori School

Grades: Early Preschool, Junior Preschool, Preschool, and Pre K

Little Einstein Montessori School of Bentonville is dedicated to providing academic excellence in early child schooling using Montessori principles, state, national, and international educational standards. Our curriculum is focused on developing within each child: language skills, math, science, the arts, physical education, social and emotional development, and life skills. The main objective of LEMS is to provide a foundation for lifelong exploring and learning.

OZARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY

192 E Henri de Tonti Blvd. Springdale, AR (479) 316-3445 | ozarkcatholic.org Grades: 9-12

Offering grades 9-12. Ozark Catholic Academy engages students in a rigorous, integrated education that enables them to behold the fullness of reality through both faith and reason and to live the virtues that make one fully human and truly free. OCA is founded upon a thriving faith life, exceptional faculty, and challenging academics. We are forming students to become leaders for today and tomorrow. Our students are challenged to take risks, own their learning, strive to live the virtues, and achieve their personal best. They are confident young learners, prepared to meet the challenges of college and life.

PRISM EDUCATION CENTER

2855 E. Joyce Blvd. Fayetteville, AR (479) 249-6113 | prismnorthamerica.org Grades: K-12 A NorthGate School

Prism’s K-12 private school program is divided into four separate sections: Early child development (6 -weeks to 5-years-old), elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12). Prism’s academic program and daily schedule reflects this philosophy. Students engage in an intense, rigorous academic program as well as a broad array of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Teachers monitor academic progress as well as the development of leadership, character, and work habits.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-12 2555 S. 26th Street, Rogers Arkansas 72758 (479) 263-8861 | providence-academy.com Grades: K-12

We are a school community seeking to honor God and serve others. By engaging in our Christ-centered program, students develop an appreciation of truth and goodness in the context of a vibrant learning environment. Students learn the importance of knowing and practicing Christian virtues in our everchanging world that desperately needs the Light of Christ. Providence Classical Christian Academy is a K-12th grade, independent, college-preparatory school.

We strive to partner with Christian parents utilizing a University-Model School approach. We seek students who are desiring an education that will prepare them to succeed at the finest universities and colleges in the U.S. In addition to outstanding academics, PCCA provides students with the opportunity to experience competitive athletics and a wide variety of student activities.

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SAGER CLASSICAL ACADEMY

525 S Lincoln St Siloam Springs (539) 302-7443 | www.sageracademy.com Grades: K-6

Sager Classical Academy desires to partner with local families who are seeking to find a place for their children to love the Lord with their minds as well as their hearts and hands, to flourish in a like-minded community, and to rediscover the lost tools of learning.

SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1707 Johnson Rd. Springdale, AR (479) 756-1140 | shilohsaints.org Grades: Preschool-12

Shiloh educates approximately 1,000 students in two locations—Springdale (preschool-12th grade) and a Pinnacle Hills campus in Rogers (preschool-2nd grade). Shiloh’s mission is to “Develop Godly leaders who engage their culture and change it.” From individual classroom attention, to a championship athletic tradition, Shiloh prepares students to reach their full potential in a distinctly Christian environment.

SHILOH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

2871 American St. Springdale, AR SHILOH MONTESSORI (479) 640-1159 | shilohmontessori.com PRESCHOOL Grades: Preschool

Shiloh Montessori Preschool serves children from age 6 weeks through 6 years of age. We are a full year Montessori program, we are open 12 months of the year. However, we do close for holidays throughout the school year. We offer a variety of enrollment options to better fit each family’s need for care for their children. Please contact us for further information!

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1722 N Starr Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 442-4554 | sjfayschool.com Grades: Pre K-8

At St. Joseph Catholic School, we believe in a well-rounded approach to education that forms the whole child. We strive each day to form our students spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally within a supportive community. While every school attempts to accomplish some of these aspects of education, We believe St. Joseph is the only school in Fayetteville that fully forms students in all of them!

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1315 W Cypress St. Rogers, AR (479) 636-4421 | svdpschool.net Grades: Pre K-8

SVdP Catholic School provides academic excellence and instills Catholic principles and life-long values through Faith, Knowledge and Service.

SUBIACO ACADEMY

405 N Subiaco Ave, Subiaco, AR (479) 934-1034 | subiacoacademy.us Grades: 7-12

Subiaco Academy is a Catholic, College Preparatory School, in the Benedictine tradition that welcomes young men of all faiths in grades 7-12. We see Christ in each student as we guide him in his response to God, aid the development of his known and hidden talents, and foster his growth into manhood.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3400 N Woods Ln. Rogers, AR (479) 636-3190 | nwasunshineschool.org Grades: Early Childhood Education

The Sunshine School and Development Center is a nonprofit agency that provides services to individuals of all ages with special needs. Our purpose is to help each person and family that we work with meet their full potential. We provide high-quality early childhood education for children 12 months through 6 years of age. We provide education to both children who qualify for Early Intervention Day Treatment and those who are “typically” developing. Parent As Teachers is an early learning program for families with children from birth to 5 years of age.

THADEN 800 SE C St. Bentonville, AR (479) 268-5321 | thadenschool.org Grades: 6-12

Thaden School is a new independent school in Northwest Arkansas that opened in the fall of 2017. Now accepting applications for grades 6-12. The school’s mission is to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in its students a passion for discovery and learning; prepares them to succeed in college; and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose and responsible global citizenship.

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THE GRACE SCHOOL AT CHILDREN’S ABA T.E.A.M 2418 East Joyce Blvd. Fayetteville, AR (479) 871-7994 | childrensabateam.com

We are a year-round private school alternative for learners who sometimes fall through the cracks in traditional settings. We serve children and teens from 5-21 years old. TGS utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to inspire learning. Extensive assessment practices are used to find challenging, accessible, and rewarding learning programs for each student. Teachers take a variety of curriculum materials (aligned with the common core or state standards) and establish measurable observable goals.

THE NEW SCHOOL

2514 N New School Pl. Fayetteville, AR (479) 521-7037 | thenewschool.org Grades: Early Childhood Education, K - 12

The New School community empowers each student through a well-rounded experience and inspires a love of lifelong learning. A coeducational, independent school serving students from toddler age through high school. At The New School, students are encouraged to pursue excellence in academics, arts and athletics and our goal is to inspire a child's love of learning while promoting their social growth, emotional growth, intellectual development and creativity.

WALNUT FARM MONTESSORI SCHOOL 4208 E Central Ave. Bentonville, AR (479) 271-9424 | www.walnutfarmmontessori.com

Walnut Farm welcomes children ages 18 months to 12 years from diverse backgrounds, abilities, religions, races and cultures. In addition to a full Montessori Curriculum, we provide a variety of enrichment programs and activities to our students. Music, Art and Spanish instruction is presented in all classes. Our Elementary students attend performances at local art centers and visit other area businesses and sites of interest throughout the year.

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