NEWS | Week of February 9th
- Legacy Academy
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Updated: 10 hours ago
Founder's Note:
Congrats to our Junior Lady Warriors for securing the school's first Junior Girls Basketball State Championship. We are all proud of their hard work and dedication. They're a team of seven who demonstrated that hard work, development, and sheer persistence can pay off! It's easy to give up on sports quick and early. As humans we don't like what we are not yet good at. What a terrible catch to be in because we won't ever be good at it unless we endure the season of not being good. Well beyond the court, the ability to stick something out, develop, work hard, learn something and contribute to a team provide our athletes with lessons that will serve them well in all of life. Congrats, Ladies. We now look forward to Regional play beginning for our senior teams. Go Warriors!
THIS WEEK:
M: HCAA SG Tournament @ CMA at 6:00 P.M.
T: HCAA SB Tournament @ CMA at 5:00 P.M.
F: Winter Break Cancelled--Normal Classes
Sa: HCAA SG Tournament @ CMA at 3:30 P.M.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Feb. 24 | Carnival of Cultures
Mar. 5-6 | NCSAA National Tournament SB
Lunch this Week:
M: Beef tips and rice, stir-fry veggies, rolls, fruit, and milk
T: Fish, hushpuppies, baked potato, pinto beans, fruit, and milk
W: Vegetable beef soup, salad, cornbread, yogurt parfait, and milk
Th: Lasagna, corn, Caesar salad, bread, fruit, and milk
F: Cheeseburgers, fries, lettuce, tomato, fruit, cookie, and milk
*Please note the menu adjustment. Tuesday's previously scheduled lunch is now to be held on Wednesday, and Wednesday's lunch will be on Tuesday.
Parents, if you can help serve lunch on Wednesday this week while Ms. Gilmore is out for a funeral, please let the office know. Thank you!
Basketball Details for the Week:
This week, we have the Senior High teams' regional Tournament!
PRACTICE:
M-Senior Boys are encouraged to go and cheer for the girls. Those who do not go to the girls' game are to stay after school to shoot and complete an Otter work and workout plan left by Coach.
W, Th, F | SG, SB Practices
Monday February 9th
SG vs Gospel light, @ 6:00 pm
The bus will leave around 3:00 pm
The address to the gym is as follows:
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd Campus North
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Tuesday, February 10th
SB vs. game 1 winner, starting at 5pm
Bus will leave the gym around 2pm
SB next game is determined by the following bracket:
Saturday, February 14th
SG vs. CMA, starting at 3:30pm.
Bus will leave at 12:30pm
Senior Boys--Save the Date, 2/21/2026, Saturday
Coach Gallagher has tickets for the senior boys to attend the Arkansas v. Missouri basketball game in Fayetteville. Watch Remind for details.
Winter Break--Cancelled
Having just been out of school for 4 days due to the icy, winter weather, we will have classes and normal school days on Friday, February 13th, and Monday, February 16th.
EFA Payment Requests
Payment requests for the 3rd Quarter EFA funds have been sent. Parents may log in to ClassWallet to review and approve these payments. Please note that you will no longer receive a separate invoice from the Legacy Academy office—all billing information is included in the payment requests. If you have any questions or need assistance, please get in touch with the school office.
ACE Scholarships Now Open
ACE Scholarships are now open for eligible families. Scholarships are awarded based on household income. Families currently receiving an ACE Scholarship must reapply each year to continue receiving funding.
How to Apply or Renew:
Confirm your family meets ACE income eligibility guidelines
Identify an ACE partner private school
Complete the school’s application and enrollment process
Complete the ACE Scholarships application, and upload required documents (prior-year 1040 tax return, child support, SNAP, etc.)
Applications may be started, saved, and completed later, but must be fully submitted by April 15 to be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school office.
Upcoming Events
Track Season is Here!
As one season winds down, another begins! We’re already looking ahead to the 2026 track season and are excited to get started.
Practices will tentatively be held on Mondays at Mineral Springs, with Tuesdays and Thursdays on our campus. On campus days, athletes will rotate between throwing and the weight room, while Mondays will focus primarily on running. The first practice will be on February 23rd, 3:00-4:30.
Below you’ll find the linked schedule. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Webb or Coach Garner.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RDGP9CJ8idBi9cg79DGMg_8H6qf56eZIURAkJCCDdhk/edit?usp=sharing
Carnival of Culture
We are excited to announce that our Carnival of Culture will take place on February 24th from 2:00–3:00 PM! This event is designed to bring together our classical education approach across all grade levels, connecting students through shared learning in history, literature—both real world and fictional—and cultures from around the globe.
Our aim is to deepen students’ understanding, foster compassion, and broaden their knowledge of both God and the world He has made. Each class will participate in unique ways, exploring a different culture or time period through hands-on activities, history connections, and literature-based learning.
Families are invited to attend! We will begin in the cafeteria at 2:00 PM with a short introduction and directions before students guide you through their cultural stations.
Teachers will send specific instructions or requests related to your student(s) through Remind, so please keep an eye on your messages for class-level details.
Thank you for your support—we look forward to celebrating this enriching school-wide experience together!
Warriors Invited to NCSAA National Championship Tournament
The Warriors Boys Varsity Team has earned an exciting opportunity to compete at the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) national championship tournament in the 1A division. This event offers a valuable chance for our players, especially our senior James, to grab additional games after several weather-related cancellations this season. The team will travel together, stay on campus in dorms, and enjoy provided meals during the day.
DATES: March 5-7, 2026
LOCATION: Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH)
The event gathers top Christian school teams from across the country to compete in a spirited and respectful environment. The Warriors will compete in the 1A division, facing strong opponents that will test their skills and teamwork.
The team will travel by bus to the tournament location and stay on campus in dormitories. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day, while players will be responsible for their own evening meals and should also bring snacks of their choosing.
Highlights of the Past Week
Muffins with Mom!
Muffins with Mom was a wonderfully well-attended event filled with joyful fellowship and meaningful connection across our Legacy Academy community. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who joined us and helped make the morning such a blessing. We were especially encouraged by our guest speaker, Lynette Gilmore, who shared a rich and thoughtful message on the Proverbs 31 woman, charging mothers to intentionally raise their daughters in wisdom and godliness while offering practical encouragement for the journey.
The much-anticipated muffin baking contest was a delightful addition to this year’s event! Congratulations to our category winners:
Classical Fruit—Strawberry Strudel by Mrs. & Miss Martinez
Savory & Hearty—Wonderfully Wonky Huevos by Mrs. & Miss Ward
Chocolate Indulgence—Fudge Brownie Muffins by Mrs. Higgins & Miss Hill.
A sincere thank-you to our judges—Sally Hennard, Katie Herweck, and Angelia Talley—may your taste buds continue to tingle with delight all weekend long!
"Training young girls to become a Proverbs 31 woman is not about creating a "superwoman" who does everything perfectly, but rather nurturing a heart that fears the Lord, acts with wisdom, and serves with strength." ~ Lynette Gilmore.
🎉🏆 STATE CHAMPS! 🏆🎉
Huge congratulations to our Junior Girls for taking STATE with an incredible final score of 27–20! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination paid off in the biggest way. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. 💪🔥
Way to represent! 💙
Weekly Assembly
Every Monday at 2:15 pm, we will have our school-wide weekly worship and assembly. Parents are always welcome to attend!
Don't forget that every Thursday at 7:50 am Mr. Gallagher is a guest on KDQN 92.1's morning show, The Morning Brew. This time is dedicated to talking about Legacy Academy and encouraging area parents in raising children with Biblical values. Tune in.
We are Hiring!
NOW: We are hiring an additional member of our Hospitality team to work in Housekeeping and assist with food services. Please help us spread the word and find a perfect addition to our team!
For NEXT YEAR: We are looking to add an additional teacher in the Upper Level and one in the lower level for next year. We are also hiring an additional para-professional to help tutor in the Empowerment Lab.
Caught in the Act... Of Kindness!
Kindness is contagious—and we’ve got the proof! Check out who’s been ‘caught in the act of kindness’ this week, spreading good vibes all around our school!
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