News | Week of March 16th
- Legacy Academy
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THIS WEEK
M: Track Practice (Mineral Springs)
T: Spring ACT for 9th-12th Grade
T : Junior High track Meet @ Mena 3:00pm
Th : Spring Follies Practice for ALL of Upper Level from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD
March 23-27 | Spring Break
March 28 | Tentative--Junior & Senior High Track Meet @ Conway
March 28 | HCAA Senior High All-Star Basketball Game
Lunch this Week:
Monday | Loaded Brisket Baked Potato, Salad, Fruit, and Milk
Tuesday | Chicken Legs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit, Roll, and Milk
Wednesday | Philly Cheese Steak Fries, Salad, Fruit, and Milk
Thursday | Spaghetti, Corn, Salad, Bread, Fruit, and Milk
Friday | Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, Kettle Chips, Lettuce, Tomato, Cookie (or Cupcake), Fruit, and Milk
Parents of students born in March, please send cupcakes to the school by Friday! Thank you!
Athletics Details for the Week:
Track practice this week: Monday in Mineral Springs 3-5 pm,
Friday 2:15-3:30 pm during Athletics period
All basketball team members are expected to participate in track and field as part of off-season conditioning.
Please review the live schedule on the website and notify the coach if any conflicts arise.
We are also considering a meeting on March 28 in Conway. If your athlete would be interested in traveling back to Conway that weekend, please let the coach know so we can determine if we have enough athletes to enter.
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
EFA Renewals & Applications Now Open!
The Education Freedom Account (EFA) renewal and application process for the 2026–2027 school year opened March 9 and runs through June 1, 2026. We strongly encourage families to complete this as soon as possible to ensure there are no interruptions to next year’s funding.
Renewals (Current EFA Students)
Families with students already approved for EFA must complete a renewal survey in ClassWallet to continue receiving funding next year. Families will see a pop-up in ClassWallet that says “Action Required: Pending Survey.” You may choose “Complete Now” or “Remind Me Later,” but the reminder will continue appearing each time you log in until the survey is completed.
Please note:
A separate survey is required for each student account if you have multiple students in EFA.
You will be asked to confirm next year’s grade level and school.
All questions must be completed before submitting the survey.
New EFA Applicants
Students who are new to the EFA program must complete an application through FACTS, also beginning March 9.If you need assistance with the renewal or application process, please contact Mrs. Hernandez or Mrs. Kesterson in the front office.
Summer Schedule Coming This Week!
Parents, we are happy to announce that we will again offer some summer camps at Legacy Academy this year. We hope your students will participate in as many as they can to stay involved and connected. We love seeing students on campus during the summer for service hours, camps, and ball practice. If you want to volunteer for some camps, please let the office know of your skills, interests, and availability. We aim to have a Summer Schedule out next week!
Attendance
A reminder that students are considered tardy if they are not in class by 8:00 a.m. Individual attendance records were included with the report cards sent home Friday, so this is a good time to review your student’s current record. Tardies can be disruptive not only for the individual student but for the class as a whole. Consistent attendance and arriving on time are important parts of student success, and we want to partner with you to help each student thrive.
Spring Follies -- April 10th
Our annual Spring Follies is coming up, and we’re excited to see our students showcase their creativity, talent, and hard work!
📅 Performance Date: April 10, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
Upper Level Follies Practice Schedule
Upper Level students are required to attend the following after-school practices. If your student is unable to attend, please notify the office in advance. Thank you!
March 19 (Thu) | 3:00–4:30 PM
March 31 (Tue) | 3:00–4:30 PM
April 2 (Thu) | 3:00–4:30 PM
April 7 (Tue) | 3:00–4:30 PM
April 8 (Wed) |3:00–4:30 PM Tech Rehearsal
April 10 (Fri) | 3:00–4:30 PM Dress Rehearsal
Lower-level practices will take place during regular school hours.
We’re looking forward to an amazing show! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!
Spring Formal April 25th -- Tickets on Sale Now!
We’re excited to announce that the Legacy Academy Spring Formal for Freshmen through Seniors is officially on the calendar!
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens
Avalon Hall
4671 Hwy 8 W
Mena, Arkansas 71953
This charming venue at Avalon Keep — nestled in the beautiful botanical gardens west of Mena — offers an elegant backdrop for a memorable night of music, dancing, and celebration!
Tickets:
$50 per student (includes dinner)
Parents are welcome to attend — just purchase a ticket and join the fun!
Deadline to order tickets is March 30, 2026. You can purchase them online or in the front office.
Attire:
Students should dress in formal attire suitable for the occasion. All dresses and formal outfits must be pre-approved by the Legacy Formal Team, just as we do for Homecoming.
Please review the Legacy Formal Dress Code Guidelines.Transportation & Carpooling:
We encourage families and students to coordinate rides and carpooling with one another to make getting to and from the event easier and more fun! Organize with friends, reach out to other parents, or partner for travel arrangements — let’s make sure everyone can be there!
All students in grades 9-12 are expected to attend.
Please reach out to the front office if you have any questions about tickets, dress code, or ride planning. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on April 25th!
NEXT MONTH:
April 1 | Legacy 4H
April 3 | Good Friday (No School)
April 3 | Teacher Inservice
April 6 | Junior High Track Meet @ Waldron 3:00pm
April 9 | Senior High Track Meet @ Waldron 3:00pm
April 10 | Spring Follies
April 25 | Spring Formal
Highlights of the Past Week
Legacy Academy has had a great start to the 2026 track season.
On Tuesday, our junior teams traveled to Caddo Hills. We had two notable placements in that meet: Hannah Grace Lofton came in 4th in the 1600m, and Zury Real placed 10th in discus.
On Thursday, our senior teams traveled back to Caddo Hills, where we had an impressive showing with many athletes placing in the top 10. Those athletes included Liam Denison, who placed 10th in long jump, 9th in the 110 hurdles, and 8th in the 200m dash. James Bartek came in 8th in shot put and 8th in the 110 hurdles. Silas Lofton placed 3rd in the 1600m, and Chris Real came in 6th in the 3200m.
For our Lady Warriors, Izzy Ward placed 9th in shot put, 6th in the 100m hurdles, and 9th in the 1600m. Myleigh Fry threw 9th in discus and placed 7th in the 100m hurdles. Vivian Garner placed 9th in the 100m hurdles and 8th in the 100m dash. Olivia Lofton finished 7th in the 1600m.
Our boys relay team also had notably smooth handoffs. Coach Garner shared how excited he is about the potential of the girls and boys' senior relay teams this season.
Next, we travel to Conway on March 14 for a full day of both junior and senior competitions. We’re looking forward to another great meet.
Legacy Wellness Challenge
Our Health Challenge is taking off! Lower level students in K–2 were challenged to walk or run 1 mile on the cross-country trail, while students in grades 3–6 completed 2 miles. We are so proud of them—every class completed the challenge together and did a fantastic job! In the upper level, students were challenged to row for 4 minutes and record their personal meter totals, giving them an opportunity to push themselves and see their own progress. Upper level students also received journals this week to encourage reflection and intentional goal-setting through prayer journaling, gratitude, tracking nutrition, and other healthy habits.
Weekly Wellness Tips
Did you know? Children are more likely to build healthy habits when they see those habits modeled at home. One simple way to support this week’s Health Challenge is to choose one healthy practice to do together as a family, such as taking a walk, drinking more water, keeping a gratitude list, or setting aside a few minutes for prayer and reflection.
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.
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.
Re-Enrollment for 2026–2027 is now open!
We are already prayerfully planning for the 2026–2027 school year and would love to know your family’s intentions. If you anticipate your student returning to Legacy Academy, please take a moment to complete the Re-Enrollment Application by March 6th. Your response helps us plan effectively for classes, staffing, and resources. We are grateful for your continued partnership!
Make it a WIN-WIN: If a new family enrolls new students and lists you as the referral reason they are applying, then you will receive a $250 credit in the Warrior Shop for the next school year!
We are Hiring!
For NEXT YEAR: We are looking to add teachers in the Upper Level and Lower Level. We
are also hiring an additional para-professional to 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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