News | Week of October 12th
THIS WEEK
Monday | XC De Queen Lake Trails
Tuesday | Navy/White Night
Friday & Saturday | Ball in the Burg Tournament
Sunday: Pee Wee Practices
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK
Cross Country
Wednesday | XC Practice | 6:30am
The XC season is winding down! Our three remaining practices before state will be October 14, 19, and 21.
We will not attend the Wright City meet on Monday, October 12. Instead, the team will leave school at 3:30 p.m. to run the trails at De Queen Lake. After our run, we will stop for ice cream before returning to campus!
Girls Basketball
Tuesday | JG/SG Practice | 3-5 pm
Wednesday | JG/SG Practice | 3-5 pm
Thursday | JG/SG Practice | 3-5 pm
Boys Basketball
Monday | JB/SB Practice |3-5 pm
Tuesday | SB Practice | 3-4 pm
Wednesday | JB/SB Practice | 3-5 pm
Thursday | SB Practice | 3-5 pm
Basketball Schedule is HERE!
Navy-White Night | October 13
If you are a Legacy Academy Alumni or parent, who is willing to lace up your shoes and play we want you! Please email Hanna.webb@legacymail.org for more information!
Ball in the Burg | October 16-17
It’s almost time for one of our favorite Legacy basketball traditions! Ball in the Burg is back, bringing two action-packed days of basketball, competition, and school spirit to Legacy Academy.
Local teams will go head-to-head on the court, and we want the Legacy family there to cheer them on and help make this tournament unforgettable!
But we need YOU! We’re looking for volunteers to help work the concession stands and gate throughout the tournament. Whether you can give an hour or a whole shift, every helping hand makes a difference.
Want to jump in and help? Reach out to the office or your House Leader to volunteer!
Come cheer, serve, and show your Legacy spirit!
LOOKING AHEAD:
October 20 | LA Flu Clinic
October 20 | XC Buck Fever Showcase (Mena)
October 23 | HCAA State Meet
October 23 | End of Quarter
October 29 | CLT | Grades 11–12
November 5 | CLT | Grades 9–10
November 6 | Civil War Field Trip
Weekly Lunch Menu | October 12-16
Monday | October 12
Chicken tenders, mixed vegetables, mac-n-cheese & milk
Tuesday | October 13
Chicken spaghetti, salad, bread, fruit & milk
Wednesday | October 14
Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, fried okra, rolls & milk
Thursday | October 15
Chicken and dumplings, candied sweet potatoes, fruit & milk
Friday | October 16
Grilled hotdog, chips, fruit & milk
Pee Wee Basketball
It’s time to get ready for another great season of Pee Wee Basketball, and registration is officially open!
First Pee Wee Practices will be this SUNDAY:
GIRLS 3/4 and 5/6 @ 2:00-3:30 pm
BOYS 3/4 and 5/6 @ 3:30- 5 pm
As always, we are a small school, and we need as many kids as possible to participate so we can build teams and have a successful season. Please talk with your students and encourage them to get involved and play!
The registration link and payment link are now available below. Please complete both to get your student signed up for the season.
We are also looking for volunteers who would be willing to help coach, assist, or support our Pee Wee teams this season. If you’re able to help, please contact the front office.
We’re looking forward to another fun season of working hard, playing hard, and cheering on our Warriors!
SIGN UP HERE! 2026-2027 Pee Wee Registration Form
PAY HERE! Pee Wee Registration Fee
Free Flu Shots | October 20
The Sevier County Health Unit will be on campus on Tuesday, October 20, to provide free flu shots for students.
Flu shot consent forms were sent home with students this week. If you would like your student to receive a flu shot, you must complete, sign, and return the consent form by October 13. Only students with a completed and signed consent form will receive a flu shot.
If you do not want your child to receive a flu shot, no further action is required.
Please return completed forms to the school by Tuesday, October 13. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Nurse Kesterson in the front office.
Cross Country State Meet | October 23
Our cross country team will compete at the state meet in Fort Smith on Friday, October 23! We’ll leave school early on Thursday, October 22, and all athletes are expected to travel with the team. The cost is $45 per person, which includes dinner Thursday evening and breakfast Friday morning.
Extra rooms or beds may be available for parents on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents interested in staying with the team should contact Coach Webb as soon as possible.
54th Annual King Arts & Crafts | November 14
Join Us for the 54th Annual King Arts and Crafts Festival!
We are thrilled to invite all of our families to attend the upcoming 54th Annual King Arts and Crafts Festival! This wonderful community event features a quality art show, craft contests, outside vendors, delicious food, and live music. Mark your calendars and come out to support the arts:
• Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday, November 15th: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Historic King School House (102 King School Road, Gillham, AR)
Student Artwork Display
Our school will be collecting and displaying beautiful student artwork at the festival! To ensure our school is well represented, teachers are coordinating with Pre-K through 6th-grade classes to guarantee that every single student has at least one entry ready for the show. Entry is entirely free for these younger grade divisions, and all participating Clothesline Art students receive a ribbon!
Calling All Older Students (Grades 7–12)Parents, please encourage your older students to submit their original 2D or 3D artwork to be displayed! This is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their talents and potentially win cash prizes (1st Place: $25, 2nd Place: $20, 3rd Place: $15).
• Important Note: There is a $1 entry fee per artwork for youth in grades 7–12 and a limit of two entries per artist.
• Guidelines: Paper pieces must be matted, and all works must be wired, framed, or securely strung for display.
Get Involved
Are you an artist? Submit your own art pieces! For more information, to ask questions about formatting, or to submit artwork, please contact us and ask for Ms. Shelton. We can't wait to see our students' (and families') creativity shine at the Historic King School House!
Life at Legacy
2026-2027 Academic Calendar | Updated 9.21.26!
Please note a change in the NHS Induction Ceremony. While the calendar is considered final for planning purposes, please note that minor adjustments may occasionally be necessary throughout the year. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly newsletter and reflected on the school Google Calendar.
We encourage families to save a copy of the calendar and refer to the Google Calendar regularly for the most up-to-date information.
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