First Place Academy

24/01/2025

Fairy Tales, Fables, and Nursery Rhymes Oh My! Our storytime unit has stirred our imaginations and filled FPA classrooms with the cutest characters around!

08/01/2025

❄️Weather Alert❄️
Due to impending winter weather, First Place Academy will be closed tomorrow, Thursday January 9th. Stay safe and enjoy the snow day!

19/12/2024

Our annual Staff Christmas Party was a blast! I'm incredibly thankful for these truly REMARKABLE women.

04/12/2024

Thank you Dustin Booth - State Farm Agent for allowing the students at First Place Academy to decorate this Christmas tree! This tree and all the precious handmade ornaments can be seen downtown at the courthouse 🎄

28/11/2024

22/11/2024

🦃 Pre-K feasted today! We had sweet Pilgrims and Indians, complete with a school made Mayflower!

We’re so thankful for our children and families at First Place Academy!

May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving! See you in December 🎄

21/11/2024

Our 2.5 & 3’s enjoyed their feast today! 🦃

19/11/2024

How tall can we make it? How can we get to the top? What if it falls?

These pre-k students used problem solving skills, communication and team work to build their block structure this morning!

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning” - Mr. Rogers

07/11/2024

Free Family Event ❤️

🚴‍♂️ Pedal Palooza is BACK! 🚴‍♀️

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly day of fun, laughter, and endless biking adventures at Fort Kids Children's Museum's Pedal Palooza! Get ready to bring your little speedsters for a morning packed with activities, from a bike playground for ages 2-8 to delicious treats from local vendors.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 9th
🕘 Time: 9am - 12pm
📍 Location: John Bell Jr Park - 1000 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR

Take advantage of the chance to have a day with more giggles than gears!

Register now and secure your spot!

https://fortkidschildrensmuseum-bloom.kindful.com/e/pedalpalooza-1

Tag your friends, grab your helmets, and we'll see you at Pedal Palooza for a wheelie good time!

17/10/2024

We have a few spots left! Come join the fun & get your child ready for the next step - kindergarten!

Our pre-k program prepares them not only academically but socially and emotionally! The routine of preschool helps with the transition to kindergarten.

Schedule a tour today! [email protected]

13/10/2024

🤠 Check out our 2s and 3s during Farm Week 🤠

03/10/2024

📖 Happy National Bring Your Bible to School Day! 📖

Our students were so proud to show their Bibles to their teachers and friends ❤️ We are learning that God's Word is True!

"Thy Word have I hidden in my heart that I might not sin against the Lord." Psalm 119:11

28/09/2024

💚 THANK YOU VAN BUREN CHEERLEADERS & PRANCERS 💚 Van Buren School District
Green Day was full of excitement at First Place with a special visit and performance from the Van Buren Pointers.

27/09/2024

It's Mum Day!!! 😁
Come and get these beautiful, HUGE mums! We are located on the other side of our Worship Center by the Student Center right off of Main Street. Pick-up 7:30-4:30 Today Only! I got a few extra if anyone is wishing they ordered or wanting some more 😉

Thank You for Supporting FPA