Alabama School of Fine Arts

We love it when alums come back! Especially when we put them to work. :) Phoenix Carroll, currently at NYU, and Jack Fokkens, currently at Millikin University, are both ASFA Theatre Arts alums and are doing some theater maintenance over the summer!

We're so proud of the Class of 2026! The 71 graduates earned college scholarships totaling over $24 million, with 91% of the scholarships being renewable. Plus, merit scholarships were offered to 80% of seniors. Students were accepted to 177 art schools, colleges, conservatories, and universities throughout the United States and abroad!

Fuel the next generation of artists and scientists! 🍎✨

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Child Nutrition Program team. If you have a passion for child nutrition and want to work in a creative, inspiring environment, we want to meet you.

We are currently hiring for:
Child Nutrition Manager – Lead our kitchen operations and ensure our students have the healthy meals they need to excel.

Child Nutrition Program Worker – Play a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our students.

Visit https://ASFAschool.org/AboutUs/Employment to view the full job descriptions and learn how to apply!

Good news for specialized education in Alabama! Gov. Ivey and the Alabama Legislature have established a new consortium for Alabama's four state-funded specialty middle and high schools to collaborate, create partnerships, and share information. ASFA President Dr. Tim Mitchell attended the signing of the bill this week.

ASFA is proud to partner with our peers at Alabama School of Math and Science, Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, and the new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to share best practices, spark innovation, and create a stronger statewide network for our students. Together, we're building the future of Alabama!

We are so excited to announce that ASFA has been named an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network!

This prestigious designation recognizes our community's unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic growth, and world-class arts education. ASN will formally honor ASFA this October at its Annual Conference in San Diego.

A massive thank you to our incredible faculty, dedicated staff, talented students, and supportive families who make ASFA exemplary every day!

We had 6(!) students invited to compete at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Phoenix, Arizona, May 10-15. ASFA Math-Science faculty member Dreama White was selected to chaperone Team Alabama. Harsha Bheemanathini (9th grade) and Saisha Sahoo (10th grade) each earned $1200 in prize money for their projects.

Harsha placed 3rd in the category of Animal Sciences with her project, “The Effects of Menstrual Product Leachates on Planarian Survival.” Thank you to Dr. Mary Williams for her steadfast mentorship of Harsha.

Saisha placed 3rd in the category of Plant Sciences with her project, “Evaluating the Phytoremediation Potential of Pontederia cordata for Lead, Cobalt, and Lithium.” Thank you to the many Math-Science faculty who guided, advised, and championed these young women to their stellar performances!

ASFA had a record number of ISEF participants on Team Alabama, competing as 6 of the 14 members! Please congratulate all our talented ASFA team members: Harsha Bheemanathini (9th grade), Danielle George (12th grade), Sophia Guo (12th grade), Mia Hall (11th grade), Michael Mazur (11th grade), and Saisha Sahoo (10th grade). Making it to ISEF is a monumental success!

We're looking for a resident assistant and a boarding desk assistant.

We’re hiring for two positions in Housing & Residence Life:

1️⃣ Resident Assistant (Full-Time, Live-In): Guide our residential community. Enjoy incredible perks like free housing, meals, utilities, parking, and compensation!
2️⃣ Desk Assistant (Part-Time): Perfect for anyone looking for evening and weekend hours to support front desk operations and community safety.

Turn your passion for mentorship and student support into a rewarding career.

Visit www.asfaschool.org/about-us/employment to view full job details!

Congratulations to Khidr Budhwani and Brahma Budhwani , whose science team project, titled “Matrix Match: Tumor Digital Twin for Cancer Therapy,” earned an honorable mention in the 2026 Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision competition, placing them among the top 5 percent of all ExploraVision projects submitted this year!

Congratulations to Khidr Budhwani and Brahma Budhwani, whose science team project, titled “Matrix Match: Tumor Digital Twin for Cancer Therapy,” earned an honorable mention in the 2026 Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision competition, placing them among the top 5 percent of all ExploraVision projects submitted this year!

One of the best days of the year! Senior Recognition, a cook out and student entrepreneurial fair!

Join us in congratulating our incredible M/S Science Bowl team on making ASFA history at the 2026 Department of Energy National Science Bowl Finals in Washington, D.C.! 🎉🔬

For the first time ever, ASFA placed in the Top 16 nationally — the highest national ranking in school history — and earned a $1,000 award for the school.

Congratulations to team members:
⭐ Sagar Yellamraju (8th)
⭐ Shriyans Roy (7th)
⭐ Arush Batchu (7th)
⭐ Maddox Jones (8th)
⭐ Aaisha Humaira (8th)

After winning the Alabama State Championship in February, ASFA became the only middle school team from Alabama to qualify for Nationals. The team advanced through round-robin competition into the double-elimination bracket, earning impressive victories against some of the top teams in the country.

This year’s National Finals brought together 580 students from 116 teams nationwide. In addition to competing, students explored Washington, D.C., participated in science enrichment activities, and competed in the National Science Bowl Cyber Challenge, where they placed 17th out of 48 states.

We are so proud of these students for their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding achievement on the national stage! 💙