Friendship Aspire Stem Academies

09/23/2026

🧡 Downtown has something to celebrate! 🧡

We are proud to share that Friendship Aspire Downtown Elementary School earned an A School Letter Grade! 🅰️🎉

And that’s not all! Downtown was also recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education as a GEM School for achievement in Mathematics! 💎📚

Our scholars are working hard. Our teachers and staff are showing up every day. And our families continue to support the work happening in our school.

Downtown, this is YOUR moment! 🧡

Help us show Downtown some love! Drop an 🧡 in the comments to celebrate our scholars, teachers, staff, and families!

🅰️ A School
💎 GEM School
📚 Achievement in Mathematics

We are proud of you, Downtown! Keep going!

Many Campuses. One Mission. ONE Friendship.

Friendship Aspire Stem Academies

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

🧡 GARLAND IS MOVING FORWARD! 🧡

We are proud to celebrate Friendship Aspire Garland Elementary School AND Friendship Aspire Garland Middle School for both earning a B School Letter Grade! 🎉📚

And there’s even more to celebrate! Friendship Aspire Garland Middle School was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education as a GEM School and ranked in the Top 5% in the state for overall achievement. 🌟

This recognition reflects the hard work happening across our Garland campus. Our scholars are achieving and growing, our educators are putting in the work every day, and our families continue to show up and support our schools.

To our Garland scholars, teachers, staff, and families, this is something to celebrate! 🧡👏🏾

Two Schools. Two B’s. ONE Garland.

Many Campuses. One Mission. ONE Friendship.

Friendship Aspire Academy Garland Little Rock

09/17/2026

08/24/2026

📚 ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR! 🎓

There’s still time to join the Friendship Aspire STEM Academy family! If you’re looking for a school where your scholar can learn, grow, and thrive, we’re ready to welcome you.

💻 Enroll today for the 2026–2027 school year!

🔗 English Enrollment:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=46916&culture=en

🔗 Inscripción en Español:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=46916&culture=es

📣 Don’t wait—secure your scholar’s seat today!

08/21/2026

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to 2026 ATC fellow Tyrah Elerby on passing the Praxis elementary reading and science tests! 🎉✨ Tyrah teaches 3rd grade science at Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff.

08/19/2026

🎉 RAISING THE BAR AT FRIENDSHIP! 🎉

Our Friendship Aspire STEM Academy educators continue to demonstrate what it means to pursue excellence, growth, and lifelong learning! 🍎📚

Please join us in celebrating Katrina Tate and Stephanie Akines of Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff Hazel Campus and Deshawn Bryant and Jovaughn Love of Friendship Aspire Southeast Campus on earning their certifications! 🎓👏🏾

Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to professional growth strengthen not only their classrooms, but our entire Friendship community. When our educators continue to grow, our scholars benefit.

We are incredibly proud of each of you for raising the bar and setting the standard for excellence! 🧡

👏🏾 Help us congratulate these outstanding Friendship educators!

Empowering Minds. Inspiring Futures. Building a Legacy.

08/17/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Justina Iwegbu 🌟

We are proud to recognize Mrs. Justina Iwegbu, Special Populations Co-Director at Friendship Aspire Academy, for her dedication to our scholars and her continued commitment to education.

With 14 years of service in special education, Mrs. Iwegbu began her journey as a paraprofessional before earning her teaching certification and specializing in special education. Her passion for helping scholars grow and succeed led her to become an outstanding classroom educator, earning the honor of Teacher of the Year.

Today, Mrs. Iwegbu continues making an impact through leadership, professional development, and support for our special education teams across the district.

Her commitment to learning continues as well. She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Arkansas State University.

Mrs. Iwegbu, we truly appreciate your leadership, dedication, and heart for our scholars. Thank you for everything you do and for continuing to make a difference throughout Friendship Aspire Academy! 🧡💜

08/15/2026