Gifted and Talented Referrals:
The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2026-27 school year. GT services are provided to students who show a need for extension and/or enrichment outside the regular classroom. Identified GT services begin in 4th grade, with testing beginning at the end of 3rd grade.
Parents, if you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT testing, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information. You can also find more information about the MSD GT program here: https://sites.google.com/msd3.org/teamgt/team
The MSD Gifted and Talented Department (TEAM: Talent, Enrichment and Acceleration in Marion) is accepting referrals for GT placement consideration for the 2026-27 school year. GT services are provided to students who show a need for extension and/or enrichment outside the regular classroom. Identified GT services begin in 4th grade, with testing beginning at the end of 3rd grade.
Parents, if you have any questions or are interested in referring your child for GT testing, please contact Leah Schmidt, MSD Gifted and Talented Coordinator, at lschmidt@msd3.org. Mrs. Schmidt will provide referral forms and testing information. You can also find more information about the MSD GT program here: https://sites.google.com/msd3.org/teamgt/team
Slots are available for the 2026-27 ABC Pre-K Program
Upcoming dates!
Mark your calendars!
TONIGHT our 3rd and 4th grades will perform the musical "Off Their Rockers". February 26th in the MPAC at 6pm!
Make plans to attend our 3rd and 4th grade musical "Off Their Rockers" THIS THURSDAY February 26th in the MPAC at 6pm!
VPA Upcoming Dates!
Make plans to attend our 3rd and 4th grade musical "Off Their Rockers" THIS THURSDAY February 26th in the MPAC at 6pm!
Monday is the start of our Awareness Week!
VPA upcoming dates!
Updates to our school calendar!
Mark your calendar with these VPA dates!
6th grade parents: Please note the rescheduled date for the 7th Grade Academy Parent Information Night on February 18. Please make plans to attend!
Mark your calendar for all of the exciting things happening at VPA!
100th Day of School FUN!
VPA Families — Mark Your Calendars! 📅 We’ve got lots of exciting dates coming up at VPA!
🖤❤️💛💚 Order Your Black History Shirt TODAY! 💚💛❤️🖤
Today is the last day to turn in t-shirt orders! We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month with our special “I AM” Awareness Shirts! Students and staff are encouraged to wear them during Awareness Wednesdays beginning in February.
Today is the last day to turn in t-shirt orders! We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month with our special “I AM” Awareness Shirts! Students and staff are encouraged to wear them during Awareness Wednesdays beginning in February.
🖤❤️💛💚 Order Your Black History Shirt before it's too late! 💚💛❤️🖤
We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month with our special “I AM” Awareness Shirts! Students and staff are encouraged to wear them during Awareness Wednesdays beginning in February.
👕 Shirt Options Available:
• Short Sleeve (starting at $15)
• Long Sleeve (starting at $18)
• Sweatshirt (starting at $20)
• Black shirts with red & white wording
💵 Payment: CASH ONLY
📅 Order Deadline: Friday, January 16th
We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month with our special “I AM” Awareness Shirts! Students and staff are encouraged to wear them during Awareness Wednesdays beginning in February.
👕 Shirt Options Available:
• Short Sleeve (starting at $15)
• Long Sleeve (starting at $18)
• Sweatshirt (starting at $20)
• Black shirts with red & white wording
💵 Payment: CASH ONLY
📅 Order Deadline: Friday, January 16th
ATTENTION: 6th grade parents!
💖🌍 Hearts Around the World 🌍💖 Throughout the month of February, our VPA kindergarten students are participating in a special project called Hearts Around the World! 💌
They are collecting Valentine’s from all around the world to help our students learn about different places, cultures, love, and kindness. 💕 Families, friends, and community members near and far can help by sending them a Valentine from wherever you are!
📬 Please send all Valentine’s to:
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Kindergarten
1402 Crestmere St.
West Memphis, AR 72301
Thank you for helping VPA spread love and learning across the globe! 💗✨
They are collecting Valentine’s from all around the world to help our students learn about different places, cultures, love, and kindness. 💕 Families, friends, and community members near and far can help by sending them a Valentine from wherever you are!
📬 Please send all Valentine’s to:
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Kindergarten
1402 Crestmere St.
West Memphis, AR 72301
Thank you for helping VPA spread love and learning across the globe! 💗✨
