Our History
Archer Learning Center was dedicated to John and Velma Archer on September 26, 2013. The Archers have been devoted to education in Springdale for many years, supporting our students with donations starting in 1990. They have a special heart for children who need a second chance or who face greater struggles in their lives due to their background or family situations.
In August of 2019, Archers moved into its new home at 600 Ash Street. The new location, adjacent to Murphy Park, provides beautiful, naturally lit spaces including a 2-story hub and loft.
Watch our dedication video below:
Timeline
2012 - 2013
Principal: Dr. Paul Griep, Dean of Students: Tim Weiss
Opened JTL location as college-bound center in addition to Meadow street location
Summer 2013 (Meadow street renovation)
2013 - 2014
Principal: Dr. Paul Griep, Assistant Principal: Don Eichenberger
Officially named Archer Learning Center
Archer Learning Center was dedicated to John and Velma Archer on September 26, 2013. The Archers have been devoted to education in Springdale for many years, supporting our students with donations starting in 1990. They have a special heart for children who need a second chance or who face greater struggles in their lives due to their background or family situations.
2014 - 2015
Principal: Dr. Kirk Freeman, Assistant Principal: Rose Spalding
Teacher of the Year: Alonzo Terrell (English)
2015 - 2016
Principal: Dr. Shawna Lyons, Assistant Principal: Chris Venters
Positive Upward Success Here Program
Changed JTL location to Freshmen center
2016 - 2017
Principal: Dr. Shawna Lyons, Assistant Principal: Dr. Coby Davis
Teacher of the Year: Chrystal Becker (Math)
Moved Freshmen center to Lakeside and closed JTL
2017-2018
Principal: Dr. Shawna Lyons, Assistant Principal: Dr. Coby Davis
2018 - 2019
Principal: Dr. Coby Davis, Assistant Principal: Nichole Davis
Teacher of the Year: Holly Basky (English)
Faith Starr awarded the Kiwanis Youth Excellence Award
Gabriel Cockerham was awarded the Diamond Award by the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators.
2019 - 2020
Principal: Dr. Coby Davis, Assistant Principal: Nichole Davis
Moved to new location at 600 Ash Street
Christina Holleman was awarded the Diamond Award by the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators.
Archer Alma Mater Unveiled during “Graduation Special” - May 2020