Visit our campus, Meet our Students and Faculty, and Experience ASMSA for Yourself
ASMSA is an opportunity unlike any other high school in Arkansas, and the best way to learn more about the experience is to attend an Admissions event on our Hot Springs campus or participate in one of our many free Outreach events. Our events are great for middle school through high school students. For more information about various ways to connect with and experience learning at ASMSA, find the appropriate category below.
6th-/7th-/8th-grade Students
ASMSA Talent Identification Program
ASMSA-TIP is a program specifically designed to identify and develop talent in students in 6th-9th grade in Arkansas. ASMSA-TIP provides sustained opportunities for high ability learners to explore and develop talents throughout the academic year. As program participants, students and families gain access to enrichment programming, curated digital content focused on gifted learning, above-level testing, and guidance on nurturing academic strengths and socio-emotional development. L
MASH-ups
MASH-ups are hands-on, minds-on workshops for Arkansas 7th-, 8th- and 9th-graders. These Saturday morning events are designed to expose students to two different subjects from Math, Arts, Sciences, and Humanities in short activity sessions. MASH-ups are free to attend, but event space is limited so registration is required. To view more information on MASH-up program dates and register for an event, please click here.
Summer at ASMSA
ASMSA offers a variety of summer camp experiences for Arkansas students currently in 6th-9th grade. During Summer@ASMSA, students will connect with others and learn something new in a fun and challenging atmosphere! Whether you want to study microbes, painting, conservation, or programming, there is something at ASMSA for you. Applications for Summer@ASMSA will open in February 2027. For more information on the available programs, please click here.
9th-/10th-grade Students
Our most personalized experience, visit campus in a small group (only one to two families) and chat with an Admissions representative. Registration for a campus tour is required. Click here to schedule a tour time that works for you.
Spring Preview Day is designed to help families discover more about living and learning at ASMSA. In addition to learning about the various programs available at ASMSA, prospective students are able to talk with current students who were once in their shoes and families are able to have their questions answered by current ASMSA families, students, and school administrators.
This half-day event includes an overview presentation, campus tour, and separate Q&A sessions for families and students. Preview Day takes place on our beautiful campus in downtown Hot Springs.
Our 2026-2027 Preview Day will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The program begins at 9 a.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and school excuse notes will be available for students who attend. 2026-2027 Dolphin Discovery Days will be hosted on the following dates:
• September 23, 2026
• October 20, 2026
• November 19, 2026
• December 9, 2026
Register Here: https://calendly.com/
MASH-ups are hands-on, minds-on workshops for Arkansas 7th-, 8th- and 9th-graders. These Saturday morning events are designed to expose students to two different subjects from Math, Arts, Sciences, and Humanities in short activity sessions. MASH-ups are free to attend, but event space is limited so registration is required. To view more information on MASH-up program dates and register for an event, please click here.
ASMSA offers a variety of summer camp experiences for Arkansas students currently in 6th-9th grade. During Summer@ASMSA, students will connect with others and learn something new in a fun and challenging atmosphere! Whether you want to study microbes, painting, conservation, or programming, there is something at ASMSA for you. Applications for Summer@ASMSA will open in February, 2027. For more information about the program, click here.
Educators
Field Trips
ASMSA offers field trip opportunities on our Hot Springs campus and in the community throughout the year. These events are hands-on and allow students the opportunity to engage with a variety of STEAM and Humanities related topics. To learn more about our offerings for the upcoming academic year, please email talent@asmsa.org or call our office at 501.622.5116.
ASMSA Talent Identification Program
ASMSA-TIP is a program specifically designed to identify and develop talent in students in 6th-9th grade in Arkansas. ASMSA-TIP provides sustained opportunities for high ability learners to explore and develop talents throughout the academic year as well as professional development and educational resources for GT educators. As program participants, students, families, and educators gain access to enrichment programming, curated digital content focused on gifted learning, above-level testing, and guidance on nurturing academic strengths and socio-emotional development. Learn more about ASMSA-TIP and how to register as an educator by clicking here.