Greer Lingle | School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas

Join Our Community Of Accelerated And Engaged Learners

Dear Families,

We were deeply saddened to hear about the recent storm that caused significant damage to Greer Lingle Middle School. Our thoughts are with each of you as you navigate this challenging time.

In response to this unfortunate event, we are extending a heartfelt invitation to welcome your students to The School for Advanced Studies for the upcoming school year. We understand that transferring to a new environment can be daunting, especially under such difficult circumstances, and we want to assure you that our entire school community is here to support you and your children every step of the way.

As this is our inaugural year, every student will be new to our campus, which can help make the transition easier.

Fast-tracked friendships
Welcoming small-knit student community
Events for community-building and friendship making for both students and parents

RSVP to an upcoming info session to meet our staff and learn more about our school model and curriculum. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Enrollment Team with any immediate concerns or questions.

We look forward to meeting you!

– The School for Advanced Studies

Short commute to our campus

Our campus is conveniently located in downtown Rogers, just 6 minutes away from Greer Lingle Middle School so your routine can stay as short as possible.

School starts August 19!

We are accepting applications for grades 5-10 for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

Join Us at an Upcoming Info Event

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Prospective Parent Virtual Info Session

January 7, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

Webinar

Jan

SAS School Tour – AM Session

January 8, 2025, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

School For Advanced Studies

121 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756

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SAS School Tour – PM Session

January 10, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

School For Advanced Studies

121 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756

Learn more about the School for Advanced Studies Staff

About The School for Advanced Studies

Accelerated Learning Accessible to All

Tuition-free
No uniforms
No entrance exams
Where students are engaged and learning is fun
Where homework is meaningful and manageable

School Leadership

Jennifer Higgins - Founding Head of School

Contact Jennifer Higgins

Jennifer Higgins is a dynamic educator with a decade-long trail of transforming classrooms into vibrant hubs of intellectual curiosity. Jennifer is poised to revolutionize the local landscape of learning as the founding Head of School at the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas.

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With years of transformative leadership in the educational trenches of Arizona and Texas in the widely acclaimed BASIS Charter Schools network, she’s honed her craft as both a visionary leader and a dedicated educator.

With a keen intellect, a boundless passion for student success, and a knack for turning challenges into opportunities, Jennifer brings a fresh perspective with her unwavering experience and commitment to student, teacher, and campus excellence.

At the BASIS Austin campus from 2021-23, Jennifer oversaw a school that was the highest-performing elementary campus in all of Travis County and one of the top-performing schools in the nationally ranked 39-school BASIS Charter School network. In the summer of 2023, Jennifer became the founding Head of School of BASIS Cedar Park and oversaw the largest openings of a new school in the 26-year history of BASIS.

We are excited that Ms. Higgins is bringing her extensive background and track record for educational excellence to lead the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas.

Aaron Pellowski - Associate Head of School

Contact Aaron Pellowski

Aaron Pellowski graduated from Dartmouth College, where he studied philosophy and ancient history. He spent the first half of his career as a project manager and revenue cycle consultant for a medical software company, working with business leaders at major hospitals and health systems around the country.

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Intending to spend just one year as an educator while he prepared to apply to law school, Aaron joined BASIS in Phoenix, Arizona as an Upper School Latin teacher. Just a few weeks into the job, he rapidly realized he had found his vocation, and that law school was out of the picture.

Since then, Aaron has taught Latin at every level from 5th to 12th grade, supervised independent senior projects, coached multiple Quiz Bowl teams to the national championship, and earned a Master’s degree in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has also assumed leadership roles as the Director of multiple BASIS campuses in the Austin, Texas metro area.

Aaron is thrilled to serve as the Associated Head of School at the School for Advanced Studies Northwest Arkansas and can’t wait to meet all the new students who will form our buoyant community this year!

Student Life

From basketball, golf, and dance there are many sports and extracurricular activities for students to choose from.

Academics Overview

Review our curriculum and learn more about our high school concentrations.

Enrollment Info

Seats are still available for the 2024-2025 school year, apply today!