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After-school nonproft High Impact Movement reports academic gains, waiting list and facility constraints
Summary
High Impact Movement presented its 2025 performance report, citing improvements in student GPA and attitudes, high attendance rates, use of 21st Century grant practices and a waiting list due to facility capacity limits.
High Impact Movement, an after-school program in Hot Springs, reported to the City Board on Oct. 21 that the organization saw academic and attendance gains among participants but is constrained by facility capacity and licensing limits.
CEO Amos Gray said 72–76% of program participants maintained or improved their grade-point averages and that post-program surveys showed improved student attitudes toward school. Gray said the program serves students from Hot Springs School District, Cutter Morning Star and Lakeside School District and relies in part on a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for staffing and programming.
Gray told the board the center currently holds a provisional license that limits capacity; the program is authorized to serve approximately 107 children in its present space, and there are roughly 40–47 children on a waiting list. "We're tight," Gray said. He added that he is pursuing additional facility space and partnerships to expand capacity.
The presentation highlighted workforce and college-readiness activities, STEM and drone programs, participation in regional competitions and mentoring; an independent review by American Institutes for Research (AIR) was cited as recognizing High Impact Movement's use of best practices and high staff participation metrics.
Board members commended the organization and noted contract support and potential future facility needs. Gray said he is focusing fundraising and partner development with the goal of securing a dedicated facility that would allow the program to serve more youth and expand services.
