Arkadelphia Public Schools is a Purple Star School District. We wore purple today in support of military families. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. April is the Month of the Military Child. Keep calm and purple up!
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Parents/Guardians, our students will be participating in the summative assessments for the state in the coming weeks. Please check the scheduled testing dates on the graphics. We encourage families to make every effort to have your child at school and on time, especially during these test dates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school. We are excited to see our students shine on these exams.
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Kindergarteners in Mrs. Hartsell’s class at Peake Elementary spent their Friday hunting for more than just treats—they were hunting for knowledge! During their "Write the Room" Easter Egg Hunt, students tracked down 20 hidden words, practicing their writing and phonics skills with every find. We love seeing our students so engaged in the ultimate learning challenge!





Empowering the future of education! 📚✨
Superintendent Nikki Thomas and AHS Principal Callie Hunley, along with Gurdon Public School Administrators, spent Wednesday morning at Henderson State University, sharing their expertise with the next wave of teacher interns. From mastering the interview to navigating social media and ethics, it was all about preparing these interns for success in the classroom.
We love seeing the passion in these future educators!
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T.J. Nelson, affectionately known as TJ the DJ, was officially recognized at the March School Board meeting for his incredible contributions to the annual King of Hearts pep rally! The students and staff are so grateful for his expertise and his dedication to making the high school experience truly special. Thank you for always bringing the hype, TJ!
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A big THANK YOU to our Arkadelphia Public School District Assistant Principals! Leah Clark, Brian Gibson, and Trent Smith, we are grateful for you. They are always busy taking care of our schools. Help us show our appreciation!
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The AHS FBLA and Beta Club, Goza Middle School FBLA, and community sponsors fulfilled their goal to generously assist the 11 families affected by the recent apartment fire. Through the "Badgers Give Back" fundraiser, our students and sponsors presented each family with a $1,000 check on Monday. Special appreciation to Nicole McGough, Patterson Federal Credit Union; Ashley Wesley, AHS FBLA Adviser; Magen Atkinson, Beta Club Adviser; and LaKesha Berry, Goza FBLA Adviser for their efforts to lead this project with our students. Once again, special thanks to the community sponsors for your generous support. The impact on these families could be seen, heard, and felt.
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Amelia Douglass – 1st Place, Junior Individual Website
Georgia Neal – 2nd Place, Junior Individual Performance
James Cox – 3rd Place, Junior Paper
We are so proud of the hard work, research, and creativity these students put into their projects. Best of luck at State!
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Here is what’s happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District. Good luck to FBLA and Quiz Bowl at your state competitions this week.
Purple Up! In support of military families on Friday.
Have a great week!
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Our students love the library! We are grateful for our media specialists at each campus. Their roles include a multitude of tasks that they work hard at every day. Thank you!
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Congratulations to two AHS Seniors who have received their CNA license this year! Maggie Phillips and Daniya Harrison are completing courses in the HealthCare and Human Services Pathway in Nursing Services through the AHS partnership with ASU Three Rivers in Malvern. Maggie and Daniya recently passed the CNA Exam. They are members of Skills USA and will compete at the state conference this month. These young ladies have received employment opportunities as a CNA even before their high school graduation. We are so proud of you both!
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April is the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Our campuses are being challenged to Purple Up! next Friday to show their support for military children in recognizing the unique academic and social challenges children of military families face and the sacrifices they make because of their parents’ military service. We encourage our community to join us by participating in Purple Up! Support military families!
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Thank you, Arkadelphia, for showing up! 💙 After the Valley View Apartment fire impacted families in our community, the Arkadelphia High School FBLA, AHS Beta Club, and Goza Middle School FBLA teamed up with local businesses to help provide aid in the healing process. We appreciate all sponsors and everyone who purchased a BBQ meal. A special thank you to Patterson Federal Credit Union for your incredible partnership; Southwest Auto Collection for the sponsorship and for being hands-on, passing out meals; and a heartfelt thanks to Sheila Bell & Fat Boy's Restaurant.
Because of your generosity, we are on track to present each of the 11 families affected with a check. We are also proud of our students who learned that when tragedy strikes, Badgers respond. Thank you for helping us turn a difficult time into a powerful display of community support.
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BBQ plates are STILL just $10 at the gate! No April Fools joke here… we’re keeping it real.
🎟️ Pre-sale tickets end at 2:30 PM—grab yours now!
🔥 Only 400 plates available—don’t miss out!
Come out, grab a plate, and help us make a difference.

Today, we are taking time to celebrate the incredible Paraprofessionals who make Arkadelphia Public Schools shine.
Whether they are providing one-on-one support, helping a student master a new skill, or keeping our classrooms running smoothly, our paras go above and beyond every single day. They are the extra hands, the encouraging voices, and the steady hearts that help our Badgers succeed.
Join us in saying "Thank You!" for all they do.
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Happy Wednesday!
A reminder that Arkadelphia Public Schools will be in session on Friday, April 3, 2026. (And this is NOT an April Fool's joke!)
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Maria Hoffman, Peake Elementary School
Ashley Whittle, Goza Middle School
Tiffany Edwards, Arkadelphia High School
And announcing our 2026-27 Arkadelphia Public School District Teacher of the Year is Tiffany Edwards!
Congratulations!
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