Purple Up! Day 2026
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!
#MonthoftheMilitaryChild
#BadgerPride
about 5 hours ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUpDay
PurpleUp
Tis the season… for the Arkansas Teaching, Learning & Assessment System (ATLAS) Exams.

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.
#BadgerPride
about 8 hours ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
ATLASEXAMS
ATLASEXAMS
ATLASEXAMS
ATLASEXAMS
We are excited to share that Ashley Wesley, Della Miller, and Nicole McGough will appear on Channel 7 KATV ARC today at 3:00pm to share about the Badgers Give Back fundraiser and its impact to families affected by the recent apartment fire. Be sure to tune if you can!
1 day ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
tune in
An "Egg-cellent" Way to Learn! 🥚✨
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!
1 day ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Kinder
Kinder
Kinder
Kinder
Kinder

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!
#BadgerPride

1 day ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
HSUStudent Interns
HunleyatHSU

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!
#BadgerPride

2 days ago, Intern Communications
Badger Pride
It is Assistant Principal Week.

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!
#BadgerPride
3 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
AsstPrincipalWeek
The AHS Black History Committee is the true definition of grit. When last-minute conflicts threatened their Black History Month assembly, these student leaders didn't skip a beat. We were honored to see their hard work and poise officially recognized at the March School Board meeting. We are beyond proud of their courage and the example they set for our entire campus.
#BadgerPride
3 days ago, Intern Communications
Badger Pride
A powerful day for the Badger community. 🐾💙

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.
#BadgerPrid
4 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
Huge congratulations to three of our outstanding Goza students for their incredible performance at the Regional History Day Contest! They were honored at the March school board meeting. Join us in celebrating these impressive achievements:
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!
#BadgerPride
5 days ago, Intern Communications
Badger Pride
Badger Pride
Badger Pride
Happy Easter! April is "hopping" right along.
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!
#BadgerPride
5 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
April6-11
April6-11
April 6-11
Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day.
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!
#BadgerPride
7 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Media
Student Spotlight 🌟

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!
#BadgerPride
7 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Seniors
We are proud to be a Purple Star School District! Once again, we are joining the Arkansas Purple Up! for Military Kids Challenge on Friday, April 10.

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!
#BadgerPride #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
8 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
PurpleUp
🐾 Badgers Give Back: A Huge Success!

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.
#BadgerPride
8 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
BadgersGiveBack
A special night at the ballpark last night! Members of the Lady Badger Softball team selected a teacher who has impacted their lives to show special recognition during Teacher Appreciation Night. Coach Paige Rabb and the team provided snacks for all the educators on hand and a big win against Camden, 16-1! Way to go Lady Badgers! #BadgerPride
9 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
SoftballTeacherAppreciation
Join us today for Badgers Give Back: Fueling Hope. Rebuilding Together. as we support families affected by the Valley View apartment fire.

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.
9 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
BadgersGiveBack
💙Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

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.
#BadgerPride
9 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
ParaprofessionalDay

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!)
#BadgerPride

10 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
District Reminder
We are excited to announce our 2026 Teachers of the Year! Help us celebrate these amazing educators:
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!
#BadgerPride
10 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Edwards
Hoffman
Whittle