During the October School Board Meeting, coaches were recognized in honor of National Coaches Day which is celebrated on October 6. Coaches in attendance received a Badger Pride Award. Thank you Coaches Leon Ellis, Garrett Garner, John Ware, & Athletic Director Donald Williams.
APSD recognized Coaches Steve Patterson, Roya Lloyd, Sarah Brawley, and Griffin Pritchard (along with Darby!) at the October School Board Meeting in honor of National Coaches Day. Thank each of you for supporting our student athletes!
Goza Assistant Principal Stephanie Givens was recognized with a Badger Pride Award for her dedication to serving the students and staff at her school. Mrs. Givens has started the Bodacious Badger Award that recognizes students for their positive behavior. Great job Mrs. Givens!
Gray Manning was recognized during the October 19th School Board Meeting. Gray received a Badger Pride Award for his Top 5 finish at the 4A state golf tournament earlier this month and was named All State for his performance. We are so proud of Gray!
Ashley Wesley received a Badger Pride Award at the October School Board Meeting. Mrs. Wesley was honored for the outstanding job she does coordinating the Football Homecoming Events. She goes above and beyond to make homecoming a memorable time for everyone. Thank you Ashley!
Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a change in quarantine guidance for K-12 Schools. The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from 6 feet for 15 minutes to within 3 feet for 15 minutes.
For weekly updates on COVID-19 cases within the District, visit the COVID-19 UPDATES page on our website. bit.ly/3xWEAbb
The Arkadelphia School Board voted to transition our face covering policy to be optional for K-12 students and staff effective Wednesday, October 20. Thank you to our parents, staff, and students for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor COVID cases affecting our schools.
This Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. is Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be no regular school days for students Thursday and Friday, October 21-22. Have a great week!
A great week is ahead for the Arkadelphia Public School District. We end the first grading period tomorrow-October 11; coming October 21-Parent Teacher Conferences.
The JV Football team will travel to Camden Fairview on Monday October 11, 2021 to play a junior varsity game at 7:00 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium #ItsaGreatDaytobeaBadger
Congratulations to the 2021 Arkadelphia High School Homecoming Queen Kimberly Escobar (left in Photo) and Maid of Honor Mallery Gilbert.
Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Court: Brooklyn Buford, Kennedy Campbell, Kiyla Campbell, Audrey Cordero, Taylor Echols, Kimberly Escobar, Emilee Fritts, Mallery Gilbert, Te’shanna Gordon, Sierra Haynes, Trinity McKenzie, Hannah Moss, Gracie Simpson, & Emily Smith.
It's Game Day! A reminder that you can avoid waiting in line at the game by purchasing tickets at the stadium box office today from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Go Badgers! #BadgerELITE
Avoid waiting in line Friday night for the Badger vs. Cobra game!! Pre-sale of tickets will be at the stadium box office Friday October 8 starting at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. #ItsAGreatDayToBeABadger
Join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2021 this Friday, October 8 at Badger Stadium!
It has been determined that our system has not been hacked. All of our data and information is secure. The online social media post announcing a threat was generated from a fake account. We do take these matters seriously and the safety of our students is our top priority.
Thank you to Shunn Harrison for your dedication to transport our students safely to and from school. Shunn is the Arkadelphia Bus Driver of the Year. Today, Dawson Education Cooperative and Summit Bus recognized Shunn for his outstanding effort. We are excited to celebrate Shunn!
Candace Williams was recognized September 21st during the Board of Education meeting. Williams received a Badger Pride for training OBU tutors in the area of math to support our 2nd grade students through the America Counts Program.
Chief Jason "Shorty" Jackson was a September Badger Pride winner. Jackson was nominated by Mary Snowden, Principal at Peake Elementary. Chief Jackson has gone above and beyond in helping make the beginning of the school year a success. Thank you Chief Jackson and the APD.
Here comes October! It's a great week to be a Badger!
