Arkadelphia Public Schools

In the 2026-2027 school year, we welcome Lindsey Points to our district as Assistant Band Director and Percussion Specialist at Goza Middle School and Arkadelphia High School!

Mrs. Points holds a Bachelor’s in Music from Northwestern State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Central Arkansas. From a young child, music has been a lifelong passion of hers, and being able to share that passion through music education makes her dreams a reality. She is beyond excited to start this new journey as a Badger!

Welcome to the team, Mrs. Points! 💙

#BadgerPride

10 days ago, Intern Communications

ACMC Military Family Forum (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on October 1, 2026): The Arkansas Council for Military Children will hold an open forum to hear from military families. The Council wants to know how well Arkansas law is serving our service members! Interested parties may join the conversation in person at the Little Rock Air Force Base University Center or join the conversation online using Microsoft Teams (https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294637297206304?p=BkpekEC85XaHIs3l1s Meeting ID: 294 637 297 206 304 Passcode: 9fE6SB6n). Although walk-ins are welcome, they do ask participants to consider preregistration using this address (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepNxnuGuiAcWRJNJm3X3xemNhV-eRz7bjwU4BAQt8P6UxGOQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115267870076026188966). We hope to see you there!

11 days ago, William Jeremy Bell

Here is what's happening in the Arkadelphia School District this week!

Good luck to Lady Badger Carsyn Vaughan at the 4A State Golf Tournament and Jr. High Cross Country at District!

AHS (Mon.-Thurs.) and Grades 3-4 (Tues./Thurs.) have ATLAS Interim Exams.

Friday is Pink Out Day! Wear Pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. More information to come!

Have a great week!
#BadgerPride

11 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

A great way to end the week with a surprise Pizza with Police party in Ms. Kester’s class today! Peake School Resource Officer Jennifer Rogers spent time with the students and commended them on their behavior today during the school drill. Thank you to Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing pizza for the class and State Farm for providing water. It’s always a great day to be a Badger!
#BadgerPride

13 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Today is School Parent Group Appreciation Day, and we have the best here in Arkadelphia!

Your time, energy, kindness, and generosity make a big difference in the school days for our students and our staff. From supporting and planning events for our students to providing meals and treats for our staff, we are grateful for every one of you. Thank you for all that you do for our Badgers!
#BadgerPride

13 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Blue Star Welcome Week (September 26 - October 4): APSD joins ADE and others across the state and the nation as we welcome our new and returning military families this fall. Blue Star Families (https://bluestarfam.org/) is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military and veteran families in the communities where they live. Be watching for updates, events, and/or communication at each campus next week!

14 days ago, William Jeremy Bell

Goza Middle School and Arkadelphia High School have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools where students demonstrated high growth on the ATLAS!
The OEP creates an annual report entitled the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards, which recognizes schools with high student academic growth. The basis for the awards is that growth is the best indicator of the positive impact that schools are having on students.
Goza and AHS are both being recognized for High Science Growth (Southwest region). Congratulations and job well done to our students and staff! Go Science! 👏✨
#BadgerPride

14 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Badger Pride Award! 🦡💙

Congratulations to Peake Elementary School 4th grader Abby Gables for being nominated by her teacher, Ms. Emma Hendricks, and earning our CKH Award!
Abby has shown true empathy this month by stepping up to help struggling students around her. She consistently shows patience, kindness, and a caring heart to everyone she meets.

Way to lead with kindness and make us proud, Abby! 💙
#BadgerPride

14 days ago, Intern Communications

The Arkadelphia School District is accepting bids on approximately 3 acres between 12th/13th and Caddo/Pine Streets, formerly home to L.M. Goza Gymnasium, Tech Annex, and Instructional Annex.

Please submit sealed bids to Arkadelphia School District, PO Box 10, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923 - Attention: Property Bid. Bids can also be hand-delivered to 700 Clinton Street, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923. Bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Property is sold as-is. The Arkadelphia School District (seller) reserves the right to reject any bids. For more details, visit https://www.arkadelphiaschools.org/article/3148730

14 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Arkadelphia Badger Golf hosted the 4A-7 District Golf Tournament today at the DeGray Lake Golf Course. Junior Carsyn Vaughan qualified as an individual for the 4A State Tournament in Jonesboro on September 29. Junior Hayden Jones finished in the Top 5, made All-Conference, and qualified for the 4A State Tournament at Harrison in October.

Congratulations to Carsyn and Hayden! Also, to Coach Garner and all the Badger Golfers on another productive season and for enduring some hot temperatures! Way to go, Badgers!
#BadgerPride

15 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Badger Pride Award! 🦡💙

Congratulations to Goza Middle School 6th grader Sydney Speights for being nominated by the 6th-Grade Teaching Team for a Badger Pride Award. She was recognized at this month's school board meeting. Sydney consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to her academics by arriving prepared and showing a diligent attitude throughout the entire school day.
Way to shine, Sydney! 💙

#BadgerPride

15 days ago, Intern Communications

Goza Seventh-grader Winter Thompson was recognized with a Badger Pride Award at the September School Board meeting. She was nominated by the 7th-Grade Teaching Team. She has become a great peer mentor to her classmates. Winter has learned to acknowledge when she needs help, and she actively asks for help. Her confidence level in class has skyrocketed. Winter stands out as being a model for starting the school year strong. Great job!
#BadgerPride

16 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

We are excited to share that Arkadelphia High School Senior Henry Harrell has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Henry has the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship Competition for approximately 6,700 scholarships worth $24 million and advance to the Finalist level of the competition. Congratulations Henry!
#BadgerPride

17 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

A team from Arkadelphia Public Schools had the opportunity to attend the Ron Clark Academy in collaboration with OBU’s Teacher Education Program! What an incredible experience! Leah Clark, Grant Reimers, Molly Tucker, and Ashley Whittle are bringing back fresh ideas, big energy, and new ways to make learning unforgettable for our students!
#BadgerPride

17 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Here is what’s happening in the Arkadelphia School District this week!
AHS has class meetings. Senior and Junior Families are invited to a Parent Meeting on Monday at Noon and 5p.m. in the Little Theater. Tuesday evening is an informational meeting for Peake WATCH DOGS. Arkadelphia FFA is hosting a Mattress Sale in the Goza Cafeteria on Saturday. Please check more of the activities on the graphics.
Have a great week!
#BadgerPride

18 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

The Arkansas Department of Education School Report Cards were released on Thursday, allowing us to celebrate progress, recognize the hard work happening across Arkadelphia Public Schools, and identify areas where we will continue to grow.

🎉 A BIG CELEBRATION AT AHS!
Arkadelphia High School improved from a C to a B! Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, and families on this achievement!

The letter grades for our other schools remained the same as last year, including the District letter grade that did increase by 13 points from the 2024–2025 school year. That increase is worth sharing as we continue working toward even greater growth across Arkadelphia Public Schools.

We are proud of the progress being made and grateful for the hard work of our students and staff. More work lies ahead, and we are excited to keep moving forward together. 💙🐾

If you would like to read more about our School Report Card, visit https://www.arkadelphiaschools.org/article/3139256

#BadgerPride

19 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Badger Pride Award! 🦡💙 Congratulations to Goza Middle School 8th grader Wells Dawson for earning our CKH August "Starting Strong" Award! Wells arrives each day prepared, gives his absolute best effort, and spreads kindness to everyone around him.

Way to make a difference and start strong, Wells! 💙
#BadgerPride

20 days ago, Intern Communications

In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Cameron Galliher to Goza Middle School as a 6th grade Social Studies teacher and junior high football coach! A graduate of Henderson State University entering his first year of teaching, Cameron was inspired to become an educator to invest in the next generation so they can make a positive impact as they grow. We are so happy to have him joining our team in the classroom and on the field.

Welcome, Mr. Cameron Galliher! 💙
#BadgerPride

20 days ago, Intern Communications

It is National Arts in Education Week!

Arts in education drives student success across every measure:
🔹Academic Achievement: Higher test scores and graduation rates
🔹Workforce Readiness: Building the creativity and collaboration skills that 72% of business leaders say are essential
🔹Student Wellness: Providing emotional outlets and supportive communities
🔹Equity: Ensuring all students can access transformative learning experiences

Thank you to Arkadelphia Public Schools Art, Choir, and Band Instructors for bringing creativity and innovation into the classroom and helping our students shine.
#BadgerPride

21 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Today marked our first Goza Middle School pep rally under Principal Tisha Hunter. Mrs. Hunter and our 7th and 8th-grade Badgers were hyped and ready! Big thanks to all the faculty, staff, and families who helped celebrate our students on the field today.

Let’s keep the momentum going tonight, right back at Badger Stadium as we take on Malvern.
📍 Badger Stadium
7th Grade: 5:00 PM
8th Grade: 6:00 PM
Come out, wear your Badger colors, and support our student-athletes! 📣🏈
#BadgerPride

21 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools

Arkadelphia Public Schools

2026-2027 Student Enrollment Links

For Families

For Students

Our District

Our School Board