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The School Choice Application deadline is TODAY, May 1.
Learn more at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/page/school-choice
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📣 Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who go above and beyond every single day. Thank you to Peake Principal Mary Snowden, Goza Principal Tisha Hunter, and AHS Principal Callie Hunley for your heart, dedication, and unwavering support for our students, staff, and their families. Your leadership makes all the difference. 💙
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The celebrations continue for the Arkadelphia Bands Program this year! Congratulations to the Arkadelphia Band Seniors who signed a letter of intent to participate in the band programs upon their college enrollment. Kylie Jo Batson, Seth Motcha, and Emma Nelson will be members of the Arkansas State University Band. Bryce Martin will be a member of the University of Arkansas Band (Fayetteville). Daisy Page will be in the Ouachita Baptist University Band. We wish these students the best in their future endeavors.
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Arkadelphia Public Schools K12 Picasso Inspired Art Show and Reception this year! We have such creative and skilled students and teachers in our district. Special thanks to art teachers Amy Taylor (Peake), Kaila Todd (Goza), Candace Eriksson (AHS), and OBU Art Intern Kasey Dumas for your exceptional work inspiring our students. We appreciate the Arkadelphia Art Center for hosting this wonderful event each year.
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Thank you to Nicole McGough and Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing a Bus Driver Appreciation meal for our transportation employees! PFCU treated them to a delicious meal from Ouachita Valley Meats. We appreciate all of you!
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The Arkadelphia Promise Signing Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held one week from tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating our seniors with family, friends, and the community. We are so grateful for the Arkadelphia Promise and the opportunities it provides for our graduates as they continue their education after high school.
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Please join us TODAY for a reception in honor of the Arkadelphia Public Schools K-12 Student Picasso Inspired Art Exhibit, which will take place at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The reception will be held today from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Come celebrate and support our creative artists!
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On Saturday, Arkadelphia High School Quiz Bowl competed on AR PBS for the 4A Senior High State Championship. They are the 2025 4A State Runner-up! We are so proud of the Arkadelphia Quiz Bowl team and coaches!
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As Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025) approaches, we wanted to share our Teacher Appreciation Offers Form with the community. During Teacher Appreciation Week the past few years, we have been compiling a list of businesses that provide discounts and perks for educators and sharing this information with all our staff. We encourage you to feel free to complete this form if you are looking for a way to honor educators! Thank you in advance.
Form Link: www.arkadelphiaschools.org/forms/arkadelphia-teacher-appreciation-offers
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Members of the Goza Middle School FBLA were presented with a Badger Pride Award in the April School Board meeting. Tiana Berry, Tyson Brumfield, Giselle Marroquin, and Anakaye Wilson were recognized for placing in the Top Four of their competitive event at the 2025 Arkansas Middle Level State Leadership Conference and qualified for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, this summer. LaKesha Berry is the Goza FBLA Adviser. Congratulations!
You have an opportunity tonight and for the next two Monday nights to help support FBLA students as they raise funds to attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim. Just can swing by Chicken Express between 5:00p.m. and 7:00p.m., grab dinner, and mention FBLA.
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Here is what’s happening in the Arkadelphia School District this week!
ATLAS Testing continues on each campus.
Monday night is Senior Night for softball and baseball; Friday night for soccer.
Join us Tuesday evening for the K-12 Art Show Reception at the Arkadelphia Art Center!
AHS Band will hold a signing ceremony on Wednesday for seniors committing to participate in a band program in higher education.
Check out the graphics for more events!
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Jayden Purifoy, an Arkadelphia High Schooler, was recognized this month with a Badger Pride Award! Nominated by Ms. Sarah Brawley, Jayden is being recognized for consistently demonstrating the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) character trait of Courage. In Geometry class, Jayden takes the lead during our “Good Things” time — a daily routine where students share positive moments to start the day off right. Jayden not only encourages his classmates to participate but also models active listening, asks meaningful follow-up questions, and helps create an uplifting classroom environment.
Keep leading with kindness, Jayden!
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For the third consecutive year, the Arkadelphia High School Quiz Bowl team will be competing for the 4A Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Championship! The 4A championship match between Trumann and Arkadelphia will air on Arkansas PBS at noon on Saturday. You can watch the match via the Arkansas PBS on-air channel or online by going to myarpbs.org/watch
We are so proud of our Arkadelphia Quiz Bowl students and coaches. Let’s go Badgers!
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Brooklyn Sexton, a student at Peake Elementary, received a Badger Pride Award for this month. She was nominated by Ms. Nicole McGough, Vice President of Business Development at Patterson Federal Credit Union for her extraordinary display of compassion and leadership. Brooklyn noticed that some of her classmates were struggling with food insecurity — and she didn’t wait for someone else to fix it. Instead, she organized a food drive in her own neighborhood. Her efforts resulted in over 1,500 individually packaged food items, all donated to the Backpack Program in Arkadelphia, which helps ensure students have enough to eat over the weekends. Brooklyn’s selflessness, initiative, and heart for her community remind us what it truly means to be a Badger.
Way to go Brooklyn!
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School Choice is Now Open!
✨ Looking for a great start for your K–4th grader? Peake Elementary in the Arkadelphia Public School District offers:
🏫 A Beautiful New 80,000 Sq Ft Facility
🎨 Strong Fine Arts Foundation
🛝 State-of-the-Art Turf Playground
🏅 CKH National Showcase School Two Consecutive Years
💜 Purple Star Military Family Friendly
👩⚕️ Full-Time Registered Nurse & School Resource Officer
📍 Located on Historic Peake Rosenwald Grounds
Peake is a place where young learners thrive! For information on School Choice or enrolling a 2025-2026 Kindergartener, visit our website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org
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Arkadelphia Public Schools are excited to announce that we have been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools® District award winner!
In addition to our district award, we are celebrating each of our campuses receiving Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools recognition:
- Arkadelphia High School (first year)
- L. M. Goza Middle School (third consecutive year)
- Peake Elementary School (second consecutive year)
We are so appreciative of our administrators, teachers, and support staff for their unwavering commitment to cultivating a safe and supportive environment for students. A special thanks to the Process Champions at each school and the Arkadelphia School Board for continuing to support the CKH Initiative in our District.
It’s always a great day to be a Badger!
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Arkadelphia High Schooler, Joslyn Cain was recognized by the AHS RtI Team with this month’s Badger Pride Award! Joslyn exemplifies the CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) character trait of courage. She is resilient, never letting adversity define her spirit. In the classroom, Joslyn is just as fearless. She meets academic challenges with focus and persistence, showing her peers and teachers alike what it truly means to persevere. Her work ethic, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to growth have not gone unnoticed. Way to go, Joslyn!
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Arkadelphia High School student, Hunter Mason, received a Badger Pride Award at this month’s school board meeting. Hunter was recognized by staff for his incredible leadership in organizing this year’s International Day— that celebrates global cultures through food, artifacts, and student-led presentations. With 10 countries represented, Hunter’s initiative, planning, and dedication helped bring the world to AHS and made the event a huge success!
Way to go, Hunter! Your hard work and passion make us proud to be Badgers!
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day!
We are so grateful for those who work as administrative professionals in our school district. They are the multitasking masterminds who diligently work to ensure the offices are running smoothly. We recognize your hard work, patience, and expertise. Thank you for taking care of our staff, students, and families. We appreciate you!
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