Arkadelphia Public Schools

Goza Middle School hosted its 2nd Annual Black History Assembly in the Lecture Hall at Henderson State University this afternoon. Members of the Goza Student Council welcomed the 7th & 8th grade students in attendance; conducted Black History Trivia with prizes; and recognized Goza staff that held membership in Greek organizations. This year the event was in partnership with the HSU NPHC. Ashlee Dixon, Director of Greek Life and Student Engagement at HSU introduced representatives of the seven chapters of the Divine Nine currently chartered on the campus. Thank you to Mr. Ankton, the Goza Student Council, and HSU NPHC for their work to celebrate Black History with our students. #BadgerPride

The kindergarten team at Peake Elementary got a new member this semester! Sarah Fogerty was brought on this semester as a kindergarten teacher. Ms. Fogerty has served as a substitute including a long-term position at Peake. Welcome to the team Sarah Fogerty! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia School District will be open tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. The transportation director has driven bus routes and they are clear and safe for bus travel. Please use caution if driving in the morning. Bridges could have some ice patches after tonight’s low temps. Take it slow and be safe. In accordance with our adopted 2024-25 school calendar, today’s school day will be made up on Friday, April 18th (Good Friday). Any future days missed will be added starting on May 22nd. Currently, May 21st is our last scheduled school day for this year. Thank you.

With the forecasted weather making its arrival and road conditions expected to worsen overnight, classes are cancelled and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19th. Stay safe and warm! #BadgerPride

Due to the impending winter weather, the Arkadelphia School District Board of Education meeting scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled to Monday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. School board meetings are held upstairs in Dawson Building #3 at the corner of 7th & Clinton St.

With the expected arrival of winter weather moving into our area on Tuesday, the Arkadelphia School District will plan at this time to dismiss students at 1:00p.m. If the weather forecast changes throughout the night and into the early morning hours, further notifications may be sent in the morning if more precise timing determines an earlier than anticipated arrival. Thank you.

We want to remind our families if winter weather causes the school to close or delay, the information at the link below shares how the Arkadelphia Public School District will communicate the closing or delay with district families as well as the public. School officials will closely monitor weather forecasts and conditions. For more information visit www.arkadelphiaschools.org/winter-weather #BadgerPride

Congratulations to the Arkadelphia Ninth Grade Quiz Bowl Team who won the 4A Red Junior High State Quiz Bowl tournament at Bryant on Saturday. David Garrett was named 4A Red Tournament MVP. The Freshmen Quiz Bowl Coach is Adrienne Doles. Great job Quiz Bowl! #BadgerPride

Here’s what is happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District! We will be in school on Monday (make-up day). February is Black History Month and this week our schools have planned opportunities to celebrate! Basketball Senior Night has been moved to Monday night due to weather concerns. We hope to see you at the AHS Gymnasium to support our seniors! Peake Elementary School continues the tradition of hosting a Chili Supper and Art Show--this Thursday! Good luck to our Arkadelphia Spelling Bee 4th-8th Grade Winners who will represent us at the Clark County Spelling Bee on Friday! Have a great week. #BadgerPride

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you to Officers Jimmy Shearin, Dewayne Ward & Randy Lau who serve as the Arkadelphia School District School Resource Officers. Thank you for your commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Thank you to all the families who came to Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday! It was great to see you. A shout to our Arkadelphia teachers, support staff, and principals for making it a great day. We appreciate your hard work. Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy your day off!

This week at Peake during library time, 3rd graders had STEAM time. S(Science)T(Technology)E(Engineering)A(Arts)M(Math) activities foster critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while enhancing real-world application, career exploration, and social skills through hands-on learning. Ms. Hesse’s class was fully engaged! #BadgerPride

Congratulations to Nykkisson Wimberly and the 2025 King of Hearts Court presented at today’s Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally! The Seniors took the class spirit competition! Mark your calendars for Basketball Senior Night on Tuesday, February 18th against Nashville. #BadgerPride

We love a Book Fair! Don't forget that Thursday is the last day for the Scholastic Book Fair at Peake Elementary School. The students have found some great reading material for the break from school this weekend! #BadgerPride

Tomorrow is Parent-Teacher Conference Day! NO school for students Thursday (13th) and Friday (14th) Thursday is Parent Teacher Conferences 2p.m.-7p.m. (Peake by appointment) School is in session Monday, February 17th as a make-up school day for January 10th (snow day).

The January Students of the Month were treated to Pizza with Police on Friday at Peake Elementary School. We appreciate Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing the pizza and Dr. Jeanette Turner for the water and paper goods. Thank you to our School Resource Officers and the Arkadelphia Police Department for spending this time with our students. Congratulations! #BadgerPride

This week is Parent Teacher Conference Week! Once again, we remind you that students will be out of school on Thursday (13th) and Friday (14th). However, school WILL be in session on Monday, February 17th as a make-up school day. Have a great week! #BadgerPride

Ms. Jones’s First Grade Class at Peake finished their week of learning about graphs Super Bowl style!! The students voted on who they thought would win and created graphs using the data they collected. Go Chiefs! Go Eagles! Way to go Ms. Jones’ class! #BadgerPride

This weekend on Super Bowl Sunday, Arkadelphia High School Badger Football Player Peyton Wesley will be featured on Fox16 Good Day Arkansas Big Game Edition at 9:00 am and Fox16 Late News that night after the game. KLRT Fox16 Sportscaster Wess Moore visited the Badger fieldhouse last week to talk to Peyton about his love for the Badgers. Coach Trey Schucker, Peyton’s mother Ashley Wesley (AHS Teacher), and some of his teammates shared their perspectives on how the Badgers inspire Peyton and Peyton inspires the Badgers. We are so proud of you, Peyton Wesley! Be sure to tune in Sunday morning and later that evening on Fox16. #BadgerPride

Congratulations to the Goza Middle School Future Business Leaders Chapter on their outstanding performance at the District IV Middle School Spring Conference on Thursday! The Goza FBLA Adviser is Lakesha Berry. Student results: First Place: Sanai Hunter - Business Reports; Cooper Babb - FBLA Concepts; Giselle Marroquin - FBLA Mission-Pledge / One Minute Timing; Macy Boyles - Three-Minute Timing Second Place: Cooper Roberson - Job Interview; Tiana Berry - Spreadsheet; Tyson Brumfield - Talent Show Third Place: Payton Francis - Critical Thinking; Drew Howard - Financial Literacy; Ivy Page - Spelling Fourth Place: Xy'Asia Harper - Career Research; Rutledge Price - Digital Citizenship; Jack Taylor - Financial Literacy; Nevaeh Marlow - Intro to Business Communication; Public Speaking - Gavin Greenwich; Anakaye Wilson - Learning Strategies; Chelsey Ford - Tables Fifth Place: Avery Williams - Business Letters; Kamron Chapman - Computer Concepts #BadgerPride