In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to introduce Latavia Ankton as a Kindergarten teacher at Peake Elementary School! Latavia is a proud graduate of both Arkadelphia High School and Henderson State University, and she is thrilled to continue her journey as a Badger. We are so happy to have her pouring back into our youngest learners and making a difference at Peake.

Welcome home, Ms. Latavia Ankton! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight

🏈 BADGER NATION: IT’S GAME DAY AT BADGER STADIUM! 🏈 Arrive early, check parking details, and bring that Badger spirit tonight!

With current Arkadelphia High School construction, parking around the stadium is limited. We encourage you to arrive early so you have time to park and find a seat before pregame activities start at 6:35 p.m. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Fans, including students and their parents, please review the graphic for athletic events’ behavior expectations. Please follow staff directions and stay in designated areas.

Tickets can be purchased with cash at the gate or online at https://gofan.co/event/6727881?schoolId=AR18579

Let’s create a safe, positive atmosphere for our athletes and our community. Let’s go Blue!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Event Expectations
In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Dollia Langford to Arkadelphia High School as a Special Education Resource ELA teacher! Dollia brings a heartwarming passion for helping all students succeed, no matter their age or background, and is ready to make a meaningful difference in our classrooms. We are so happy to have her as part of our Badger family.

Welcome, Mrs. Dollia Langford! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
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Please join us on Friday evening for a special recognition ceremony for Mr. Steve Patterson. The ceremony will begin at 6:45 p.m. on the field during pregame.

Also, be mindful that due to the new Arkadelphia High School project, parking around the stadium is limited. We encourage everyone to arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to find a spot and be in your seats before the celebration begins.
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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Make plans to join us one week from today for the Groundbreaking Ceremony at the new Arkadelphia High School, 401 High School Drive!
We look forward to seeing our community at this celebratory event starting at 4:00p.m.
It's always a great day to be a Badger!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Groundbreaking Ceremony
In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Juliann Reaper to Goza Middle School as a 7th-grade ELA teacher! A dedicated lifelong learner, Juliann brings a deep passion for education and is eager to inspire her students throughout this upcoming school year. We are so happy to have her as part of our Goza family.

Welcome, Ms. Juliann Reaper! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight
ATTENTION Arkadelphia High School Staff, Students, and Families,
The power was restored at Arkadelphia High School late last night. AHS WILL be in session today, September 2, 2026. We appreciate the work of the Entergy crew to have power restored. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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Arkadelphia High School Staff, Students, and Families,

Power is currently down at Arkadelphia High School. Entergy crews are on-site actively working on the issue, but it is uncertain if power will be restored to conduct school tomorrow. We will notify all high school staff, students, and parents of the official school status by 6:30 AM tomorrow.

Note: This outage affects Arkadelphia High School ONLY. Peake Elementary and Goza Middle Schools are running on normal schedules.
about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
ANNOUNCMENT
Arkadelphia Public Schools welcomes Ashlee Vaughan as Arkadelphia High School’s new College & Career Advisor! 🎓✨

Ashlee is ready to work with our students as they map out their goals after graduation. She will be helping our students with College & Technical Program Preparation, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Career & Workforce Connections, and 1-on-1 Postsecondary Planning.

This position is grant-funded through a partnership with rootEd Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Education. Before the school year began, Mrs. Vaughan participated in the rootEd Arkansas Training Conference in Siloam Springs to bring back the best strategies and resources for our students. 💙

Welcome, Ashlee Vaughan!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Brittany Miller to Peake Elementary School as a 2nd grade teacher! A proud graduate of the Arkadelphia School District, Brittany grew up right here in our community and is currently finishing her Master of Education degree at Southern Arkansas University. She is eager to give back and make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of her students. We are so happy to have her home and as part of the Peake family.

Welcome back, Mrs. Brittany Miller! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to introduce Emma Hendricks as a 4th-grade Math and Science teacher at Peake Elementary School! Emma has a true passion for teaching math and science, and she is thrilled to bring that energy into her classroom for this upcoming school year. We are so happy to have her as part of our Peake family.

Welcome, Ms. Emma Hendricks! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight

Here are some of the things happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District!

K-2 Students will complete the ATLAS Math Screener throughout the week.
It's home games for volleyball (Monday & Tuesday), tennis (Monday), and varsity football on Friday.

And here comes September!
Check out the graphic for events.
Have a great week!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Aug-Sept
In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Christina Cleaves to Peake Elementary School as a 1st grade teacher! Christina is a graduate of Henderson State University and is ready to inspire our young learners. Outside of the classroom, she loves spending quality time with her friends and family. We are so happy to have her making a difference for our students.

Welcome, Mrs. Christina Cleaves! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
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Happy Friday! This is Speech Pathology Week!

We're grateful to have the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists in our district who help our students communicate, connect, and find their voice. Thank you for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students and their families. We appreciate you, Bonny Burnett, Katie McGlone, and Sydney Miller! 💙
You are a vital part of our team.
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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It's Game Day for Volleyball and Jr. High Football at Home!

Tickets can be purchased at the gates with cash or online at GoFan, https://gofan.co/app/school/AR18579
Season Passes can be purchased at the home volleyball gate.

Let's Go Badgers!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to introduce Coach Kaylin Kauffman to the Goza Middle School family! A graduate of Henderson State University, Coach Kauffman will teach PE, help with academic reading, and serve as an assistant coach for both our volleyball and softball programs. She is ready to make a positive impact on our students in the classroom, in the gym, and on the field. We are so happy to have her on our team.

Welcome, Coach Kaylin Kauffman! 💙

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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight
In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Dalton Alexander to the district as a Health and PE teacher at Goza Middle School. Dalton comes to us from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and will also be leading our student-athletes as a coach for girls' basketball and track. Dalton says he is most excited for the opportunity to work alongside such an amazing, supportive, and friendly staff. We are so happy to have him join the Goza family.
Welcome to the district, Mr. Dalton Alexander! 💙
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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight
Make plans to join us two weeks from today for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Arkadelphia High School!
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Attention, Badger Family!

Please join us for a pregame ceremony at the first Friday night home game of the season as we honor Mr. Steve Patterson for over four decades of dedication to calling the Badgers! On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Sr. High Badgers take on Hot Springs at Badger Stadium. Make sure to arrive early for a special presentation honoring Mr. Patterson before kickoff! 🎙️🏈

We invite friends, fans, and former/current students to help us celebrate his incredible career by clicking the link to share a favorite memory and leave well-wishes: https://forms.gle/TuZAzdejAjHiGLycA
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about 1 month ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to highlight Caleb Loe as a Social Studies teacher at Goza Middle School. Caleb is entering his 8th year of teaching and coaching, where he also serves our student-athletes as the Assistant Wrestling Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. Caleb works hard every day to lead our students to success both in the classroom and on the field. We are so happy to have Coach Loe making a difference at Goza.
Thank you for all you do, Mr. Caleb Loe! 💙
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about 1 month ago, Intern Communications
Staff Spotlight