Our counselors were recognized in the February school board meeting in honor of School Counselors Week, February 6-10. We continue to celebrate our wonderful APSD School Counselors: Paula Keeling, Shalonda McCoy, Elizabeth Morris, Zanielle Talley, and Dana Tuggle. #BadgerPride
The Arkadelphia School District was out at the Henderson State University Education Job Fair on Wednesday. We had the opportunity to talk to some amazing future educators.
It's always a great day to be a Badger!
The Arkadelphia School Board had lunch at Peake Elementary School on Monday as they got to visit with some of the students and have a meal with them. The Peake New Edition Choir sang for the Board and did an amazing job!
Thank you to Miss Henderson State University, Gabriella Tidwell, who visited Regina Garner's Kindergarten class to read to the students last Friday. The kids loved it! A great way to finish off Read Across America Week!
AHS Employees have started arriving at their desks recently to find a hug that awaits them. A “hug in a mug!” It’s great to see our staff encouraging each other. Keep it up! Love our Arkadelphia School District Employees!
APSD is looking to fill a position for Girls Athletics Assistant/Teacher for the 23/24 school year. Apply online @arkadelphia.schoolrecruiter.net
Perritt Kindness Award Winners from February got to enjoy Pizza with Police. The students love it and so do our officers! Thank you to the Arkadelphia Police Department for their support of our students. Special thanks to Perritt’s PTC for sponsoring this month’s celebration.
Friday was another successful Peake All Pro Dads' meeting! Coach Schucker spoke to the group about perseverance. The next meeting for Peake All Pro Dads will be Friday, April 14. Let's keep growing!
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The sixth-grade students at Goza participated in a field trip to the Little Rock Central High National Historic Site. Little Rock Central High was the first high school to need federal assistance to integrate. The first nine African American students to enroll are now known as the Little Rock Nine. Goza students were escorted on a ranger-led program to view the park’s many exhibits. They engaged in an interactive museum tour and then learned about the Magnolia Mobile Gas Station where newspaper reporters from around the world and protesters gathered. Students learned in-depth information about the school’s history and the struggles of nine African American students who left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Students ended the tour by eating lunch on the lawn of the Commemorative Garden located across from the school. It is here that nine benches were placed and nine trees were planted to honor the Little Rock Nine and their heroism in spite of adversity.
Arkadelphia ABC Preschool online registration through Dawson Education Cooperative is now open. If you have a child who will be three years old by Aug. 1, 2023, sign them up using this link: www.dawsonesc.com/o/dawson-esc/page/abc-2023-2024-online-applications
We are looking forward to a great week in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
It's National School Breakfast Week.
Spring sports are in full swing.
It's always a great day to be a Badger!
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It was a special morning at Perritt Primary School during the Character Kid Awards Assembly. The first-ever “Joy Like Janilah” Awards were presented in honor of Janilah Shantelle Williams who would have been a second grader this year at Perritt. These students were nominated by their teachers because they express and bring the same joy that Janilah did in her short life. It was an honor to have Janilah’s family present for the presentations.
February’s Character Kid Award-Kindness winners were also recognized during the assembly. Kindness matters.
Today is School Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Join us in thanking those who work behind the scenes and around the clock to take care of our schools. Thank you to David, Dean, and Matt for all you do! We appreciate Mr. Jimmy King, Director of Support Services also!
Let’s start the day with a celebration of our 4A State Jr. High Quiz Bowl Winners. Congratulations to the Goza Middle School Quiz Bowl team who won the championship last Saturday at the state competition! Alaina Metcalf was named to the Region and State All-Tournament Team. David Garrett was also named to the State All-Tournament Team. Outstanding job by our students and coordinator, Misti Dixon.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
If you have or know someone with a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 1st, it is time to register for kindergarten!!
We will have kindergarten registration on April 4th and 6th. We can’t wait to meet our Future Badgers!! ❤️💙
Meet the Perritt Primary and District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Vanessa Rodgers! Pictured are students from the past and present, and we are thankful for her dedication to them all. Thank you for being #HerefortheKids! #BadgerPride #APSD #PublicSchoolsWeek
Perritt celebrated the Great Kindness Challenge in January and their Kindness Committee helped spread kindness like confetti! This wonderful group was recognized at this month's School Board meeting for teaching Perritt about kindness and inspiring everyone to be kind friends. Thank you Perritt Kindness Committee!
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We loved having Jamiliya McBride from Capturing Kids’ Hearts visit each of our campuses last Thursday and Friday. She provided great feedback and encouragement to our staff and students in the CKH Processes.
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It's Public Schools Week! Meet Mrs. Charlotte DeWitt! Among many things she does, she also organizes our Peake Badgers on the Run. Their final mile is on Saturday in Little Rock! Thank you for being #HerefortheKids!
Sargeant Jimmy Shearin, Corporal Dewayne Ward, and Corporal Randy Lau, APSD School Resource Officers, were recognized at the February School Board Meeting in honor of SRO Appreciation Day. We are grateful for our three SROs and the impact they have on our students, schools, and community. Their many positive contributions include ensuring physical safety, building relationships, and educating the entire community on school safety topics and needs. Thank you for all you do! #BadgerPride
