This Friday is the last day of our first semester! Before it ends, we have
Assessments
Performances &
Sporting Events
With a few parties, too!
It's going to be a great week in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
Reminder: Christmas Break is December 19 - January 2.
Cross Country Runner Emelia Eriksson was presented a Badger Pride Award in the recent School Board meeting for her outstanding season. Emelia finished 1st in conference, 2nd in 4A State, and 8th Place at the Arkansas-Oklahoma All-Star Meet. Emelia has committed to running for OBU. We are so proud of you, Emelia! #BadgerPride
The APSD Report to the Public was presented before the November board meeting. The Report included a video that reflected some of the highlights of the 2021-22 School Year. Students who participated in the video were recognized with a Badger Pride Award.
We invite you to watch our Report to the Public video on the APSD-TV YouTube Channel at youtu.be/EpSi0OinCik
The Peake New Edition Choir sang at the State Capitol on Friday morning. The students sang beautifully! The choir is under the direction of Laura Cornelius, Peake Music Teacher. Thank you for representing Arkadelphia! The most wonderful time of the year.
Goza students who earned All-Region Choir were presented a Badger Pride Award in the December school board meeting. The students auditioned with 600 singers across the region. Each student attended the All-Region Choir Concert on November 11, 2022. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
Arkadelphia High School Future Business Leaders of America made a special delivery to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock Thursday. FBLA received about 170 items during last week’s toy drive that were presented to the hospital. Following the presentation, the students competed in The Great Angel Tree Challenge by shopping for four children in our community. Some of the best memories are making Christmas joyful for others!
The Goza Middle School and Arkadelphia High School Choirs treated those who attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to a preview of their upcoming Christmas Concert. Thank you students for this wonderful performance!
You do not want to miss the full concert Thursday evening in the AHS Little Theater starting at 6:30 p.m. The choirs are directed by Mrs. Lori Hanlon.
Perritt's Nickelodeon Choir traveled to Little Rock today to sing at the State Capitol. The students had a special guest, Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson, attend their performance. She gifted each choir member with an ornament and candy cane. It was an amazing day!
Perritt First Grader, Deontae Arnold, was awarded a Badger Pride Award! He was nominated by Perritt’s Karen Ford. Deontae has gone above and beyond to assistant one of his classmates with communication, cafeteria, and transition procedures. He is a great role model for his peers. We are so proud of Deontae! #BadgerPride
APSD Families, the Arkansas Department of Education is hosting a SMACtalk Parent Webinar tonight, Dec. 5, from 6:30-7:30. A guest from the Attorney General's Office will share insight and guidance for parents regarding new apps and navigating online safety with their children.
Here's what is happening this week in the Arkadelphia Public School District.
You have a lot of opportunities to see our students performing on stage and on the court!
Have a great week! #BadgerPride
Game Day! We are so proud of the hard work our student athletes and coaches have put into this season. Arkadelphia is cheering the Badgers on to victory!
Tickets: gofan.co/app/school/AR18579
Badger Broadcast: www.arkadelphiabadgertv.com/broadcasts
Let's Go Badgers!
It's wonderful to see our students and our staff in the Arkadelphia Christmas Parade! #BadgerPride
AHS Juniors Anaiya Ford, Mychia Leatherwood and Emilee Young were recognized during the November School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. They were selected to serve on Senator John Boozman's 2022-23 Congressional Youth Cabinet. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
APSD Special Education Administrative Assistant Angela Middleton and Special Education Director Judy Talley were recognized at the November School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award.
At this year's Arkansas Association of Educational Office Professionals' meeting, Angela Middleton was named the the Martha Stone Educational Office Professional of the Year. Judy Talley was named AAEOP Arkansas Administrator of the Year.
We are so proud to have Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Talley recognized on a state level for their exceptional work in our Special Education Department.
#BadgerPride
Goza Middle School Process Champions were recognized at the November School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. This committee of teachers maintain the vision and enthusiasm at Goza for Capturing Kids' Hearts. These dedicated team members have regular monthly morning meetings to plan and implement activities which promote behavior that moves the campus toward excellence. Not pictured is Jequetta Berry, Facilitator. Thank you for going above and beyond for your school! #BadgerPride
We appreciate South Central Electric Cooperative for once again stacking the Perritt pumpkins at the annual totem pole event! Gabby Gonzales, Shelley Tucker, and T.J. Curtis accepted a Badger Pride Award at the recent board meeting. Thank you South Central for your support!
Here's what is happening in the Arkadelphia School District. We have three weeks left before this semester ends on December 16.
Congrats to Badger Football on their win Friday! This week the Badgers travel to Searcy to take on Harding Academy in the 4A Semifinals. #BadgerPride
Goza faculty came out on top at the annual volleyball game against students Friday before the break. The event is a joint fundraiser for Relay for Life and the Goza Friendship Scholarship. Thanks to Mrs. Cotton for organizing this fun time for a great cause! #BadgerPride
Ms. Shaylee Marshall’s Fourth Grade Class at Peake Elementary School was selected for this month’s Pizza with Police. The students in Ms. Marshall’s class were chosen for their good behavior and for being on time to school! We appreciate Ms. BC and Ms. Paula Whittle for sponsoring the pizza this month. We are thankful for our police officers who spend this time with our students. #BadgerPride
