Arkadelphia Public Schools

This month, Pizza with Police came to the Peake 2nd-grade class of Candace Williams. We appreciate Peake SRO Jimmy Shearin and the Arkadelphia Police Department for investing time with our students. Special thanks to Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing the pizza and Dr. Jeanette Turner for the paper goods and water.
It’s always a great day to be a Badger!
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Good luck today to Lady Badger Volleyball as the postseason begins! The Lady Badgers will take on Baptist Prep at noon in the South Regional Tournament in Magnolia. Fans traveling to the game must purchase tickets at https://gofan.co/event/4978552?schoolId=AAA
Let's go!
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It’s going to be a shorter week but a busy week. AHS has ATLAS Fall Interims. The Peake Book Fair is happening this week. GOOD LUCK to Lady Badger Volleyball in the South Regional Tournament. Badger Pride Marching Band heads to Regional Assessment on Tuesday evening. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday. Students are out of school October 23-27. Check out the graphics for more information.
Have a great week!
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Upcoming School Calendar Dates:

There will be NO school for students on Thursday, October 23; Friday, October 24; and Monday, October 27.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Peake Parents should have an appointment time set up with their child's teacher.
We hope you are having a great weekend!

Congratulations to Peake Elementary School for winning the 2025 Arkadelphia Pink Out Competition! We appreciate everyone who participated in raising Breast Cancer Awareness. A special thanks to Arkadelphia Brookshire's for providing pink cupcakes for the winning school's teachers and support staff. This year, we added an individual Pink Out Staff and Student Winner at each campus. Congratulations to Peake P.E. Teacher Jennifer Hurst and 3rd Grader Jordyn Burton!
Way to go, Peake Elementary School!
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Our District Office went PINK today for Breast Cancer Awareness! 🩷
Be sure to go Like and Share our Peake, Goza, and AHS Pink Out posts to help spread awareness and help them win Pink Out School 2025!
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Today is National Boss's Day, and we honor our superintendent, Nikki Thomas. Her leadership is truly special, marked by the unwavering heart of a Badger and a clear focus on the current needs and long-term success of Arkadelphia Public Schools 🍎.

We are grateful for your vision and commitment. Thank you, Ms. Thomas! 💙

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our campuses will once again be competing for Pink Out School of the Year and some pink treats for their campus. We want everyone to wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness. We will need everyone’s input to make that decision. Be looking for Peake Elementary School, Goza Middle School, and Arkadelphia High School Facebook Pink Out Day posts on Friday by 9:30 a.m. to like and share for your campus. Each school’s post will be shared on the Arkadelphia Public Schools' Facebook (this) page. Every like and share on it counts too! Get ready to go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Students and staff at AHS and Peake will dress up on Friday for Pink Out Day.
** Goza Middle School has a Pink Out Jr. High Football game scheduled for Thursday evening and School Pictures on Friday. Goza is going to promote their Pink Out for Thursday, but will still post their pictures on Friday.
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Meaningful work, free training, and steady work or a flexible schedule are all benefits of substitute teaching.
Kelly Education is hiring great people to work in Arkadelphia Public Schools. Apply now! https://www.mykelly.com/job/9919411-arkadelphia-substitute-teacher-arkadelphia-ar-united-states/

Last month, the Arkadelphia Promise announced the creation of the Teacher of the Month Award, made possible by the late Janice Stanford’s remarkable generosity through a legacy donation to the Arkadelphia Promise Foundation.

The award honors not only Mrs. Stanford’s $250,000 gift but also the memory of her father, Stanley Stanford, a longtime teacher at Arkadelphia High School. Their legacy continues to inspire excellence in education across our community.

The first recipient of the Teacher of the Month Award is Mr. Grant Reimers, an English teacher in his fifth year at Arkadelphia High School. He is the current Arkadelphia High School Teacher of the Year. He also serves as a Senior High Quiz Bowl Coach. Mr. Reimers captures the attention of his students through his lessons within the classroom, but can also be seen in the stands supporting his students on game day.

Mr. Reimers was recognized with a cash award in appreciation of his service and impact by Arkadelphia Promise Director Jason Jones. This award will be presented monthly to an Arkadelphia educator who demonstrates excellence in the classroom, a passion for student success, and an unwavering dedication to the teaching profession.

Congratulations, Mr. Reimers!
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Badger Pride Spotlight!
We’re proud to highlight Peake Elementary’s CKH student, Lian Eshawi, for exhibiting Empathy. 💙
Lian was nominated for always being helpful to her classmates, checking on them when they’re upset, and making sure everyone feels included. Her kindness and compassion shine in and out of the classroom!

We are so proud of Lian for being a great leader!
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A group of students from Grades 4 - 6 recently competed in a Chess Tournament through Dawson Education Co-op. Congratulations to Sixth Grader Ledger Wiley, who won 1st place among all 6th graders, and Zeke Heber, who won 2nd place in the 4th grade category.
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Monday begins a new week and a new grading period.
Good luck to our six Badger tennis players at the 4A State Tennis Tournament that begins Monday!
Thursday is Sr. Night for volleyball.
Picture day for AHS on Tuesday and Goza on Friday.
Friday, Pink Out Day for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Check out the graphic for more events!
Have a great week!
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A big THANK YOU to Southern Bancorp for once again sponsoring the Party in the Parking Lot for the AHS students and staff as part of our homecoming day festivities. The students love it! We also have to give a shout-out to the Southern Bancorp crew that comes to cook, serve, and share some Badger Swag with our students and staff! We appreciate all your support for our schools!
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First stop on Friday for the 2025 AHS Homecoming Court and their escorts was Peake Elementary School!
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It's Friday! It's Game Day! It’s Homecoming!
Put on your Badger colors and let's support Badger Football as they take on the Cobras tonight at home.
If you do not have a valid 2025-26 pass, you can pay cash at the gate or purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/event/3745256?schoolId=AR18579
Let's Go!
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Last week, a group of Peake and Goza students took part in our food service provider, SFE, Roving Chef food education program. Students were in the kitchen with an SFE chef preparing a new recipe together. They also joined an SFE Registered Dietitian to learn more about the benefits of a balanced meal and the nutrition packed into the recipe they are creating. Thanks to SFE! The students enjoyed it! A good, fun, delicious learning experience.
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