Arkadelphia Public Schools

Thank you to everyone who supported the Arkadelphia Public Schools K12 Picasso Inspired Art Show and Reception this year! We have such creative and skilled students and teachers in our district. Special thanks to art teachers Amy Taylor (Peake), Kaila Todd (Goza), Candace Eriksson (AHS), and OBU Art Intern Kasey Dumas for your exceptional work inspiring our students. We appreciate the Arkadelphia Art Center for hosting this wonderful event each year. #BadgerPride

Thank you to Nicole McGough and Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing a Bus Driver Appreciation meal for our transportation employees! PFCU treated them to a delicious meal from Ouachita Valley Meats. We appreciate all of you! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia Promise Signing Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held one week from tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating our seniors with family, friends, and the community. We are so grateful for the Arkadelphia Promise and the opportunities it provides for our graduates as they continue their education after high school. #BadgerPride

Please join us TODAY for a reception in honor of the Arkadelphia Public Schools K-12 Student Picasso Inspired Art Exhibit, which will take place at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The reception will be held today from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Come celebrate and support our creative artists! #BadgerPride

On Saturday, Arkadelphia High School Quiz Bowl competed on AR PBS for the 4A Senior High State Championship. They are the 2025 4A State Runner-up! We are so proud of the Arkadelphia Quiz Bowl team and coaches! #BadgerPride

As Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025) approaches, we wanted to share our Teacher Appreciation Offers Form with the community. During Teacher Appreciation Week the past few years, we have been compiling a list of businesses that provide discounts and perks for educators and sharing this information with all our staff. We encourage you to feel free to complete this form if you are looking for a way to honor educators! Thank you in advance. Form Link: www.arkadelphiaschools.org/forms/arkadelphia-teacher-appreciation-offers #BadgerPride

Members of the Goza Middle School FBLA were presented with a Badger Pride Award in the April School Board meeting. Tiana Berry, Tyson Brumfield, Giselle Marroquin, and Anakaye Wilson were recognized for placing in the Top Four of their competitive event at the 2025 Arkansas Middle Level State Leadership Conference and qualified for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, this summer. LaKesha Berry is the Goza FBLA Adviser. Congratulations! You have an opportunity tonight and for the next two Monday nights to help support FBLA students as they raise funds to attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim. Just can swing by Chicken Express between 5:00p.m. and 7:00p.m., grab dinner, and mention FBLA. #BadgerPride

Here is what’s happening in the Arkadelphia School District this week! ATLAS Testing continues on each campus. Monday night is Senior Night for softball and baseball; Friday night for soccer. Join us Tuesday evening for the K-12 Art Show Reception at the Arkadelphia Art Center! AHS Band will hold a signing ceremony on Wednesday for seniors committing to participate in a band program in higher education. Check out the graphics for more events! #BadgerPride

For the third consecutive year, the Arkadelphia High School Quiz Bowl team will be competing for the 4A Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Championship! The 4A championship match between Trumann and Arkadelphia will air on Arkansas PBS at noon on Saturday. You can watch the match via the Arkansas PBS on-air channel or online by going to myarpbs.org/watch We are so proud of our Arkadelphia Quiz Bowl students and coaches. Let’s go Badgers! #BadgerPride

School Choice is Now Open! ✨ Looking for a great start for your K–4th grader? Peake Elementary in the Arkadelphia Public School District offers: 🏫 A Beautiful New 80,000 Sq Ft Facility 🎨 Strong Fine Arts Foundation 🛝 State-of-the-Art Turf Playground 🏅 CKH National Showcase School Two Consecutive Years 💜 Purple Star Military Family Friendly 👩‍⚕️ Full-Time Registered Nurse & School Resource Officer 📍 Located on Historic Peake Rosenwald Grounds Peake is a place where young learners thrive! For information on School Choice or enrolling a 2025-2026 Kindergartener, visit our website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org #BadgerPride

Jayden Purifoy, an Arkadelphia High Schooler, was recognized this month with a Badger Pride Award! Nominated by Ms. Sarah Brawley, Jayden is being recognized for consistently demonstrating the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) character trait of Courage. In Geometry class, Jayden takes the lead during our “Good Things” time — a daily routine where students share positive moments to start the day off right. Jayden not only encourages his classmates to participate but also models active listening, asks meaningful follow-up questions, and helps create an uplifting classroom environment. Keep leading with kindness, Jayden! #BadgerPride

Brooklyn Sexton, a student at Peake Elementary, received a Badger Pride Award for this month. She was nominated by Ms. Nicole McGough, Vice President of Business Development at Patterson Federal Credit Union for her extraordinary display of compassion and leadership. Brooklyn noticed that some of her classmates were struggling with food insecurity — and she didn’t wait for someone else to fix it. Instead, she organized a food drive in her own neighborhood. Her efforts resulted in over 1,500 individually packaged food items, all donated to the Backpack Program in Arkadelphia, which helps ensure students have enough to eat over the weekends. Brooklyn’s selflessness, initiative, and heart for her community remind us what it truly means to be a Badger. Way to go Brooklyn! #BadgerPride

Arkadelphia High Schooler, Joslyn Cain was recognized by the AHS RtI Team with this month’s Badger Pride Award! Joslyn exemplifies the CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) character trait of courage. She is resilient, never letting adversity define her spirit. In the classroom, Joslyn is just as fearless. She meets academic challenges with focus and persistence, showing her peers and teachers alike what it truly means to persevere. Her work ethic, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to growth have not gone unnoticed. Way to go, Joslyn! We’re so proud of you! #BadgerPride

Arkadelphia Public Schools are excited to announce that we have been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools® District award winner! In addition to our district award, we are celebrating each of our campuses receiving Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools recognition: - Arkadelphia High School (first year) - L. M. Goza Middle School (third consecutive year) - Peake Elementary School (second consecutive year) We are so appreciative of our administrators, teachers, and support staff for their unwavering commitment to cultivating a safe and supportive environment for students. A special thanks to the Process Champions at each school and the Arkadelphia School Board for continuing to support the CKH Initiative in our District. It’s always a great day to be a Badger! #BadgerPride #CKHNationalShowcaseSchool

Arkadelphia High School student, Hunter Mason, received a Badger Pride Award at this month’s school board meeting. Hunter was recognized by staff for his incredible leadership in organizing this year’s International Day— that celebrates global cultures through food, artifacts, and student-led presentations. With 10 countries represented, Hunter’s initiative, planning, and dedication helped bring the world to AHS and made the event a huge success! Way to go, Hunter! Your hard work and passion make us proud to be Badgers! #BadgerPride

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! We are so grateful for those who work as administrative professionals in our school district. They are the multitasking masterminds who diligently work to ensure the offices are running smoothly. We recognize your hard work, patience, and expertise. Thank you for taking care of our staff, students, and families. We appreciate you! #BadgerPride

The 2025 Arkadelphia Public Schools Art Show is here! The Arkadelphia Public Schools Art Department will host a student art exhibit at the Arkadelphia Art Center on Main Street starting Wednesday. The show will feature K-12 Student artwork inspired by the artist Pablo Picasso. The Exhibit will be open April 23rd - 25th and 28th from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. There will be a reception on Tuesday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to view the amazing student-created art pieces! #BadgerPride

🚍 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day | April 22, 2025 🚍 Today, we pause to say a big THANK YOU to the dedicated team that keeps our students safe and smiling every single day—our school bus drivers! They’re the first friendly face many of our kids see each morning and the last goodbye at the end of the school day. Whether it's the daily route or a fun field trip, our drivers are there on time, dependable, and full of care. We are so grateful for all they do for our students, families, and school staff. Your support and commitment do not go unnoticed! 👏 Special shout-out to the behind-the-scenes heroes: 🔧 Shane McBride, our incredible Bus Mechanic 🧭 Mitch Luna, our Transportation Coordinator 🛠️ Jimmy King, Director of Support Services Thanks for keeping the wheels turning (literally!) and our transportation running smoothly! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia High School Chapter of FBLA was recognized in the April School Board meeting for the great success they experienced at the 2025 Arkansas State Leadership Conference. The chapter earned fourth place as the Largest Chapter Membership and received the Hollis & Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter of Merit Award. Senior Caiden Dickerson was awarded the Mary Alice Elam Scholarship in recognition of his achievements and contributions. Congratulations to the fourteen competitors placing in the top four and qualifying to compete in this year’s National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California this summer: First Place: Caiden Dickerson & Trace Young- Digital Video Production; Christian Hunter- Electronic Career Portfolio; Brylee Russey & Jadyn Thompson- Local Chapter Annual Business Report; and Taylor Aultman & Millie Babb- Website Design Second Place: Jadyn Thompson- Introduction to Public Speaking Third Place: Anabelle Davis, Eden Heard, & Carly Martin- Introduction to Business Presentation, and Raena Wheeler- Introduction to Event Planning Fourth Place: Sophia Clark, Julia Greenwich, & Carsyn Vaughan- Visual Design Tonight and for the next three Monday nights starting at 5:00 p.m., you can swing by Chicken Express and grab dinner to help support our FBLA students as they raise funds to attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim. #BadgerPride

Congratulations to the three AHS student athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent to their respective colleges today! Halle McGough and Lauren White signed to cheer for the OBU Tigers. James Elgas signed to play basketball for the HSU Reddies. #BadgerPride