In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Macayla Massey to Peake Elementary School as a Kindergarten teacher! An avid reader who loves sharing her passion for books, Macayla is thrilled to meet her new students and collaborate with an amazing team this upcoming school year. We are so happy to have her joining our Peake family.

Welcome, Ms. Macayla Massey! 💙

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12 days ago, Intern Communications
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Construction is officially underway! 🏗️✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Wednesday afternoon’s Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Arkadelphia High School. We loved having our community, students, and staff present. We are deeply grateful for the community support in bringing this vision to life.
Projected completion is set for Fall 2028. 🎓It’s always a great day to be a Badger! 💙
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Monica Dye to Peake Elementary School as a 1st grade teacher! Monica brings 21 years of valuable educational experience across Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma to our district. Outside of the classroom, she stays creative as a local small business owner right here in town. We are so happy to have her experience and talent serving our Peake family.

Welcome, Mrs. Monica Dye! 💙

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13 days ago, Intern Communications
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Please join us this afternoon at 4:00p.m. for the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Arkadelphia High School!

We ask that you park in the parking lot in front of the current AHS. You will be directed from there to the new construction site.
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13 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Kielee Sherman to Peake Elementary School as a 1st grade teacher! Originally from the Stuttgart area, Kielee is currently working toward her master’s degree at Henderson State University and is ready to make a wonderful impact on her young students. We are so happy to have her join our Peake family.

Welcome, Ms. Kielee Sherman! 💙

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14 days ago, Intern Communications
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At Friday night’s home football game, senior Spencer Seel and sophomore Kambry Elgas were celebrated and awarded their 1A-4A Arkansas State Championship Rings! Back in February, Spencer captured the top spot in the State Diving event, while Kambry claimed first place in the State Girls 50-meter Freestyle. We are so proud of these two State Champions for earning this incredible recognition! 💙
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14 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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Here are some of the things happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District.

No School on Monday! Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday.

Please join us on Wednesday afternoon for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new AHS.
Wear Yellow on Thursday.
Friday is the Peake Grandparents' Day Parade!

Check out the graphic for more information.
Have a great week.
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16 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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Honoring a legend! 🎙️

During the pregame of Friday's football home opener, Mr. Steve Patterson was recognized in a ceremony led by Dr. Jeff Root. Mr. Patterson was gifted a Microphone trophy from the Arkadelphia Badger Foundation for over forty years of public announcing. In honor of Mr. Patterson's faithful service and lasting impact on Badger Nation, the press box was officially named the Sisson-Patterson Press Box, honoring Steve alongside his mentor and friend, the late Mac Sisson.

We love you, Mr. Patterson! 🏈 Your presence inside and outside the classroom of Arkadelphia will not be forgotten. Once A Badger, Always A Badger! 💙
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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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18 days ago, Intern Communications
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🏈 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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18 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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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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19 days 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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19 days 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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20 days ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
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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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20 days 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.
20 days 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.
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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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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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21 days 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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22 days ago, Intern Communications
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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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