Arkadelphia Public Schools

Free summer meals continue this week for ages 18 years old and under. Check out the flyer for more information!
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Happy Father's Day to all of the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures, and caregivers in our community! 💙 We are thankful for you.
Enjoy your day!
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What a good start to Father’s Day weekend at DeGray Golf Course! ⛳️ Badger pride was on full display as the community gathered for a full tournament to support the Arkadelphia Badger Golf and Basketball teams.

This year’s event marks a deeply meaningful milestone. Formerly known as the Ken Duke Golf Classic, the tournament has been renamed the Ray and Ken Duke Golf Classic at Ken’s request, honoring his father just in time for the holiday weekend.

A huge thank you to Coach Garrett Garner for his hard work organizing this successful event, and to all of our incredible community sponsors. A special shout-out to Tim Welch Funeral Home for generously sponsoring the meals for every golfer!

It's always a great day to be a Badger!
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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth!

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people.
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Welcome to the School Board! 🎓

We would like to welcome the newest member of the Arkadelphia Public School District Board of Education! Dr. Carrie Flora was appointed to the Board on May 12, 2026, to represent Zone 4; her term will expire in 2030. It is special to add another board member who has her educational roots in Arkadelphia Public Schools.

Please join us in welcoming and thanking Dr. Carrie Flora for her commitment to serving our students, staff, and community.
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ONLINE KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027

Parents, if your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026, and you did NOT attend onsite Kindergarten Registration, please complete the Online Enrollment.

As the start of the new school year gets closer, we will be sending important information and reminders about upcoming dates, including Open House. We don’t want you to miss these communications.

You can register NOW at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/26-27kindergartenregistration
If you have any questions, contact Peake Elementary School at 246-2361.
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Everyone is invited to join the Goza Middle School Stream Team this Thursday as they clean up the Sports Complex pond area in preparation for the Fishing Derby this weekend.

What to Bring:
Comfortable clothes
Closed-toe shoes
Water bottle
Positive attitude

Trash bags will be provided. There will be a limited supply of rubber gloves. You may bring your own gloves and grabber tools if you have them.

The Mission: As Badgers, we take pride in our community! Help us remove litter and prepare the pond for the Fishing Derby. This is completely volunteer-based. Every piece of trash collected makes a difference! Students and/or guardians are responsible for transportation.

"Leave it better than you found it!"
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This morning, the Arkadelphia High School JROTC conducted two color guard flag presentations in support of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. One tree, planted at the Clark County Courthouse, was dedicated to PFC Landon Giles (KIA, Iraq, 2005) and his Gold Star Family. The second tree, planted at Central Park, was a Liberty Tree (American Spruce) dedicated to American Patriots and their dedication to the cause of independence.
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The Arkadelphia School Board recognized Ms. Beverly Slavens at the May School Board meeting. We were privileged to honor her for receiving the inaugural Clinton Presidential Center’s Arkansas Educator Impact Guiding Light Award. This award is given to an educator “for encouraging leadership, school spirit, and a sense of belonging in the classroom, school, and community.” A perfect description of Ms. Slavens and her impact. She just completed her 47th year at Arkadelphia High School. Congratulations, Ms. Slavens!
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Arkadelphia Public Schools is proud to celebrate Mr. Michael Ankton, Social Studies teacher at Goza Middle School, for two outstanding professional recognitions.

🏆 Mr. Ankton was recently named the Arkansas Council for the Social Studies Secondary Teacher of the Year and was honored during the awards ceremony held at the Clinton Presidential Center today.

🌿 He was also recognized by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission during its May 21 Commission meeting as a member of the 2024–2026 AGFC Teacher Leader Council, representing the Arkadelphia School District. Through this leadership role, Mr. Ankton has helped connect students with outdoor learning opportunities, conservation education, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission programming.

These honors reflect Mr. Ankton’s commitment to engaging students both inside and outside the classroom and his dedication to providing meaningful learning experiences for our students.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ankton on these well-deserved recognitions!
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At the May School Board meeting, Peake’s Lillian Ball, De’Shae Craig, and Chris Golston, along with three other deserving nominees who were unable to attend, received Badger Pride awards for their involvement in helping make the high-impact tutoring (HIT) program a success.

Principal Mary Snowden said that these individuals represent those on campus who are willing to do whatever is asked of them, whether it is serving as facilitators for tutoring, accommodating placement changes, giving up time, or encouraging students to do their best. We are grateful for everyone at Peake who worked together as a team to see the HIT program succeed. Thank you!

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The summer break is just getting started, but our district and campus leaders are already hitting the road! 🗺️

Arkadelphia Public Schools held its annual summer Admin Retreat last week. Chasing the theme, "The Great Badger Roadtrip: Mapping the Journey. Leading the Way. Empowering Every Crew Member," our leadership team is already collaborating, setting goals, and focusing heavily on the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

A huge shoutout to Rendi Currey, Angela Middleton, and Judy Talley for designing a theme that perfectly set the tone for the week!

It’s always a great day to be a Badger! 💙❤️
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We are so excited to welcome our new students for the 2026-2027 school year! Arkadelphia Public Schools is now accepting online enrollment for the upcoming year, including Kindergarten through 12th-grade.

What You Need to Know:

KINDERGARTEN: If your child is 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026, and you missed onsite registration, register online now!

NEW K-12 STUDENTS: Register your students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year online.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.arkadelphiaschools.org/26-27newstudentenrollment
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Badger Alumni Spotlight!

Congratulations to Arkadelphia Class of 2023 graduate Marveon Berry! Marveon, who is an English-creative writing major at Hendrix College in Conway, is among 24 student and faculty-led projects at Hendrix that were approved for funding. This funding for his project, Revision and Remixing Towards Academia, will allow him to travel to Provincetown, Massachusetts, to participate in the Fine Arts Work Center’s poetry workshop with John Murillo. Amazing!
Marveon, we are so proud of your accomplishments. Select the link below to read more about this project.

https://arkadelphian.com/2026/06/03/hendrix-college-student-from-arkadelphia-included-in-hendrix-murphy-foundation-funding-awards/
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Arkadelphia High School Students Chestin Mitchell and Heidi Marlar received a Badger Pride Award at the May School Board meeting. Chestin and Heidi successfully completed the entire Barton program. There has only been one other student to achieve this milestone in our school district. This is an incredible accomplishment done through hard work and dedication. We are all very proud of them, but especially Mrs. Joan Crowder, who nominated them for this award.
Great job!
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Ms. Christy Cleaves was recognized with a Badger Pride award at the May School Board meeting. She was nominated by Peake Second Grade Teacher Arnesha Talley. Christy consistently volunteers her time to help with many school events, including musicals, fundraisers, picture day, and other activities throughout the year. Her positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to step in wherever needed have been incredibly valuable to our school community. We truly appreciate her commitment and the countless ways she helps make Peake a welcoming and successful environment this year.
Thank you, Christy Cleaves!
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AHS Student Jordan Askew was recognized with a Badger Pride Award in May. He was nominated by Superintendent Nikki Thomas and Tamara Elgas. They shared that “not only is Jordan an exceptional student and JROTC cadet at school, but he also exemplifies the character traits that are desired in our students outside of school.” Jordan goes above and beyond in his own physical fitness preparation by independently working out after school at the Rec Center. He is always friendly and respectful to others. He is a great example of Badger Pride.

Thank you, Jordan, for representing yourself and your school in such a positive way, on and off campus.
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Representatives of our PLC leadership team from across the district spent two and a half days at the PLC Institute in Tulsa last week! We are committed to keep strengthening our Professional Learning Communities and building on the academic success of our students. A big THANK YOU to this incredible group for investing some time during their summer break for our schools! ☀️👏
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Free summer meals starts tomorrow for ages 18 years old and under. Check out the flyer for more information! #BadgerPride