Arkadelphia Public Schools

The AHS FFA Poultry Judging Team of Kelsey Boyles, Kaylee Diehl, Scarlett Hasley, and Amelia Price was recognized at the March Arkadelphia School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. The team placed sixth at the Southern District competition and earned the right to compete at the State FFA Career and Development Events Competition. Good luck to this group who will be traveling today to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville to compete tomorrow in their state event. We are excited about our new Agriculture Education Program under the direction of Sammy Cox and so proud of these young ladies! #BadgerPride

It was a “Pawsome” first day of 2025-2026 Kindergarten registration at Peake today! If you were unable to make it on Thursday, families have another opportunity to register onsite tomorrow from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. Please enter through the “Events” door. We love meeting our future Badgers! #BadgerPride

Tomorrow begins Arkadelphia Kindergarten Registration at Peake Elementary School! We look forward to meeting next year’s kindergarten class of Badgers! If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025, please make plans to attend on Thursday (9a.m.-2p.m.; 4p.m.-7p.m.) or Friday (9a.m.-2p.m.). * Parents and students, please enter through the "Events" door at the front of the building, and you will be directed to the registration area. #BadgerPride

🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Our incredible paraprofessionals (a.k.a. paras, teaching assistants, or instructional assistants) do it ALL—supporting students, teachers, and keeping our schools running smoothly as the graphic describes! 🏫✨ Join us in giving a HUGE thank you to our amazing Arkadelphia Public Schools paraprofessionals for their dedication and hard work. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙👏 #BadgerPride #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay

Online registration for Arkadelphia 2025-26 Pre-K is now open! Follow the link to get your child signed up for next year's three and four year old classes: arkansas.mycopa.com/familyPortal/childCare.epl If you do not have an existing account, please register first. #BadgerPride

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Celebrating Arkadelphia High School’s Aiden Wilson for his incredible display of sportsmanship and kindness! Recognized by Ms. Jill Hardin, Aiden received the Badger Pride award at this month’s school board meeting for his remarkable actions at a recent Badger Wrestling match. When facing an opponent with a disability, Aiden competed with full effort, ensuring a fair and challenging match. But what made this moment truly special was his selfless decision to allow his opponent to win—giving him the chance to showcase his skills and secure the pins. It was a proud and unforgettable moment for both wrestlers, showing that true victory isn’t just about winning—it’s about lifting others up. Aiden, your sportsmanship and heart are what Badger Pride is all about! #BadgerPride

Big congratulations to Arkadelphia High School student James Bautista! James was honored with the Badger Pride award at this month’s school board meeting after being recognized by his teacher, Ms. Kristin Cloninger. James stands out for his generosity, always stepping up to help his classmates with patience, kindness, and understanding. Whether offering a helping hand or encouraging others, he truly embodies what it means to be a Badger! Keep up the amazing work, James—your leadership and kindness don’t go unnoticed! #BadgerPride #ArkadelphiaBadgers #StudentSpotlight

Three members of our school district were recognized at the Arkansas DAR State Conference Friday evening. Goza student Amelia Douglass was recognized for winning the DAR 5th Grade State Essay contest. AHS Senior Morgan Middleton received the Leta McDougal Boyd Nursing Scholarship. Goza and the District Teacher of the Year, Meridith Armstrong was named the DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History. They were accompanied by our Elementary GT Teacher Brandi Cotton and their family. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! #BadgerPride

Celebrating Arkadelphia High School’s own Deondrai Hogg! Deondral was recognized by his teacher, Ms. Sarah Brawley, and honored with the Badger Pride award at this month’s school board meeting. Deondral stands out because of his natural leadership and kindness! Without even being asked, he takes the time to help his classmates better understand their Algebra assignments, ensuring no one is left behind. Not only does he offer academic support, but the way he speaks to and cares for his peers is a true example of kindness and respect. Deondral, your willingness to lift others up and create a positive learning environment is inspiring! Keep making a difference. #BadgerPride

Badger Senior James Elgas was recognized at the recent school board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. This season, James surpassed the milestone of scoring 1000 career points, finishing with a total of 1,362 points. His career statistics include 553 rebounds and 505 assists. This year, he averaged 17.5 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds per game. James ranks 5th in Arkansas Sports History in career assists. James was also named to the All-State and All-Star Basketball teams. Thank you, James, for your contribution to Badger Basketball and the Arkadelphia School District. Congratulations on an outstanding high school career! #BadgerPride

We hope everyone has experienced a great Spring Break! Monday it is time to head back to school. We are looking forward to welcoming our future Badgers Thursday and Friday for Kindergarten Registration at Peake. Tuesday begins the Month of the Military Child. Have a great week!

Peake, Goza, and AHS have been meeting today to work on our state assessment preparation and PLC process. It was a productive Professional Development Day! Now, it is time for everyone to start Spring Break! We hope our staff, students, and their families have a fun and safe week! We will see everyone back to school on March 31. #BadgerPride

In Tuesday’s Arkadelphia School Board meeting, De’Shae Craig was given a Badger Scholar Award for her outstanding contributions as a school counselor at Peake. She was nominated by her principal Ms. Snowden who shared that De’Shae has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to students, providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive both academically and personally. She has an ability to connect with students and create a safe, welcoming environment making a significant impact on the school community. De’Shae’s dedication to fostering a positive school culture and her unwavering support for students and staff exemplify the values Peake cherishes. It’s an honor to have her on our team! #BadgerPride

An AHS EAST team and facilitator, Deb McMillan, participated in the 2025 EAST Conference this week in Hot Springs. Millie Babb and Sydney Covington presented an overview of this year’s AHS EAST Program projects to a group of judges. The presentation received one of the Judges' Choice Awards. Congratulations AHS EAST! #BadgerPride

A great job by all the Clark County Grades 1-3 Spelling Bee Participants at today’s competition held at 3rd St. Baptist Church. Congratulations to the winners: 1st Grade: Reyansh Pokharel(Arkadelphia), 1st Place; Braxton Chambers(Arkadelphia), 2nd Place; and Peter Massing(Gurdon), 3rd Place 2nd Grade: Kaillah McGhee(Arkadelphia), 1st Place; Kataliah Norvell(Arkadelphia), 2nd Place; and Avery Hooks(Gurdon), 3rd Place 3rd Grade: Preslee Mauldin(Gurdon), 1st Place; Ben Riley(Gurdon), 2nd Place; and Lauren Huddleston(Arkadelphia), 3rd Place Thank you to an amazing group of directors, judges, and Bee Master, Jeremy Bell. #BadgerPride

On Tuesday evening, the Arkadelphia Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. We are posting a version that headlines the dates students will be out during the school year. The calendars are also posted on our website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/documents/state-required-documents/calendars/2025-2026-apsd-academic-calendar/774797 #BadgerPride

Senior Lady Badger Tyriauna “TeTe” Tate was recognized at Tuesday evening’s school board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. This season, Tyriauna surpassed the milestone of scoring 1000 career points finishing with a total of 1,132 points. Her statistics include 108 3-point shots, 193 assists, 249 deflections, 277 steals, and 163 rebounds. She was also recently named to the Arkansas All-State and All-Star teams. Thank you TeTe, for your contribution to Lady Badger Basketball and our school district. Congratulations on an outstanding high school career! #BadgerPride

Check out the Arkadelphia Athletic webpage for this season's schedule in softball, baseball, soccer, and track. The schedules are located on the menu at the top of the Athletic Home Page, just click on the sport you want to see. Visit www.arkadelphiaschools.org/o/athletics

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