Arkadelphia Public Schools

In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Christina Cleaves to Peake Elementary School as a 1st grade teacher! Christina is a graduate of Henderson State University and is ready to inspire our young learners. Outside of the classroom, she loves spending quality time with her friends and family. We are so happy to have her making a difference for our students.

Welcome, Mrs. Christina Cleaves! 💙

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Happy Friday! This is Speech Pathology Week!

We're grateful to have the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists in our district who help our students communicate, connect, and find their voice. Thank you for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students and their families. We appreciate you, Bonny Burnett, Katie McGlone, and Sydney Miller! 💙
You are a vital part of our team.
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It's Game Day for Volleyball and Jr. High Football at Home!

Tickets can be purchased at the gates with cash or online at GoFan, https://gofan.co/app/school/AR18579
Season Passes can be purchased at the home volleyball gate.

Let's Go Badgers!
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to introduce Coach Kaylin Kauffman to the Goza Middle School family! A graduate of Henderson State University, Coach Kauffman will teach PE, help with academic reading, and serve as an assistant coach for both our volleyball and softball programs. She is ready to make a positive impact on our students in the classroom, in the gym, and on the field. We are so happy to have her on our team.

Welcome, Coach Kaylin Kauffman! 💙

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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to welcome Dalton Alexander to the district as a Health and PE teacher at Goza Middle School. Dalton comes to us from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and will also be leading our student-athletes as a coach for girls' basketball and track. Dalton says he is most excited for the opportunity to work alongside such an amazing, supportive, and friendly staff. We are so happy to have him join the Goza family.
Welcome to the district, Mr. Dalton Alexander! 💙
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Make plans to join us two weeks from today for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Arkadelphia High School!
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Attention, Badger Family!

Please join us for a pregame ceremony at the first Friday night home game of the season as we honor Mr. Steve Patterson for over four decades of dedication to calling the Badgers! On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Sr. High Badgers take on Hot Springs at Badger Stadium. Make sure to arrive early for a special presentation honoring Mr. Patterson before kickoff! 🎙️🏈

We invite friends, fans, and former/current students to help us celebrate his incredible career by clicking the link to share a favorite memory and leave well-wishes: https://forms.gle/TuZAzdejAjHiGLycA
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Badger Families,
If you have not filled out the 2026-2027 Student Free and Reduced Meals application, please do so as soon as possible. We have listed some of the reasons why this is important for your family and our school district. It’s tied to more than just YOUR family having free lunch; other children and your school benefit too. You can complete the application online at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=JFQJTT

For more information on menus and online meal payments, visit www.arkadelphiaschools.org/page/child-nutrition
Thank you!
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In the 2026-2027 school year, we are welcoming Megan Chapmond to the district as a Kindergarten teacher at Peake Elementary School. Megan is a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and Henderson State University, where she is now enrolled in a master’s program. Megan says that she is super excited to come back to the place that poured so much into her own life. We are happy to have Megan as a kindergarten teacher at Peake.
Welcome, Mrs. Megan Chapmond! 💙
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Here's what is happening this week in Arkadelphia Public Schools!
K-2 Students will be completing the ATLAS Literacy Screener. AHS Students will hold class meetings during RTI.

All our fall sports are in action this week, including Friday night football at Camden FV! Check out the graphic for times and places.
Have a great week!
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The local P.E.O. Chapter BG of Arkadelphia recently donated approximately $200 worth of feminine hygiene products to Goza Middle School to support students.

P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is an international women’s organization dedicated to supporting and advancing educational opportunities for women. The local chapter worked with Goza Counselor Cheryl Hilser and Nurse Macy to provide these essential items for students who may need them. Pictured with Nurse Macy are Donna Hays, Gayle Wright, and Kathy Carter.

Thank you, P.E.O. Chapter BG, for your generosity! 💙

The Arkadelphia Public School District is happy to welcome Ms. Jozie Burson as the new art teacher at Goza Middle School! Jozie is a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and Ouachita Baptist University. She enters her third year in the classroom and is thrilled to return "home" to her alma mater to serve our students. Her decision to teach art was inspired by the kindness she experienced from her own AHS art teacher, Mrs. Amy Hornsby. 💙We are so glad to have her back!

Welcome home, Jozie Burson!
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Happy Friday! The sun is shining brightly over Goza Middle School today!

A big thank you to everyone across Arkadelphia Public Schools who worked so hard to launch this new school year. At Goza Middle School, an incredible team of dedicated educators is ready to welcome our students every day, knowing there is no limit to what they can achieve.
Let’s make it a fantastic day!
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Over the summer, the Arkadelphia Public School District welcomed Mr. Jacob Happy as one of our new assistant band directors. He is a woodwind specialist and a Goza lead band director. Jacob is a graduate of Lakeside High School and the University of Memphis (favorite sports team is the Grizzlies)! Jacob comes from a family of teachers and says he is excited to join the Badger crew!

We appreciate Jacob and all our band directors for their dedication to our students and for working with them through a very hot summer and into the school year. We can’t wait to see the Badger Pride Marching Band on the field!
Welcome to Arkadelphia, Jacob Happy!
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Before students returned for the 2026-27 school year, the Special Education Department held its annual Back to School Workshop. This team is full of energy, and they can’t wait to see the incredible progress students will make with the amazing teams we have in place.

During the workshop, there was some fun recognizing colleagues!
Congrats to Mrs. Paula Williams, crowned Queen of our Sped Department for the 26-27 school year! 👑✨ Special shout-out to Dan Dawson (Kindness Award 🤝), Bonnie Burnett (Overachiever Award 🚀), and Katie McGlone (Ray of Sunshine Award ☀️)!

The Special Education Department is anticipating a truly wonderful year and is ready to work together for our students’ success!
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Game Day!
Lady Badger Volleyball starts the season this evening at Joe T. Robinson in Little Rock! This AAA Scrimmage will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Good luck to Coach Whitaker and our volleyball squads! Let's go, Badgers!
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Mark your calendars!
The Arkadelphia Public School District cordially invites the Arkadelphia community to celebrate with us at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Arkadelphia High School.

Join us for this exciting milestone on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 401 High School Drive!
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Arkadelphia School District is happy to welcome Jayden Williams!

Jayden will be teaching eighth-grade social studies at Goza Middle School. He is also an assistant coach for Badger Football and Jr. High Basketball. Coach Williams sees the classroom as his mission field. Having grown up in the Boys and Girls Club, he felt a calling to children’s lives and to bring the change many need to experience. He attended Crossett High School and Ouachita Baptist University, where he played football. Welcome, Coach “J.T.” Williams!
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We are excited to welcome Ashley Wewers to Arkadelphia Public Schools as a second-grade teacher at Peake Elementary School. Ashley has ten years of teaching experience, with nine of those years in second grade. Ashley was a student in Arkadelphia Public Schools before her family moved to Harrison. She is a graduate of Arkansas State University. She is excited to be a Badger again and help students create amazing experiences, just as she did growing up as a Badger! Welcome, Ms. Ashley Wewers! 💙
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