Arkadelphia Public Schools

This week in the Arkadelphia School District: Goza students will be engaged in ATLAS Interim testing Monday-Thursday. Jr. High Basketball will play in the Hot Springs Tournament. Badger Football advances to Round 2 of the State Playoffs and will host Gentry Friday at Badger Stadium! Congratulations! Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner November 25-29. Have a great week!

Peake Elementary School hosted the Arkadelphia School Board at lunch on Thursday in the beautiful new library. Students gave a presentation on the word of the month–teamwork and then engaged the Board in a teamwork activity. They did a wonderful job! Thank you to Pastor Ronnie Keener and the Peake Cafeteria for some wonderful food provided for the meal! We are also celebrating news that Peake Elementary School has been awarded Purple Star School status. The Arkansas Purple Star School Award recognizes schools and school districts that show a major commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation’s armed forces. So proud of Peake Elementary School! #BadgerPride

Congratulations to the Arkadelphia Badger Pride Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the 4A State Band competition! Tonight, the Badger Pride Marching Band will be performing their full competition show immediately following the Round 1 football game against Ozark. We encourage you not to rush off but stay and enjoy the show. Just a reminder that AAA passes are the only passes accepted at the game and all tickets must be purchased online at https://gofan.co/event/2227146?schoolId=AR18579 Let’s Go Badgers!

The Arkadelphia High School chapter of FBLA and other schools within District IV FBLA are hosting a Christmas Zip Code shirts/sweatshirts fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year’s goal is to grant a wish to a child from Southwest Arkansas. Please go to the store link to purchase by November 20th. You may also make a direct donation to help this cause by reaching out to the FBLA adviser, Ashley Wesley, by email at ashley.wesley@arkadelphiaschools.org https://store.printmaniatees.com/district_4_fbla/shop/home

The October Students of the Month were treated to Pizza with Police on Friday at Peake Elementary School. We appreciate Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing the pizza and Dr. Jeanette Turner for the water and paper goods. Thank you to our School Resource Officers and the Arkadelphia Police Department for making this event happen for our students. They love it! The students were nominated by their teachers. Congratulations! #BadgerPride

The OBU Hickingbotham School of Business partnered with the Elrod Center to bring an early Christmas to a group of Goza Middle School students. The Goza students received a bicycle, helmet, and a great amount of kindness. They were thrilled. Thank you to OBU for blessing our students and their families! #BadgerPride #WorldKindnessDay

A random act of kindness! Some of Mrs. Cotton's Gifted and Talented students passed out peppermints and a sweet note to parents in the car rider line this morning at Peake Elementary School in honor of World Kindness Day. Acts like this can make someone's day! #BadgerPride

Julia Greenwich, AHS Senior, was recognized as a DAR Good Citizen during the November 12th meeting of the Arkadelphia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Julia was recognized with Good Citizens from Gurdon High and Ouachita High Schools. Jamie Ward, Chairman of the Good Citizen Committee, made the announcement. Each recipient received a certificate and a lapel pin. Julia’s father, Jason Greenwich, accompanied her to the ceremony. Terry Hagood is the Arkadelphia Chapter Regent. Congratulations Julia! #BadgerPride

Today is World Kindness Day! Be the I in Kind! Have a great day! #worldkindnessday

It's 4A State Football Playoff time! The Badgers take on Ozark at Badger Stadium this Friday at 7:00p.m. 🎟️ : $8 - 🚨 ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE VIA GOFAN.CO PER AAA POLICY at the following link 🚨 https://gofan.co/event/2227146?schoolId=AR18579 or use the QRCode - APSD or 4A-7 cannot be accepted - AAA passes accepted with ID

Arkadelphia High School Students who earned a 3, 4, or 5 on a College Board Advanced Placement Exam in May 2024 began receiving their AP Incentive Award last week. This year, students received $50 for each passing score on the exams. AP Coordinator Misti Dixon is reaching out to 2024 Graduates to distribute their checks also. Congratulations students on your AP Exam performance! #BadgerPride

Today, Goza Middle School held a Veterans Day Breakfast in honor of Goza parents and employees who have served in the armed forces. Ms. Della Miller and Goza student leaders including students of veterans made an informative presentation about holidays that honor military service and the different branches of the armed services. The ceremony also included the presentation of colors by the AHS JROTC Color Guard and the National Anthem by the Goza Middle School Choir. We are proud to honor the sacrifices made by our armed forces members and their families. Thank you Goza for celebrating Veterans! #BadgerPride #PurpleStarSchool

Happy Veterans Day 2024 to all of you who hold the distinguished title of Veteran. Today, we honor you, your service, and the immense sacrifices you and your families have made. We will remember your contributions not just today, but every day. Thank you for your service, your bravery, and everything you have done to keep our nation free and safe. Happy Veterans Day from Arkadelphia Public Schools! #BadgerPride

Here is what's happening in Arkadelphia Public Schools this week. Badger Pride Marching Band travels to War Memorial for the State Marching Contest. ATLAS Interim test at AHS Monday-Friday; Peake Tuesday-Friday. Badger Football will host Ozark in Round 1 of the 4A State Playoffs.

On Monday, November 11, the Badger Pride Marching Band will be competing in the 2024 ASBOA State Marching Band Competition. The band will be leaving Arkadelphia High School at 10:00a.m. We would like to invite the community to line the streets from AHS (High School Drive) to the Interstate. The band will perform at War Memorial Stadium at 1:30p.m. The 4A Awards Ceremony is planned for 4:30p.m. Good luck to our band students and directors! Your hard work and dedication show! #BadgerPride

Good luck today to the Badger Cross County team at the state meet in Hot Springs! Also, tonight is the last Jr. High Football game of the season. We hope you make it to Badger Stadium to cheer on our teams! 5:30pm- 7th Grade Football 6:30pm- 9th Grade Football No 8th grade game.

October was National Principals Month! Arkadelphia Public Schools are proud to have an outstanding group of dedicated principals. We wrap up our introductions with Arkadelphia High School Principal Callie Hunley. Ms. Hunley grew up in Ashdown, Arkansas where she graduated high school. She is also a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University. She has been in education for 31 years; she has been a principal for 18 years. What inspired you to choose a career in education? My mother was an excellent educator herself. When and how did you know you wanted to be an administrator? Becoming an administrator was a gradual process. My goal was to be a Special Education Director but when a job as principal opened up, I took the opportunity to advocate for all students. What do you enjoy most about working with students? I love seeing students be successful at school and beyond. A fun fact about Ms. Hunley, she had lunch with Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. She loves spending time with family and friends outside of school. It is an honor to have Callie Hunley as the Arkadelphia High School Principal! #BadgerPride #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Arkadelphia Fire Chief Andy Neel and members of the fire department have been visiting classrooms at Peake Elementary School. They are sharing some important lessons with our students about fire safety. #BadgerPride

Peake Elementary School 2nd Grade Student Sophia McClure was recognized at the October Arkadelphia School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. Sophia was nominated by her principal, Mary Snowden. Sophia had received a principal’s PAWSome certificate after being recommended by Peake Counselor De’Shae Craig for being a leader, working hard, and showing respect. The Peake PAWS (Practice Safety, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, and Show Respect) represents the behaviors that Peake would like all students to achieve. Congratulations Sophia! #BadgerPride

Members of the Peake and Goza Gifted and Talented Program volunteered their time to participate in the DeGray Lake Shoreline Cleanup. We are proud of their spirit of service in the beautification of our community. These students were nominated by their GT Teacher Brandi Cotton. Great job students! #BadgerPride