Arkadelphia Public Schools

The Arkadelphia Public Schools Transportation Department had a delicious Christmas Appreciation Lunch in the Bus Shop before the Break began. Thank you to each and every one of these employees who prepare and drive our buses to get students to school each day! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia Public Schools District Staff and Administration Team celebrated the season together with potluck and Holiday Bingo. We hope everyone is taking some time for fun after working so hard first semester! #BadgerPride

We appreciate Taylor King Law, P.A. for providing a Fat Boys Gift Card and a Taylor King Law Yeti Mug for a Christmas giveaway at each of our campuses this week. Employees completed a survey of some of their favorite Christmas things to be entered into a random drawing. The winners were super excited to receive their prize on Wednesday just before the holiday break. Congratulations to Griffin Pritchard, Peake Elementary School; Ondrea Green, Goza Middle School; Ben Barras, Arkadelphia High School; and Jill Williams, Arkadelphia Public Schools! Thank you Taylor King Law for supporting our schools! #BadgerPride

APSD has the following open positions: Special Education Paraprofessional,Computer Technician, and Bus Driver - bonus available. Apply online @ arkadelphiaschools.org

Today, we wrap up the first semester of the 2024-2025 School Year! Please review the graphic for important dates for our break that starts Thursday. Students return to campus on Tuesday, January 7th. We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday break! Have a great day! #BadgerPride

Peake Staff had a Christmas Spirit Day on Tuesday, "Anything But a Cup." They really got creative to bring their drink (coffee, soda, water, tea, juice) in a container other than a cup! #BadgerPride

It was a close competition but the results are in for today's Ugly (kind of cute) Christmas Sweater Competition. The winners are Ms. Hurst, Peake; Mr. Ankton, Goza; Ms. Dixon, AHS; and Rendi Currey, District. Thank you to Veolia for the swag gift bag for the winners! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia Bands will perform their Annual Christmas Concert at OBU Jones Performing Arts Center this evening. Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Goza and AHS Bands including the Jazz Band. #BadgerPride

What a way to wrap up a semester! Congrats again to Badger Football on your 4A State Championship. This week, we have THREE school days before we end the grading period and head into our break. Monday is Arkadelphia Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Show off your holiday spirit. Arkadelphia Bands will perform their Christmas Concert on Monday starting at 6:30pm at OBU JPAC. Let’s finish strong! #BadgerPride

Great Badger crowd at War Memorial! The Badgers are up 7-0 at halftime. They are playing tough Badger Football. What a game! #BadgerPride

The 4A State Championship Game Pep Rally is in the books. We are ready for Game Day! Remember, line Pine by 8:30 in the morning. Let’s Go Badgers! #BadgerPride

We are so excited to cheer on the Badgers tomorrow in the 4A Championship Game in Little Rock. We want to once again remind everyone of the expectations regarding entrance into War Memorial Stadium. Stadium Security - Events at War Memorial Stadium: Quick Facts A clear-bag policy is enforced (see graphic) Metal detectors and/or security wands are at all entrances Concealed carry is prohibited even with a permit (see the full list of prohibited items below) No pocket knives (see the full list of prohibited items below) Loitering in the concourse is prohibited Arrive early to avoid congestion at entry. Parking is $5 at the Stadium. Home Team, enter through Gate 7 - Gates Open at 10:30 a.m. Have your ticket ready to be scanned upon entrance. You can purchase tickets at https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA Report any suspicious conduct to onsite law enforcement War Memorial Stadium Approved Bags Clear Bag FAQ: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). Individuals may also carry any small clutch purses meeting the following size requirements, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap. All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the venue. All bags and purses not meeting the above requirements will not be permitted. Individuals carrying required medical supplies or devices into the venue are not subject to the clear bag policy but will need to go through the bag check line at their entry gate for a thorough screening of the bag and the medical items (Diaper bags/childcare items included). The person requiring these supplies or devices must accompany the bag at all times. Medical exception bags will be tagged once cleared through security. For a full list of security protocols go to https://www.wmstadium.com/pages/stadium-info/stadium-security/ Go Badgers!

Goza fifth graders get an annual visitor at lunch about this time of year, specifically fifth-grade student Aria Hernandez Jacinto. The Grinch made her appearance today. Christmas fun! It's not a mean one here, Cletis made sure of that. #BadgerPride

Let's show our #BadgerPride as we cheer the Badgers off to state! Line Pine Street starting at Chicken Express by 8:30 a.m. The buses will travel down Pine Street, turn left on N. 10th Street, and proceed onto Interstate 30 in Caddo Valley. Let’s show our support and cheer your heart out at 8:30 a.m. as the buses roll by. Go Badgers! Don’t miss it! #BadgerPride #BadgerLegacy

The Administration was out delivering a little Christmas cheer on Wednesday in the form of a bonus. Thank you Arkadelphia Public School District Employees for your dedication, hard work, and care for our students! #BadgerPride

Badger Fans are excited about Arkadelphia’s trip to Little Rock and the opportunity to play for the 4A State Championship at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday at noon. We hope that everyone is planning to be there to support the Badgers in Little Rock! Tickets are available at https://gofan.co/event/2494004?schoolId=AAA The live video broadcast will be hosted by Arkansas PBS media due to AAA restrictions. There will be an audio-only option at www.arkadelphiabadgertv.com and in the Arkadelphia Badger Mascot Media app so that you can listen to our familiar Arkadelphia Badger broadcast voices! Video webcast of the game: https://watch.myarkansaspbs.org/livestream/ #BadgerPride

Badger Fans are invited to join us for the 4A State Football Championship Game Pep Rally Friday afternoon at 2:30p.m. in Badger Stadium. Let's Go! #BadgerLegacy #BadgerPride

AHS FBLA delivered gifts to Arkansas Children's Hospital this morning from their December Toy Drive. Thank you to everyone who donated toys! Then, students were on to compete in the Great Angel Tree Shopping Challenge. FBLA raised funds and selected gifts for four children through the Angel Tree Project and two Santa for Seniors recipients. Thank you FBLA for supporting such very worthy causes! #BadgerPride

Fifth Grade GT Students Siobhan Haddox, Garrett Hasley, Will Howard, Morgan McAllister, Cami Thompson, and Ledger Wiley received a November Badger Pride. Their GT Teacher Brandi Cotton nominated them for volunteering their time earlier in the month to help with Bingo Night raising $200 for the American Cancer Society. Great job students! #BadgerPride

🏈4A Football State Championship Game Information The Badgers will take on Elkins at War Memorial Stadium in the 4A State Finals this Saturday, December 14th at noon! The teams will take the field for warm-ups at 11:00a.m. Parking is $5.00 at the Stadium. We are the HOME team, please enter using Gate 7. Tickets must be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/2494004?schoolId=AR18579 Only current/lifetime AAA passes will be accepted. Fans attending Saturday’s 4A State Championship game must adhere to War Memorial Stadium and AAA Sportsmanship policies. Go Badgers! #BadgerPride