Arkadelphia Public Schools

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

Recently, young men in the Goza 7th & 8th grade GT Program joined with 100 others from area schools for the first Bold Brave Boys Bonanza Service Learning Day. The event was funded by Ozark Society and Optimum who provided $3,000 in grant funding for the bat houses and wood-burning pens; Hardman Lumber donated other needed supplies; and ASU Three Rivers construction instructor Kamron Barber assisted in organizing the event. The boys were divided into groups that were joined by 23 dedicated Role Model Men who shared how they use their leadership and trade to make a difference in their communities. Phillip Jordan with the U.S. Forestry shared his knowledge and images of bats especially those in Arkansas. The rest of the day was spent constructing 100 bat houses with logos created by each group. These bat houses are being donated to area nature centers and state parks across Arkansas. Each school also took home two bat houses to hang in their community.

Here is what is happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District. This week will hold the last Jr. and Sr. High Football games of the season. Let's show our Badger Spirit! On Saturday, everyone is invited to the Badger Basketball Benefit Tipoff at 1p.m.. #BadgerPride

Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 3, 2024. Remember, fall back tonight! 🍁

October was Dyslexia Awareness Month. In last month’s Arkadelphia School Board meeting, Arkadelphia Public Schools Dyslexia Specialist Jodie Daniell gave an instructional report that included Dyslexia data and services provided to our students by Jodie and her team. We are grateful for these educators who are making an impact in the lives of students every day. This month Mrs. Daniell made trips into Peake classrooms to read How Your Brain Learns to Read (K-2) and Thank You, Mr. Falker (3-4) by Patricia Pollock to all students. For more information on Dyslexia Awareness Month visit dyslexiaida.org/october-is-dyslexia-awareness-month-2/ #BadgerPride

Second-grade students at Peake Elementary have been working on writing personal narratives. When you walk down their hall, you can see the progress they are making. The students also put into practice their art skills with their writing by suggesting what their second-grade teacher should be for Halloween. Their teachers have a lot of ideas to choose from. Very creative! Everyone be safe out there tonight! #BadgerPride

Goza Middle School hosted the Arkadelphia School Board for lunch on Wednesday. The Board enjoyed a wonderful lunch from the cafeteria. October is Bullying Awareness Month and this was the focus of presentations made by Goza “upstanding” students. The meeting was filled with productive and encouraging discussions between administrators, students, and the Board. Thank you Goza for a great lunch! #BadgerPride

October is National Principals Month! Arkadelphia Public Schools are proud to have an outstanding group of dedicated principals. We would like to introduce Arkadelphia High School Assistant Principal Trent Smith. Coach Smith graduated from Glenwood High School. He attended Crowley’s Ridge and Garland County Community Colleges, Henderson State University (BSE), and Arkansas State University (MSE). He has been in education for 24 years. This is his fifth year as assistant principal. What inspired you to choose a career in education? I love athletics and competition; coaching was the logical choice. I have never regretted it. When did you know you wanted to be an administrator? I knew as soon as I went into education that I wanted to be an administrator. What do you enjoy most about working with students and staff? Students–I love seeing students be successful after they graduate! Staff–We have the hardest working, BEST staff. They are awesome to work with. What is your favorite book or a book that has inspired you? Where the Red Fern Grows Coach Smith likes to go on metal-detecting explorations in his free time. We are so grateful for Coach Trent Smith, AHS Assistant Principal! #BadgerPride #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The Arkadelphia Agriculture Education and FFA received a $2500 grant from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation for The Rebirth of Arkadelphia FFA. The grant helped the chapter purchase classroom supplies and new FFA Jackets for the program’s officers and members. Derek Helms, Becky and Wayne Baumgardner from the Clark County Farm Bureau Board of Directors were on campus to see the officers in the new jackets today. They also donated Agriculture career posters for Mr. Sammy Cox’s Ag Classroom. We are so grateful for the support of the Arkansas and Clark County Farm Bureau. #BadgerPride

Superintendent Nikki Thomas and Gurdon Superintendent Misty Woolf led a session this morning at the Henderson State University Education Department Professional Development Day. The presentation centered around Professionalism for Educators. Their audience included HSU current and soon-to-be interns. #BadgerPride