Arkadelphia Public Schools

We are excited to have Mr. Richard Resnick in the Arkadelphia School District this year. He is teaching 7th and 8th Grade Math at Goza Middle School. His 7th and 9th Grade math teachers influenced his choice to become a math teacher. Mr. Resnick has two children; his wife is a teacher at Peake Elementary School. Welcome Richard Resnick to Arkadelphia Public Schools! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia Public School District welcomes Rachel Green to Arkadelphia High School as our chemistry teacher. She says that her grandmother’s values for education inspired her to enter this field. Her hometown is Hot Springs where she graduated from Hot Springs World Class High School. She is also a graduate of Henderson State University. We are glad to have Ms. Green at AHS! #BadgerPride

Here is what's happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District. A reminder there will be NO school on Monday, September 2nd in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Have a great one! #BadgerPride

Meridith Armstrong’s 6th Period Social Studies class at Goza had a special guest speaker on Friday. HSU President Dr. Trey Berry shared a lesson on the Louisiana Purchase. Dr. Berry brought with him the journal of William Dunbar, which described the Hunter-Dunbar Exploration as they traveled the Ouachita River more than 200 years ago. Dr. Berry also brought a compass that was given to Dunbar by then-President Thomas Jefferson. Mrs. Armstrong was a student in Dr. Berry’s History class during her time at OBU and the students got to experience some of his instruction for themselves! #BadgerPride

A Flu Clinic will be held at all Arkadelphia Public School campuses on the morning of Wednesday, October 2nd. If you would like for your child to receive a free flu shot at that time, the flu shot consent form and FERPA agreement must be returned to your child’s school by Thursday, September 12th. These forms are available in the main offices at Goza and AHS. Flu forms will be sent home in folders at Peake on Tuesday, September 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.

It's Friday! Don't forget get to wear your Badger colors today to school! Also, a reminder that Monday is the Labor Day Holiday and there will be no school. Have a great day! Go Badgers! #BadgerPride

We are excited to have Mr. Evan Spears in the Arkadelphia School District this year. He is teaching 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies classes. His coaching duties include varsity football and head track coach. Coach Spears is a graduate of Genoa Central High School and Henderson State University. Welcome to Arkadelphia Public Schools! #BadgerPride

Badger Fans, we are so excited about our first varsity football game tomorrow night at Camden Fairview! We want all fans traveling to the game to be aware of the Clear Bag Policy that is in effect at all Camden Fairview School District athletic venues. Please plan accordingly before entering the stadium tomorrow night. Thank you! The Clear Bag Policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic venues. The policy applies to events at district athletic venues ONLY and does not impact the backpacks students use daily. For more information and FAQs, please click here: https://bit.ly/44HJ2fa. ✅ Bags that are permitted include: Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand) 🚫 Bags not permitted: Backpacks, printed plastic bags, fanny packs, purses, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, large totes, and camera or binocular cases. Diaper bags are not allowed. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry. Exceptions will be made for credentialed media and medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate by the respective gate supervisor. There are no provisions available to store or safeguard any prohibited bags. CFSD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Arkadelphia Public Schools welcome Emma Kelley to our teaching and coaching staff this year. Coach Kelley instructs Physical Education at Goza Middle School and is the Jr. High Lady Badger Head Basketball Coach. She is a 2022 Ouachita Baptist University graduate and has coached at Little Rock Christian Academy. Welcome Coach Kelley! #BadgerPride

The Arkadelphia Public School District is pleased to welcome Amarya Jones to Peake Elementary Schools as a first-grade teacher. This will be her sixth year of teaching and her first in Arkadelphia. Ms. Jones graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 2014. Her mother, Peake Elementary School Principal Mary Snowden, is her inspiration for choosing a career in education. Welcome, Amarya Jones! #BadgerPride #OnceABadgerAlwaysABadger

The Arkadelphia Public School District is excited to welcome DeQuan Talley to our teaching and coaching staff this year. He is the instructor for Health at AHS; assistant football coach; and the Jr. High Head Basketball Coach. Friday in Mr. Talley’s Health Class, students were engaged in activities that reflect how they might balance anxieties that arise in life and yet embrace the unknown. We are so happy to have Coach Talley! #BadgerPride

Important information from the Arkadelphia Police Department regarding Peake Car Rider Pick-Up: On Monday (tomorrow), the Arkadelphia Police Department will be preventing vehicles from parking on or blocking Caddo Street while waiting in the Peake Elementary School car rider line. Please review the graphic from the APD showing their new car rider pick-up staging route when Peake Street lanes are full. Thank you.

Here's what is happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District. Stop by Chicken Express to support FBLA on your way to the Lady Badger Volleyball game on Tuesday evening! The football season starts Thursday for junior high and Friday for senior high! #BadgerPride

Arkadelphia FFA is hosting a blood drive today. If anyone would like to give blood, the mobile unit will be in front of the high school until 2:15 p.m. #BadgerPride

Let's start the day by showing our appreciation for the teachers, support staff, and administrators at Peake Elementary School! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and determination as we have begun the school year in a new building. You're amazing! Thank you. #BadgerPride

Our new Agriculture Ed/FFA Program will be featured tonight on KARK Ch. 4 at 5:00p.m. and Fox 16 at 5:30p.m. Thank you to Arkadelphia Graduate Caroline Derby for visiting Mr. Cox and his students today and sharing the Arkadelphia FFA story. Tune in this evening! Justin Rotton from Arkansas Farm Bureau also came today and will be highlighting our new program soon on their media. #BadgerPride

Thank you to everyone who came out Tuesday evening to meet and support our Badgers! You can see all our fall sports schedules on the Badger Athletic website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/o/athletics #BadgerPride

Here are some of the activities scheduled this week in the Arkadelphia School District. Don't forget about Meet the Badgers tonight. Only AAA Passes will be accepted for this AAA Benefit Scrimmage. $5 Admission Price. Have a great week! #BadgerPride

Join us tomorrow evening for the Annual Meet The Badgers as Mr. Steve Patterson begins his 40th year announcing Badger Athletics. The junior high scrimmage begins at 5:30p.m. The Badger Pride Marching Band members will be introduced at 6:45p.m. The senior high scrimmage begins at 7:00p.m. Members of the senior high fall sports teams will be introduced throughout the senior high scrimmage. Admission is $5.00; AAA Passes Only Accepted For This Event.

Thank you to Nicole McGough from Patterson for delivering beautiful flowers to our school and district offices on the first day of school! We appreciate you thinking of these amazing people who do so much for our schools! Happy Friday! #BadgerPride