In the January school board meeting, Goza Middle School Instructional Facilitator Della Miller accepted the school’s official certificate from the Office of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, recognizing the High ELA Growth by students on the Spring 2025 ATLAS Summative Exam. We are proud that the hard work of our staff and students is being rewarded. Great job Goza!
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This morning, eight Arkadelphia Badger Football Seniors signed a National Letter of Intent to participate in collegiate athletics. We are proud of our football program under the leadership of Coach Trey Schucker. Congratulations to each of these student-athletes! What a group!
Arkansas Baptist College: Cameron Archer, Amari Ford, Blake Moody, and Xzavion Williams.
Arkansas Tech University: Kasey Pye, Orion Roberts, and Grant Rollins.
Ouachita Baptist University: Kelton Wilson
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🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week 2026! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate the heart of student support in Arkadelphia Public Schools — our amazing school counselors! From academic guidance and career planning to social-emotional support and student advocacy, these five professionals work every day to help our students grow, thrive, and succeed.
💙 Meet our APS Counseling Team:
• Peake Elementary School: De’Shae Craig & Chris Golston
• Goza Middle School: Cheryl Hilser
• Arkadelphia High School: Shalonda Johnson & Elizabeth Morris
Thank you for being trusted listeners, problem-solvers, and champions for every student. You truly make a difference in every life you touch!
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We are proud to celebrate the heart of student support in Arkadelphia Public Schools — our amazing school counselors! From academic guidance and career planning to social-emotional support and student advocacy, these five professionals work every day to help our students grow, thrive, and succeed.
💙 Meet our APS Counseling Team:
• Peake Elementary School: De’Shae Craig & Chris Golston
• Goza Middle School: Cheryl Hilser
• Arkadelphia High School: Shalonda Johnson & Elizabeth Morris
Thank you for being trusted listeners, problem-solvers, and champions for every student. You truly make a difference in every life you touch!
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Goza Middle School hosted the Arkadelphia School Board for lunch on Tuesday. The Board enjoyed a wonderful lunch from the cafeteria. Principal Tisha Hunter and students shared the innovation and hard work happening at Goza. The meeting was filled with productive and encouraging discussion between administrators, students, and the Board. Thank you, Goza, for a great lunch!
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Badger Pride Spotlight! Ms. Kayla Todd is proud to nominate Jada Hughes and Kennedi Jones, two outstanding Goza Art Club students, for a Badger Pride Award! 🎨✨
Jada’s piece, “Gladiator,” and Kennedi’s artwork, “First Impression,” were selected for the Windgate Museum of Art’s 2026 K–12 Exhibition and will be displayed at Hendrix College in Conway. Being chosen for this exhibition is an incredible honor and a testament to their creativity, dedication, and artistic talent.
The exhibition opens Saturday, February 7, with a drop-in opening reception from 12–2 PM at the Windgate Museum of Art. Congratulations to Jada and Kennedi for representing Goza Middle School so well—way to show your Badger Pride! 🎉🖌️
January was National School Board Appreciation Month, and we are so thankful for the support they have shown our district and community. We thank them for their commitment to making Arkadelphia Schools a place where every Badger can grow and succeed!
We are ready to welcome our Badgers back!
Thanks to warmer temperatures and the hard work of the Clark County Road Crews and our district Maintenance and Transportation departments, the Arkadelphia Public School District will be in session on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Schedule: Regular start times for all buildings.
Transportation: All bus routes will run as scheduled.
Please continue to use caution in parking lots and walkways as some areas could possibly be slick. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday morning!
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Thanks to warmer temperatures and the hard work of the Clark County Road Crews and our district Maintenance and Transportation departments, the Arkadelphia Public School District will be in session on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Schedule: Regular start times for all buildings.
Transportation: All bus routes will run as scheduled.
Please continue to use caution in parking lots and walkways as some areas could possibly be slick. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday morning!
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We will start the week out of school once again, but we hope Monday’s temperature will improve conditions. We are now in February. It is Black History Month, and this week is Counselors Appreciation Week! Be sure to let our counselors know how much you appreciate them. We have a full schedule this week, so please check out the graphics. If we have any schedule changes, we will share those updates. Have a great week!
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Thank you to our Badger family for your understanding and patience over the last week! While preparations have been made to have our campuses ready to return to school this week, ice and low temperatures continue to make many side roads unsafe for travel.
Because many of our bus routes and car riders rely on these secondary roads, we have determined that the Arkadelphia School District campuses will remain CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, February 2. While we considered a late start, buses would still need to travel during unsafe hours.
We do understand this may be an inconvenience for some, but the safety of our Arkadelphia families comes first.
📢 We anticipate warmer temperatures on Monday and will communicate updates for Tuesday’s schedule by Monday evening.
The Jr. High Basketball on Monday evening at Magnolia are still scheduled to be played.
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Because many of our bus routes and car riders rely on these secondary roads, we have determined that the Arkadelphia School District campuses will remain CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, February 2. While we considered a late start, buses would still need to travel during unsafe hours.
We do understand this may be an inconvenience for some, but the safety of our Arkadelphia families comes first.
📢 We anticipate warmer temperatures on Monday and will communicate updates for Tuesday’s schedule by Monday evening.
The Jr. High Basketball on Monday evening at Magnolia are still scheduled to be played.
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January is National School Board Appreciation Month, and we are recognizing our school board officers today. We thank them for their commitment to making Arkadelphia Schools a place where every Badger can grow and succeed!
Out of an abundance of caution, classes are cancelled, and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. Unfortunately, many of our roads remain ice-covered and unsafe for student transportation.
We anticipate the sunshine to help improve road conditions as we plan to return to a regular schedule next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make decisions with the safety of our students and staff being the top priority.
According to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar, our make-up days will now be February 16, April 3, May 21, and May 22. We hope to see everyone soon!
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We anticipate the sunshine to help improve road conditions as we plan to return to a regular schedule next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make decisions with the safety of our students and staff being the top priority.
According to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar, our make-up days will now be February 16, April 3, May 21, and May 22. We hope to see everyone soon!
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Badger Family,
Unfortunately, road conditions continue to be hazardous, and overnight temperatures will once again be below freezing. For the safety of our students and staff, the decision has been made that classes are cancelled and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. According to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar, our make-up days will now be February 16, April 3, and May 21, 2026.
We will continue to monitor road conditions for future announcements on returning to school and any necessary event make-up dates once they have been determined. Everyone, stay safe!
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Unfortunately, road conditions continue to be hazardous, and overnight temperatures will once again be below freezing. For the safety of our students and staff, the decision has been made that classes are cancelled and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. According to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar, our make-up days will now be February 16, April 3, and May 21, 2026.
We will continue to monitor road conditions for future announcements on returning to school and any necessary event make-up dates once they have been determined. Everyone, stay safe!
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Our district administrators continue to confer with local officials regarding road conditions and forecasted temperatures. For the safety of our students and staff, the decision has been made that classes are cancelled and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
We will continue to monitor road conditions for future announcements on returning to school and any necessary event make-up dates once they have been determined. We will make up missed school days according to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar.
Thank you for your patience. Please be safe and stay warm.
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We will continue to monitor road conditions for future announcements on returning to school and any necessary event make-up dates once they have been determined. We will make up missed school days according to our adopted 2025-26 school calendar.
Thank you for your patience. Please be safe and stay warm.
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Upon conferring with local officials regarding road conditions and forecasted temperatures, classes are cancelled, and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All practices, games, and events are cancelled for today and Tuesday. We will continue to monitor road conditions for future announcements for returning to school and any necessary event make-up dates once they have been determined.
Please stay safe!
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Please stay safe!
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Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, classes are cancelled, and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm!
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Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, classes are cancelled, and the Arkadelphia School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm!
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The Arkadelphia School District Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 school calendar during its meeting on January 20th. Next school year will be the third consecutive year the district has utilized an alternative calendar, meaning it is based on the total number of instructional hours students attend school rather than the traditional count of student days. For a PDF format of the 2026-2027 school calendar, please visit our website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/documents/state-required-documents/calendars/2026-2027-apsd-school-calendar/24893923
January is School Board Recognition Month!
We have been celebrating our Arkadelphia Board of Education which includes members Blake Bell, President–Zone 5; Ida Tramble Vice President–Zone 3; Gina White, Secretary–Zone 7; Dr. Kenneth G. Harris Jr.–Zone 2; Matt Johnson–Zone1; Lori Smith–Zone 4; and Clark Tennyson–Zone 6.
Before our January School Board meeting, Nabholz Construction prepared a delicious steak dinner for the board members. Desserts were provided by SFE Food Services. We are grateful to both organizations for this special recognition for the board.
During the meeting, Superintendent Nikki Thomas shared proclamations by Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders and Arkadelphia Mayor Scott Byrd declaring January as School Board Recognition Month. Each board member was presented an ASBA Certificate of Recognition and some Badger swag. The Arkansas School Board Association's theme for the 2026 celebration is “Answering the Call.” Thank you to the Arkadelphia School for your dedication and leadership. We appreciate you!
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We have been celebrating our Arkadelphia Board of Education which includes members Blake Bell, President–Zone 5; Ida Tramble Vice President–Zone 3; Gina White, Secretary–Zone 7; Dr. Kenneth G. Harris Jr.–Zone 2; Matt Johnson–Zone1; Lori Smith–Zone 4; and Clark Tennyson–Zone 6.
Before our January School Board meeting, Nabholz Construction prepared a delicious steak dinner for the board members. Desserts were provided by SFE Food Services. We are grateful to both organizations for this special recognition for the board.
During the meeting, Superintendent Nikki Thomas shared proclamations by Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders and Arkadelphia Mayor Scott Byrd declaring January as School Board Recognition Month. Each board member was presented an ASBA Certificate of Recognition and some Badger swag. The Arkansas School Board Association's theme for the 2026 celebration is “Answering the Call.” Thank you to the Arkadelphia School for your dedication and leadership. We appreciate you!
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During our January School Board meeting, Nicole McGough, from Patterson Federal Credit Union, presented a $10,000 check to Arkadelphia Public Schools through the Acorn Project. Nicole shared news of the generous increase in financial support for the Acorn Project since the beginning of the school year, as our community has answered the challenge to donate toward meeting basic needs our students may lack at home, including food insecurity. Our district counselors were honored to receive the check and look forward to continuing their partnership with Nicole, PFCU, and the Acorn Project. Thank you to everyone who has supported our students through the Acorn Project. If you would like more information, please contact Nicole at PFCU. We appreciate you, Nicole!
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An important message from our Dawson 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Director regarding the After School Program!
