Arkadelphia Public Schools

Jimmy King, Director of Support Services, was presented a Badger Pride Award. Mayor Scott Byrd in a letter to the District recognized the efforts and hospitality that Jimmy gave to the participants of the Motorcycle Cannonball event. Thank you Mr. King for serving our community!

October is National Principals Month. Each APSD Principal was celebrated at the October School Board Meeting with a Badger Pride Award. Thank you AHS Principal Callie Hunley for demonstrating your love for education and for our students each day. Ms. Hunley then and now!

October is National Principals Month. Each APSD Principal was celebrated at the October School Board Meeting with a Badger Pride Award. Thank you to Mrs. Cheryl Merk for your service to education and to Goza Middle School. Mrs. Merk then and now!

October is National Principals Month. Each APSD Principal was celebrated at the October School Board Meeting with a Badger Pride Award. Thank you to Mary Snowden for leading our Peake Elementary School students and staff. Ms. Snowden then and now!

October is National Principals Month. Each APSD Principal was celebrated at the October School Board Meeting with a Badger Pride Award. Thank you to Mrs. Heather Williams for bringing your passion for education to Perritt every day. Mrs. Williams then and now!

Red Ribbon Week is here and Arkadelphia Schools are off to an amazing start! "Drug Free Looks Like Me!" A reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

APSD recognized Coaches Steve Patterson, Roya Lloyd, Sarah Brawley, and Griffin Pritchard (along with Darby!) at the October School Board Meeting in honor of National Coaches Day. Thank each of you for supporting our student athletes!

During the October School Board Meeting, APSD Coaches were recognized in honor of National Coaches Day which is celebrated on October 6 each year. Coaches in attendance received a Badger Pride Award. Thank you to Coaches Jonathan Klein, Ryan Ellison, and Amanda Stephenson!

During the October School Board Meeting, coaches were recognized in honor of National Coaches Day which is celebrated on October 6. Coaches in attendance received a Badger Pride Award. Thank you Coaches Leon Ellis, Garrett Garner, John Ware, & Athletic Director Donald Williams.

Goza Assistant Principal Stephanie Givens was recognized with a Badger Pride Award for her dedication to serving the students and staff at her school. Mrs. Givens has started the Bodacious Badger Award that recognizes students for their positive behavior. Great job Mrs. Givens!

Ashley Wesley received a Badger Pride Award at the October School Board Meeting. Mrs. Wesley was honored for the outstanding job she does coordinating the Football Homecoming Events. She goes above and beyond to make homecoming a memorable time for everyone. Thank you Ashley!

Gray Manning was recognized during the October 19th School Board Meeting. Gray received a Badger Pride Award for his Top 5 finish at the 4A state golf tournament earlier this month and was named All State for his performance. We are so proud of Gray!

Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a change in quarantine guidance for K-12 Schools. The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from 6 feet for 15 minutes to within 3 feet for 15 minutes. For weekly updates on COVID-19 cases within the District, visit the COVID-19 UPDATES page on our website. bit.ly/3xWEAbb

The Arkadelphia School Board voted to transition our face covering policy to be optional for K-12 students and staff effective Wednesday, October 20. Thank you to our parents, staff, and students for your cooperation. We will continue to monitor COVID cases affecting our schools.

This Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. is Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be no regular school days for students Thursday and Friday, October 21-22. Have a great week!

A great week is ahead for the Arkadelphia Public School District. We end the first grading period tomorrow-October 11; coming October 21-Parent Teacher Conferences.

The JV Football team will travel to Camden Fairview on Monday October 11, 2021 to play a junior varsity game at 7:00 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium #ItsaGreatDaytobeaBadger

Congratulations to the 2021 Arkadelphia High School Homecoming Queen Kimberly Escobar (left in Photo) and Maid of Honor Mallery Gilbert.

Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Court: Brooklyn Buford, Kennedy Campbell, Kiyla Campbell, Audrey Cordero, Taylor Echols, Kimberly Escobar, Emilee Fritts, Mallery Gilbert, Te’shanna Gordon, Sierra Haynes, Trinity McKenzie, Hannah Moss, Gracie Simpson, & Emily Smith.

It's Game Day! A reminder that you can avoid waiting in line at the game by purchasing tickets at the stadium box office today from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Go Badgers! #BadgerELITE