The sixth-grade students at Goza participated in a field trip to the Little Rock Central High National Historic Site. Little Rock Central High was the first high school to need federal assistance to integrate. The first nine African American students to enroll are now known as the Little Rock Nine. Goza students were escorted on a ranger-led program to view the park’s many exhibits. They engaged in an interactive museum tour and then learned about the Magnolia Mobile Gas Station where newspaper reporters from around the world and protesters gathered. Students learned in-depth information about the school’s history and the struggles of nine African American students who left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. Students ended the tour by eating lunch on the lawn of the Commemorative Garden located across from the school. It is here that nine benches were placed and nine trees were planted to honor the Little Rock Nine and their heroism in spite of adversity.
Arkadelphia ABC Preschool online registration through Dawson Education Cooperative is now open. If you have a child who will be three years old by Aug. 1, 2023, sign them up using this link: www.dawsonesc.com/o/dawson-esc/page/abc-2023-2024-online-applications
We are looking forward to a great week in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
It's National School Breakfast Week.
Spring sports are in full swing.
It's always a great day to be a Badger!
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It was a special morning at Perritt Primary School during the Character Kid Awards Assembly. The first-ever “Joy Like Janilah” Awards were presented in honor of Janilah Shantelle Williams who would have been a second grader this year at Perritt. These students were nominated by their teachers because they express and bring the same joy that Janilah did in her short life. It was an honor to have Janilah’s family present for the presentations.
February’s Character Kid Award-Kindness winners were also recognized during the assembly. Kindness matters.
Today is School Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Join us in thanking those who work behind the scenes and around the clock to take care of our schools. Thank you to David, Dean, and Matt for all you do! We appreciate Mr. Jimmy King, Director of Support Services also!
Let’s start the day with a celebration of our 4A State Jr. High Quiz Bowl Winners. Congratulations to the Goza Middle School Quiz Bowl team who won the championship last Saturday at the state competition! Alaina Metcalf was named to the Region and State All-Tournament Team. David Garrett was also named to the State All-Tournament Team. Outstanding job by our students and coordinator, Misti Dixon.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
If you have or know someone with a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 1st, it is time to register for kindergarten!!
We will have kindergarten registration on April 4th and 6th. We can’t wait to meet our Future Badgers!! ❤️💙
Meet the Perritt Primary and District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Vanessa Rodgers! Pictured are students from the past and present, and we are thankful for her dedication to them all. Thank you for being #HerefortheKids! #BadgerPride #APSD #PublicSchoolsWeek
Perritt celebrated the Great Kindness Challenge in January and their Kindness Committee helped spread kindness like confetti! This wonderful group was recognized at this month's School Board meeting for teaching Perritt about kindness and inspiring everyone to be kind friends. Thank you Perritt Kindness Committee!
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We loved having Jamiliya McBride from Capturing Kids’ Hearts visit each of our campuses last Thursday and Friday. She provided great feedback and encouragement to our staff and students in the CKH Processes.
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It's Public Schools Week! Meet Mrs. Charlotte DeWitt! Among many things she does, she also organizes our Peake Badgers on the Run. Their final mile is on Saturday in Little Rock! Thank you for being #HerefortheKids!
Sargeant Jimmy Shearin, Corporal Dewayne Ward, and Corporal Randy Lau, APSD School Resource Officers, were recognized at the February School Board Meeting in honor of SRO Appreciation Day. We are grateful for our three SROs and the impact they have on our students, schools, and community. Their many positive contributions include ensuring physical safety, building relationships, and educating the entire community on school safety topics and needs. Thank you for all you do! #BadgerPride
Here we are at the end of #BlackHistoryMonth and we take this time to reflect on what Black history means. Be inspired by some of our APSD Staff as they share their perspectives that remind us all of the importance of celebrating and learning from Black history.
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Members of the Arkadelphia High School FBLA Chapter presented during the February Regular School Board Meeting. February is Career and Technical Education Month.
The group shared an overview of the Career and Technical Education Pathways offered to students at Arkadelphia High School. They also gave details of the CTE Student Organizations that give students opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in CTE Pathways. The CTE Student Organizations in our district include FBLA, Educators Rising, and FCCLA. Mrs. Ashley Wesley and Mrs. Kedriel Johnson are the AHS FBLA Advisers. Great job FBLA!
#WeAreCTE #CTEMonth #CultivateCTE
It's Public Schools Week! Meet Mrs. Hornsby! She is the AHS Art Teacher. We are thankful for her and how she is #FortheKids! #BadgerPride #Arkadelphia
We are excited to have Adason Thornton join the staff at Peake Elementary School this semester as a fifth-grade teacher. Mrs. Thornton is an Arkadelphia graduate. Welcome, Adason Thornton!
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It is Public Schools Week, a week designated to celebrate and show support for our local public schools. It is also Read Across America Week. We encourage everyone to participate. Good luck to Lady Badger Basketball in the 4A State Tournament Tuesday!
Have a great week!
2022 Ms. Arkansas Ebony Mitchell and Ms. Arkansas' Teen Ky'Mya Tackett were special guests at Friday's Black History Assembly presented by the Black History Committee at Arkadelphia High School. The special guests also included Henderson State University's Divine 9 Greeks. Thank you to the BHM Committee and Sponsor Ashley Wesley for organizing such an inspirational celebration!
2022 Ms. Arkansas Ebony Mitchell and Ms. Arkansas' Teen Ky'Mya Tackett were special guests at Friday's Black History Assembly presented by the Black History Committee at Arkadelphia High School. The special guests also included Henderson State University's Divine 9 Greeks. Thank you to the BHM Committee and Sponsor Ashley Wesley for organizing such an inspirational celebration!
The Arkadelphia Badger Wrestling team will defend their 2022 4A State Title beginning today at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock. Let's Go Badger Wrestling! #BadgerPride
