Arkadelphia Public Schools

Thank you to Lynn Morgan, Phyllis DeLoach, and Katherine McClure for helping at Arkadelphia High School as substitutes when needed this year during COVID-19!

"19-year-old Henderson State student gives back to his community by becoming bus driver" Read this story about Arkadelphia's very own, Mike Ankton! https://www.thv11.com/article/life/yongest-arkansas-bus-driver-arkadelphia-19-years-old/91-e4984091-e6a4-4ff4-b14e-88c1db685126

Thank you to Whit Alderson and O'mare Ware who help as greeters at Goza every morning. Whit and O'mare perform this task daily with happy hearts. We appreciate you!

Please tune into Channel 11 News (THV11) on Monday, January 25 at 9am to watch a story about our own Mr. Michael Ankton!

Congratulations, Bud McMillion, on your Badger Pride award! Thank you to Mr. McMillion for writing a grant for an outdoor classroom through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission! As a result, AHS was awarded $21,911.00!

Tune in to Fox 16 tonight at 9:00 for a news story in honor of Coach Benton!

APSD campuses will be closed on Monday in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Chartwells is the food service provider for APSD. They currently have openings for manager positions. Please apply at the link provided. https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?from=appshareios&jk=815f15fd8b2845a9

Arkadelphia Public Schools have wonderful community partners!!

Amber Burton was given a Badger Pride award for her fantastic work at Peake Elementary School! Ms. Snowden said, "I would like to show my appreciation to the Paraprofessionals... these ladies help out teachers by providing breaks and providing interventions to students ." Thank you so much, Amber Burton!

Please contact Mrs. Prince at Perritt Primary for more information 870-246-2260.

Beverly Meeks was given a Badger Pride award for her great work and dedication at Peake Elementary School! Ms. Snowden said, "I would like to say 'Thank you' for going above and beyond, and being willing to step in and sub classrooms when needed with a smile."

Jenny Coon was awarded a Badger Pride award for her great work with her students in P.E. class! From a parent: "Coach Coon has done an incredible job of making [P.E] fun and accessible for all students, regardless of athletic ability. I can confidently say this is the best P.E. experience [my child] has had during his years in the school district. He will miss it, for sure!"

Our spring semester starts for students TUESDAY, January 5, and we look forward to seeing our students, whether they’re in person or virtual!

Happy New Year to all of our teachers, staff, students, and families! We can't wait to see you all very soon!

The Arkadelphia School District would like to thank these men for being culture builders for our young men in the school district. Congratulations on a great season and we look forward to next year! Varsity: Coach Trey Schucker, Dustin Grimmett, Stockton Mallett, Ben Chandler, Bobby Evins, & Andrew Steely. Junior High: Coach Drew Loe, John Ware, & Jasper Benton.

APSD would like to recognize Colin Philips for the $1000 earned through the Arkansas Advanced Placement Computer Science A Incentive Program for achieving a score of 5 on the AP Computer Science A exam in May 2020. Pictured is Colin Philips with Mrs. Clair Mays.

Congratulations to Julie Bradshaw who is the 2020-2021 Arkadelphia High School Teacher of the Year! We appreciate your service to our students!

Congratulations to Christy Smith who is the 2020-2021 Goza Middle School Teacher of the Year! Thank you for everything you do for our students!

Congratulations to Hayley Cole who is the 2020-2021 Peake Elementary School Teacher of the Year! Thank you for your wonderful service to our students!