We are out of school this week, but you still have an opportunity to see Badger Basketball at home Monday night.
Badger Wrestling, defending 1A-4A State Champs, travel to Lakeside Tuesday evening for their first meet this season.
Hope everyone enjoys the week!
#BadgerPride
Christmas Break has begun! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday. See you back at school in 2023!
Peake Fifth Graders presented Dear Santa: A Musical “Tweet” for Christmas giving two performances on Thursday. The Peake New Edition Choir opened the show with a number of Christmas songs. We loved seeing our students on stage! Thank you to Music Teacher Laura Cornelius and all the Peake Staff for their efforts to produce such a wonderful performance by our students.
In the December School Board meeting, the Badger Tennis Team was recognized for winning the 4A-7 District Tennis Championship. The following individual awards were also recognized:
Mason McKinney, 4A-7 District Singles Champion/Undefeated Regular Season
Sawyer Grimm, 3rd Place District Singles
Tyler Bobo and Carson Lewis, Undefeated in Conference Play, 4A District Doubles Champions, and 4th Place 4A State
Melanie Bobo, 4A-7 District Coach of the Year
Congratulations to all of you on a great season!
#BadgerPride
All aboard the Polar Express! Wednesday was Polar Express and Pajama Day at Perritt Primary School! A fun and memorable day! 🎄🚂🎅
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Lady Badger Tennis was recognized in the December School Board meeting for finishing as Runner-Up at the 4A-7 District Tournament. Bella Womack qualified for the 4A State Tournament with her 3rd place finish at district. Jada Jones and Kate Perrin qualified for state in doubles. Bailey Boyles finished 4th at district. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
The District Office Staff and Administration came together to celebrate the season and also collect items to add to our Backpack Program as we prepare to send our students home for the break on Friday. We appreciate this group of people for all they do! #BadgerPride
The Lady Badger Volleyball team was recognized at the recent school board meeting for qualifying for the 4A State Tournament this season. Team members were also recognized with the following awards:
Aliyah Ware, All-Conference Honorable Mention
Anna Derby, 1st Team All-Conference and All-State Tournament Team
Makayla Gentry, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Star Nominee
Kirstin Hall, 2nd Team All-Conference
Liyah Smith, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Star Nominee
Due to a basketball game, much of the team was unable to attend.
Congratulations Lady Badger Volleyball and Coach Jenny Coon!
#BadgerPride
Our Badger Pride Marching Band Director Brandon Hanlon and several band members were recognized at the December School Board meeting with Badger Pride Awards. The band was won their 7th consecutive State Marching Championship! Assistant Band Directors include Stephen Watson, Ryan Wilkerson, and Lori Hanlon. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication the band put into achieving this championship! #BadgerPride
M.J. Davis was recognized in the December APSD Board Meeting for receiving the Good Citizen Award from the Arkadelphia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The award is based on leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism. Congratulations M.J.! #BadgerPride
AHS Junior Zoe' Davis and Sophomore Zuri Jones were selected to perform in the Region 5 Honor Choir this semester. These choir students were recognized with a Badger Pride Award in the December school board meeting. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
This Friday is the last day of our first semester! Before it ends, we have
Assessments
Performances &
Sporting Events
With a few parties, too!
It's going to be a great week in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
Reminder: Christmas Break is December 19 - January 2.
Cross Country Runner Emelia Eriksson was presented a Badger Pride Award in the recent School Board meeting for her outstanding season. Emelia finished 1st in conference, 2nd in 4A State, and 8th Place at the Arkansas-Oklahoma All-Star Meet. Emelia has committed to running for OBU. We are so proud of you, Emelia! #BadgerPride
The APSD Report to the Public was presented before the November board meeting. The Report included a video that reflected some of the highlights of the 2021-22 School Year. Students who participated in the video were recognized with a Badger Pride Award.
We invite you to watch our Report to the Public video on the APSD-TV YouTube Channel at youtu.be/EpSi0OinCik
The Peake New Edition Choir sang at the State Capitol on Friday morning. The students sang beautifully! The choir is under the direction of Laura Cornelius, Peake Music Teacher. Thank you for representing Arkadelphia! The most wonderful time of the year.
Goza students who earned All-Region Choir were presented a Badger Pride Award in the December school board meeting. The students auditioned with 600 singers across the region. Each student attended the All-Region Choir Concert on November 11, 2022. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
Arkadelphia High School Future Business Leaders of America made a special delivery to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock Thursday. FBLA received about 170 items during last week’s toy drive that were presented to the hospital. Following the presentation, the students competed in The Great Angel Tree Challenge by shopping for four children in our community. Some of the best memories are making Christmas joyful for others!
The Goza Middle School and Arkadelphia High School Choirs treated those who attended Tuesday night’s school board meeting to a preview of their upcoming Christmas Concert. Thank you students for this wonderful performance!
You do not want to miss the full concert Thursday evening in the AHS Little Theater starting at 6:30 p.m. The choirs are directed by Mrs. Lori Hanlon.
Perritt's Nickelodeon Choir traveled to Little Rock today to sing at the State Capitol. The students had a special guest, Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson, attend their performance. She gifted each choir member with an ornament and candy cane. It was an amazing day!
