Last Friday, PLC teams from each of our schools participated in professional development at Dawson Co-op with Rich Smith from Solution Tree. The work we do in our Professional Learning Communities is a key factor to improving student achievement. #BadgerPride



Goza Middle School students have been involved with Teen Safety Sessions. Tawana Williams of the Percy & Donna Malone Child Safety Center presented this week in Health classes. The Center has been a valuable partner to educate our students on staying safe. We appreciate them!
A busy week ahead in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
Please remember flu shots clinics will be held Monday at Perritt & Peake; Tuesday at Goza & AHS.
Friday is Senior Night and Pink Out Day! More information to come on Friday's activities.
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Each week, Blake Bell presents the Southwest Auto Collection Players of the Week after Thursday’s practice. Players recognized for the Mena game were Evan Bailey (special teams), Max Wilson (defensive), and Kourtney Brown (offensive).
This week’s Spirit Award went to Dr. Jeff Root, Voice of the Badgers. Dr. Root is currently in his 35th year of broadcasting Arkadelphia Football. Thank you to Dr. Root for giving your Friday nights to bring us Badger Football!
Next Friday, the undefeated Badgers will celebrate Senior Night at Badger Stadium against Waldron. The Badgers have a bye tonight. #BadgerPride




Mrs. Howell's Kindergarten Class was chosen to have Pizza with Police. The class did great with their cafeteria behavior this month! Thank you to the Arkadelphia Police Department for supporting our students and to Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing pizza! #BadgerPride


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The AHS & Goza FBLA Chapters will once again host the UAMS MammoVan at AHS on Tuesday, October 25th during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Ladies, we encourage you to call today to setup your appointment through UAMS. #breastcancerawareness #BadgerPride

Today is National Instructional Coach's Day. Our instructional facilitators work hard to positively support our staff and students every day! Let them know how much you appreciate them.
Kimberly, Leah, Della, & Bud, you are the BEST!
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Paula Keeling, Dana Tuggle, Kaila Murphy, and Charlotte DeWitt were recognized at the Kiwanis’ Feeding Kids, Feeding Futures Dinner and Dessert Fundraiser over the weekend. Kiwanis is a vital supporter of our Backpack Program that provides food for many of our students during after-school hours. Paula and Dana provided an update on distribution this year. Kaila and Charlotte (not pictured) were recognized with an Impact Award for their work with Books For Badgers. These programs are making a difference in the lives of our students! Thank you! #BadgerPride
We appreciate our custodial team! Thank you to Patterson Federal Credit Union for blessing our custodians with Burger Barn gift cards. #CustodianAppreciationDay
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Badger Boys Tennis won the 7-4A District title today. Mason McKinney is the district singles champion. Tyler Bobo & Carson Lewis won the district doubles championship. Boys Tennis Coach of the Year is Melanie Bobo. Lady Badger Tennis finished as 7-4A Runner Up. Congratulations!




We have moved into the month of October. Here's what is happening in the Arkadelphia School District. Have a great week!
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Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day. We thank all our APSD custodial team for everything they do for our students and staff! You are vital to keeping our schools clean and safe. #CustodianAppreciationDay #BadgerPride

Congratulations to our 2022 Arkadelphia Homecoming Queen Makayla Gentry and to the Maid of Honor Aliyah Ware! #BadgerPride 🏈👑

The Perritt Morning Show had some special visitors today. Badger Football and Cheer made an appearance to pump up the students for the homecoming game tonight! We love our Mighty Badgers! Go Big Blue! #BadgerPride
It's Homecoming! Congratulations to our 2022 Arkadelphia Football Homecoming Court. The homecoming pep rally begins at 1:30p.m. this afternoon. Tonight, the homecoming festivities start at 6:15p.m. just before the Badgers take on Mena at Badger Stadium. #BadgerPride

Friday, October 14 is Arkadelphia Pink Out Day! If you would like to purchase a 2022 Badger for the Cure shirt, email kedriel.johnson@arkadelphiaschools.org for purchase information. Shirts will also be sold at the Homecoming pep rally & game. Proceeds support the UAMS Mammovan

The Goza Middle School 8th Grade Chess Team competed at The Dawson Chess Tournament on Friday, September 23rd. Arkadelphia's team members are Jacob Calhoon, Nate Newton, Henry Harrell, JJ Powell, Ezra Campbell, Brylon Hendrix, Devon Bevons, and Hayleigh Lynn. Great job team!

Job opening apply online @ arkadelphia.schoolrecruiter.net

APSD has a team attending "Leading Professional Learning Communities Districtwide" training with the ADE and Solution Tree. The focus of the sessions is expanding the PLC process to include the entire district--working together for student achievement! #PLC4AR

Applications are now being accepted for CONE Foundation grants. Any Clark County nonprofit organization is invited to apply.
Email misti.dixon@arkadelphiaschools.org for a copy of the application or pick up one in the Arkadelphia High School office. Deadline is November 3.

