The 2nd Annual Ken Duke Badger Classic sponsored by Arkadelphia Badger Basketball and Badger Golf Team is just a couple of weeks away. There are still a few spots left for teams to join the event. Contact Coach Garrett Garner or Steve Patterson for more information.
Members of Goza FBLA were recognized with a Badger Pride Award for their outstanding performance at the 2023 District IV Leadership Conference. Students qualified to compete at the Arkansas FBLA Mid-level Leadership Conference next week. Goza FBLA is sponsored by LaKesha Berry. Congratulations!
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AHS Senior Logan Barnett was recognized at the March School Board meeting for receiving the Arkansas AP Computer Science A Incentive Award in the amount of $250 for his score on the AP Computer Science A exam administered last spring. Congratulations Logan!
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Spring brings fresh starts, and what better time to become a substitute teacher! Kelly Education is hiring for Arkadelphia Public Schools! Give substitute teaching a try before the school year ends! What’s great is you’ll have time to try different schools and grade levels this year, take the summer off, and be ready to go in the Fall. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3zpxobz
Sign up today for the Blooming Colors Spring Run sponsored by AHS 11th Grade GT. All proceeds will go to support Cone Foundation grants.
Contact misti.dixon@arkadelphiaschools.org for more information.
This a reminder that Arkadephia Kindergarten Registration begins one week from today at Perritt Primary School.
We look forward to seeing our 2023-24 Kindergarteners next Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.) or Thursday (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)!
Before the break, Peake students in Ms. McGhee's class along with other exemplary students were rewarded during March Pizza with Police. Thank you to this month’s sponsor, Two Rivers Credit Union! We appreciate our SROs and Arkadelphia Police Department for organizing this event!
It's back-to-school on Monday to begin the fourth grading period. Our schools will be sending home report cards during the week.
Spring sports, conferences, and competitions are in full swing! Let's go!
Have a great week!
Our Virtual Arkansas Human Anatomy students at Arkadelphia High School received some hands-on learning last week. Virtual Arkansas instructor Kellye Wood visited the campus to guide students through a lab on dissecting a sheep's heart.
It was a great Friday at school.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable SPRING BREAK!
#StPatricksDay2023
We appreciate the Clark County Retired Teachers Association for showering each of our campuses with snacks and treats on Thursday. This amazing group also provides scholarships for educators! Thank you so much for showing your appreciation for teachers! 💙
APSD has openings for the 23/24 school year. Certified and classified positions available. Apply online @ arkadelphia.schoolrecruiter.net
The Peake New Edition Choir performed at the State Capitol on Wednesday as part of a mass choir to celebrate the continued value of music education for our public school students during Music In Our Schools Month. We honor Peake’s Music Teacher, Laura Cornelius, for giving students an opportunity to take part in this experience and for all she does every day to bring Music In Our Schools!
UAMS will host a Jr. STEM Pathways Academy for Grades K-5 on June 12-23, 2023 at Perritt Primary School. This a great opportunity for students in our community!
To get more information and to sign up, visit ddei.uams.edu/outreach-programs/pathways-academy
Goza Middle School eighth-grade student, Alaina Metcalf placed sixth at the 2023 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee. Alaina competed with 53 other students from across Arkansas at the event that was held on Saturday, March 11 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. Approximately 84,350 students from 422 schools in 55 counties across Arkansas participated in local and county contests that led up to the State Spelling Bee.
Congratulations Alaina on your outstanding accomplishment!
Peake Third Grade Spelling Bee Winners were recognized at Tuesday evening's APSD Board meeting. Congratulations to Garrett Hasley-1st Place, Will Howard-2nd Place, and Cameron Thompson-3rd Place.
These students also competed last week at the Clark County Spelling Bee where Garrett Hasley won first place and Cameron Thompson finished second.
Outstanding accomplishment!
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A Pirate's Life For Me! Wonderful performances on Tuesday by our first-grade students at Perritt! March is Music in our Schools Month. Thank you to Perritt’s music teacher Ansley Webb for bringing out the best in our students. So much joy in their music! #MusicInOurSchools
Don't forget! 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
Thanks to Farm Bureau for providing free hot dogs to all the fans at the Clark County Diamond Classic Monday evening and to Southern Bancorp for giving out water. Farm Bureau's Justin Rogers, AHS Graduate, threw out the first pitch. The Badgers won 15-2. Lady Badger Softball and Badger Baseball both take on Malvern at home this evening.
It will be a busy week in the Arkadelphia School District as we end the third grading period on Friday. Finish strong students!
Good luck to our sports teams!
Spring Break will be March 20-24.
Have a great week!
