Arkadelphia Public Schools is proud to welcome Mrs. Sidney Hicks as the newest 3rd Grade Teacher at Peake Elementary! Mrs. Hicks has been married to her high school sweetheart for six years, and together they have a wonderful 3-year-old daughter, Charleigh. She is excited to bring her passion for learning to Peake and continue making a difference in the lives of her students. Welcome to the Badger Family, Mrs. Hicks! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Intern Communications
Arkadelphia High School Parent Brooke Cowart was recognized in the August School Board meeting with a Badger Pride Award. She was nominated by the AHS Leadership Team. Mrs. Cowart spent countless hours this summer assisting the AHS Cheer Squad in their annual Badger paw painting fundraiser. The AHS Staff noticed the work she put in during the heat and the rain to make sure the project went forward. Thank you so much, Brooke Cowart! Your work is greatly appreciated. #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
The Badger Family is proud to welcome Mr. Gannon Arnold as our new 6th Grade Social Studies teacher at Goza Middle School and volunteer coach for the Junior High Football team! Being a Badger holds a special meaning for Mr. Arnold, as he and his family are already connected to the Arkadelphia School District. Coming from an education-focused family, Mr. Arnold is eager to see his students grow both academically and personally. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Arnold to the Badger Family!
3 months ago, Intern Communications
Peake Elementary School held its first "Pizza with Police" event of the school year. Ms. Ashley Reed’s Kindergarten students were treated to pizza and a visit from local police officers. Thank you to Patterson Federal Credit Union for providing pizza, Southern Bancorp for water bottles, Dr. Jeanette Turner for paper goods, and the Arkadelphia Police Department for investing their time with our young students. They love it. It’s always a great day to be a Badger! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Arkadelphia Public Schools is excited to introduce Zaneb Robinson as our newest 1st Grade Teacher at Peake Elementary! She is eager to begin this new role, loves being a boy mom, and always enjoys seeing kids grow while finding joy in the little things each day. We are thrilled to welcome her to our staff and the Badger Family! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Intern Communications
It is going to be a unique and busy week. Badger Varsity Football will travel to Hot Springs on Thursday for a televised Game of the Week. Friday is the Peake Grandparents Parade starting at 9:00am. Please check the graphic for more activities, including NO school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Have a great week! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
We are proud to introduce Ms. Sharon Ford as our new 2nd Grade and ALE Special Education Teacher! Ms. Ford graduated from Henderson State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Education in Special Education. She is passionate about helping every student learn. Understanding that learning can look different for each child. She’s no stranger to the Arkadelphia School District, as she is a proud mom of three daughters who attended schools here. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ms. Ford! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Intern Communications
Arkadelphia Public Schools is excited to introduce Mrs. Bershers as our new 3rd Grade Teacher! With 28 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Bershers brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the classroom. She is eager to become a Badger and to collaborate with our outstanding educators. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Bershers is a proud parent of three children. Welcome to Arkadelphia Public Schools, Mrs. Bershers! #BadgerPride
3 months ago, Intern Communications
This is a reminder that there will be NO school on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy your long weekend! We will see you back at school on Tuesday, September 2. Go Badgers! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
We’re excited to introduce Mr. Blake Benson to the Badger Family! Coach Benson comes to us from England, Arkansas, where he coached at the high school level for two years. He will be teaching 8th Grade Math and serving as part of the Offensive Coaching staff for the Junior High Football team. Inspired by the investment his own coaches poured into him as a student-athlete, Coach Benson is eager to pass that same dedication on to the next generation of learners and athletes. Welcome to Arkadelphia, Coach Benson!
4 months ago, Intern Communications
It's Friday and it's Game Day! Let's wear our Arkadelphia colors today and show our Badger Pride!
Make plans to be at Badger Stadium tonight to support our students. So many have worked hard in band, cheer, Dazzlers, and football to prepare for this season. Come out to support them and cheer the Badgers.to victory! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
The Arkadelphia Fall Sports season is underway. Tomorrow evening, the 2024 4A State Champion Badger Football team will open its season at Badger Stadium against the Camden Fairview Cardinals. We are looking forward to a great crowd and a great year. We would like to take this opportunity to remind fans of important Athletic Event Information so that we can all enjoy the game and cheer on our Badgers. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Let’s Go! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Denzel Walter is joining the Badger Family as the new 8th Grade Social Studies teacher and basketball coach at Goza Middle School! A Henderson State graduate and El Dorado native, Mr. Walter is excited to begin this new season of life as a Badger. Welcome to Arkadelphia Public Schools, Mr. Walter! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Intern Communications
Corporal Randy Lau of the Arkadelphia Police Department has been appointed as the School Resource Officer at Arkadelphia High School. SRO Lau moved to the high school this year, having served as the SRO at Goza Middle School for the past three years. He has been with the Arkadelphia Police Department for 10 years and in law enforcement for 20 years. AHS is glad to have Corporal Lau on campus! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
We appreciate Patterson Federal Credit Union and Nicole McGough for providing a new washing machine that is available in Mrs. Robin Jones’ Family and Consumer Science Classroom at Arkadelphia High School. A special thanks to Taylor Appliances for their part in making this happen for our students! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
The Arkadelphia School District is excited to welcome Lesa Simpson as a 5th math teacher at Goza Middle School! She is a 10-year veteran educator. Mrs. Simpson is no stranger to Arkadelphia, having lived in Arkadelphia for 22 years, but she’s ready to begin a new adventure at Goza. We’re thrilled to have her join the Arkadelphia Public Schools family. Welcome, Mrs. Simpson! #BadgerPride
4 months ago, Intern Communications
🗣️✨ It’s Speech Pathology Week 2025! ✨🗣️ We’re celebrating our amazing SLP team—Bonny Burnett, Katie McGlone, and Sydney Miller—for everything they do to help students find their voice and succeed every day! 🌟💙 This week (August 25–31), schools around the world are recognizing their speech-language pathologists and raising awareness for communication disabilities. Thank you, Bonny, Katie, and Sydney! You make a difference in and out of the classroom, and we are so blessed to have you on our team! 📚💬 #BadgerPride #SpeechPathologyWeek
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Arkadelphia High School will offer the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 15 during the school day. The cost is $18 (cash or check payable to AHS), due by October 14.
Why take the PSAT? 11th graders can qualify for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, which opens doors to scholarships and recognition. 10th graders gain valuable practice and build confidence for future college entrance exams. Students who sign up will also receive access to a free online prep course to help them get ready to do their best!
To register, students should fill out the Google Form that was emailed to their school account.
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
To continue improving communication with our Arkadelphia Public Schools’ families, we are excited to announce that we are launching Rooms, a new way for families to connect directly with their child’s teachers, coaches, and school staff, all within the Arkadelphia Public Schools app. Our staff members have been working to set up their Rooms and implement the new features. Parents/guardians with correct contact information will be receiving a text this afternoon with an invitation to join their account. Our goal is that Rooms will become a go-to place for classroom updates, one-on-one conversations, group messages, and important announcements. This allows us to give you one secure place to stay informed and connected to Arkadelphia Public Schools. If you have already downloaded the app, be sure that you have the latest version from the Apple or Android App Store For more information, visit www.arkadelphiaschools.org/page/rooms-invite-information
Be watching for your text message invitation.
4 months ago, Arkadelphia Public Schools
Badger Football Head Coach Trey Schucker spoke at the Arkadelphia Rotary Club meeting on Friday. Coach gave an update to the group on the Badger Football program and the upcoming season. The regular season starts this week, and we are excited to see them take the field! We appreciate the support of our community. #BadgerPride
