Badger Family,
During times of uncertainty, the Arkadelphia School District wants to assure our Badger family that we are here to support you. While we hope any lapse in government appropriations is brief, we understand it can cause financial strain for families.
Meal Information:
All students in the Arkadelphia School District can eat breakfast for free.
Free lunch is available for students whose families qualify. On the date of your first missed paycheck, you can submit an application for meal benefits.
Applications are processed quickly by our food services team, and qualification is based on household income. It never hurts to apply.
Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals will receive free meals for the remainder of the school year.
Students who qualify also gain access to additional benefits such as Summer EBT and free ACT testing.
All information is kept strictly confidential.
If you need help completing the application, please contact Food Services Director Jordan Holland at jordan.holland@arkadelphiaschools.org or 870-246-5564 Ext. 1206
Family Support & Resources:
We know that financial uncertainty can cause stress for both students and families. Our school counselors are available to listen, support, and help connect you with local resources. Please reach out if the need arises:
De’Shae Craig, Peake Elementary School, de’shae.craig@arkadelphiaschools.org
Chris Golston, Peake Elementary School, christopher.golston@arkadelphiaschools.org
Cheryl Hilser, Goza Middle School, cheryl.hilser@arkadelphiaschools.org
Elizabeth Morris, Arkadelphia High School, elizabeth.morris@arkadelphiaschools.org
Shalonda Johnson, Arkadelphia High School, shalonda.johnson@arkadelphiaschools.org
As a Purple Star District, we are also proud to serve and support our military families. The Arkansas Department of Education and community partners have also shared helpful links to financial aid and family resources that are available.
The Clark County Ecumenical Food Pantry will host its next food distribution on Tuesday, November 18, at First United Methodist Church. Click here for more information.
We are grateful for our students and their families. We want to do the best we can to assist as much as is within our reach to do so.
Thank you.