A team from Perritt Primary School was recognized for Badger Pride at the January School Board meeting. This group was nominated by Principal Kimberly Ellison. Their hard work and dedication have led to the success of the students at Perritt that they work with daily. The team is made up of paraprofessionals, teachers, counselors, and occupational therapists. Thank you to Dan Dawson, Karen Ford, Adam Godwin, Amy Howell, Tia Jackson, Zannielle Talley, (not pictured) Bonnie Burnett, and Courtney Speights for all you do! #BadgerPride
Wednesday is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
There will be no school for students on Thursday (16th-PTC), Friday (17th-Teacher Flex Day), and Monday (20th-President's Day).
Congratulations to Donovan Whitten and the 2023 King of Hearts Court presented at today's Basketball Homecoming Ceremony and Pep Rally for tonight's game at home against Ashdown. Lady Badgers begin at 5:30 p.m. 2023 Senior Recognitions will take place between the girls' and the boys' game.
Come support the Badgers!
Before the end of National School Counseling Week, we want to recognize Marvetta Farnam who works in our counseling office at AHS. Mrs. Farnam is a dedicated worker who has an open door that welcomes staff, students, and their families. Thank you Marvetta for all you do at AHS!
We are so proud of our Peake and Goza students who represented our school district in the Clark County Spelling Bee today. Congratulations to Goza Middle School student Alaina Metcalf (8th Grade) who earned first place and will compete at the state competition on March 11th. Also, congratulations to Spencer Seel (8th Grade) placing second and David Garrett (7th Grade) placing third.
#BadgerPride
A great night at the Perritt Chili Supper and Art Show! We appreciate the Perritt Parent/Teacher/Children Committee who put in so much work to make it a success! Thanks to the amazing sponsors of the event, especially Beene’s Towing who purchased the live auction artwork!
Shalonda McCoy is a counselor at AHS! She believes that each student carries an array of endless possibilities and skills to offer the world. In the field of education, she believes it is her challenge to challenge the student.
Thank you for all you do!
#NSCW23 #BaderPride
Elizabeth Morris is one of the counselors at AHS! She helps students dream big by collaborating with students to dream big, and making it a reality by promoting confidence, mental attitude, and perseverance within them!
Thank you for everything you do!
#BadgerPride
Dana Tuggle is our school counselor at Goza Middle School! She helps students build positive relationships with other students and teachers, learn skills to be successful in class, and make good decisions in all areas of their lives.
Thank you for all that you do!
This year’s National School Counseling Week theme is “Helping Students Dream Big!” Paula Keeling is the counselor at Peake Elementary School. She encourages students to work hard by saying you get out of education what you put in!
Thank you for all that you do!
Zannielle Talley is the school counselor at Perritt Primary School! She is building the foundation for the future of students, and it brings her great joy to contribute toward that and see the difference that she makes in students!
Thank you, for all that you do!
The Arkadelphia Senior Football players were recognized with Badger Pride Awards at last month’s APSD School Board meeting. The 2022 Badgers went undefeated in the 7-4A Conference and reached the 4A State Semifinals. The seniors were honored for their contributions as they led the team to a great season. Seniors Allen Buckley and Broc Currey along with Coach Trey Schucker accepted the awards. Some players were unable to attend due to other athletic events scheduled. We are proud of Badger Football!
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It got REAL at AHS for juniors and seniors! The AHS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) group partnered with Patterson Federal Credit Union to provide students the opportunity to work on a budget based on their anticipated post-graduate earnings at today's Reality Fair. We appreciate all the members of our community who came to work with our students!
This week we are celebrating our school counselors as a part of National School Counseling Week 2023! These ladies help students in more ways than you may know. THANK YOU to our amazing school counselors. We appreciate you!
#NSCW23 #APSD #BadgerPride
The Arkadelphia High School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America attended the 2023 District IV Spring Conference on February 7, 2023. Sixty members attended and participated in competitive events. During the Awards of Excellence program the chapter was awarded second place in Largest Chapter Membership. Chapter President Blaise Batson was named Who’s Who in FBLA for District IV. Senior FBLA Adviser Ashley Wesley was named Outstanding Local Adviser of the Year for District IV. Students that placed at the conference are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference in Little Rock which will be held on April 3 and 4.
First Place
Caiden Dickerson- Digital Video Production
Blaise Batson- Future Business Leader
Kelsey Boyles & Jacie Bright- Introduction to Event Planning
Taylor Aultman, Millie Babb, & De’Anna Buckley- Introduction to Social Media Strategy
Bre Currey, Kourtni Foster, Gwen Person- Public Service Announcement
Second Place
Naffaterria Horton- Computer Applications
Bret-Allison McDill, Isabel Rodgers, & Cate Turner- E-Business
Bailey Boyles, Anna Derby, & Avery Garner- Social Media Strategies
Benjamin Dong- Spreadsheet Applications
Amaya Garrard, Kirstin Hall, & Angelina Turner- Website Design
Third Place
Madelyn Neel- Accounting I
Gray Manning- Accounting II
Angels Rosas- Business Calculations
Xe’Nai Harper & Kelis Stevens- Introduction to Business Presentation
William Black- Computer Problem Solving
Mtende Moyo- Graphic Design
Summersky Molinari- Hospitality & Event Management
Lauren Epps- Introduction to Business Procedures
Christian Hunter- Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
Carter Babb, Nicholas Williams, & Trace Young- Sports & Entertainment Management
Sydney Tatum- Word Processing
Fourth Place
Raley Jones- Health Care Administration
J’Layiah Perry- Human Resource Management
Dani Thomason- Introduction to Financial Math
Lauren Jones- Personal Finance
Olivia Fenocchi- Political Science
Sephorah Faiq- Introduction to Public Speaking
Fifth Place
Autumn Young- Business Law
Mychia Leatherwood- Economics
Anaiya Ford, Libbie Garrett, & Madison Hill- Publication Design
Sixth Place
Amelia Swaim- Advertising
Morgan Middleton- Introduction to Marketing Concepts
Tamerea McClure- Supply Chain Management
This is Career and Technical Education Month and we are so proud to recognize this CTE Student Organization. Congratulations!
#CTEMonth
Congratulations to the following students who signed a National Letter of Intent at today's signing ceremony: Haedyn Taylor, SAU Cheer; Max Wilson, HSU Reddie Football; Donovan Whitten, UA Razorback Football;Nigel Robinson, OBU Football; and Emelia Eriksson, OBU Cross Country.
Nicole McGough from Patterson Federal Credit Union spent time recently speaking to students at Peake Elementary School about different aspects of personal finance. They learned such topics as the history of currency, spending, saving, and then had a competitive game of review on Blooket. A great experience for students. Thank you Nicole!
We look forward to celebrating with five of our student athletes signing letters of intent to cheer, play football, and run cross country.
Another busy week ahead in the Arkadelphia Public School District!
This week is National School Counseling Week! Be sure to let our school counselors know how much you appreciate them.
Celebrate Black History Month with our schools!
Have a great week!
#BadgerPride
Congratulations to the Goza Middle School Quiz Bowl team for winning the Junior High Regional Tournament today in Nashville! The AHS Ninth Grade team earned second place in regional. Timothy LeVar was the Most Value Player of the tournament.
Great performance!
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