It's been a good week back to school!
As we begin our spring semester, we want to reshare our 2022-23 School Academic Calendar for our families and community.
Have a great Friday!
Goza Middle School Choir students and their teacher, Mrs. Lori Hanlon, made a special trip last semester to see one of their own at The Studio Theater in Little Rock. David Garrett, a seventh grader at Goza Middle School, performed as Archie in 13: The Musical. This was David’s seventeenth role to be cast in since 2019. He was also named to the All-Region Choir last semester.
David’s next performance will be in Titanic: The Musical at the Royal Theater in Benton. The show opens on February 9th. David is the son of Mark and Maggie Garrett.
We are so proud of David and can't wait to see what the future holds!
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ATHLETIC EVENT UPDATE.
The home wrestling match scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, has been cancelled. The next match on the schedule for Badger Wrestling is January 10th at home.
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A reminder that any new students to the Arkadelphia School District this semester need to complete the online enrollment application that can be accessed on our website at www.arkadelphiaschools.org/page/new-student-enrollment
Happy New Year!
We hope all our students and staff have enjoyed their break.
We look forward to seeing our students back to campus on Tuesday to start the spring semester.
Badger Basketball, Swim & Dive, and Wrestling will all be in action this week.
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APSD Business Manager, Tammy Barger, recently announced her retirement effective at the close of 2022. Tammy has spent over 21 years working in the Arkadelphia Public School District. She was presented a Badger Pride Award and a gift basket from her colleagues at the Administrative Office and Team Christmas Lunch. Tammy, we hope you enjoy your retirement! Thank you for your years of service. #BadgerPride
The AHS Chapter of Educators Rising and their advisor, Ashley Wesley, were recognized in the December Board meeting. The group attended the Region 5 Conference in November with student competitors placing first or second in each of their events. The AHS Chapter also delivered treat baskets to each APSD Campus during American Education Week, facilitated activities at Perritt Literacy Fall Festival and Book Character Dress-up Day, gathered donations for the AHS 12 Days of Badger Give-a-Ways, and delivered first-year APSD Staff Christmas goodie bags. Educators Rising is a national organization whose mission is to cultivate a ‘new generation of highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path from high school through college and into their teaching careers.” Thank you, Mrs. Wesley and Educators Rising members! #BadgerPride
Mrs. Robin Jones’ Human Relations class created gingerbread houses in December. The final results showed the students' creativity and attention to detail! Judges chose the winning house created by Kirsten Hall, Leila Dickerson, and Emily Riveria. Great job students! 🎄
We are out of school this week, but you still have an opportunity to see Badger Basketball at home Monday night.
Badger Wrestling, defending 1A-4A State Champs, travel to Lakeside Tuesday evening for their first meet this season.
Hope everyone enjoys the week!
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Christmas Break has begun! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday. See you back at school in 2023!
Peake Fifth Graders presented Dear Santa: A Musical “Tweet” for Christmas giving two performances on Thursday. The Peake New Edition Choir opened the show with a number of Christmas songs. We loved seeing our students on stage! Thank you to Music Teacher Laura Cornelius and all the Peake Staff for their efforts to produce such a wonderful performance by our students.
In the December School Board meeting, the Badger Tennis Team was recognized for winning the 4A-7 District Tennis Championship. The following individual awards were also recognized:
Mason McKinney, 4A-7 District Singles Champion/Undefeated Regular Season
Sawyer Grimm, 3rd Place District Singles
Tyler Bobo and Carson Lewis, Undefeated in Conference Play, 4A District Doubles Champions, and 4th Place 4A State
Melanie Bobo, 4A-7 District Coach of the Year
Congratulations to all of you on a great season!
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All aboard the Polar Express! Wednesday was Polar Express and Pajama Day at Perritt Primary School! A fun and memorable day! 🎄🚂🎅
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Lady Badger Tennis was recognized in the December School Board meeting for finishing as Runner-Up at the 4A-7 District Tournament. Bella Womack qualified for the 4A State Tournament with her 3rd place finish at district. Jada Jones and Kate Perrin qualified for state in doubles. Bailey Boyles finished 4th at district. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
The District Office Staff and Administration came together to celebrate the season and also collect items to add to our Backpack Program as we prepare to send our students home for the break on Friday. We appreciate this group of people for all they do! #BadgerPride
The Lady Badger Volleyball team was recognized at the recent school board meeting for qualifying for the 4A State Tournament this season. Team members were also recognized with the following awards:
Aliyah Ware, All-Conference Honorable Mention
Anna Derby, 1st Team All-Conference and All-State Tournament Team
Makayla Gentry, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Star Nominee
Kirstin Hall, 2nd Team All-Conference
Liyah Smith, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Star Nominee
Due to a basketball game, much of the team was unable to attend.
Congratulations Lady Badger Volleyball and Coach Jenny Coon!
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Our Badger Pride Marching Band Director Brandon Hanlon and several band members were recognized at the December School Board meeting with Badger Pride Awards. The band was won their 7th consecutive State Marching Championship! Assistant Band Directors include Stephen Watson, Ryan Wilkerson, and Lori Hanlon. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication the band put into achieving this championship! #BadgerPride
M.J. Davis was recognized in the December APSD Board Meeting for receiving the Good Citizen Award from the Arkadelphia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The award is based on leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism. Congratulations M.J.! #BadgerPride
AHS Junior Zoe' Davis and Sophomore Zuri Jones were selected to perform in the Region 5 Honor Choir this semester. These choir students were recognized with a Badger Pride Award in the December school board meeting. Congratulations! #BadgerPride
