Arkadelphia High School

Congratulations to Mrs. Easley's English 10 October Students of the Month Cypress Blakeney and Cherokee Thompson. Great job students!

This semester, Mrs. Barras' AP US History students researched individual American colonies, creating brochures to persuade potential settlers to move there by highlighting each colony’s crops, trades, and industries. Afterward, they participated in a collaborative learning activity, sharing their findings and comparing the colonies based on daily life and economic factors. Through this exercise, students considered the practicalities of living in each colony, reflecting on how factors like gender, occupation, and resources influenced settlement decisions, with thought-provoking questions such as, "If you were a single woman, which colony would you choose to live in and why?"

We had a great Parent Teacher Conference Day! We appreciate all the families who came. Thanks to Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Adams for organizing Crocktober for the staff meal. Good food! The teachers will be in professional development on Monday. We will see our students back on Tuesday!

AHS FBLA attended the 2024 FBLA District IV Leadership Conference in Hope on Wednesday. The AHS Chapter registered the largest group for the event with 63 members and 4 adults. New members and officers were installed from each school. The students were also treated to a concert with Sofie and the New Relics. The 2024-2025 FBLA theme is “Dare to Dream-Dare to Lead.” Ashley Wesley and Kristin Cloninger serve as the high school FBLA Advisers. They are planning for a great year ahead!

Why are cells so small, and why do organisms consist of so many? These fundamental questions were the focus of a lab experiment in Mrs. Edwards' AP Biology class. To investigate cellular efficiency, students prepared beet cubes in three sizes—small, medium, and large—and immersed them in a bleach solution for approximately 30 minutes. The cubes were dissected to assess the extent of red pigment remaining. This experiment effectively illustrates the principle that smaller cells exhibit greater efficiency in material exchange across their membranes, highlighting a key aspect of cellular function. Great job students!

AHS Families, Due to other school events on the originally planned date, we have rescheduled the Financial Aid Night for this Monday, Oct 21st in the Little Theater at Arkadelphia High School. We. hope to see you there. Thank you

Starting at 6:15 p.m. this evening, we will recognize the senior members of Badger Football, Band, Dazzlers, Cheer, Cross Country, Tennis, and Golf at Badger Stadium. The senior recognition ceremony will be broadcast at www.arkadelphiabadgertv.com/broadcasts

A group of AP Chemistry/Chemistry students from Arkadelphia High School attended the Ouachita Baptist University Chem Day with their teacher, Rachel Green. This was a great hands-on experience for our students.

Picture Day is next Monday, October 21st.

A group of AHS Students joined students from other area schools at the Dawson Education Service Cooperative for a school day session of ACT Prep on Tuesday. The students found the session very helpful. They are preparing diligently to succeed on the ACT Exam; taking this opportunity is going to pay off!

Next Tuesday, October 22nd, AHS will host a Financial Aid Night at 5:30 p.m. in the Little Theater. There will be some great information provided to students and their families. Please make plans to attend!

Congratulations to Ashton Hayes and Katlin Thomas! They earned the September Students of the Month for Mrs. Easley’s English Classes. The students received a free Chicken Express Snack Pack coupon, a certificate, and a positive email home. Great job!

We want to say thank you to the Arkansas State Police-Troop K, Arkadelphia Police Department, and the Army National Guard for their time and efforts in providing our students with an invaluable experience. Students had the opportunity to learn about the consequences of substance abuse and impaired decision-making. They participated in field sobriety tests while wearing "drunk goggles," allowing them to experience firsthand the negative effects of functioning under the influence. This interactive and engaging session was part of our ongoing commitment to making sure students are aware of the choices they make and how those choices can impact their future.

A group of AHS Students were able to participate in a tour of Sexton Law Firm this week. The Law Firm extended an invitation for students to visit their office. They were able to see the facility and learn about jobs and careers available in the law field. It was a great opportunity as students plan for life after high school. They were accompanied by Career Education Teacher Kristin Cloninger. We appreciate Sexton Law Firm for opening their doors for students to visit.

A Badger Win - Homecoming - Spirit Week - Party in the Parking Lot - Channel 7! Thanks to Mrs. Wesley and everyone who made the week so memorable. It's always a great day to be a Badger!

We hope everyone had a great weekend! We start the new week with the District Tennis Tournament at OBU/HSU on Monday. Lady Badger Volleyball travels to Haskell Harmony Grove on Monday afternoon. You must purchase tickets online to enter the game. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1635183?schoolId=AR4682 On Friday, we end the first grading period of the 2024-2025 School Year. Have a great week! #BadgerPride

Wednesday, we celebrated School Custodian Appreciation Day. We have a great team of custodians who are instrumental in keeping our buildings and facilities in tip-top shape. We are grateful for the hard work they put in every day. You make our school sparkle! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Congratulations to India Hale, Maddy Almand, Lizzy Morris, Brooklyn Brawley, and Ca’ron Horton for being nominated by their teachers for showing empathy to their classmates. From welcoming students into their group in Algebra to supporting a classmate during group work in World History to making students feel welcome at lunch, these students showed they know how to walk a mile in another person’s shoes! Happy Friday! #CKH

AHS FFA and JROTC in the Clark County Fair Parade.

AHS Seniors and their parents are invited to a Parent/Student Senior meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater. We will discuss upcoming senior events, graduation, and how your senior can prepare for his/her next journey. The AHS counselor's office plans to host informational meetings throughout the year to assist students and their parents. Thank you.