USD 470 - Home

Pre-K Program

For more info or to schedule a screening, call 620-441-2075!

Like and follow us on Facebook!

Severe Weather Procedures

Click Here

Follow us on Twitter @ArkCitySchools!

No School: Oct. 27-29, 2021 Posted Date: 10/26/2021

There is no school for students this Wednesday-Friday (Oct. 27-29). We wish you a very safe and happy . . .

ACHS Presents Legally Blonde Posted Date: 10/26/2021

Tickets are now on sale now for Arkansas City High School's Fall Musical - Legally Blonde! Legally Blonde the Musical tells the story of Elle Woods (Brynlea Watkins), a sorority girl who follows . . .

FREE online tutoring now available 24/7 Posted Date: 10/20/2021

We have partnered with TutorMe to provide 24/7 online tutoring for our Arkansas City High School and Arkansas City Middle School students. TutorMe connects students with a live tutor and an . . .

IXL works to make playground a more inclusive space Posted Date: 10/12/2021

IXL Elementary recently implemented a Playground Communication Board. The board helps students who utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to communicate with their peers . . .

USD 470 embraces new reading curriculum Posted Date: 09/28/2021

Prior to the start of this school year, USD 470 adopted Amplify, a new reading curriculum that is engaging students with high-interest topics while challenging them to improve their reading and . . .

USD 470 updates COVID protocols, widespread mask requirement ends Sept. 28 Posted Date: 09/27/2021

At its regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 27, the USD 470 Board of Education approved revised COVID-19 protocols as presented in the USD 470 Forward plan. The updated plan allows for masking to be . . .

Join our Team! Posted Date: 09/27/2021

We are currently looking to hire Student Assistance Team (SAT) members, health aides, bus drivers, and bus aides. Visit www.usd470.com/employment. . . .

KanPak - GSFF partners with USD 470 to increase book access Posted Date: 09/16/2021

KanPak Golden State Foods Foundation (GSFF) recently teamed up with the USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative to increase access to books for USD 470 PreK children. . . .

Six ACHS band members invited to participate in KSU All-Star Marching Band Posted Date: 09/14/2021

Six Arkansas City High School students were selected to participate in the Kansas State University All-Star Marching Band! They were joined by select students from around the state on September . . .

Celebrating "Sally" on National Dog Day! Posted Date: 08/26/2021

On this #NationalDogDay, we want to celebrate our very own Sally! Read on to learn more about Sally and the student who is donning the costume this year. . . .

ACHS Music Department receives large gift Posted Date: 08/26/2021

We are honored and grateful to accept this gift of $193,719.10 to our Arkansas City High School Music Department from the JoAnn Newman memorial trust. Learn more about Newman and her trust here: . . .

Mr. Stinemetze celebrates 50th first day of school as a teacher Posted Date: 08/20/2021

August 19th marked David Stinemetze's 50th "first day" as a teacher. All this time, he has provided Arkansas City High School students with the best learning opportunities. Congrats, Mr. Stinemetze! . . .

Masks required on buses Posted Date: 08/19/2021

Bus riders: While masks remain optional in our buildings, a federal order requires anyone in a school bus or other district vehicle to wear a mask when more than one person is present. This federal . . .

Immunization Requirements 2021-2022 Posted Date: 07/28/2021

You can find the list of State-required immunizations . . .

District welcomes change, new faces to leadership team Posted Date: 07/21/2021

This summer has brought about a number of changes within the Arkansas City Public Schools leadership team. “The retirement of Jeri Crumbliss and transition of Braden Smith into district office . . .