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Arkansas City Public Schools will launch a bell-to-bell phone-free policy this fall for middle and high school students. The goal: helping students stay focused, build stronger relationships, and reduce stress during the school day. Learn how it will work and more!
![Graphic with a purple background and gold circle showing students in a lunch line. Text in the center reads “Free School Meals” with “2025-2026” below, announcing free breakfast and lunch for all USD 470 students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752179418/usd470com/pdi9sa7oxsfjtxpmhpna/FREEMEALSWebPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752179418/usd470com/pdi9sa7oxsfjtxpmhpna/FREEMEALSWebPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752179418/usd470com/pdi9sa7oxsfjtxpmhpna/FREEMEALSWebPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752179418/usd470com/pdi9sa7oxsfjtxpmhpna/FREEMEALSWebPost.png","width":1080}])
Good news! All USD 470 students will get free breakfast and lunch again this year to help them stay healthy and ready to learn.
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USD 470 provides FEMA-rated storm shelters at elementary schools to offer a safe space for community members during severe weather.
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We're excited to announce the new Ark City Public Schools Connection! This new e-newsletter will be your primary source for the latest news, updates, and stories from across our district.