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MindCraft - Summer Learning Program Posted Date: 05/11/2021

Registration for our MindCraft Summer Learning Program is OPEN on PowerSchool!! Learn more here: www.usd470.com/mindcraft. MindCraft is all about crafting minds with fun and engaging camp-like . . .

ACMS KAY students create virtual "snuggle up and read" videos for younger students Posted Date: 04/29/2021

Since they couldn't join them in person this year, Arkansas City Middle School KAY Club members created a Virtual “Snuggle Up and Read” for students in grades PreK - 2. . . .

Ark City Pre-K hosts guacamole-making events for families Posted Date: 04/28/2021

The Ark City Pre-K Program along with Cowley County Head Start partnered with the Cowley County K-State Research and Extension Office to host family events this week. Families received information . . .

ACHS senior earns first place in Congressional Art Contest Posted Date: 04/28/2021

Hadley Colquhoun, Arkansas City High School senior, earned first place (of 177 entries) in the 2021 Congressional Art Awards hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives. Hadley's pencil drawing . . .

Free/Reduced Meals Posted Date: 04/16/2021

To ensure that these benefits carryover for 30 days into the 2021-2022 school year, households that have not completed one yet should strongly consider completing an application for free/reduced meals . . .

USD 470 partners with Greenbush to offer virtual learning option for 2021-22 Posted Date: 04/16/2021

We are pleased to share that a virtual learning option will be available to USD 470 students for the 2021-2022 school year. This is different from the remote learning option we offered this past . . .

ACHS Concert Band earns top ratings Posted Date: 04/14/2021

Recently, the Arkansas City High School Concert Band participated in the University of Central Missouri Virtual Concert Band Festival. This event was for select bands from around the country. Our . . .

USD 470 announces new Director of Curriculum & Instruction Posted Date: 04/14/2021

The USD 470 Board of Education recently selected a new curriculum and instruction director for the 2021-2022 school year. Braden Smith will transition to the role when our current Director of . . .

Important Update: HS/MS Students Return to School Posted Date: 03/26/2021

Middle School and High School students may begin attending in-person full-time . . .

Ark City home to FEMA-approved storm shelters Posted Date: 03/11/2021

We want to remind you that we have have FEMA-approved storm shelters at each of our elementary schools . . .

Summer Program Survey Posted Date: 03/04/2021

USD 470 families, We are thinking about how we might make a positive difference for our students this Summer. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback to help us plan a safe, fun, and . . .

Turn a Page.Touch a Mind.® provides free books with well child visits Posted Date: 02/11/2021

The City-County Cowley Health Department was accepted into the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® (TAP-TAM) program. The TAP-TAM program provides a free book to children at each of their well child visits . . .

Coming Soon: COVID-19 Rapid Tests Posted Date: 02/05/2021

The USD 470 health staff is preparing to offer COVID-19 rapid tests for students and staff as early as next week. This testing is non-invasive and completely optional. It provides a free, quick, and . . .

Bulldog Wrestling earns 500th dual victory Posted Date: 02/05/2021

On January 28, the Arkansas City High School Bulldog Wrestling program earned its 500th dual victory! Congrats to this team and to all the past Bulldog wrestlers and coaches who have made this . . .

ACHS artists earn Kansas Scholastic Awards Posted Date: 01/26/2021

Two Arkansas City High School students recently received Kansas Scholastic Art Awards for their pencil drawings. Senior Hadley Colquhoun received four gold keys and two silver keys. Her four . . .