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Parent/Teacher Conference Week Posted Date: 09/17/2021

Parent/Teacher Conference Week is September 20-24. If you haven’t already, contact your child’s school to schedule an appt. There is no half-day PreK Wednesday, Sept. 22. There is no school . . .

Join our Team! Posted Date: 09/17/2021

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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 . . .

Mask requirement extended; safety/testing/exclusion plans updated Posted Date: 09/13/2021

At its regular meeting, the USD 470 Board of Education voted to extend the current mask requirement through September 27. We know our staff, students, and families have a variety of opinions . . .

COVID/FLU Shot Clinics for students Posted Date: 09/08/2021

USD 470 is partnering with the Cowley County Health Dept. to offer free vaccines to students and their families, including Flu and COVID vaccines for those aged 12+. . . .

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 . . .

Mobile library meets kids where they’re at Posted Date: 07/15/2021

The USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative and Ark City Public Library partnered to launch a Mobile Library throughout the month of July. The purpose of the mobile library is to reach children ages . . .

Board approves updated 2021-2022 calendar Posted Date: 07/13/2021

At its regular meeting on July 12, the Board of Education approved an updated 2021-2022 calendar. You can view it here: . . .

Ark City Grad experiences wildlife up close during Wolf Park internship Posted Date: 07/06/2021

Even as a child, Breck Aguinaga knew she loved animals and wanted to make a positive impact on our environment and the animals we share it with. Breck graduated from Arkansas City High School in . . .