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Community Partners work to install StoryWalk at Poplar Walking Trail Posted Date: 01/20/2021

A new StoryWalk display has been installed by the City of Arkansas City at the Poplar Walking Trail in Arkansas City and runs along the first quarter-mile of the trail. . . .

ACHS senior receives VFW Voice of Democracy Award Posted Date: 01/20/2021

Arkansas City High School senior Gabriella Herrera earned second place for the VFW Third District in the VFW's Voice of Democracy essay program. Her essay was titled "Is this the Country the . . .

Students return to hybrid model Posted Date: 01/19/2021

At a special meeting Monday, the USD 470 Board of Education approved a timeline for bringing students back-to-school in person. . . .

Event spectator update Posted Date: 01/15/2021

The City-Cowley County Health Department has eased restrictions on spectator events for Cowley County schools. Effective January 14, two spectators per participant are allowed to watch USD 470 . . .

Food Service Update Posted Date: 01/12/2021

Please note the following food service changes taking effect on January 18: Elementary students in Track A may take home free meals each Tuesday while those in Track B may take meals home each . . .

Ongoing Communication Posted Date: 12/04/2020

Even during this time of remote learning, it is important for our staff members and students to let us know when they are ill, being tested for COVID-19, and/or quarantined as close contacts. Simply . . .

Crushing COVID - It's up to YOU! Posted Date: 11/23/2020

USD 470 is proud to partner with other Cowley County organizations in encouraging citizens to ‘crush COVID’ in our community! We are seeing a rise of COVID-19 cases in our county and unfortunately, . . .

ACHS Sax Player selected for District Honor Jazz Band Posted Date: 10/28/2020

Avery Givens was selected as First Chair Alto Saxophone for the SCKMEA (South-Central Kansas Music Educators Association) District Honor Jazz Band. "This is the first time an Arkansas City High . . .

Inclement Weather Procedures Posted Date: 10/22/2020

It’s hard to believe we’re already facing the potential for winter weather. Should we have inclement weather this year, please plan to learn remotely just as you have on your hybrid remote days. We . . .

Ark City home to FEMA-approved storm shelters Posted Date: 03/18/2020

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

Outdoor WiFi Access available for students Posted Date: 04/30/2020

We have free outdoor WiFi access available for students at the high school, middle school, and now, at each of our elementary buildings. This allows for students to work on their devices from a car . . .

Immunization Requirements 2020-2021 Posted Date: 05/12/2020

For more information, visit https://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/schoolInfo.htm . . .

Continuous Learning Resources Posted Date: 04/03/2020

Our team has created a website full of information and learning resources to help keep kids busy. We are continuously adding resources so check back often! . . .

Opt-In for Text Messages Posted Date: 03/18/2020

We use SchoolMessenger to communicate with you about important info/events. Now, in addition to receiving phone calls and e-mails, you can sign-up to receive text messages! . . .