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2021-2022 Enrollment

10a - 7p July 28-29

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August 19, 2021

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USD 470 Forward: A plan for learning safely in 2021-2022 Posted Date: 07/27/2021

Visit www.usd470.com/forward to view our outline for safely learning during the 2021-2022 school year. Additional details coming . . .

Back-to-School Events Posted Date: 07/28/2021

Student orientations and backpack nights are coming right up! . . .

Greenbush Virtual Academy-Ark City Posted Date: 07/28/2021

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 year and will be a year-long . . .

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

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

District offers athletes opportunities for physicals Posted Date: 07/26/2021

USD 470 will offer high school and middle school athletes the opportunity to get a $10 physical completed at the high school on August 10 & 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. . . .

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 . . .

School Supply Lists now available, KanPak provides backpacks for Elem. students Posted Date: 07/16/2021

The 2021-2022 school supply lists are now available at www.usd470.com/supplies. As a special treat, backpacks are being provided to ALL USD 470 Elementary students through the generosity of KanPak . . .

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: . . .

Sunflower Summer Posted Date: 07/07/2021

Sunflower Summer program gives students chance to learn while visiting attractions. Families can download app to begin educational adventures across Kansas . . .

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 . . .

Ark City PreK students participate in Nitty Gritty Theatre Posted Date: 06/29/2021

Legacy Regional Community Foundation and the USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative teamed up to pilot a new program called Nitty Gritty Theatre in Arkansas City public schools this summer. Nitty Gritty . . .

MindCraft - Final Projects Posted Date: 06/28/2021

Our June MindCraft sessions were a hit! We couldn't be more pleased with the effort put in by our staff and students. They learned exciting new things - skills that can last a lifetime - in a . . .

Students join DreamWakers for a Walk on the Wild Side Posted Date: 06/10/2021

Mrs. Miller’s “Walk on the Wild Side” students are studying wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, and how environmental challenges are affecting the lives of animals. As a special addition to the . . .

ACHS FFA member elected Kansas FFA Reporter Posted Date: 06/07/2021

Lydia Watanabe from the Arkansas City FFA chapter was elected to serve as the 2021–22 Kansas FFA Reporter at the virtual 93rd Kansas FFA Convention, June 2–4, 2021. Watanabe was among 7 candidates . . .