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![Tiffany Rhoades smiles while holding flowers in her Arkansas City High School art classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790789338/usd470com/xwtpizwcdrwyilzfyl2e/HorizonAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790789338/usd470com/xwtpizwcdrwyilzfyl2e/HorizonAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790789338/usd470com/xwtpizwcdrwyilzfyl2e/HorizonAward.png","width":800}])
Tiffany Rhoades, an art teacher at Arkansas City High School, has been selected as USD 470’s nominee for the Kansas Horizon Award, which recognizes outstanding educators early in their careers.
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![A group of Arkansas City High School students and sponsors stand in front of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, during an educational trip to Washington, D.C. The students pose beneath the iconic statue depicting Marines raising the American flag against a clear blue sky.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":800}])
Fourteen Arkansas City High School students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, where they visited historic landmarks, museums, and memorials that brought classroom learning to life. The four-day educational trip gave students a firsthand look at the people, places, and events that helped shape the nation.
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ACHS seniors earn the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy, showing strong skills in two or more languages. This honor reflects years of hard work and prepares students for college, careers, and a global world.
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Seven ACHS seniors have been named Kansas CTE Scholars for 2026. The honor recognizes students who have built strong academic, technical, and career-ready skills through their CTE pathways.
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![Eight Arkansas City High School students stand together in a hallway, smiling in black performance attire after a music event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":800}])
ACHS music students represented Ark City with pride at the 5A State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in Salina, earning multiple Division I (Outstanding) and Division II (Excellent) ratings. The top honors highlight student talent and the strong support of directors and accompanists.
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![A group of high school students dressed in black perform on stage, playing trumpets in a small ensemble. Music stands are in front of them, and percussion instruments are set up behind them.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774872079/usd470com/wb3zamnzuebxuwazk5re/RegionalMusic2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774872079/usd470com/wb3zamnzuebxuwazk5re/RegionalMusic2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774872079/usd470com/wb3zamnzuebxuwazk5re/RegionalMusic2026.png","width":800}])
ACHS music students earned top honors at the regional festival, with dozens of outstanding performances and multiple state qualifiers.
On Saturday, 135 students showcased their talent at Andover High School, earning high ratings across solo and ensemble events. Several students will advance to the State Music Festival on April 26.
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![Arkansas City High School senior Hadley Musson stands in a classroom holding a large Rudd Foundation check for a four-year full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University, valued up to $100,000. Four male staff members stand behind her, smiling, with a whiteboard and classroom materials visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770990433/usd470com/ll9omtt89rz24uvd7kyo/Hadley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770990433/usd470com/ll9omtt89rz24uvd7kyo/Hadley.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770990433/usd470com/ll9omtt89rz24uvd7kyo/Hadley.png","width":800}])
ACHS senior Hadley Musson has earned the prestigious Rudd Scholarship, a full-ride award to Kansas State University. She was one of only 75 students in Kansas selected to interview.
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![A show choir performs on stage. A student singer in a gold sequin jacket sings into a microphone while dancers in gold fringe costumes pose on risers behind him under blue stage lights.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770680655/usd470com/wqrrxivoyqjfpeeunquf/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770680655/usd470com/wqrrxivoyqjfpeeunquf/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770680655/usd470com/wqrrxivoyqjfpeeunquf/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":800}])
Big weekend for ACHS Unleashed! The show choir earned 1st place and Best Closer at the Joplin Show Choir Invitational in just their second year.
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Arkansas City High School student artists earned 21 honors in the Scholastic Art Awards, including three Gold Keys that advance to national judging. The recognition highlights the creativity and dedication of ACHS students.
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