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Arkansas City High School is accepting nominations for its new Hall of Fame. The program will honor alumni who have made a positive impact through their careers, service, and leadership. Two inductees will be selected each year, with the first class to be recognized during Arkalalah 2026. Submit a nomination online.
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![A student spins a colorful prize wheel on a table while smiling, indoors near a brick wall.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777034300/usd470com/q0yvubs7kyvuzpdbhxu3/stonebones.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777034300/usd470com/q0yvubs7kyvuzpdbhxu3/stonebones.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777034300/usd470com/q0yvubs7kyvuzpdbhxu3/stonebones.png","width":800}])
At Arkansas City High School, a simple reward system is building stronger connections. Students earn “Stone Bones” for positive actions and trade them in for a prize wheel spin at lunch. More than prizes, the program focuses on recognition, relationships, and celebrating what’s going right.
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![Graphic shows ACHS sophomore Chloe Cales. Left photo: Chloe working in a science lab. Right photo: her school portrait. Text reads “Congrats” and “Chloe Cales.”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776772420/usd470com/tvrk7gcpi4iicywbxxbm/ChloeScienceInstituteWebNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776772420/usd470com/tvrk7gcpi4iicywbxxbm/ChloeScienceInstituteWebNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776772420/usd470com/tvrk7gcpi4iicywbxxbm/ChloeScienceInstituteWebNews.png","width":800}])
ACHS sophomore Chloe Cales has been selected for the highly competitive Bethel College Summer Science Institute. The hands-on program allows just 36 students to live on campus, work with faculty, and take part in real research. Chloe will study both natural ecosystems and human perception through small-group projects. She will also earn college credit while exploring future career paths in science.
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![ACHS Women’s Chorus performs on risers in the gym, wearing purple robes, as a director conducts and a pianist accompanies.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776435839/usd470com/zdmwdemstwq7btdhdtg2/MusicContest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776435839/usd470com/zdmwdemstwq7btdhdtg2/MusicContest.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776435839/usd470com/zdmwdemstwq7btdhdtg2/MusicContest.png","width":800}])
ACHS music students had a standout day at state. All ensembles earned Division I ratings, the highest possible, at the KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival. Students also helped run the event, showing strong leadership and pride in Ark City.
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Keep your kids fueled this summer with free meals for ages 1–18. No cost. No registration. Just stop by a location near you.
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USD 470 has named Lauren Rosales as the next Director of Curriculum and Instruction. A 14-year district leader and current Jefferson Elementary principal, Rosales brings experience across grade levels. The move is part of a broader leadership transition as the district prepares for its next chapter.
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Our school has been named a 2026 All-Star High School, recognizing our commitment to empowering dreams and creating futures for every student.
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![Graphic with the message “Be All In: Attendance Is Up.” It shows overall attendance increasing from 93.1% to 94.6% and chronic absenteeism decreasing from 29.5% to 16.2%.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775141053/usd470com/k49vg7mahr2imlucoq0l/WebNewsStoryImage800x867px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775141053/usd470com/k49vg7mahr2imlucoq0l/WebNewsStoryImage800x867px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775141053/usd470com/k49vg7mahr2imlucoq0l/WebNewsStoryImage800x867px.png","width":800}])
Attendance is improving across Arkansas City Public Schools. See the latest district attendance data and find helpful resources in our Family Attendance Guide.
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![A group of elementary students stand in a school gym and form heart shapes with their hands. The students are smiling and standing on a purple-and-wood gym floor in front of a white wall, showing their support for the Kids Heart Challenge.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":800}])
Arkansas City Public Schools elementary students raised $13,768.08 through the Kids Heart Challenge to support the American Heart Association. Roosevelt Elementary was the district’s top fundraising school with $5,195.96, and Jefferson Elementary student Rylee Catron was the top individual fundraiser with $654.45. Several students also raised $250 or more, earning a Pizza Ranch celebration.
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