Arkansas City Public Schools is excited to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Ready to enroll? Go to any school on July 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Our team will be there to assist!

Families enrolling a student in USD 470 for the first time—whether entering PreK, kindergarten, or moving from another district—must provide required documentation, including:

• current immunization records
• birth certificate
• proof of residential address (ex. lease agreement, utility bill, mortgage statement) 

Boundary Map

Welcome to Kindergarten Video

Questions? Call 620-441-2003.

Arkansas City Public Schools is excited to welcome students for the 2025-2026 school year. Online enrollment opens July 13, 2026, and all families must complete the process through PowerSchool.

Returning Students

Parents and guardians of returning students will log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete annual enrollment forms. This includes updating contact information, emergency contacts, transportation needs, and more.

• Enrollment opens: July 13, 2026

• How to enroll: Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and select the enrollment tab

• Need help? Attend our in-person enrollment support day on July 23. Details below.

Families of new and returning students can get help with online enrollment at any school on July 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Computers will be available, and staff will be present to assist with the process.

PowerSchool

Questions? Please call your child's school.

This year, our Board adopted policy JBCC: The Enrollment of Non-Resident Students as required by Kansas law. This policy requires the district to allow students who live in other districts to enroll in our schools if capacity allows. Capacity numbers are pre-determined based on current student enrollment. Class size as well as program capacity limits are taken into consideration. For the 2026-2027 school year, our deadlines are listed below:

• June 1 – our capacities must be posted on our website

• January 1-June 15 – we accept applications from any non-resident student who wishes to enroll

• June 16-July 15 – if necessary (ie., if more students apply than we have the capacity for), hold a lottery to determine who is accepted

• July 30 – notify non-resident students of the enrollment decision

2026-2027 Enrollment Projections

SCHOOL	Total  Count	PK	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Adams	339	80	42	44	40	44	43	46	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
C-4	135	15	20	22	18	18	18	24	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Frances Willard	286	47	35	35	44	40	45	40	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
IXL	240	40	38	28	36	32	34	32	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Jefferson	276	45	40	34	42	41	42	32	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Roosevelt	240	30	34	34	38	39	30	35	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Middle School	615	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	200	210	205	_	_	_	_
High School	958	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	235	243	249	231
TOTALS	3,089	257	209	197	218	214	224	209	200	210	205	235	243	249	231

 

2026-2027 Non-Resident Student Enrollment Capacities

SCHOOL	Total  Count	PK	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Adams	0	_	0	0	0	0	0	0	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
C-4	18	_	04	05	02	01	0	06	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Frances Willard	01	_	0	0	0	0	0	01	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
IXL	33	_	0	0	08	03	09	13	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Jefferson	01	_	0	0	0	01	0	0	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Roosevelt	14	_	02	03	0	04	05	0	_	_	_	_	_	_	_
Middle School	65	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	30	20	15	_	_	_	_
High School	14	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	_	05	0	0	9
TOTALS	146		06	08	10	09	14	20	30	20	15	05	0	0	9

 

To apply for non-resident enrollment, please complete one of the applications below and send it to:

USD 470 District Offices
2545 Greenway
Arkansas City, KS 67005

OR send via email to: info@usd470.com

Non-Resident Enrollment Application (Electronic Form)

Non-Resident Enrollment Application (Printable PDF)

All children ages 3 and 4 should be scheduled for a screening as a first step to enrollment. All children turning four on or before August 31 qualify for enrollment. There is limited availability for three-year-old children who meet certain qualifications.

Please contact the PreK Office at 620-441-2075 for more information or to schedule your child's screening. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then, help with enrollment if applicable.

PreK classes are available at each of our elementary schools. Half-day students attend Monday-Thursday while our limited full-day program is available Monday-Friday. To learn more about our Ark City PreK program or to schedule a screening for your child, please call 620-441-2075.

USD 470 PreK Website

We offer a virtual learning opportunity through Ark City's Greenbush Virtual Academy.

This virtual learning option will again be available to USD 470 students for the 2026-2027 school year. Current USD 470 who wish to apply to the Virtual Academy will still need to complete our regular enrollment process through PowerSchool.

If you choose to apply to our Virtual Academy and are accepted, your student will remain a part of the Ark City Bulldog family. This is very important to us!  To initiate the application process, please reach out to your school counselor. You will also need to complete the USD 470 enrollment process.

We do want to be clear that virtual learning relies on families to guide and direct their child(ren) through the curriculum with our support. In other words, students in the virtual academy do not attend a full daily schedule of live, teacher-led instruction. Find more information below.

PowerSchool

Greenbush Virtual Academy

Virtual Student Eligibility

High School Supply List (English and Español)

Arkansas City High School is a 1-to-1 school, meaning we provide all students with their own tech device.

The general materials are needed for all classes. In addition to the supplies listed, individual teachers
may have extra items needed for specific classes. Those lists will be given to students after the start
of school. If you have questions about school supplies, please contact the office at 620-441-2010.

General Materials for All Classes
Notebook paper (loose leaf)
Notebooks
Pocket folders
Pencils
Pens
3-ring binders/3-ring zipper binder
Subject dividers
Highlighters
Kleenex
Colored Pencils

2026–2027 Ark City Middle School Supply List

6th Grade

• 3 boxes of 24-count pencils
• 1 pencil pouch with rings
• 1 one-inch three-ring binder (for Math and Science)
• 3 plastic pocket folders with brads
• 1 pair of wired headphones
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 2 packages of Expo markers
• 4 boxes of tissues
• 1 package of highlighters (multiple colors)
• 2 packages of mini hot glue sticks
• 3 spiral notebooks

7th Grade

• 4 boxes of tissues (for Advisory)
• 4 one-inch three-ring binders (for Math, Science, ILA, and Social Studies)
• 3 pocket folders with brads (for ILA and ELA)
• 2 black Sharpies
• 3 packages of dry-erase markers
• 1 package of 3 x 5 lined index cards
• 1 package of glue sticks
• 3 boxes of 24-count No. 2 pencils
• 1 box of colored pencils (for personal use)
• 1 pair of scissors
• 2 packages of college-ruled notebook paper
• 1 pair of wired headphones

8th Grade

• 4 boxes of 24-count No. 2 pencils
• 4 boxes of tissues
• 3 one-inch three-ring binders (for Math, Social Studies, and Science)
• 1 pocket folder with brads (for ELA and ILA)
• 2 packages of notebook paper
• 1 package of dry-erase markers
• 1 box of colored pencils (for Science)

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Elective Class Supplies

Art

• 4 fine black Sharpies
• 1 ruler
• 1 package of 12-count colored pencils

Family and Consumer Sciences (7th and 8th Grade)

• 1 folder with pockets
• 1 small storage box
• 1 spool of white thread
• 1 package of pins or needles

Engineering

• 1 pocket folder
• 1 spiral notebook
• 3-ring binder
• 1 pack of pencils

Foods

All grades:

• 1 box of parchment paper

Additional items by grade:

• 7th Grade Only: 1 box of quart-size bags
• 6th Grade Only: 1 box of gallon-size bags

Choir

• 1 folder with pockets
• 1 box of pencils

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Additional Information

In addition to the supplies listed above, individual teachers or teams may require additional items for specific classes. Those lists will be provided to students after the start of school.

Printable ACMS School Supply List 2026/2027

2026–2027 Elementary School Supply List

Grades 3–5

Additional supplies may be needed throughout the year.

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3rd Grade

• 1 plastic school supply box (3 x 8 inches or larger)
• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 4 glue sticks
• 3 plastic folders with pockets and brads (solid colors only)
• 2 wide-line spiral notebooks
• 2 boxes of washable markers
• 1 pair of scissors (at least 6 inches)
• 1 package of notebook paper
• 1 package of four highlighters
• 2 pink erasers
• 1 package of index cards
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)

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4th Grade

• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 4 wide-line, one-subject spiral notebooks
• 4 plain colored pocket folders with brads:
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Red
• 1 small pencil box (must fit in desk)
• 1 one-inch three-ring binder
• 1 pair of large scissors
• 1 box of washable markers
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 package of wide-line loose-leaf notebook paper
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)

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5th Grade

• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 3 glue sticks
• 1 box of washable markers
• 4 wide-line spiral notebooks
• 4 pocket folders with brads
• 1 pair of big kid scissors
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
• 1 pencil box

Printable 3rd-5th Grade Supply List 2026-2027

2026–2027 Elementary School Supply List

Pre-Kindergarten Through 2nd Grade

Additional supplies may be needed throughout the year.

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Pre-Kindergarten

• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 2 containers of baby wipes
• 1 four-pack of Play-Doh brand modeling dough
• 1 plastic pencil/crayon box (5 x 8 inches)
• 1 plain pocket folder with brads
• 2 Elmer’s glue sticks
• 1 bottle of Elmer’s School Glue
• 2 boxes of washable markers (classic colors)
• 1 backpack with zipper (no wheels; large enough to fit a folder)
• 1 reusable water bottle
• 1 set of extra clothes stored in the backpack (including pull-ups or diapers, if needed)

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Kindergarten

• 1 pocket folder with brads
• 6 unscented Elmer’s glue sticks
• 1 four-pack of Play-Doh brand modeling dough
• 1 pair of blunt-tip scissors
• 1 pencil box
• 1 large pencil eraser
• 1 wide-rule, one-subject spiral notebook
• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
• 1 pack of index cards
• 1 box of washable markers (classic colors)

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1st Grade

Backpacks are provided to all first-grade students through the generosity of KanPak. Families are still asked to provide the items listed below.

• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 4 pocket folders with brads (four different solid colors)
• 1 one-inch, hard-sided three-ring binder with pockets (solid color)
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 1 package of glue sticks
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
• 1 package of baby wipes
• 1 box of washable markers (classic colors)

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2nd Grade

• 2 large boxes of facial tissues
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 2 wide-line spiral notebooks (solid colors only)
• 3 plastic two-pocket folders with brads (solid colors only)
• 1 one-and-one-half-inch three-ring binder
• 1 package of glue sticks
• 1 pair of blunt-tip scissors
• 1 box of washable markers (classic colors)
• 1 pair of headphones (regular size, no earbuds)

Printable PreK-2nd Grade Supply List 2026-2027

Free Shoes for students in PreK through 8th Grade. 

Pick up your free voucher at Arkansas City United Methodist Church (2448 Edgemont Drive) on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 2-4 p.m.

FREE Shoe Voucher Information

The Soroptimist of Arkansas City will provide free socks and underwear for students in Pre-K through 5th grade to help families prepare for the new school year.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Arkansas City United Methodist Church
2448 Edgemont Drive, Arkansas City

Families are asked to bring the event flyer with them.

The flyer includes space to provide:

• Child's name
• Grade
• Shoe size
• Underwear size

Funding is provided in part through a grant from Power of the Purse through the Legacy Foundation.

Free Socks & Underwear Flyer

Need help with school supplies?

Stop by Angels in the Attic or call 620-506-7377 OR 620-446-5272.

Breakfast and Lunch will be free for the 2026-2027 school year.

Still, every USD 470 family is asked to complete the Home Economic Survey each school year, unless they are directly certified by the State.

Even though all USD 470 students receive free breakfast and lunch, this survey is still important. The information helps demonstrate the needs of our community and supports our eligibility for programs like the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows us to provide free meals to all students. It also helps our district qualify for additional state and federal funding that benefits students.

Only one survey is needed per household, even if you have more than one child attending USD 470.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey and support our students.

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