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Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens April 23! Families can complete registration online or get in-person help at our one-stop enrollment events on May 1 and May 6 at ACHS.
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Thinking about running for school board?
The filing deadline is noon on June 2, 2025. Learn where to file and how to get started.
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We will once again be offering FREE meals this summer. Anyone aged 1-18 can receive breakfast and lunch for free between June 2-27, 2024.
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USD 470 is proud to announce Ryan Taylor as the next head principal of Arkansas City High School. A dedicated educator and veteran, Taylor will step into the role July 1, 2025.
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We’re proud to announce that Adams, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Ark City Middle School have received the 2024 Challenge Award for outstanding student achievement. This state recognition highlights schools that are making a big impact—especially for students who face significant challenges.
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Two USD 470 students, Ruby Bryant (Jefferson Elementary) and Serenity Walters-Hewitt (C-4 Elementary), were selected for the Kansas Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition. Their artwork will be displayed at the Topeka Shawnee Public Library through March 25. YAM celebrates the importance of art education and young artists' creativity.
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