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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%.
Attendance Is Improving!

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.
Ark City elementary students raise more than $13,700 through Kids Heart Challenge

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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Will Pfannenstiel greets a student at a school entrance on the first day of school.
USD 470 Names New Superintendent

The USD 470 Board of Education has selected longtime Ark City educator Will Pfannenstiel as the district’s next superintendent. Learn more about his experience and the Board’s decision in the full announcement.

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A person in a brown jacket extends their hand forward for a handshake, with the background softly blurred. A purple and gold “A” logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Superintendent Finalists to Visit Ark City

Arkansas City Public Schools will host four superintendent finalists next week as part of the Board of Education’s interview process. Each candidate will spend a day in Ark City meeting with staff, students, and the community.

The public is invited to daily meet-and-greets from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Arkansas City High School. Candidate announcements will be shared each morning.

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A 3-by-3 collage of colorful “Youth Art Month” graphics from Arkansas City Public Schools. Each square features a watercolor-style background with a student photo and their artwork displayed like a Polaroid. Students shown include Maria Zetino-Lorenzo (Adams Elementary) with “Form Creature,” Jocelyn Schmeidler (C-4 Elementary) with “My Favorite Thing,” Auberlee Byrd (Frances Willard Elementary) with “Sulking Sunflowers,” Sophie Woods (ACHS) with “Ethereal Bloom,” Piper Waugh (ACHS) with “The Fur
Youth Art Month

Arkansas City Public Schools is proud to have eight students selected for the Kansas Art Education Association Youth Art Month Exhibit. The statewide event features student artwork and includes a reception and awards ceremony on March 28.

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a group of students begins to cross at a cross walk in front of a stopped school bus.
District shares safety tips for students walking to and from school

Arkansas City Public Schools is reminding families and drivers to stay alert as more students walk to and from school. Parents are encouraged to review safe walking routes with children, and drivers are reminded to watch for pedestrians, stop at crosswalks, and obey school bus laws. Together, we can help every child get to school and back home safely.

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