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ONLINE KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2026-2027 You can register NOW at arkadelphiaschools.org/26-27kindergar… If you have any questions, contact Peake Elementary School at 246-2361. #BadgerPride

Project Rescue's unique fundraiser converts miles into money through running, walking, biking, and other activities. news.ag.org/en/articles/ne…

To you, it's just a Cracker Barrel parking lot. To me, it's where I gave my life to Jesus Christ. I was 21 years old. I was working at the Cracker Barrel in Tallahassee after some of the worst years of my life. I'd made mistakes. Real ones. I grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, raised by a mom who worked hard and didn't accept excuses. But I made decisions that should have ended my story before it ever really started. By the grace of God, they didn't. But every day, I was carrying them. One afternoon, a church group came into the restaurant, just back from a revival. I served them their meals like I served any other table. But something happened while I was serving them. I can't fully explain it to you. The Lord spoke to me. He said, “Stop running from Me.” It knocked me back. I went to find the table, and they were all gone. I could see through their windows that they were getting on their bus, and I knew deep down that if I let them drive away, I was going to keep running. So I went outside. The last woman, just as she was stepping onto the bus, turned to me and asked, “Are you okay?” I told her, “No ma’am, I’m not okay.” I told her the Lord was telling me to stop running. That whole bus emptied out, stood with me in the parking lot of a Cracker Barrel in Tallahassee, Florida, and prayed over me right there. I gave my life to Christ that day. Right there. I still get emotional about it. Because I know what I was before that moment, and I know what He's done since. He gave me a wife who shares my faith. He gave me three sons. He gave me a career, a community, a calling I never would have dared to ask for. He took a kid from Crown Heights who’d run out of chances and gave him a life that doesn't make sense apart from grace. People ask me sometimes why I talk about it. Why I bring up the parking lot. Why I don't just keep that part private and let folks see the polished version. I'll tell you why. Because there's a young man out there right now — maybe in Tallahassee, maybe in Tampa, maybe in Miami, maybe in a small town in the Panhandle — who thinks his story is already over. Who thinks the mistakes he's made disqualify him from the life he could have had. Who thinks God doesn't want anything to do with somebody like him. I'm here to tell him: that's a lie. In life, you're not who you are at the lowest point. You're who you choose to become after. The Lord met me in a Cracker Barrel parking lot. He'll meet you wherever you are. You just have to stop running.

We are so excited to welcome our new students for the 2026-2027 school year! Arkadelphia Public Schools is now accepting online enrollment for the upcoming year, including K-12. FOR MORE INFORMATION: arkadelphiaschools.org/26-27newstuden… #BadgerPride

Class is officially out for these Arkadelphia Public School District legends! 🍎📚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special afternoon. Arkadelphia Public Schools won’t be the same without you! 💙❤️ #BadgerPride #OnceABadgerAlwaysABadger

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Everyone is invited to a reception for our 2025-2026 Arkadelphia Public School District Retirees on Thursday, May 14th. Please join us in the Goza Cafeteria at 4:00 p.m. as we honor the many years of service that these employees have dedicated to our school district. #BadgerPride

Good luck to our 4A State Track Meet participants! Let's show our support for the six high school athletes who will be participating today in Clarksville. They are coached by Evan Spears. #BadgerPride

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚🎉 Our educators go above and beyond every single day. Fill this week with gratitude! In whatever way you are able, let’s make sure our teachers and nurses feel the love. Thank you for helping us celebrate educators! #BadgerPride

Here is what is happening this week in the Arkadelphia School District! ATLAS Exams continue at Peake and begin at AHS for 9th/10th grade. The Arkadelphia K-12 Art Show begins Monday. Join us for a reception Tuesday from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Have a great week! #BadgerPride

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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a dynamic event kicks off this weekend to help people engage with God's Word. It's called "America Reads the Bible." More than 400 Christian leaders will read the entire Bible in 7 days. WATCH LIVE: cbn.com/news/us/americ…

Our district has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase District for our commitment to building a culture where relationships come first. To read more, visit arkadelphiaschools.org/article/2816107 #BadgerPride

On Friday, members of AHS FBLA were honored to present at Rotary. Members showcased three of their top state competitive events: 1st place NLC-qualifying Local Chapter Annual Business Report & Public Service Announcement, and 5th place Community Service Project.

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It is Assistant Principal Week. A big THANK YOU to our Arkadelphia Public School District Assistant Principals! Leah Clark, Brian Gibson, and Trent Smith, we are grateful for you. They are always busy taking care of our schools. Help us show our appreciation! #BadgerPride

As communities gather this weekend, @AstroVicGlover reflects on the shared spaceship we all call home: Earth.

As a young Nepali teenager, Sanjay stole a Bible — having never even touched one before — and when he began to read it, the Holy Spirit began to work and he encountered Jesus for the very first time. news.ag.org/en/articles/sp…

We are so excited about our 2026-2027 Kindergarten Students! You can register NOW at arkadelphiaschools.org/26-27kindergar… If you have any questions, please contact Peake Elementary School at 246-2361. #BadgerPride

Heart Start registration is now open for admitted incoming students! Heart Start, Henderson State’s freshman orientation, is your chance to kick start your first semester as a Reddie—from creating your class schedule to finalizing housing! More info: go.hsu.edu/heart-start

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NOTICE OF VACANCY – BOARD OF EDUCATION ZONE 4 arkadelphiaschools.org/o/aps/article/…

Badgers Give Back: Fueling Hope. Rebuilding Together. arkadelphiaschools.org/o/aps/article/…

Tomorrow begins 2026-2027 Arkadelphia Kindergarten Registration at Peake Elementary School! We look forward to meeting next year’s kindergarten class of Badgers! If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026, please make plans to attend . #BadgerPride

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