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ACHS Open House Set for Aug. 17

Freshmen, new students, and their families are invited to stop by the ACHS come-and-go open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. Tour the building, pick up schedules and technology, walk through classes, and ask questions before the first day.

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Graphic titled “Budget Fact” explaining that school funding comes from several sources. A pie chart highlights state aid, local property taxes, federal funds, grants, and fees and other revenue. Brief descriptions explain how each source supports student programs, daily operations, facilities, and other district needs.
Budget Breakdown series explains school finance

Arkansas City Public Schools is helping community members better understand school finance through its Building Our Future: Budget Breakdown series. The series explains how the district budget is developed, where funding comes from, how funds may be used, and how property taxes, Revenue Neutral, and voter-approved bond funding affect local schools.

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USD 470 Moves Athletics and Activities Registration to Bound

USD 470 families will now use Bound to register student-athletes for the 2026-27 school year. Before participating, students must complete both their online Bound registration and a sports physical.

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Will Pfannenstiel smiles at the camera in a professional headshot, wearing a dark suit jacket, light checkered dress shirt and glasses against a gray background.
A Message from Superintendent Will Pfannenstiel

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Arkansas City Public Schools. In his first message as superintendent, Will Pfannenstiel shares his gratitude for the opportunity to serve, reflects on the values that have shaped his leadership, and outlines his commitment to working alongside students, families, employees, and the community as USD 470 builds for the future.

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A group of Arkansas City High School students and sponsors stand in front of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, during an educational trip to Washington, D.C. The students pose beneath the iconic statue depicting Marines raising the American flag against a clear blue sky.
ACHS students experience history firsthand in Washington, D.C.

Fourteen Arkansas City High School students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, where they visited historic landmarks, museums, and memorials that brought classroom learning to life. The four-day educational trip gave students a firsthand look at the people, places, and events that helped shape the nation.

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