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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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![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.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781198488/usd470com/r3cmwkdsdzod3cgj4toj/DCMemorial.png","width":800}])
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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ACHS seniors earn the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy, showing strong skills in two or more languages. This honor reflects years of hard work and prepares students for college, careers, and a global world.
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Seven ACHS seniors have been named Kansas CTE Scholars for 2026. The honor recognizes students who have built strong academic, technical, and career-ready skills through their CTE pathways.
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![Eight Arkansas City High School students stand together in a hallway, smiling in black performance attire after a music event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777303985/usd470com/ybcjgl3eprdyzomepbq0/EnsembleFestival.png","width":800}])
ACHS music students represented Ark City with pride at the 5A State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in Salina, earning multiple Division I (Outstanding) and Division II (Excellent) ratings. The top honors highlight student talent and the strong support of directors and accompanists.
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ACHS music students earned top honors at the regional festival, with dozens of outstanding performances and multiple state qualifiers.
On Saturday, 135 students showcased their talent at Andover High School, earning high ratings across solo and ensemble events. Several students will advance to the State Music Festival on April 26.
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