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Arkansas City Public Schools will launch a bell-to-bell phone-free policy this fall for middle and high school students. The goal: helping students stay focused, build stronger relationships, and reduce stress during the school day. Learn how it will work and more!
![Graphic featuring a bright yellow star shooting across a blue silhouette of the state of Kansas on a green background. The star has three trailing ribbons labeled “Apply Kansas Event,” “FAFSA Completion Event,” and “College Signing Day.” Text on the right reads “All Star High School.” The Apply Kansas logo with a torch icon appears in the top left corner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747659003/usd470com/wrypj1youeq4ymsyctrh/AllstarSchool.png","width":2200}])
Arkansas City High School has been named an Apply Kansas All-Star High School by the Kansas Board of Regents! This honor highlights ACHS' strong commitment to helping students plan for life after graduation.
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The Board of Education proudly honored ACHS seniors Luther Abrams and Isaac Pieper as 2025 Kansas Governor’s Scholars—an elite recognition for students ranking in the top 1% statewide.
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![Graphic featuring a photo of a high school girl dressed in her cap and gown receiving her diploma and purple/gold details. Text is: Arkansas City High School Graduation Class of 2025, Saturday, May 10, 7 pm, Bulldog Stadium, Arkansas City High School, Weather Permitting, Live Stream: bit.ly/usd470live]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746561503/usd470com/wxommosbtn3tpfeksx5h/2025GraduationFBInstagramPost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746561503/usd470com/wxommosbtn3tpfeksx5h/2025GraduationFBInstagramPost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746561503/usd470com/wxommosbtn3tpfeksx5h/2025GraduationFBInstagramPost.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746561503/usd470com/wxommosbtn3tpfeksx5h/2025GraduationFBInstagramPost.jpg","width":1080}])
🎓 Arkansas City High School will honor the Class of 2025 at graduation on Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in Bulldog Stadium (weather permitting). Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream at bit.ly/usd470live.
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To help keep students and staff safe, ACHS is now using the Securly Visitor Management System at the front office. Visitors going beyond the office must check in with a government-issued photo ID. The system will scan the ID and print a badge. Visitors staying in the office area do not need a badge.
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Four ACHS students received scholarships from the Ladies American Auxiliary to attend Girls State in June 2025.
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