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More than 150 Arkansas City High School seniors recently participated in mock job interviews with community volunteers. The event helped students build confidence, practice professional communication, and prepare for their next steps after graduation.
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![ACHS Launches Hall of Fame to Honor Distinguished Alumni]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760121389/usd470com/va5zsdr2iqs0ljjmi0uy/NewsStoryImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760121389/usd470com/va5zsdr2iqs0ljjmi0uy/NewsStoryImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760121389/usd470com/va5zsdr2iqs0ljjmi0uy/NewsStoryImage.png","width":800}])
Arkansas City High School has announced the creation of the ACHS Hall of Fame, a new program celebrating graduates who have made a difference through their careers and community service.
“By connecting with our past, we hope to inspire current students to chase their career and civic goals, whether that’s right here at home or abroad,” said Program Coordinator Eric Burr.
The first induction will take place in October 2026, honoring two alumni each year, one local and one living outside Cowley County. Nominations are open now, and community members are invited to help shape the program by serving on the Selection Committee.
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This summer, five Arkansas City High School students participated in Kansas Boys State and Girls State, where they gained hands-on experience in government, leadership, and civic responsibility.
From serving as mayors and senators to discovering new career goals, each student came home with new skills, lasting friendships, and lessons that will stay with them long after high school.
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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!
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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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