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or Amanda Hadicke Schweighart, a 2003 Arkansas City High graduate, no two days at the Memphis Zoo are the same. As the Curator of Africa, Northwest Passage & Teton Trek, Amanda oversees the care of iconic animals like elephants, giraffes, and sea lions. From helping deliver a breech-born giraffe calf to leading conservation efforts in Botswana, her work is as rewarding as it is demanding. Want to know how Amanda went from volunteering as a teen to saving giraffes and working with elephants across the globe? Read the full story!
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![high school girls cheer team poses with trophy in their purple and gold uniforms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731331964/usd470com/wzk0ternvjh9ehx16qv5/cheer.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Varsity cheer scored "Excellent" with 190/225 for standout stunts and transitions, while JV earned "Outstanding" with 179/225, excelling in spirit and dance. Proud of our hardworking teams!
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Arkansas City High School art students recently competed in the Annual Cowley College Prodigy Awards, earning top honors across multiple categories. Their achievements highlight the students’ hard work and dedication, as well as the strength of ACHS’s art program.
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On October 30, 51 Arkansas City High School students attended the "Build My Future" event in Park City, gaining hands-on experience in construction and service industries. Guided by ACHS staff, students explored high-paying career paths that don’t require additional training beyond high school, connecting with industry professionals and learning valuable skills.
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![two high school girls stand in front of a wall with a Jayhawk at KU School of Medicine Wichita]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730733676/usd470com/fik19azdmtdf75xt9qii/0-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730733676/usd470com/fik19azdmtdf75xt9qii/0-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730733676/usd470com/fik19azdmtdf75xt9qii/0-2.jpg","width":634}])
ACHS students Genevieve and Gianna Herrera recently joined KU’s "Doc For A Day," gaining hands-on medical experience. They reconnected with ACHS alum Pierce Klaassen, now a second-year med student helping lead the program. We’re proud to support their journeys in healthcare!
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![Football player wearing purple and gold uniform wears a crown and sash stands next to girl in blue dress wearing crown and holding yellow roses after being announced Homecoming King and Queen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728911929/usd470com/hnrpcj2xrox1oof7hzvh/462693622_1273437344067412_632289287216312873_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Christian Cabrera and Cody Palmer have been crowned the 2024 ACHS Homecoming King and Queen! Congratulations to them and all the finalists for representing Bulldog pride. Special thanks to everyone who made this Homecoming memorable!
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