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Get ready for the new school year with these important back-to-school dates. From enrollment to the first day of class—we've got you covered!
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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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Good news! All USD 470 students will get free breakfast and lunch again this year to help them stay healthy and ready to learn.
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We’re planning for the future at USD 470 and need your input! Share your thoughts on possible facility updates by Friday, July 18.
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![A young boy smiles while sitting at a purple table on a bus, ready to eat her free summer meal of pizza, fruit, chocolate milk, and fruit snacks provided by Arkansas City Public Schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751477839/usd470com/hbxth305btn1nyjr6xmb/NEWSImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751477839/usd470com/hbxth305btn1nyjr6xmb/NEWSImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751477839/usd470com/hbxth305btn1nyjr6xmb/NEWSImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751477839/usd470com/hbxth305btn1nyjr6xmb/NEWSImage.png","width":1080}])
Nearly 10,000 free summer meals were served to Ark City kids in June! These meals help our students grow, play, and learn all summer long. Thank you to our food service, transportation, and summer school teams for making it happen!
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Beginning this fall, students in USD 470 will be expected to keep their phones out of sight during the school day. The new bell-to-bell policy aims to reduce distractions and promote student well-being. The change follows state recommendations and growing research on the impact of screen time.
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