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Share Your Input: USD 470 Strategic Planning Survey

Arkansas City Public Schools is beginning a strategic planning process and wants input from students, staff, families, and community members. Complete the survey by Sept. 18 to help shape future priorities and goals for USD 470.

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Free School Meals Available to All Students

All USD 470 students can receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. Families are also encouraged to complete the Home Economic Survey, which helps the district qualify for funding and plan for student and family needs.

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USD 470 Develops New Screen Time Guidelines

Arkansas City Public Schools has developed new screen time guidelines to help staff use technology with purpose and create more balance in the school day. The guidelines support teacher judgment while encouraging a healthy mix of technology, reading, writing, discussion, collaboration, movement, and hands-on learning.

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Budget Breakdown series explains school finance

Arkansas City Public Schools is helping community members better understand school finance through its Building Our Future: Budget Breakdown series. The series explains how the district budget is developed, where funding comes from, how funds may be used, and how property taxes, Revenue Neutral, and voter-approved bond funding affect local schools.

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A Message from Superintendent Will Pfannenstiel

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Arkansas City Public Schools. In his first message as superintendent, Will Pfannenstiel shares his gratitude for the opportunity to serve, reflects on the values that have shaped his leadership, and outlines his commitment to working alongside students, families, employees, and the community as USD 470 builds for the future.

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Free Summer Meals for Kids

Keep your kids fueled this summer with free meals for ages 1–18. No cost. No registration. Just stop by a location near you.

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