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Welcome to Adams Elementary School – home of the Bears! We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of each and every student. We embrace a student-centered approach, tailoring our instruction to meet the unique needs and interests of each child. We want to build strong partnerships between home and school, encouraging open communication and active involvement in our students' educational journey. Together, we create a supportive network that nurtures the growth and success of each child.
News & Events
![A group of elementary students stand in a school gym and form heart shapes with their hands. The students are smiling and standing on a purple-and-wood gym floor in front of a white wall, showing their support for the Kids Heart Challenge.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773317921/usd470com/p2jqnkznrfrhblujkbxl/NewsStoryImage_4.png","width":800}])
Arkansas City Public Schools elementary students raised $13,768.08 through the Kids Heart Challenge to support the American Heart Association. Roosevelt Elementary was the district’s top fundraising school with $5,195.96, and Jefferson Elementary student Rylee Catron was the top individual fundraiser with $654.45. Several students also raised $250 or more, earning a Pizza Ranch celebration.
![A person in a brown jacket extends their hand forward for a handshake, with the background softly blurred. A purple and gold “A” logo appears in the bottom right corner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772127472/usd470com/mw2zrhuxhf2e8wi9mgyy/Handshake.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772127472/usd470com/mw2zrhuxhf2e8wi9mgyy/Handshake.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772127472/usd470com/mw2zrhuxhf2e8wi9mgyy/Handshake.png","width":800}])
Arkansas City Public Schools will host four superintendent finalists next week as part of the Board of Education’s interview process. Each candidate will spend a day in Ark City meeting with staff, students, and the community.
The public is invited to daily meet-and-greets from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Arkansas City High School. Candidate announcements will be shared each morning.
Important District Information
![Graphic announcing Arkansas City Public Schools enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year. Photos show students doing a science experiment, playing violin in orchestra, and participating in a P.E. activity. Text reads: “School Enrollment. Online enrollment begins April 22. In-person help April 28–29, 4–7 p.m., ACMS Gym. Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to enroll.”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773404597/usd470com/dmie6j2hmxsdvyh5y6dq/ShowcaseSupportingImage_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773404597/usd470com/dmie6j2hmxsdvyh5y6dq/ShowcaseSupportingImage_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773404597/usd470com/dmie6j2hmxsdvyh5y6dq/ShowcaseSupportingImage_3.png","width":800}])
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will open on April 22 through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families who need assistance can attend in-person enrollment help on April 28–29 from 4:30–7 p.m. at the ACMS gym.
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USD 470 provides FEMA-rated storm shelters at elementary schools to offer a safe space for community members during severe weather.