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Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470) has launched the search for its next superintendent and is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to share input.
The Board of Education is partnering with ESSDACK to guide the process. Community feedback will help shape the leadership profile used to screen and interview candidates.
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Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470) is seeking its next superintendent. The district serves about 3,000 students across eight schools and is supported by a strong community and dedicated staff. With recent bond projects approved for safety, facilities, and early learning, USD 470 is well-positioned for the future. Applications are due February 18, 2026.
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![Ark City High School’s Chris VanGilder named outstanding high school music educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764601489/usd470com/pgwrbvpd8sstog7ffhw3/VanGilder.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764601489/usd470com/pgwrbvpd8sstog7ffhw3/VanGilder.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764601489/usd470com/pgwrbvpd8sstog7ffhw3/VanGilder.png","width":800}])
We could not be prouder of Mr. VanGilder! 
Congratulations on being named the SCKMEA Outstanding High School Music Educator for 2025–2026!
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![Arkansas City High School’s internship program opens doors for students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762536536/usd470com/o7takcuumgubzzfxbsfj/NewsStoryImage_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762536536/usd470com/o7takcuumgubzzfxbsfj/NewsStoryImage_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762536536/usd470com/o7takcuumgubzzfxbsfj/NewsStoryImage_3.png","width":800}])
Arkansas City High School’s internship program is helping students connect classroom lessons with real-world experience. The growing program lets upperclassmen explore careers, build professional skills, and discover their passions. Our students are gaining valuable insight and confidence as they prepare for life after graduation.
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![Community Support Secures Brighter Future for USD 470 Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762371817/usd470com/iuirsudakwlwmv0rdwlb/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762371817/usd470com/iuirsudakwlwmv0rdwlb/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762371817/usd470com/iuirsudakwlwmv0rdwlb/NewsStoryImage_1.png","width":800}])
Voters have approved both Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 in the USD 470 bond election, paving the way for safer, more modern, and more inspiring learning environments across the district.
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![ACHS Marching Band Honors Local History with Etzanoa-Themed Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761049697/usd470com/srztduucmfrlecsnf186/Ophelia.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761049697/usd470com/srztduucmfrlecsnf186/Ophelia.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761049697/usd470com/srztduucmfrlecsnf186/Ophelia.png","width":800}])
This year’s ACHS Bulldog Marching Band show brings local history to life through music inspired by the ancient Etzanoa settlement near Arkansas City. The band will perform during the Arkalalah Band Festival at 7:30 p.m., followed by the light show.
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