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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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New Kansas Requirements

USD 470 is sharing reminders about student cell phone expectations and how families can communicate with schools this year. Learn more about TalkingPoints, social media, and what the new Kansas requirements mean for students and families.

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Two students sit at classroom desks, one using a laptop with headphones and the other reading a book.
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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Graphic titled “Budget Fact” explaining that school funding comes from several sources. A pie chart highlights state aid, local property taxes, federal funds, grants, and fees and other revenue. Brief descriptions explain how each source supports student programs, daily operations, facilities, and other district needs.
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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Stylized illustration of the front of Adams Elementary on a sunny day. The cream-colored school building has black-framed glass entry doors on the left and large gray letters reading “ADAMS ELEMENTARY” on the wall. A wide sidewalk runs along the front of the building and along the front edge of a long rectangular strip of green grass, creating sidewalks on both sides of the lawn. The sky is bright blue with a few soft clouds.
Board actions clear the way for bond construction

Arkansas City Public Schools is beginning the first projects funded by the voter-approved 2025 bond, secure entrances at Adams and Roosevelt, while planning continues for larger projects at the middle school and new Early Childhood Center.

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USD 470 Moves Athletics and Activities Registration to Bound

USD 470 families will now use Bound to register student-athletes for the 2026-27 school year. Before participating, students must complete both their online Bound registration and a sports physical.

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