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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!
![Emi Trenary and Chayden Wesbrook, students at Arkansas City Middle School, stand in front of a projected image of their student-designed safety app, “Pup Stander.” Emi is wearing a purple Ark City Bulldogs T-shirt and denim shorts; Chayden is in a dark gray athletic shirt and pink shorts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748352578/usd470com/uidxo7ntgkicil4bxk2h/Pupstanders.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748352578/usd470com/uidxo7ntgkicil4bxk2h/Pupstanders.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748352578/usd470com/uidxo7ntgkicil4bxk2h/Pupstanders.jpg","width":631}])
Two ACMS students took on a class challenge and created a powerful safety tool. Their app, Pup Stander, helps students report concerns like bullying or threats, giving them a voice and a way to help keep school safe.
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ACMS and ACHS KAY Club members attended the Area 6 Unit Conference on Friday, connecting with other clubs, sharing ideas, and completing a service project. Proud of these young leaders!
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Arkansas City Middle School 8th graders are running small businesses, gaining real-world skills in customer service, design, and teamwork. From brewing 665 drinks to creating logos and websites, students are excelling in project-based learning
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The ACMS KAYS Club collected an incredible 19,725 items during the annual Richard Potterton Food Drive. Seven students who gathered over 500 items each got to "pie" a teacher in a celebratory assembly, joined by members of Mr. Potterton's family.
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Our middle school students showcased their spelling skills at this year’s City Spelling Bee, wowing the audience with their hard work and determination. Congratulations to finalists Emma Mangold (1st, ACCA), Brooklyn Vickers (2nd), Jacquelyn Contreras (3rd), and Tyler Feste (4th, ACCA), who advance to the County Spelling Bee in January.
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