Back-to-School - Arkansas City USD 470 (2024)

Back-to-School - Arkansas City USD 470 (1)

Welcome to Arkansas City Public Schools! We're excited you're here!

How to Register/Enroll for School

  • New Students
  • Returning Students
  • Non-Resident Students
  • PreK Program
  • Virtual Academy

New Students

Students who are new to the district should go to a school to enroll on July 25 from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. or call 620-441-2003 for assistance. For help determining which elementary school your child should go to, downloadthe Boundary Map below.

Boundary Map

Welcome to Kindergarten Video

High School students who are new to the district may visit the high school at 1200 W. Radio Lane or call 620-441-2010 to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible.

Middle School students who are new to the district may visit the middle school at 400 E Kansas Ave. or call 620-441-2030 to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible.

All new students should bring:

  • current immunization records
  • birth certificate
  • proof of residential address(ex. lease agreement, utility bill, mortgage statement)

Questions? Call 620-441-2003.

Returning Students

Parents of students who currently attendUSD 470 schools and are returning for the 2024-2025 schoolyear may go online and register via the PowerSchool website or mobile app. You may also goto your child's school between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.Studentswho are currently in the 4-year-old PreK program enrolled during their kindergarten transition meeting.

PowerSchool

For general questions regarding registration, please call the District Office at 620-441-2003.

For technical questions regarding online registration or PowerSchool, please call the Technology Office at 620-441-2088.

To help accommodate families who need assistance,each school will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 2, 2024.

Non-Resident Students

This year, our Board adopted policy JBCC: The Enrollment of Non-Resident Students as required by Kansas law. This policy requires the district to allow students who live in other districts to enroll in our schools if capacity allows. Capacity numbers are pre-determined based on current student enrollment. Class size as well as program capacity limits are taken into consideration. We are currently working to determine our capacities and to adhere to the required deadlines below:

  • May 31 – our capacities must be posted on our website

  • June 1-30 – we accept applications from any non-resident student who wishes to enroll

  • July 10 – if necessary (ie., if more students apply than we have the capacity for), hold a lottery to determine who is accepted

  • July 12 – notify non-resident students of the enrollment decision

2024-2025 Enrollment Projections
SCHOOL

Total
Count

PKK123456789101112.
Adams33282434245383844_______

C-4

12521171618211319_______
Frances Willard28743363549414736_______
IXL22442292830282938_______
Jefferson31144504936444543_______
Roosevelt24730373635303742_______
Middle School678_______193232253____
High School966__________248260229229
TOTALS3170262212206213202209222193232253248260229229
2024-2025 Non-Resident Student Enrollment Capacities
SCHOOL

Total
Count

PKK123456789101112.
Adams10_-3-2-5460_______

C-4

21_342093_______
Frances Willard18_45-91-38_______
IXL68_11121014156_______
Jefferson5_-10-94-2-11_______
Roosevelt33_3451272_______
Middle School37_______37-2-23____
High School22__________-8-201111

To apply for non-resident enrollment, please complete one of the applications below and send to:

USD 470 District Offices
2545 Greenway
Arkansas City, KS 67005

OR send via email to:info@usd470.com

Non-Resident Enrollment Application(Electronic Form)

Non-Resident Enrollment Application(Printable PDF)

PreK Program

All children ages 3 and 4 should be scheduledfor a screening as a first step to enrollment.All children turning four on or before August 31 qualify for enrollment. There is limited availability for three-year-old children who meet certain qualifications.

We are hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on July 15, 2024at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then,help with enrollment if applicable.

PreK classes are available at each of our elementary schools.Half-day students attend Monday-Thursday while our limited full-day program is available Monday-Friday.To learn more about our Ark City PreK program or to schedule a screening for your child, pleasecall 620-441-2075.

USD 470 PreK Website

Virtual Academy

We offer a virtual learning opportunity through Ark City's Greenbush Virtual Academy.

This virtual learning option will again be available to USD 470 students for the 2024-2025 school year.Current USD 470 who wish to apply to the Virtual Academy will still need to complete our regular enrollment process through PowerSchool.

If you choose to apply to our Virtual Academy and are accepted, your studentwill remain a part of the Ark City Bulldog family. This is very important to us! To initiate the application process, please reach out to your school counselor. You will also need to complete the USD 470 enrollment process.

We do want to be clear that virtual learning relies on families to guide and direct their child(ren) through the curriculum with our support. In other words, students in the virtual academy do not attend a full daily schedule of live, teacher-led instruction. Find more information below.

PowerSchool

Greenbush Virtual Academy

Virtual Student Eligibility

How We Communicate

Learn about the tools we use to communicate with families at the link below. We encourage you to download the TalkingPoints for Families app as well as the PowerSchool Mobile App to help make staying connected with your child's school quick and easy.

USD 470 Communication

School Supply Lists

  • High School
  • Middle School
  • 3rd – 5th Grade
  • PreK –2nd Grade

High School

High School Supply List (English and Español)

Middle School

Middle School Supply List(English and Español)

3rd – 5th Grade

Download 3rd-5th Grade Supply Lists

Lista de Utiles de Primaria grados 3er, 4to, 5to

3rd Grade

  • 1 - Plastic school supply box (3x8 or bigger)
  • 3 - Large boxes of facial tissues
  • 2 - Glue sticks
  • 1 - Bottle of white glue
  • 3 - Plastic folders with pockets and brads (SOLID colors only)
  • 2 - Spiral notebook (wide-line notebook paper)
  • 1 - Box washable markers
  • 1 - Scissors
  • 1 - Package notebook paper
  • 1 - Package of 4 highlighters
  • 2 - Pink Erasers
  • 1 - Headphones (regular size, no earbuds)

4th Grade

  • 4 - Large boxes of facial tissues
  • 6 - Wide-line one subject spirals
  • 6 - Plain colored pocket folders with brads
  • 1 - Small pencil box (must fit in desk)
  • 2 - 1-inch size three ring binder
  • 1 - Scissors
  • 1 - Box washable markers
  • 4 - Glue Sticks
  • 1 - Bottle of white glue
  • 2 - Pink erasers
  • 1 - 4-pack highlighters

5th Grade

  • 4 - Large boxes facial tissues
  • 4 - Glue Sticks
  • 1 - Box washable markers
  • 6 - Spiral notebooks (wide-lined)
  • 6 - Pocket folders with brads
  • 1 - Scissors
  • 1 - Headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
  • 1 - Bottle of white glue
  • 1 - Pencil box

PreK –2nd Grade

Download PreK-2nd Grade Supply List

Lista de Utiles de Primaria grados PreKinder, Kinder, 2do

Pre-Kindergarten

  • 2 - Large box of facial tissues
  • 2 - Container of baby wipes
  • 1 - 4 Pack of Play-doh brand playdough
  • 1 - 5x8 plastic pencil/crayon box
  • 2 - Plain pocket folders with brads
  • 4 - Small Elmer’s glue sticks
  • 2 - Small bottles Elmer’s School glue
  • 2 - Box washable markers (classic colors)
  • Backpack with zipper (NO wheels; large enough to fit folder inside)

Kindergarten

  • 1 - Pocket folder with brads
  • 6 - Glue sticks
  • 1 - 4 pack of Play-doh brand playdough
  • 1 - Pair of blunt tip scissors
  • 1 - Pencil box
  • 1 - Large pencil eraser
  • 2 - Wide rule spiral notebooks (one subject)
  • 2 - Large box of facial tissues
  • 1 - Headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
  • 2 - Yellow highlighters
  • 1 - Pack index cards
  • 1 - Box washable markers (classic colors)

1st Grade

*Backpacks are being provided to ALL first graders through the generosity of KanPak. We request that parents still provide items listed below.

  • 3 - Large box of facial tissues
  • 6 - Pocket-folders with brads (red, yellow, blue, purple, green, & orange)
  • 1 - Package colored pencils
  • 1 - 3 ring binder (1 inch),(solid color, hard sides, with pockets)
  • 1 - Plastic school supply box
  • 1 - Box of crayons
  • 1 - Pack of glue sticks
  • 1 - Headphones (regular size, no earbuds)
  • 1 - Package of baby wipes

2nd Grade

  • 3 - Large boxes of facial tissues
  • 1 - Plastic school supply box
  • 2 - Spiral notebooks (wide-line, solid colors only)
  • 3 - PLASTIC two-pocket folders (with brads, solid colors only)
  • 1 - 1.5 inch 3-ring binder
  • 1 - Pack of glue sticks
  • 1 - Pair of blunt tip scissors
  • 1 - Box washable markers (classic colors)
  • 1 - Clipboard

Helpful Links

Activities/Athletics

Health

Food Service

Technology

Handbooks

Transportation

Additional Back-to-School Resources

  • Free Shoes
  • Free School Supplies
  • Free/Reduced-Price Meals
  • Free English Classes
  • Other Community Services

Free Shoes

Free Shoes for students in PreK through 5th Grade.

Pick up your free voucher at Arkansas City United Methodist Church (2448 Edgemont Drive) on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 2-4 p.m.

Free Shoe Voucher Application

Solicitud de Cupon de Zapatos Gratis

The Ark City Soroptimistare providing Free socks and underwear for students in grades PreK through 5th Grade!

August 11, 2-4 p.m. at Arkansas City United Methodist Church (2448 Edgemont). Please complete the form below and take it with you on the 11th.

Sock and Underwear Voucher

Free School Supplies

Need help with school supplies?

Stop by Angels in the Attic or call620-506-7377 OR 620-446-5272.

Free/Reduced-Price Meals

Coming Soon for 2024-2025.

Free English Classes

Free English Classes

Enrollment:

  • Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: St. Paul campus of Arkansas City United Methodist Church, Corner of Washington and B Streets, Ark City

Classes:

  • Dates: Wednesdays, August 14 - November 20, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Nursery available for children ages 5 and under.
  • For more information, contact 620-442-4530 (Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) at 2448 Edgemont Dr., Arkansas City.

Books are provided at no charge. All are welcome!

Free English Classes Info

Other Community Services

Important Back-to-School Dates

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Immunization Requirements

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