Arkansas Teacher Retirement System

06/02/2026

Every career tells a story and for Richard Trail, it’s a story of dedication, impact, and heart. Now, after his time with the Forrest City School District, a new chapter begins, one filled with the beautiful days he has worked so hard to reach.

Congratulations on your July 1, 2026 retirement. Your next chapter starts now!

05/30/2026

Meet our May Employee of the Month, Josh!

In just 7 months at ATRS, Josh has already become a powerhouse behind the scenes as an Application Analyst I. From managing Linux environments and architecting data solutions to optimizing databases and building automation scripts, Josh helps keep the wheels turning smoothly across ATRS. In simpler terms? He’s basically the wizard making complex systems behave themselves.

What Josh enjoys most about his role is solving problems and turning complicated challenges into efficient, streamlined solutions that help operations run better every day. His dedication, willingness to learn, and positive attitude have quickly made him a valued member of the ATRS family.

And fun fact... next year Josh will be heading to Hawaii for the very first time to attend a wedding!

Josh, thank you for all you do for ATRS, your coworkers, and our members. Congratulations on being our May Employee of the Month!

05/28/2026

Still on the fence about retirement or entering T-DROP? Don't miss the May 31 deadline. Submit your application now to keep your options open. If you decide later that you're not quite ready, you can always cancel your application.

Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking the first step toward your beautiful days ahead.

05/27/2026

Every career tells a story and for Barbara Hall, it’s a story of dedication, impact, and heart. Now, after her time with Pulaski Heights Elementary a new chapter begins, one filled with the beautiful days she has worked so hard to reach.

Congratulations on your July 1, 2026 retirement. Your next chapter starts now!

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

The countdown is on… and your beautiful days may be closer than you think. Retirement season is here, and if you’re planning for a July 1 retirement date or enter into T-DROP, this is your final week to apply!

The chapter you’ve spent years writing through early mornings, long days, and lives changed could be turning the page to something new. Ready to take the next step?

Download your retirement application here:
https://www.artrs.gov/Forms/new/Packet_Retirement_Application_Active_Member.pdf

Download your T-DROP application here:
https://www.artrs.gov/Forms/new/Form_221-TDROP-Application.pdf

Still wondering if now is the right time? You don’t have to make the decision alone. Our ATRS Counselors are here to help you explore your options and feel confident about your path ahead. Call us at (501) 682-1517. Your next beautiful days are waiting.

05/22/2026

Every career tells a story and for Diana Layne, it’s a story of dedication, impact, and heart. Now, after her time with the Little Rock School District, a new chapter begins, one filled with the beautiful days she has worked so hard to reach.

Congratulations on your July 1, 2026 retirement. Your next chapter starts now!

05/21/2026

Every career tells a story and for Johnny Kennedy, it’s a story of dedication, impact, and heart. Now, after his time with Conway Public Schools, a new chapter begins, one filled with the beautiful days he has worked so hard to reach.

Congratulations on your July 1, 2026 retirement. Your next chapter starts now!