October 18, 2021 - Chat Feature Now Available!

Live Chat is our latest addition to services we offer our members. We have counselors available weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Just click on the “Chat with a Counselor” button at the bottom right corner of our home page (www.artrs.gov) and fill out a short form for assistance.

We are here to serve you. We also have counselors available weekdays by phone, email, in-office visits (appointment recommended), and virtual meetings via Zoom (upon request) to assist you with your counseling needs. Please contact our office for assistance at 501-682-1517 or email us at info@artrs.gov.

September 23, 2021 - Member Annual Statements for 2020-2021

If you are an active or inactive, vested member of ATRS, your 2020-21 Annual Statement should be arriving in your mailbox shortly. This will reflect your account as of June 30, 2021. 

We encourage you to review all of your information.

ATRS MEMBER ID: To help protect your sensitive information, we now have assigned each member an ATRS Member ID. Please take note of your ATRS ID. We highly recommend using your ATRS Member ID when communicating with ATRS.

PERSONAL/BENEFICIARY INFORMATION: If you need to update any personal information, such as an address or beneficiary, you may click HERE to access those forms. The completed forms may be submitted via fax at 501.682.2359 or emailed as a PDF to info@artrs.gov.  They may also be mailed to 1400 W. Third St., Little Rock, AR 72201.

POSITION: If your Position is incorrect, please contact your school district and have them complete and submit a new Membership Data Form indicating your position. 

SALARY/SERVICE: If there is a discrepancy in your salary or service credit that has been reported by the school, please contact your school district and have them complete and submit a Salary Statement for Service Form for the year(s) in question.

Retirement counselors are available by phone Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (no appointment necessary) and can be reached at 501.682.1517 or info@artrs.gov. 

If you would like to schedule an in-office visit or virtual counseling session via Zoom, please contact our office.

  1. August 23, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Act 290 of 2021 and Normal Retirement Age
  2. August 20, 2021 - Executive Director Update: New Appointed Trustee for Position #1
  3. July 1, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Vacancy on ATRS Board, Applications Welcome
  4. June 30, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Record Return for Fiscal Year
  5. June 28, 2021: Employer Information for 2021-22
  6. June 17, 2021: July 1 Retirees and T-DROP Participants
  7. May 27, 2021 - OPEN Memorial Day and May 31st Filing Deadline
  8. May 13, 2021 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder
  9. April 30, 2021 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder
  10. April 29, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Sixteen of the Legislative Session
  11. April 16, 2021 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement Planner for 2021
  12. April 8, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Thirteen of the Legislative Session
  13. April 1, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Twelve of the Legislative Session
  14. March 26, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eleven of the Legislative Session
  15. March 19, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Ten of the Legislative Session
  16. March 11, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Nine of the Legislative Session - JRC Meeting Room Change!
  17. March 4, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eight of the Legislative Session
  18. February 25, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Seven of the Legislative Session
  19. February 18, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Six of the Legislative Session
  20. February 15, 2021 - UPDATED:JRC meeting for Wednesday, February 17th has been cancelled - Executive Director Update: Week Number Five of the Legislative Session
  21. February 4, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Four of the Legislative Session
  22. January 28, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Three of the Legislative Session
  23. January 21, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Two of the Legislative Session
  24. January 15, 2021 - Executive Director Update: Week Number One of the Legislative Session
  25. December 18, 2020 - Executive Director Update: Funding Status and Legislative Session
  26. Public Notice: Board of Trustees Election 2021
  27. November 10, 2020 - Executive Director Update: New Appointed Trustees for Positions #2 and #5
  28. November 2, 2020 - Executive Director Update: Investments and Your ATRS ID
  29. September 29, 2020 - Executive Director Update: Vacancies on ATRS Board, Applications Welcome
  30. September 22, 2020 - Retirement Workshops
  31. July 1, 2020 - Executive Director Update: Another Fiscal Year End
  32. June 23, 2020: 2020-21 Employer Information
  33. June 8, 2020: July 1 Retirees and T-DROP Participants
  34. May 11, 2020: Data Security Event Notification Letter
  35. May 1, 2020 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder
  36. April 27, 2020: CARES Act
  37. April 7, 2020 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement Planner for 2020
  38. March 25, 2020 - Executive Director Update: COVID-19, March Payroll on Schedule, and ATRS Investments
  39. March 24, 2020: COVID-19 and Cybersecurity
  40. March 23, 2020: COVID-19 UPDATE
  41. March 20, 2020: Camden and Blytheville Pre-Retirement Workshops Canceled
  42. March 19, 2020: Russellville pre-retirement workshop has been canceled
  43. March 18, 2020: COVID-19 UPDATE-ATRS Offices Closed to the Public
  44. March 16, 2020: Communicating with ATRS
  45. January 22, 2020: 1099Rs - Frequently Asked Questions
  46. December 20, 2020: December Insurance Premiums for Group Life with AD&D
  47. November 21, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Thanksgiving and Statewide Meeting Summary
  48. October 23, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  49. October 17, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  50. September 30, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  51. September 12, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Newly Appointed Trustee for Position #6 - Administrator (Superintendent)
  52. September 10, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  53. August 29, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Statewide Meetings on Arkansas Retirement Systems
  54. July 10, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Vacancy on ATRS Board - Applications Welcome
  55. May 1, 2019 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder
  56. Public Notice: April 22, 2019 Proposed Rule Changes
  57. April 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement Planner for 2019
  58. April 5, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Twelve of the Legislative Session
  59. March 29, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eleven of the Legislative Session
  60. March 22, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Ten of the Legislative Session
  61. March 15, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Nine of the Legislative Session
  62. March 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Eight of the Legislative Session
  63. March 1, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Seven of the Legislative Session
  64. February 22, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Six of the Legislative Session
  65. February 15, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Five of the Legislative Session
  66. February 8, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Four of the Legislative Session
  67. January 31, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Three of the Legislative Session
  68. January 25, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number Two of the Legislative Session
  69. January 17, 2019 - Executive Director Update: Week Number One of the Legislative Session
  70. Public Notice: 2019 Board of Trustees Election
  71. October 31, 2018 - Board Chairman Update: ATRS Board unanimously choose Mr. Clint Rhoden as ATRS Executive Director
  72. October 4, 2018 - Board Chairman Update: Smooth Transition Underway at ATRS
  73. October 1, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Executive Director Retiring after a Decade at ATRS
  74. June 6, 2018 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Board Helps Members/ Modifies the Phase-in for T-DROP Annuitization
  75. May 24, 2018 - Executive Director Update: ATRS will be Open Memorial Day
  76. April 6, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Retirement/T-DROP Planner 2018
  77. February 7, 2018 - Executive Director Update: Quality 2019 T-DROP Interest Rates, New Application Window for 2018, and a Market Update
  78. Public Notice: Board of Trustees Election 2018
  79. November 13, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Adopts New Actuarial Assumptions
  80. July 31, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Lifetime Teaching Licenses for All Eligible ATRS Retirees
  81. May 23, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS School Hall Meetings Celebrating 80 Years
  82. May 8, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS is Open Again on Memorial Day to Serve Members
  83. May 4, 2017 - Executive Director Update: T-DROP Interest Rate for 2017-2018
  84. April 26, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement and T-DROP Planner 2017
  85. April 19, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Final Report on the Regular Session
  86. April 10, 2017 - ATRS Board Meeting has been rescheduled for April 17, 2017
  87. March 31, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Week 12 of the General Assembly
  88. March 24, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Week 11 of the General Assembly
  89. March 17, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Happy 80th Birthday ATRS and Week 10 of the General Assembly
  90. March 14, 2017 - Executive Director Update: The Strength of ATRS
  91. March 10, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 9 of the General Assembly
  92. March 3, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 8 of the General Assembly
  93. February 24, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 7 of the General Assembly
  94. February 17, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 6 of the General Assembly
  95. February 10, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 5 of the General Assembly
  96. February 3, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 4 of the General Assembly
  97. January 27, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 3 of the General Assembly
  98. January 20, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 2 of the General Assembly
  99. January 13, 2017 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Legislative Package and Week 1 of the General Assembly
  100. January 6, 2017 - Executive Director Update: Actuarial Status and ATRS Legislative Package
  101. October 4, 2016 - Executive Director Update: Member Annual Statements 2015-2016
  102. May 16, 2016 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Open Memorial Day & Deadlines
  103. April 26, 2016 - Board of Trustees Election Results
  104. April 5, 2016 - Executive Director Update: ATRS Retirement and T-DROP Planner 2016
  105. June 12, 2015 - Executive Director Update: The Wonderful Arkansas 529 College Savings Plan!

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