May 27, 2021 - OPEN Memorial Day and May 31st Filing Deadline

Our office, including our Call Center will be open Memorial Day, May 31st from 8:00am to 4:30pm.  Counseling will be available to our members by phone and e-mail.  Virtual counseling, via Zoom, and other counseling options are available by appointment only. You may contact us at 501.682.1517 or info@artrs.gov.

A reminder that May 31st is the deadlline to file an application to become a July 1st retiree or a 2021 T-DROP participant.

May 13, 2021 - Executive Director Update: May 31st Deadline Reminder

May 31st is the deadline to file an application to become a July 1st Retiree or a 2021 T-DROP participant.

While ATRS remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, you may submit forms in-person in our lobby. Please wear a mask upon entering the ATRS building.

Counselors are available weekdays, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., by phone (501-682-1517) or email (info@artrs.gov). Video conferencing is now available upon request.

Thank you for your patience and continuous support as we all do our part in helping to protect each other.

We strongly urge you to check out our website, follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the most up to date information. With an informed membership and dedicated staff and trustees, ATRS is prepared to meet the challenges today and in the future.

The goal of the ATRS Board and ATRS staff is to help in every way possible to make our members’ journey into retirement and T-DROP a happy and pleasant experience! We are here for one reason, to serve you. If this is the year that you plan to retire or enter T-DROP, please know that we are looking forward to helping you. If you are uncertain if this is the year for retirement or T-DROP, then the ATRS staff also welcomes you to get counseling and estimates to see on a comparative basis how staying a little longer may help build your retirement income. 

ATRS staff will be available on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 to counsel members, help with applications, provide projections, and accept applications. For all your questions, contact our Call Center at (501) 682-1517. The May 31, 2021 deadline is only 18 days away!

ATRS Employers: Please forward this executive director update email to all employees.

If you are considering retiring or entering T-DROP, then ATRS is here to help you with the process and make it as easy as possible. Starting early can help get you through the process more smoothly and with less stress. ATRS thanks you for your dedicated service to the schools and children of Arkansas. ATRS is now ready to help you on your retirement or T-DROP path, just as you have helped the children of Arkansas on their educational path during your career in public education.

You can find additional information in the Retirement and T-DROP frequently asked questions located on the ATRS Frequently Asked Questions web page.

Stay in Touch with ATRS and View YOUR Account Information

The ATRS website allows members to have direct access to specific member account information. Now, approximately 24,900 members have direct account access to individualized account information. Here is the link to the instructions to sign up: www.artrs.gov/registration.

You can also sign up to obtain these executive director updates through your private email address. Updates are made throughout the year such as at retirement season and other times when information needs to be shared. Now, over 26,600 people have signed up to receive this executive director update by direct email delivery. It is always a great pleasure for ATRS staff to learn of more ways to provide information to ATRS members, employers, beneficiaries, government officials, and the public. The ATRS Board is committed to providing a system that is member friendly and transparent. Remember that ATRS is here to serve you.

Best regards,

Clint Rhoden
Executive Director ATRS
Office: (501) 588-4367
Mobile: (501) 291-1623
clintr@artrs.gov

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

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