This year we've reconvened student representatives at our monthly board meetings. Student involvement is an important part of the democratic process of our school board meetings. In October, sophomore Lezlie Roberts represented MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. Earlier this month, senior Brooke Zermatten represented SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. We appreciate these students for taking the time to participate in these meetings. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE girls basketball coach is a former college and WNBA star? Coach Shekinna Stricklen played for the Univ. of TN from 2008-2012 and the WNBA until 2021. In 2019, she won the 3-point contest at the WNBA All-Star Game! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National American Indian Heritage Month when we celebrate the traditions, culture, and history of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Derrick Jones is a new SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball player. He is a pitcher/outfielder who also happens to be Deaf. Recently, Derrick and his interpreter, Mrs. Brittney, taught some sign language and visual cues to help everyone communicate better. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
More statewide recognition for our schools! Arkansas Dept. of Education recognized BAKER ELEMENTARY, CHENAL ELEMENTARY, SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY, and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY for their achievement on spring 2022 ACT Aspire tests! https://www.pcssd.org/article/911709 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and SYLVAN HILLS high schools were recently sworn in as members of the PCSSD Teen Court. Students will present and hear cases of disciplinary violations to strengthen civic engagement.
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Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for providing lunch for teachers at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY. Teachers were treated to a baked potato bar and cranberry walnut salad provided by RX Catering.Thank you PCYS for supporting our teachers! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Round 2 of the high school football playoffs continues for ROBINSON HIGH and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck!
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The MAUMELLE MIDDLE Choir, directed by Mrs. Amie Csege, went on a Community Service Field Trip to area assisted living facilities and the Maumelle Center on the Lake to honor local veterans. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Little Scholars at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY used the dental plaque purple chew tablets to show a clear display of dental plaque. This activity shows them where plaque may hide on their teeth. They also looked at X-rays of how healthy teeth look. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class at JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY recently had fun "digging for fossils" using toothpicks and cookies after completing their unit on fossils. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Athletic programs are more than just athletics - they are also about academics. MILLS Athletic Director Raymond Cooper says "Student athletes are students FIRST. The days of athletes getting passed along and not performing academically are gone." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Arkansas Education Association President, Ms. Fleming, visited JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE dressed as the "Reading Fairy Godmother" to promote reading. She brought each student a copy of "The Best of Archie Comics" book signed by CEO Nancy Silberkleit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Evidence that when you achieve goals, just tastes so sweet! DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY students who met their 1st quarter Accelerated Reading goals got to make sundaes with all the toppings! Reading is as cool as an ice cream sundae! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
