Looking ahead this week, just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students on Thursday (Nov. 3) and Friday (Nov. 4). Teachers will be attending professional development both days. PCSSD offices will be open normal business hours.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia and dysgraphia are often confused and often occur together. Dysgraphia mainly affects writing. Symptoms include difficulty with spelling, poor handwriting, and problems organizing thoughts on paper. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services recently opened a Little Scholars College Station with Ms. Lakisha Nash leading this program. COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY has not had an afterschool program in over a decade & we are proud to have it in the community. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
4th graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY have been learning about the Bill of Rights. Recently the students participated in a whole-class discussion about the Bill of Rights where they first write their thoughts, then discuss. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The season is winding down, but that doesn't mean the games are any less exciting! All 4 PCSSD high schools are playing tonight - kickoff at 7pm! If you can't make it to the game, you can watch it live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network. Good luck! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ms. Greiman's life skills class from MAUMELLE HIGH recently competed in a Special Olympics bowling competition. Shout to her students who came away with 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal! Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Jason Young is the principal of MAUMELLE HIGH.
Fun Fact: I like to build stuff from wood. I built our dining room table, outside coffee table & our pergola. Next, I plan to build an outdoor swing for my wife.
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Kindergarteners and 1st graders at CATO ELEMENTARY recently put on a performance for the school's PTA. What a fun way to say thank you for everything the PTAs do for our schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY are using their art skills to beautify the breezeway at the school! Great work students and Mr. Kaplan, the school's art teacher! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Theatre programs at PCSSD are available at JOE T. ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, and SYLVAN HILLS. We love to see ou students participate and thrive in the creative environment that is the theatre! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Leslie Ireland is the administrator of the DRIVEN Virtual Academy for grades 6-12.
Fun Fact: I love playing sports & having fun. It doesn't matter if I'm good at it, I like giving it a try & being active.
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Mrs. Nesbitt's Kindergarten class at JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY recently enjoyed Library centers for some silent reading time and STEM centers for some hands on activities! What a fun time for the students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congrats to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES & SYLVAN HILLS Forensics & Debate team for placing 1st & 2nd, respectively, at a recent tournament. Jon Brady Hicks, Eddie Watkins, George Belt, & Xavion McClennan qualified for the state tournament in April. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY students raised over $5,000 during the school's Boosterthon fundraiser! As part of the celebration, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Broyles, and Ms. Boatright got some pie...in their faces! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Felecia Hamilton is the principal of WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I like to recreate TikTok recipes.
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Pre-K students at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY have been learning about pumpkins. Students created their own 3D pumpkin patches and carved a jack-o-lantern. They had fun pulling out the seeds and naming Mr. Pumpkin! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This month's STEM is LIT book takes students on an adventure to find a monster! After reading the story, students will use energy and the laws of physics to create paper monsters that walk by themselves! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY featured some recent artwork in their cafeteria:
2nd grade: Skeleton Men
3rd grade: Skeleton Women
3rd grade: take a line for a walk & color in a rainbow order
5th grade: create 10 different zentangle patterns
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The Sherwood Chamber of Commerce recently began this year's Jr. Ambassador program, which includes 10 high school freshman, many of whom are SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH students. We can't wait to see what these students bring back to our schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Pam McCurry is the principal of OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: Something most people don't know about me is that I used to be very shy!
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