This is Computer Science Education Week. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, encourages schools to "introduce students to the unique world of computer science and advocate for equity/opportunity for students to learn computer science." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH students recently partnered with local law enforcement for a Community Service Day. Thank you Deputy Johnson, Deputy Nowden, Deputy Ford, and Sgt. Davis for investing in our Mills Feeder Youth. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The MAUMELLE HIGH International Club hosted a Door Decorating Contest during International Week last month. Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place: Ms. Greiman - Qatar
2nd Place: Mr. Dixon - Travel around the world
3rd Place : Ms. Casto - China
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3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY had to search the composer graveyard to find facts and compare famous composers of the past in music class. The composers also left secret rhythms behind that the students had to decipher. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is an AVID district. Teachers at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY recently participated in professional development to help students better understand some of the pillars of AVID, including. using the critical reading process to analyze text. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
In just two years the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Forensics Team is seeing a lot of success in the debate circuit! Read the story for the latest in their success: www.pcssd.org/article/922324
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DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY's amazing P.E. Coach LaToya Steele keeps the school physically and mentally challenged all of the time! Staff accepted the 1000 mile challenge and this year's winners were the Admin Orange Team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers and staff are encouraging our students to work hard across the district. Check out this great quote about the difference between hard work and talent that an OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY teacher used to motivate her students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH Update: Students and staff were allowed back in the building around 11am. However, due to the lingering gas smell, Sylvan Hills Junior High will dismiss at 11:30 am. Bus and car riders will be dismissed at 11:30. This will be an AMI day.
Sherwood Police Department has reported a possible gas leak at Sylvan Hills Junior High. The school has been evacuated. Sherwood Fire Department is on the scene to investigate the possible leak. Students and staff are safe and away from the premises.
More details to come...
Today is Special Education Day. Today we celebrate our differences, our similarities, and everything that makes us all special and unique.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/special-education-services
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CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY 1st graders used their creativity to hide the turkey so that it wasn't eaten on Thanksgiving Day. Great artwork from our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
These 4th and 5th graders from DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY are 100% fluent in their multiplication and division facts on Reflex Math! A lot of hard work went into this accomplishment! Great work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A teacher from both COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY and MILLS MIDDLE are being honored through an Arvest Bank initiative providing resources to classrooms across central Arkansas.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/914823
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Students from the MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH DRIVEN program volunteered with LANDMARK ELEMENTARY students. They helped in art, music, math, reading, and several other areas around the school. They are great role models for the younger students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, and COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY teacher, Mrs. Tracy Harris, recently attended a Lego Spike Robot training. Kits should be available for use in PCSSD Libraries in January. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH AVID students are getting to tour area colleges, including the University of Central Arkansas and Hendrix University. Juniors attended classes and met with professors. Sophomores were able to compare public and private schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
