Pulaski County Special School District

Temperatures may still be in the 90s, but we're loving football in the fall! Week 3 kicks off at 7pm with three PCSSD high school games. Good luck to all of our student-athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is National Online Learning Day! We are proud to offer the DRIVEN Virtual Academy to central Arkansas students as a high quality, K-12 educational option to provide flexibility for students and families. https://dva.pcssd.org/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mrs. Campbell’s class at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY met their goal and earned a shaving cream party! They practiced writing letters and making shapes. Look at those smiles! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We celebrate the achievements, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans from September 15-October 15 each year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to the 3 PCSSD students who have been named as semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program: Daniel Griffin, Annabelle Ridlon, and Brooke Zermatten https://www.pcssd.org/article/840520 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

A MILLS MIDDLE student shows up to school each day dressed for success. He asked to take a photo with principal Dr. Lisa Watson because he is in training to be a leader. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SFC Brown, SSG Moore, and SGT Livingston spoke to the CATO ELEMENTARY 5th graders about the symbolism of the American flag and how to properly raise and lower the flag! Thank you for your visit and, more importantly, for your service! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lessons are discovered through work and play. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you to Abraham Carpenter and Carpenter's Produce for donating watermelons for the OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY students to try as part of their lunch, and for giving staff some, too! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SAACC (Studies in African American Culture Club) Officers attended the 4H ExCEL Leadership Training. These students are preparing for a full year of learning, sharing, and doing! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. Here at PCSSD, our students often "take over" by having a voice in the food served through the Chartwells Student Choice program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY kicked off PBIS by hosting a house party! Congratulations to the Alligator House for winning the Best House Cheer Award! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reunited! Deputy superintendent, Dr. Sonya Whitfield, had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Amber Harbin from DESE, at last week's principal meeting. Dr. Harbin was one of Dr. Whitfield's students in her first class at Jacksonville Elementary in 1992! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Seven students from the Pulaski County Special School District have been recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program. https://www.pcssd.org/article/831895 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The HARRIS ELEMENTARY Pulaski County Youth Services Little Scholars program started the year by checking on their garden. They planted tomatoes, cucumbers, & bell peppers & are learning about the amazing health benefits of eating these vegetables. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH students spent some time reading around the "campfire" recently. We love to see it! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is National Arts in Education Week and we are celebrating the arts across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement & giving young people a good chance for success. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7 #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Grandparents Day! Be on the lookout for photos from our elementary school Grandparents Day celebrations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We will always remember September 11, 2001. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence