June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is Riverfront Park. This park stretches 11 blocks and includes the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Civil War Marker, Junction Bridge, La Petit Roche Plaza, Peabody Splash Park, and much more!
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
Ms. Cook, music teacher at LAWSON ELEMENTARY, had a special shirt each day for the last 2 weeks of school. It was a unique and fun to countdown to the end of the school year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to Ms. Loring's 4th grade class at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY! They closed the school year as the two time attendance champs - the entire class had 100% attendance and got to school on time. Let's carry this dedication into next year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
As a reminder, PCSSD is now operating under summer hours. This means offices are open 7 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Exceptions are the weeks of Juneteenth & Independence Day which include closures on Monday & a normal 8 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June 6, 1944 - D-Day. The largest seaborne invasion in history occurred on this day during World War II on the beaches of Normandy. More than 4,000 members of the Allied forces were confirmed dead, but total casualties are estimated at more than 10,000.
The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH Singing Senators are gearing up for a trip to New York City later this month. They recently appeared on THV11 to promote the trip and upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall.
https://trst.in/6lbZ9k
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hard work, dedication, & perseverance are some of the best words to describe LAWSON ELEMENTARY Principal, Matt Mellor! Congratulations to Dr. Mellor for receiving his Doctorate in educational leadership from Harding University. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Summer Smiles clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 10 in Little Rock.
https://news.uams.edu/2022/05/24/uams-dental-hygiene-program-offers-free-summer-of-smiles-clinic-for-children-on-june-10/
CATO ELEMENTARY 3rd graders finished the school year by completing their reading of the "Lemonade War" series. Congratulations to our own Lemonade War winners:
Best Sign: Cool-Aid Lemonade
Best Taste: The World’s Greatest Lemonade on Earth & Mars
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
To close out the school year, BAKER ELEMENTARY 5th graders played the adults in a kickball tournament. It is a fun tradition for everyone! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
DRIVEN Virtual Academy wrapped up a successful first year with a cookout celebration. Students in DVA are 100% virtual, so this was a great opportunity for students and families to gather for a schoolwide celebration. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
NOTE: The June PCSSD Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. This is a change from the regular board meeting date and time. Full agenda can be found online: https://trst.in/AfnLv3
It is important for students to continues reading during the summer month to practice that skill. The Central Arkansas Library System has a Summer Reading Club to encourage reading and provide other summer learning activities. https://cals.org/summer-reading-club-2022
June is Pride Month. This month we reflect on the progress of the LGBTQI+ community in our continued fight for equality and inclusion.
June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is Pinnacle Mountain State Park. You can hike the western slope, visit the Arkansas Arboretum, or stop by the playground. It's also home to 2 mountain biking trails. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Global Running Day to celebrate the sport of running. Are you running today?
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE art students showed off their end of year choice-based art projects. Choice-based art is a student-driven approach which allows students to use their creativity and be guided by the teacher. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Even though the school year is over, we are looking back at these field day pictures from CHENAL ELEMENTARY, HARRIS ELEMENTARY, and OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
