As Black History Month ends, Teach Plus Arkansas leaders reflect on its meaning. Michael Flowers, a history teacher at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH shared his thoughts on Black History Month and how systems can equip Black teachers and students to thrive. https://bit.ly/3tde3G8
March is Music in Our School Month and we are highlighting some of the fun and educational activities happening in PCSSD elementary music classrooms. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today commemorates the day the United States of America adopted "The Star Spangled Banner" as our National Anthem in 1931.
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Lydia Villa-Komaroff. In 1978, she discovered that bacteria could be engineered to produce human insulin. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Read Across America and the National Education Association is celebrating a nation of diverse readers. What are you reading today?
Congratulations to JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH'S Mr. Sisk who won the 2022 Secondary Gifted Curriculum Award for a unit entitled Gender Equality Advocacy Projects in AP English. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Edith Clarke. She developed a graphing calculator in 1921 and was the first professionally employed female electrical engineer in the U.S. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Teen Mental Health Wellness Day. We support our students and encourage teens to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health. http://ow.ly/lSPp30scmLj #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. She changed computer programing by developing a computer language written in English rather than mathematical notation. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Youth Art Month. The Council for Art Education recognizes skills developed through visual art experiences like problem solving. Art students learn to monitor and adjust while working through the artistic process. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Mardi Gras and cities all over the country are celebrating with parades, food and carnival-like celebrations. What is your favorite Mardi Gras tradition?
MAUMELLE MIDDLE FBLA students recently attended a district competition at University of Central Arkansas Reihana Chatmon placed 4th in Career Research and 5th in Public Speaking! She will move on to the state competition in April! Congratulations! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This evening (Mon., Feb. 28) the Pulaski County Sheriff Office contacted PCSSD security to inform them that the search for the suspect earlier today has concluded. Authorities believe the suspect is no longer in the area. School will operate as normal tomorrow (Tues., March 1).
PCSSD offers a 100% virtual option for K-12 students called DRIVEN Virtual Academy. DVA provides flexibility in coursework with self-paced options and mentoring programs. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Security protocols continue to remain in place at Pine Forest Elementary, Maumelle Middle and Maumelle High. Dismissal will occur at regular times. There will be additional PCSSD security on each campus as well as Maumelle Police Dept. to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Pine Forest Elementary, Maumelle Middle and Maumelle High are on lockdown at the recommendation of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. There is believed to be a threat in the area. No one is allowed into or out of the building at this time. We will update you as we know more.
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Federal Programs, Dr. Darnell Bell.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." Vivian Greene
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AVID students from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH, AND SYLVAN HILLS HIGH met up at Arkansas Skatium as an incentive field trip to reward students for good grades. What a great way for these students to bond and collaborate! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to the CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY accelerated readers who met their second quarter goals! Those students earned a special movie day with popcorn, nachos, and candy. Way to go students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Transportation, Charles Blake.
“You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone - any person or any force - dampen, dim or diminish your light…” Rep. John Lewis
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