Pulaski County Special School District

The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club student performance group called Kizazi performed during the Arkansas MLK Commission celebration of Juneteenth at the state capitol this past weekend! What a great group of scholars! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY’s music teacher, Ms. Beth Hendrix, recently completed the Teacher Leadership Program through the Arkansas Leadership Academy. https://www.pcssd.org/article/766405 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is officially First Day of Summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Recent MAUMELLE HIGH graduate, Eva Casto, attended the Governor's Scholastic Day in May and was able to meet Governor Asa Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY closed out the school year by celebrating their kindergarteners with a fun event! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Father's Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, but became a federal U.S. holiday in 2021. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Check out the Be Mighty, CALS Children's Library and Learning Center, Central Arkansas Library System, & Baptist Health Community Outreach are offering a new cooking and wellness class taught by a nutritionist! Check it out! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

HARRIS ELEMENTARY recently celebrated their Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers (Ms. Hilliard, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Hayes) for their students’ growth and achievement on their MAP assessments! Congratulations! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

School supply list is now available - check out the supplies your student(s) will need to start next school year. https://www.pcssd.org/article/766497 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Teachers at BAKER ELEMENTARY found a fun way to send their students off to summer vacation!

June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Big Dam Bridge. This bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America built for that use. It connects more than 14 miles of scenic trails in Little Rock and North Little Rock. 📸 LR CVB

Happy Birthday, Arkansas! Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the United States on June 15, 1836. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Molex partnered with the MAUMELLE HIGH's Engineering Academy providing. guest speakers, field trips, mentoring & donated workstations to the program. The company is changing from connectors to medical supplies and are refitting their workspace. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Flag Day which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. The resolution, passed by the 2nd Continental Congress resolved that the flag include 13 stripes, alternating red & white & 13 white stars in a blue field. Stars have been added as states join the union.

Today is World Softball Day! Did you know that softball is played by about 30 millions people around the world, including teams across PCSSD. Today we celebrate the sport of softball and its players. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

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.

Enrollment is now open for the PCYS June Summer Bootcamp ACT Prep sessions. They run June 20-23, 9 a.m.-noon. Registration closes June 15. If you have any questions contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net. Register https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9

Arkansas PBS Rise & Shine is returning July 5! This is a great opportunity for students to continue learning over the summer and hear from Arkansas educators on their television! Learn more about programming: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine