September is Attendance Awareness Month. Support and connection bring students into our school buildings as active participants in their education. School can be a safe space even when things are tough outside the classroom. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Human Resources Professional Appreciation Day and we want to say a big thank you to the incredible PCSSD Human Resources team. This department works tirelessly to ensure our schools and offices work efficiently. Thank you, staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Many PCSSD schools participated in Peace Week. This year's theme was "Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world." The activities focused on promoting peacemaking in our society and spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in our community.
The Every Kid Outdoors program offers FREE National Park Passes to 4th graders across the U.S. This pass allows free access to national parks, including the 8 in Arkansas. The annual program is provided by the National Park Service and lasts until Aug. 31. https://everykidoutdoors.gov
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that we should all be consistent with our bedtime routines, remove electronic devices from the bedroom, and make sure the room is dark and quiet.
What a beautiful evening for some football! All four high schools are on the road today. Good luck to the MAUMELLE HIGH Hornets, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH Comets, ROBINSON HIGH Senators and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Bears! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Better Breakfast Month. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have higher test scores and their schoolwork can suffer because they have a harder time focusing and can become more tired without eating breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Check out this "funny Friday" duo: Jessica Duff, executive director of communications, and Ian Milne, English teacher at MILLS MIDDLE, teamed up for a pic last week. Healthy habits come in all shapes and sizes! They work out at Omnis CrossFit West #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is "Take Your Legislator to School" Month. This allows legislators to better understand issues and challenges facing public schools in their districts. Shout out to Rep. Ashley Hudson for visiting ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL earlier this week! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
In a recent robotics engineering project, students at MAUMELLE MIDDLE learned how to use drinking straws, sewing thread, and a little glue to make a remarkably lifelike and useful robot hand. Watch them in action: http://ow.ly/Liuh50Gc37d
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Mrs. Christian, DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY principal, leads by example! She takes great pride in taking care of her students, teachers, and school building. She lends a hand when there is work to be done! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The @nationalmerit (NMSC®) announced its 2022 semifinalists and two PCSSD students were among this group of scholars - Eva Casto, senior at MAUMELLE HIGH, and Carter Watson, senior at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/537828
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants you to #BeThe1To help them connect with someone who can help.
EAST students at LAWSON ELEMENTARY are learning to code & the science behind gardening. They use the FarmBot to plant a garden at school & another at the @LittleRockZoo, to help feed orangutans. We are thankful for this project and partnership! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National IT Professionals Day and we want to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing IT staff across the District who work tirelessly to keep our technology up and running. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in the OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY Life Skills class made fruit kabobs! Students worked on following directions, sequencing, having healthy hygiene while preparing food, & the colors of each fruit. And the students got to eat a healthy treat! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!" BAKER ELEMENTARY kindergarteners went on a Gingerbread Man hunt to discover objects and characters from several gingerbread men stories the class read. #pcssdproud #edquityandexcellence
UAMS will host an online Q&A panel regarding Students & COVID-19 this evening (Monday, Sept. 20) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are invited. More information on the panelists as well as a link to the meeting can be found here: uamshealth.com/students-and-covid-19/
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Students in Mr. Johnson's SYLVAN HILLS HIGH chemistry class worked on a lab to determine the molar mass of an unknown compound by freezing point depression. Good work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Earlier this month, DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY hosted an AVID schoolwide kick off. Students dressed up in college and career attire. There was also held a grade-level AVID chant competition where the winners received the coveted school spirit stick! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
