World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Robinson feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Two PCSSD schools are competing for State Titles tomorrow! Good luck to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH (4A Boys) and MAUMELLE HIGH (5A Boys)! The games will be aired on PBS, details on where to watch can be found here: myarkansaspbs.org.
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Clayton Boothe, Hana Lovett, and Toby Reid with the MAUMELLE HIGH Coding Team has advanced to the All-State Coding Competition, which will take place May 1. https://www.pcssd.org/article/421087?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 30+ Club at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is always growing! These students have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Want to learn more about our virtual academy for 2021-2022? Don't miss our virtual info meeting tonight. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A session starting at 6:30 pm.
Click here to access the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98821321309?pwd=QlJ5bXVHandPQUdEWmRjVlBEWGRLQT09
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Two SYLVAN HILLS students have been accepted into the 60th Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, includes artwork from students K-12. Congratulations to McKenzie Young and Caylie Farrington!
https://www.arkmfa.org/learn/programs/for-schools/#yaa
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Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH EAST Lab students built a serve project for the school’s Life Skills Class. The students in the class were in need of some sensory activities, so the group built a large sensory rocker and a fidget board. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 30+ Club at MAUMELLE HIGH is always growing! These seniors and have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go Evelyn, Clayton, Lydia, Lauren, Benjamin, William, Toby, Emma, William, Miles, Jillian, Nick, Steven, Lauren, and Logan! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Deputy Superintendent Ms. Smith visited WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY 4th graders and treated them to a pizza party! These 4th graders learned all of their multiplication facts and were rewarded by Ms. Smith. Much fun was had by all! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ms. Quynci Williams, Sylvan Hills High School Assistant Principal, has been selected as the 2020 Sherwood Educator of the Year by the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/419551?org=pcssd
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