Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH's Ms. Harris selected Toni Morrison, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize & the Nobel Prize for literature. Morrison's novels include The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon & the Beloved trilogy. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Graham of CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY recommends Jacqueline Woodson. Woodson writes for children and teens and has won the Newbery Award for her work four times, most recently in 2015 for Brown Girl Dreaming. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Nolan from CATO ELEMENTARY enjoys Laura Ingalls Wilder and her classic Little House on the Prairie series. #pcssdproud #serveall
Family & Consumer Science students at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR put their kitchen skills to the test with a Smoothie & French Toast Lab! From blending the perfect smoothie to mastering the art of golden-brown French toast, these students cooked up confidence. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Youth Art Month, a *beautiful opportunity* to celebrate and support school art programs. Across PCSSD, students explore the arts in a variety of inspiring mediums. Here are some creative creations from our SYLVAN HILLS Feeder schools! #pcssdproud #serveall
It was a memory-making day for 5th graders at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY! Mr. Dearasaugh brought history to life as his students embarked on their study of the American Revolution by dressing as a patriot! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to the CRYSTAL HILL dance and cheer teams! The dance team placed 1st and the cheer team placed 3rd during the Central Arkansas Elementary Basketball League competition. We are so proud of these students and coaches Latonya Gilmore and Denita Barnum. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES basketball teams are 4A-5 South Conference Champions x2! For the first time in school history, the Mills Comets AND Lady Comets won basketball conference championships in the same season! 🏀 💫
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Senator Showcase at ROBINSON MIDDLE was a resounding success! Departments showcased student achievements, the cheerleaders and choir delivered outstanding performances, and families enjoyed tours of the school led by RMS mentors. #pcssdproud #serveall
Just a reminder! Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour before you go to bed tonight (March 8). The time change will occur at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Who's ready to have more ☀️ in the evenings!? #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Theatre in our Schools Month. To celebrate, we are spotlighting each high school's Spring production. First up, SYLVAN HILLS HIGH! Mark your calendars for not one, but two shows coming up: One More Chance (April 24-26) & One Last Chance (May 1-3). #pcssdproud #serveall
International Women's Day is a time to both celebrate and accelerate the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women. To commemorate this day, families can support local, women-owned businesses! #pcssdproud #serveall
UAMS researchers found that eating breakfast at school also helps reduce behavior issues in the classroom. *Clue In* more of their findings here: https://trst.in/WP6o2H #pcssdproud #serveall
CATO ELEMENTARY students who met their Accelerated Reader goal earned a trip to the movie theater! The students loved watching one of their favorite books, Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, come to life on the screen. #pcssdproud #serveall
"Music is the universal language of mankind." – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
March is Music in Our Schools Month and this week we celebrate the musical talents from the ROBINSON schools. Let us know in the comments if you're a Robinson band or choir alum! #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYMI, we are on the hunt for a new superintendent to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, the application will be open for one more week! Apply here: https://macnjake.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
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Mardi Gras is the last day to 'let the good times roll' before the fasting season of Lent. The holiday is often marked by delicious food, parades and parties. Drop a 👶 in the comments if you've gotten the "king cake baby" before! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Extracurricular Focus: At MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, the Campus Beautification Club, led by sponsor Lakesha Foote, decorate for holidays and events. "We hope our students understand that it doesn't take much to make a positive difference.” #pcssdproud #serveall
Help students *Clue In* to a bright start! Here's the dish according to Food & Research Action Center: Kids who eat breakfast at school perform better on standardized tests than those who skip breakfast or eat at home. Read more: https://trst.in/fgPQIn.
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Students at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY class enjoyed a tasty deep dive into STEM when they built solar ovens to make s'mores! ☀️ What a fun (and delicious) way put your STEM skills into action. #pcssdproud #serveall
