
January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Brian Maune is married with 6 children and enjoys family time filled with camping weekends both in and out of state. He also enjoys being outdoors for hunting and fishing recreation.
One thing he's learned during COVID is that he and his wife are not blessed with stay-at-home virtual teaching skills. Those kids had to be back in school. He's very thankful for PCSSD teachers!
Thank you, Briane, for your dedication to PCSSD!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Shelby Thomas, board vice president, has been married for 26 years with 4 kids, 1 son in law and 1 daughter in law. he has 1 grandson with another on the way!
He enjoys playing golf whenever he can find find free time.
One thing he's learned this year that he really likes to cook. During lockdown in 2020, he spent a lot of time cooking for my family. Just call him the "grill master."
Thank you, Shelby, for your dedication to PCSSD!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Attention parents! If your student is interested in participating in pep, cheer or dance - there will be a mandatory parent meeting in order to tryout. There are two options for attending and both will be done virtually.
Option 1: Tuesday, January 26 from 7-8pm
https://meet.google.com/yxz-wnji-css
Option 2: Tuesday, February 2 from 7-8pm
https://meet.google.com/yxz-wnji-css
Cheer: Ashley Washam (awasham7342@pcssd.org)
Pep/Dance: Lasuandra Williams (lwilliams6809@pcssd.org)


The governor announced Tuesday that all school employees can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting January 18. Alex Burch with KATV Channel 7 spoke with Dr. Janice Warren about how PCSSD plans to distribute the vaccine. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Dr. Linda Remele, board president, is married with one son, one step-son, 2 granddaughters and 5 cats.
Her greatest pleasure in retirement is volunteering, especially at McPherson Women’s prison, Care Channel and at Sylvan Hills Middle.
One thing she's learned during COVID, is to reach out to your family and friends to keep in touch since you can’t see them in person. This pandemic is hard for all people at all ages.
Thank you, Dr. Remele, for your dedication to PCSSD!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


REMINDER: all student lunches are FREE through the rest of the school year. The USDA waiver allows all students to be served meals free of cost through June 30, 2021. More details can be found on our website:
http://ow.ly/xmCG50D5wHH #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Registration for the 2021-2022 school is now open for NEW students (includes Pre-K) and SCHOOL CHOICE. Returning student registration will open on February 1. Full registration details can be found at pcssd.org/register.
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Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty addresses the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas and how the district handles pivoting decisions.
Video: https://youtu.be/wWncdFFYH1s
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"These are a few of my favorite things" from Mrs. Campbell at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY: This is my favorite project! My kinders assembled the reindeer and wrote their favorite memory of 2020. So many them of happy memories to share! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


"These are a few of our favorite things" from Mrs. Lasiter at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY: After reading "Merry Christmas Curious George," kindergartners were given an open rectangle and collaborated to create their own Christmas Tree with detail. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


We are so thankful for our CHES families. One kind family donated gifts for every staff member in our school! Each staff member got a bag with gift cards and a sweet letter. Thank you!





We have a fun Winter Challenge for all students which can be accessed using the link below. This is completely optional, but will keep all our brains working over the two week break! Plus, you can earn prizes for completing the challenge! Please have your children check it out! Enjoy your break and know that we appreciate all you do to support our school. Merry Christmas!
Link: http://bit.ly/3r0rcAx
Mrs. Bottoms, Principal


CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY is celebrating 5 Days of Holiday Cheer. For "Wear Red Day," two amazing Kindergarten teachers dressed up as Mrs. Claus. Although they didn't have morning duty, they came outside in the 30 degree weather to open car doors for students. We are so appreciative of their thoughtfulness and good cheer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence




Volunteers from New Life Church set up a Christmas 🎄 Mall at Crystal Hill over the weekend. Thanks to their kind hearts, they blessed 100 of our families, raising almost $17,000 for gifts! We're so thankful for their dedication to our school families. Thank you NLC!



Just a reminder - Crystal Hill will celebrate the holidays with a full-week of holiday themed activities. Join the holiday spirit fun each day, Monday through Friday, and show off your holiday spirit!

The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Winrock International, & PCSSD are partnering to challenge students to be innovators. This event challenges students across Arkansas in the field of science & technology.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/363066?org=pcssd
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Happy Hanukkah! Today is the first of an 8-day Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during 2nd century B.C. It is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Today is Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.


The Central Arkansas Library System and Be Mighty are partnering to provide free food for families in need. Reservations need to be made by 5 p.m. tonight for pick up Friday or Saturday. To make reservations, call 501-918-3031 (English) or 501-320-5785 (Spanish).


Looking for ways to give back to Crystal Hill Elementary? Check out these fundraising opportunities that never expire!
