One of our favorite end-of-year traditions: the senior walk! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES is spreading inspiration and encouragement as their 2024 graduates walk the halls of their feeder elementary schools - LANDMARK, HARRIS, COLLEGE STATION and DAISY BATES. #pcssdproud #serveall
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY's Kayden King and Bryson Nelson and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES' Chance Bradford for their performance in the Ralph D. Vines Public Speaking Contest on Sunday. Chance won for his age group and won best overall male speaker! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to two very special Daisy Bates Elementary scholars for their performance in the Ralph D. Vines II Public Speaking Contest this past weekend.
5th grade scholars, Kayden King and Bryson Nelson, both received participation cash prizes for their speeches. They competed against other students in their age division by delivering a two minute speech in front of a panel of judges. Way to go, DBES TIgers!
And congrats to MUSHS' scholar, Chance Bradford, for winning best overall male speaker!
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chag sameach! In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first and last days are celebrated as legal holidays and holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work. #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1970, Earth Day is a way for everyone to support for environmental protection. Since switching to Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication," PCSSD has saved more than 2 million sheets of paper! Ways to celebrate Earth Day: https://trst.in/HnVHDo. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Jessica Duff, exec. dir. of communications, on earning her accreditation in public relations this month. The APR reflects a mastery of the knowledge, skills & abilities needed to succeed in the PR field. Read more: https://trst.in/IGgSKI #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we reflect on the unmistakable mark they have on American culture. People of Scottish heritage were among the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, including James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo *TOMORROW* (April 20) from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School!! We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
April is school library month and we love our teacher librarians! From helping kids fall in love with reading to choosing the perfect book to organizing the annual book fair, this is the chance to make librarians feel special. Today we give a shout out to our MILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
With puzzle pieces in hand, DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY students paraded the halls in honor of Autism Awareness Month. What a beautiful reminder that each of our students is uniquely special and abundantly loved! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and Linewize are teaming up to create an educational hub for parents and teachers when it comes to online safety. This hub includes articles, videos, courses and more. https://pcssd.onlinesafetyhub.io/ Stay tuned for info about a Parent App with more features! #pcssdproud #serveall
Making smart choices with your money is an essential skill all students should learn. April is financial literacy month which is a great time to educate students about managing their financial lives. Check out these tips from NASFAA: https://trst.in/zzLtIG #pcssdproud #serveall
Tax day is just around the corner! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Monday, April 15.
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PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Daisy Bates Elementary is proud to announce our teacher of the year for this 2023-2024 school year - Ms. Katherine Osborne! We are so thankful to have Ms. Osborne as part of our staff. She is truly an inspiration for our students! She will represent Daisy Bates at the next level to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Osborne!
We're partnering with Pulaski County Government to help improve broadband access across the state. Join the speed test challenge and submit your results to AR Connect. These results will be used to help identify areas to improve access to all Arkansans! https://tinyurl.com/y5942e5r
April is Occupational Therapy Month, honoring an essential profession to ensure all student success. Occupational therapy intervention works with students to improve health, well-being and participation in important activities. We're so thankful for our OTs! #pcssdproud #serveall
