Did you know this week is Public Schools Week? This is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. #pcssdproud #serveall
SHHS Junior and Senior AVID students attended an HBCU College Fair in Little Rock today where they were given the opportunity to apply onsite as well as learn about various programs and scholarships available to them.
Check out these pics from the Saturday work day for the upcoming SOAP Fest Spring Production (Student One Act Performances)! Will you be coming out to see the great things these students are prepping?
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Born in Smale, AR, Willie Cobbs was a blues singer and is best known for his song "You Don't Love Me." He was also an established harmonica player. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Sonny Boy Williamson II, born as Alex Miller, was a blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He spent time in Helena-West Helena who influenced music in 1950s and 60s. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Nighthawk was a blues musician who played and recorded under pseudonyms. A native of Helena-West Helena, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983. #pcssdproud #serveall
The Griot Players, a group of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students, visited two feeder elementary schools as part of the school's theatre arts program touring group. The Griot Players put on a Black History Month performance for students at OAKBROOKE and WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY. It was a great way to expose the students to Black History through theatre arts.
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Robert Lockwood, Jr. was born in Turkey Scratch and is well known for his Delta blues music. He was one of the first black entertainers to appear on radio in the South. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Today (and every day) we are so thankful for all of our bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school each day. Don't forget to thank your school bus driver for their dedication! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder! If you want to order a shirt for the world record attempt on April 24, please get it in by tomorrow. This fundraiser will help fund having officials from Guinness World Record here for our attempt. Details on how to purchase a shirt can be found here: https://shhs.pcssd.org/article/1445664. The deadline to order a shirt is February 23!
Just a reminder! If you want to order a shirt for the world record attempt on April 24, please get it in by tomorrow. This fundraiser will help fund having officials from Guinness World Record here for our attempt. Details on how to purchase a shirt can be found here: https://shhs.pcssd.org/article/1445664. The deadline to order a shirt is February 23!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Rose Marie McCoy was a songwriter born in Oneida, Ark. Her songwriting was highlighted by artists like Elvis, Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner. #pcssdproud #serveall
ONE DAY ONLY (2/22/24) donations will be doubled on DonorsChoose to teachers who have never been funded. Let's send some hardworking PCSSD teachers their first DonorsChoose delivery! Donate early because it's only while funds last. https://www.donorschoose.org/nbft2024 #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. John Donly is a sitcom writer from Gould, AR. His writings appeared in shows including: Sanford and Son, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and Diff’rent Strokes. #pcsddproud #serveall
Several choir students attended the All-State Clinic Concert this past weekend and learned so much! The group also met up with SHHS alumni and previous All-State Choir members, Nicholas Tidwell and Savannah Davis.
Congrats to our students who made the All-State Choir: Baylee Brooks, Keziah Stinyard, Hannah Burke (2nd year All-State Choir member), and Michael Barker (2nd year All-State member).
Keziah Stinyard received one of the solos on Dayung Sampan making it the 2nd year in a row a student from Sylvan Hills has sung a solo during the All-State Concerts! (Nicholas Tidwell was the first last year).
Dear Families,
Time is running out to purchase the 2024 yearbook. If you are interested, please purchase at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A00429800. A payment plan (for orders over $30) is available at checkout. We cannot guarantee a yearbook unless you preorder. If you are unsure if you ordered, please check here https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking.
RESERVE YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY BEFORE WE SUBMIT OUR FINAL ORDER on FEBRUARY 23rd!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Justin Bryant is an artist from Stuttgart. His "Color in Space" exhibit explores how the black male body fits into aspects of past and present histories. #pcssdproud #serveall
Please join us in congratulating our "Top 5" at SHHS. Each semester, we celebrate students that have the Top 5 GPAs as they head towards Valedictorian their Senior year. This semester, we celebrated several ties as well. Keep an eye out; these bears are going places!
Happy Presidents' Day! Fun Fact: until 1968 when congress declared it the third Monday of February, Presidents' Day fell on Feb 22 which is George Washington's birthday. It now falls between Lincoln and Washington's birthday every year. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Little Rock native Art Porter Jr. was a musician and saxophonist. Porter Jr came from a musical family and was known for merging R&B and hip hop into his music. #pcssdproud #serveall
