Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It is Cyber Monday. What gifts are you looking for online today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Small Business Saturday! Shop small and shop local this holiday season! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's Black Friday! Are you shopping for deals today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Thanksgiving from PCSSD to you and your family! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National American Indian Heritage Month when we celebrate the traditions, culture, and history of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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We've got some very exciting news to share! Sylvan Hills Junior High has been recognized be the Office for Education Policy at the U of A for High Overall Growth and High Math Growth in the state and the central Arkansas region.
Sylvan Hills Junior High ranked 9th in Arkansas based on Overall ACT Aspire Growth and 1st in the same category for the Central Region. We also ranked 5th for math growth in Arkansas and 1st in the Central Region for math!
Congratulations to our scholars and amazing teachers for their hard work!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/914070
Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today we honor our Veterans who have served and are serving our country to protect our freedoms here and abroad. Thank you to our military men and women! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
