🎉 Check out the amazing action at SHMS as our Chess Clubs came together for an epic mini tournament! 🏆✨ Great moves, sharp minds, and a lot of fun! 🧠♟️ Keep up the awesome work, everyone! 👏 Can't wait to see who comes out on top next time. #GameOn #SHMSChess #MindOverMatter
🚨 Spotted: Independent Readers in the Wild! 📚👀
Big shoutout to our Day 2 Read Across America Week winners:
🌟 Nicholas Young
🌟 Emerald Looney
🌟 Za'riyah Foster
🌟 Dakorian Ice
🌟 Ziya Moore
🌟 Lyndsey Smith
🌟 Jean Davis
🌟 Iker Moran
🌟 Ivy Brock
These awesome readers were caught reading on their own—no prompts, just pure love for books! 🏆✨ Keep those eyes peeled for more independent readers, and stay tuned for tomorrow’s challenge!
#SHMSKidsRead 📖💙 #ReadAcrossAmerica #CaughtReading
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
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
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.
#pcssdproud #serveall #seekingstrongleadership
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
📚🎧 SHMS is celebrating Read Across America with Media Monday! 🎉
Reading isn’t one-size-fits-all—there are so many ways to enjoy a great story! Whether you love audiobooks, eBooks, podcasts, or classic paperbacks, there's a format for YOU! 📖✨
🔹 Love multitasking? Listen to an audiobook on the way to school like Ms. Aishman & Ms. Wade! 🚗🎧
🔹 Tech-savvy reader? Try an eBook like Mr. Hudgeons & Ms. Dennis! 📱🔥
🔹 Prefer turning real pages? Ms. Moore swears by a paper book! 📜📚
🔹 Podcast fan? Ms. Hum dives into true crime mysteries! 🔍🎙️
🔹 Want the best of both worlds? Ms. Gibson loves reading with the audiobook playing! 🎧📖
💬 What’s YOUR favorite way to read? Drop a comment below! ⬇️ #SHMSKidsRead #ReadAcrossAmerica #MediaMonday
Students in Ms. Moore's Spanish class spent a week learning about 24 famous Afro-Latinos. To add a little "fun" to the lesson, students played "Grudgeball." Students were split into two teams for this review game. Students were tasked with finding the correct answer to a series of multiple choice questions related to the people they just studied. *If* they got the right answer, they had the opportunity to shoot a basket for extra points!
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.
#pcssdproud #serveall
According to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, eating school breakfast helps *Clue In* to lifelong, healthy eating habits. Find out more about those healthy habits: https://trst.in/7KDb90
#pcssdproud #serveall
On Maintenance/Grounds Workers Appreciation Day, we celebrate these unsung heroes in education. From ground inspections & repairs to safety compliance for schools & district buildings, maintenance workers ensure our campuses are ready for students & staff! #pcssdproud #serveall
Great School Breakfast News! Arkansas legislators just passed Senate Bill 59, which will allow every public school student in the state to get free breakfast starting with the 25-26 school year. *Clue In* to this exciting update here: https://trst.in/YhM5Fu
SHMS Family, Let’s Celebrate Mr. Withers! 🎉🏅
This weekend, our very own Assistant Principal, Mr. Withers, took on the Little Rock Half Marathon—13.1 miles of determination, endurance, and hard work!
As the saying goes, "The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself." Mr. Withers didn’t just run the race—he showed us what perseverance and dedication look like in action.
Let’s give him a huge shoutout for this incredible achievement! Drop a comment to congratulate him on this milestone! Way to go, Mr. Withers! 👏🏃♂️💪 #SHMSStrong #HalfMarathonFinisher #NoLimits #BearsAreBest
💖 A Huge Thank You for Spreading the Love!💖
We may be a little late, but gratitude never goes out of season! 🌟 A big THANK YOU to all the students, families, and teachers who took the time to share kind words and appreciation for our incredible SHMS staff. Your heartfelt messages brought smiles, encouragement, and a whole lot of joy!
It’s truly special to see how much love and support fills our school community. Let’s keep that spirit of appreciation going all year long! 💕
#SHMSGrateful #ThankYou #BearsAreBest
🎶 Big Week Ahead at SHMS! 🎶
🚨 Choir Concert - March 3rd
🎤 Choir Competition - March 5th
🎓 AVID College Spirit Day - March 5th (Wear your college gear!)
📚 Read Across America - March 3rd-7th
Monday: Media Madness
Tuesday: Get Caught Reading
Wednesday: Book Review
Thursday: Mystery Book Hunt at Lunch
Friday: Read Like a Bear (Wear your school shirt!)
Let’s finish strong before Spring Break! 💙 #SHMSBearyStrong #ReadAcrossAmerica 📖🐻
🎉👟 What a night at the SHMS Sneaker Ball 2025! 🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible PTA and all the amazing parent volunteers who made this magical evening possible. Your dedication and support truly made a difference!
Special thanks to our awesome admin team - Mr. Hudgeons, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Withers - for their leadership and enthusiasm throughout the event. 🙌🏼 We couldn't have done it without you!
To everyone who joined us, thank you for bringing your energy and style to the dance floor. 🕺💃 Your sneakers were on point! Now, let's relive the memories: Drop your favorite Sneaker Ball photos below and keep the party vibes going! 📸✨ #SHMSSneakerBall #GratefulForSHMSPTA #ParentVolunteersRock
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Ealy of MILLS MIDDLE can't stop reading Justina Ireland. Ireland writes YA fantasy and sci-fi. Dread Nation, one of her best known novels, is an alternate history of the Civil War. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Peoples at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY loves to read Sharon Draper! Known for her Hazelwood and Jericho series, Draper is a 2-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Holman, PCSSD's Library Media & Technology Facilitator, enjoys Isabel Allende. Allende is a Chilean-American writer known for magic realism. #pcssdproud #serveall
