Pulaski County Special School District

Teachers, please prepare your classroom technology for summer

rmoffett — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:49 +0000

As the 2012-2013 school year comes to a close, our Information Technology department is gearing up for a summer of hard work and upgrades across the district. To facilitate this process, the IT staff asks that teachers and school administrators take the following steps to ensure that they have access to the equipment they need.

Teachers and students will need to backup their document and application files to a flash drive before the last day of school. Information Technology will be replacing computers and will be updating systems this summer. All data WILL BE LOST if you don’t backup your files and will not be available for access when you return to school. Information Technology will not be responsible for lost data. If you do not know how to back up your data, please contact the IT Department Help Desk at 501.234.2150 and the staff will be happy to assist you. Should your situation require a work order, one of the Help Desk Staff will enter it for you.

Leave computers, printers and other associated hardware plugged into the power source and plugged into the internet drop. DO NOT cover your computers. DO NOT obstruct access to your computer (i.e. nothing stored underneath, beside or on top of tables which will prevent access to the computer, power outlets or internet drop).

Computers (including Notebook Computers) MAY NOT be moved in the building nor removed from the building for any reason without the express authority of Instructional Technology and a work order to the Technology Help Desk by calling 501.234.2150.

Mobile carts and their contents (e.g. IPads, IPod Touches and Laptops) must be stored in a secure area that can be accessed by IT during the summer.

We appreciate your cooperation, have a great summer!

Public meeting regarding Oak Grove High School property scheduled

rmoffett — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:32 +0000

The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) will hold a meeting for those who live in the Oak Grove community regarding an offer on the vacant Oak Grove High School property.

The meeting is intended to present information about the offer and collect input from community members. In addition to PCSSD staff, the potential buyer will be available to discuss the vision for the property.

The meeting will be Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 6 p.m. in the Oak Grove Elementary School cafeteria.

Oak Grove High School was vacated when Maumelle High School was completed and occupied in the 2011-2012 school year.

For more information, contact PCSSD Chief Operations Officer Derek Scott at 501.234.2052.

Mills U.S. High track and field team

rmoffett — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:40 +0000

Prior to their big win at the state level, the Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School girls and boys track teams won the 5A Central Conference Championships under the leadership of Coach Brian Glass, JC Comet and Coach Duane Clayton.

Mills fielded several Conference Champions in the meet. Olivia Onyilagha was the champion in both the high jump and the 400m. Kalliyah Rush-McCree won the 300m hurdles. Khaila Jones won the triple jump and the 200m dash. Makala Clayton was runner up in the 100m hurdles.

In the boys division of the 5A Central meet, Floyd Pugh and Justin Bullard finished first and second place in all the sprints. The Comets swept the sprint relays with first place finishes. In addition, Justin Bullard won the 5A state champion in the 200m dash.

At the Meet of Champs, junior Khaila Jones placed fourth of all classifications springing a 37’4″ jump in the triple jump. The team looks forward to her return in her senior season.

The Mills U.S. High relay team, consisting of Braylon Goodwin, O’Kera Leonard, Floyd Pugh and Justin Bullard, attempted the difficult task of returning to the Meet of Champs to compete for the Gold like last year. However, they came home with a silver medal, finishing in second place behind 7A Little Rock Central.

Each athlete contributed to these championship wins.

Girls Team: Tionna Cobbs, Kaylin Blue, Victoria Woods, Ketria Cotton, CeAirra Jenkins, Jasmine White, Alanda White, Tierica Dixon, Khaila Jones, Kalliyah Rush-McCree, Makala Clayton and Olivia Onyilagha

Boys Team: Jaylen Clark, Derrick Person, Joshua Pike, Braylon Goodwin, Courtney Williams, Rhett Gill, Evan Forte, O’Kera Leonard, Floyd Pugh, Justin Bullard, Reginald Rogers, Tremaine Pearson, D]Marrio Allen, Cornelious Jordan and Darrius Bonds

Jacksonville High honors senior scholars at signing

rmoffett — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:07 +0000

Jacksonville High School held a scholarship signing today, May 16, 2013, for eight of their seniors. Kevin Hopper was awarded a full tuition athletic scholarship to Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri for his prowess on the soccer pitch as a goal tender. Kenneth Parks, Aria Bullard, Jermaine Ramos, LaTanya Randle, and Dai’Quan Jackson each received full tuition band scholarships to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and will play in the UAPB Golden Lions Marching Band. Apollos Bolden also received a full tuition band scholarship to UAPB and will play in the UAPB Golden Lions Marching Band and in the UAPB Jazz Band. Jhonterryan Lowe received full tuition band scholarship to Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and will play in the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Marching Band. Congratulations to each of these seniors on their hard work and dedication. We wish them the best!

EAST students design meerkat exhibit for the Little Rock Zoo

rmoffett — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:44 +0000

Joe T. Robinson Middle School students used their interests and STEM skills to build a Google SketchUp (3-D) model and a VersaCAD (2-D) model of the exhibit. Plans are in the works for the model to come to life as an actual zoo exhibit.

Reminder to parents regarding cafeteria balances

rmoffett — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:54 +0000

The end of school is drawing near and we would like to remind parents to please make sure that all of your outstanding cafeteria balances are taken care of on or before May 31, 2013.

PCSSD athletes win big at State Championship

rmoffett — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:52:36 +0000

Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School, Maumelle High School and Joe T. Robinson High School all boast winners at the 2013 High School Track and Field State Championship!

Boys

State 5A champion – 200 meter – Justin Bullard, Mills High School
State 5A champions – 400 meter relay – Mills High School (Floyd Pugh, Justin Bullard, Braylon Goodwin, Okera Leonard)
State 5A third place 1,600 meter relay – Mills High School (Jaylen Clark, Josh Pike, Derrick Person, Reggie Rogers

State 4A champion (two years in a row) – Triple jump – Quincy Harris, Maumelle High School

Girls

State 4A third place – 400 meter – Kayla Gamble, Maumelle High School
State 4A third place – 400 meter relay – Maumelle High School (Kayla Gamble, Shaquevia Allen, Kemry Orr, Celine Brewer)
State 4A second place – 1,600 meter relay – Maumelle High School (Akeia Joyner, Maiya Anderson, Kamilah Phillips, Kayla Gamble)
State 4A third place – Triple jump – Desire Smith, Maumelle High School
State 4A second place – Shot put – Anisha Johnson, Robinson High School

Mills High Economics students invest wisely

rmoffett — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:05:39 +0000

Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School Economics students placed first out of 213 teams in the 2013 Region 5 Economics Arkansas Spring Stock Market Game. The winning team was honored with a trophy and a luncheon at the Verizon Arena. The students are grateful to Kevin Moseley and 3M for their support in funding the game. Congratulations, Mills on this outstanding accomplishment!

Kevin Moseley of 3M, junior student Quen’Dedrah Spears and economics teacher Josephine Hagood.

Navigating your children’s middle school years

rmoffett — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:15 +0000

MAUMELLE (KATV) – The middle school years can be challenging for both adolescents and their parents. Hormones, strong emotions, and adult issues can all add up to a lot of drama.

Fuller Middle’s Green Team wins award for eco-initiative

rmoffett — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:03 +0000

Congratulations to Fuller Middle School’s Green Team for winning silver in the secondary division of the 2012-13 Arkansas Green Schools Challenge! The presentation of a trophy and cash award by Dustin Davis, Arkansas Green Schools Committee Chair, was held this morning honoring the team in the Central Office Board Room. The theme of their project was, “Dude, It’s Not That Hard,” in which they began a recycling program at the school last fall. First to go were the Styrofoam trays in the cafeteria. Students and staff continued their efforts with the recycling of paper and paper products all through the school year, along with hosting an electronics recycling drive (e-drive) on March 2. Along with their advisor’s, Sandra Leiterman, Jessica Kaplan and April Ball, the team of students came up with ideas, documented their resource savings and produced a five-minute video for judging by an impartial panel on March 15.

The U.S. Green Building Council- Arkansas Chapter (USGBC) and the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) challenges schools to form a team to green their school. Their goal is to empower students and communities to be good stewards of their own environments. “By promoting the design and construction of new green schools and by greening existing schools, we can all make a tremendous impact on improving student performance and health, while decreasing operational costs and protecting the environment.” For more information, visit http://www.usgbc-ar.org/.