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May
17

PCSSD to hold public meetings

The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) has announced the dates of three public meetings scheduled per legislation to rezone the school district’s population as measured by the most recent (2010) United States Census, and to take any actions required by law regarding board zoning, according to Deborah Roush, the district’s executive director of communications. No later than June 8, 2012, every school district must submit a report to the Arkansas Department of Education documenting its compliance with this requirement, she said.

May
15

Maumelle artist shines at exhibit

Haley McReynolds, a sophomore at MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL, has a drawing on exhibit at the Arkansas Learning Institute in the Butler Center at 401 Clinton Ave. in Little Rock. She represents the Central Region of the Arkansas Art Educators Association as first-place winner in 10th grade. Her work will be on exhibit until July 28, 2012. The gallery director advised the school that at the opening reception on Sunday May 13, since he mounted the exhibit a week earlier, there had been many positive comments from travelers from all over the United States about the quality of art education in the Natural State. Way to go Haley and Maumelle High!

May
14

Local business helps Harris Elementary students surprise mom this Mother’s Day

They hang on your refrigerator; they fill up your scrap books and set around in your home. We’re talking about the gifts that mean so much to mothers and grandmothers. Earlier this year Coldwell Bankers began collecting jewelry from the Maumelle community to help students from one North Little Rock elementary school find presents for their moms.

Get the full story at Today’s THV

May
11

Taylor’s Principal Smith awarded as patriot

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Principal Jackie Smith was honored last Friday at the school in Jacksonville with a Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of extraordinary support of her employee serving in the United States Navy Reserve.

May
9

College Station Elementary has a friend in 3M

COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a true friend in neighboring 3M Little Rock, one the world’s leading suppliers of roofing granules to asphalt shingle manufacturers. The company recently presented the school with $10,000 for use by teachers in the classroom. Thank you, 3M! Pictured here is the check presentation at the school today.