🏈 Joe T. Robinson and Sylvan Hills High Schools are headed to the semifinals. Both teams will host playoff matches on Friday at 7 p.m. 🏈

🎩 Robinson Senators (5A) vs. Morrilton Devil Dogs 🐶
🐻 Sylvan Hills Bears (6A) vs. Shiloh Christian Saints⚜️

🏟️ With a win, both football teams will head to their state championship. Those games will be inside War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock beginning Thursday, Dec. 4.

📣 Let’s pack the stands and cheer LOUD for our teams! #PCSSDproud #FridayNightLights #WeAreTheSenators #GoBears
about 9 hours ago, PCSSD
Semifinals graphic
Enjoy your break! 🍂 Schools are closed for students all week and district offices are closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll see you again on December 1! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
2 days ago, PCSSD
Autumn Break
🗳️ Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2563054
🏛️ Congratulations to the Student Congress delegates from Joe T. Robinson, Sylvan Hills, and Mills University Studies High Schools for their outstanding performance at the 57th Annual ACTAA Student Congress on Human Relations!

From Superior ratings, Best Bill honors, and passing a bill that became a law of Student Congress, addressing deepfake dangers and earning unanimous Senate support. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #StudentCongress #GoSenators #GoBears #MillsOnTheMove
4 days ago, PCSSD
Poster for article on "PCSSD Debate Teams Excel at ACTAA Student Congress
🗓️ Don't forget that schools are closed for students all of next week! District offices will be open Monday through Wednesday. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
4 days ago, PCSSD
No School for Students
🏈🔥 Round 2 —Three powerhouse teams are still in the hunt for a state title, and they’re all playing at home tonight at 7:00! 🔥🏈

☄️ Comets vs. Bauxite Miners 📍 Mills University Studies High School (4A)
🎩 Senators vs. Farmington Cardinals 📍 Joe T. Robinson High School (5A)
🐻 Bears vs. Marion Patriots 📍 Sylvan Hills High School (6A)

📣 Grab your gear, bring the energy, and show up LOUD for your team! Now is the time to defend home turf and keep the dream alive! #PCSSDproud #FridayNightLights #MillsOnTheMove #WeAreTheSenators #GoBears #PlayoffBound
4 days ago, PCSSD
A poster for playoff round 2 highlighting the games being played by the Mills Comets, Robinson Senators, and Sylvan HillsBears
Members of the Lewis Bryant Chapter of the National Black State Troopers Coalition joined forces with the DECA Program at Sylvan Hills High School to spread kindness this Thanksgiving season. Together, they provided dinners to families in need within our community, ensuring more households could enjoy a warm meal and a joyful holiday. This meaningful collaboration highlighted the power of service, compassion, and teamwork in making a real difference for others. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
5 days ago, PCSSD
Members of the Lewis Bryant Chapter of the National Black State Troopers Coalition joined forces with the DECA Program at Sylvan Hills High School. They are standing behind and beside a table full of donated food.
🐻 Sylvan Hills Junior High School Multilingual Student Association took learning beyond the classroom with a tour of the Innovation Hub! 💡

Our students explored the Hub’s creative spaces, experimented with hands‑on STEAM activities, and connected with bilingual staff who shared how multilingualism opens doors — from boosting brain power to expanding career opportunities to building stronger, deeper connections to the world around us. 🌍 #GoBears #PCSSDproud
6 days ago, PCSSD
Group photo of young people posing in front of a wall with branded signage and logos.
A group of children in casual attire posing for a photo in front of a brick wall with signage.
A person in a dark hoodie standing at a worktable, using a tool to work on a project in what appears to be a workshop or studio setting.
Two young women sitting at a table with electronic devices and craft materials in a classroom-like setting.
A group of students gathered in an industrial workshop setting, surrounded by tools and equipment on shelves.
Two students working together at a desk, one wearing a pink headband and the other in a gray sweatshirt.
A group of students sitting at desks in a classroom, engaged in various activities and learning experiences.
A group of people sitting around a table, working on creative projects together in what appears to be a workspace or classroom setting.
🎶 Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2546348 👏
Congratulations to Edmond Hampton, choral director at Joe T. Robinson High School, on being named the Region 2 Senior High Distinguished Director of the Year by the Arkansas Choral Directors Association! This honor recognizes his years of dedication, Division I ratings at assessments, and the incredible impact he’s had on Robinson’s choral program.
💛🖤 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoSenators #WeAreTheSenators
12 days ago, PCSSD
A man in a suit stands next to a smiling woman in a light-colored coat as he holds an award. Text on the image reads "I'm incredibly grateful to my colleagues for choosing me, and I don't take this moment for granted."

🏈🔥 PCSSD is Playoff Bound! 🔥🏈
Congratulations to all four of our powerhouse varsity football teams for punching their tickets to the 2025 football playoffs! These student-athletes have shown grit, teamwork, and success that the district has not collectively seen since 2020. Now it’s time to take that energy to the next level. Let’s rally behind our teams as they chase championship dreams!

💪💥 Good luck, Hornets, Comets, Senators, and Bears — your district is cheering you on! #PCSSDproud #PlayoffBound #FridayNightLights #GoHornets #MillsOnTheMove #WeAreTheSenators #GoBears

12 days ago, PCSSD
All schools in the playoffs

👕 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: College Campus Visits! 🎓

This week, we are recognizing AVID scholars who are stepping beyond the classroom and onto real university campuses — experiencing college life firsthand.

These visits give our students a glimpse of what their futures can look like. They can learn about majors, scholarships, and campus traditions, and leave inspired to keep working toward their goals.

Don’t forget to show your support for college and career readiness across PCSSD by wearing an AVID shirt and sharing your past or preparing for your future. #PCSSDproud #AVID #ServeAll

14 days ago, PCSSD
A group picture of Maumelle High School AVID students at Harding University
College Station student at University of Arkansas
Landmark Elementary group photo at University of Arkansas
Mills University Studies High School students at UAPB
Landmark Elementary group photo going to University of Arkansas
College Station students at University of Arkansas
College Station studenst at University of Arkansas basketball game smiling with police officer
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

🪖 Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifice and dedication ensure the freedoms we enjoy every day. 🗽

This fall, a group of Sylvan Hills High School students joined Family & Consumer Sciences teacher Nicole Manwaring at the Educators Rising Fall Leadership Conference. As part of the event, students participated in a special service project — writing heartfelt messages in cards for veterans at the VA hospital.

📸 Students who took part in this project included:
Lilaina Harrell
Carson Owens
Bella Howell
Ke'Shawnna Davis
Ashton Parker

They remind us that gratitude can be shown in many ways — from a simple card to a heartfelt thank you. To all veterans in our community and beyond, we thank you for your service. ❤️💙🤍 #VeteransDay #PCSSDproud #GoBears
14 days ago, PCSSD
A group of people seated around a table, examining what appears to be playing cards or documents. The group appears to be engaged in a collaborative activity or discussion.
Group of 6 students wearing casual attire posing in front of a backdrop with the Arkansas logo and text.
🎨 These incredible art projects from the Historic Arkansas Museum’s “Preservation of Our Past” competition have finally returned to students!
🏛️ The winning submissions, which were on display at the museum's Children's Gallery this summer, featured artists from Joe T. Robinson Middle and Sherwood Elementary Schools.
🖼️ 137 Arkansas middle schoolers and junior high students drew pictures and wrote essays about historic places they love in the state. 33 Arkansas Heritage employees took 2 days to select the winners — including Aria Patel and Ryce Parker pictured here. #artcontest #studentart #ARPreservation #Arkansashistory #PCSSDproud
19 days ago, PCSSD
Two young women holding award certificates stand in front of a colorful "Challenge Level Up" backdrop.
Wall display with framed artwork, signs reading "Preserve Our Past", and photos showcasing local history.
A framed artwork depicting mountains, a hike trail, and the text "Eat, Sleep, Hike, Repeat" and "Adventure - Little Rocky". The frame has a woodgrain finish.
Framed artwork depicting an abstract design with shapes, colors, and textures suggestive of musical instruments or objects.
Framed artwork depicting a map of a location with buildings, people, and signage for "Little Rock Regional Airport" and "Cleveland Bldg".
Colorful drawing of a two-story building with a sun rising in the sky, surrounded by clouds and landscape.
Framed painting depicting a rural landscape with a waterfall, trees, and a small building.
Framed painting of a white house with a wooden frame and green trees in the background, with the text "The Baxter-Dixon house" below the image.

🎉🐝 Congratulations to Isabella Calderón Chávez for earning 2nd place at the Central Arkansas Spanish Spelling Bee and a $200 cash prize! 🥈💵
The Maumelle Middle School 7th-grade Stinger competed against students in grades 4–8 from across Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, and Faulkner counties. Maumelle Middle School teacher Dr. Lorena Franco‑Canales served as a judge for the event.
“We are beyond proud of Isabella’s incredible achievement,” school leaders shared. “If you see her, be sure to give her a warm congratulations and celebrate her success with us." #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

20 days ago, PCSSD
Two smiling women standing next to each other, one wearing a striped shirt and shorts, the other in a long black dress holding a trophy.
Crowded room with people seated at tables, decorative stars hanging from ceiling, and awards or trophies on table in foreground.
Three people standing in an office setting, one person wearing a yellow vest and holding a microphone, one person in a striped sweater, and one person in dark clothing.
Two large yellow bee mascot statues with the word "BEE" on them, on a yellow table with audience members visible in the background.
Three people in casual business attire holding a sign for "Central Arkansas Spanish Spelling Bee" event.
Cheron Atkins-Butcher, a fifth-grade teacher at Sherwood Elementary, has been selected as one of only 23 educators statewide to participate in the inaugural Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship Program. Read here (https://www.pcssd.org/article/2523176) to see what she's learned from the program already and how students will benefit. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
20 days ago, PCSSD
A cover photo for an artile showing a classroom scene with a teacher and students. Shelves, decorations, and American flag. Text on image: "I want to show my students that learning is a lifelong journey—and that their teacher is still learning, too."
👕 Tomorrow is AVID Wednesday! 📣
This week, we’re spotlighting Mrs. Stephanie DeWitt’s kindergarten class at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary. Students recently completed an AVID jigsaw activity on story elements. Each group became “experts” on characters, setting, beginning, middle, or end, and then taught their classmates what they learned.

“It’s been wonderful watching them collaborate, think critically, and deepen their understanding of how stories work! Way to go, scholars,” Mrs. DeWitt shared.

Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirts tomorrow, celebrate student success, and keep building those college and career ready skills!
21 days ago, PCSSD
A young child lying on the floor, surrounded by educational materials such as numbers, shapes, and colored pencils. Another kid is smiling at him.
A person wearing a pink hat is working on a drawing on the floor surrounded by books and papers, and two students
Three children sitting on the floor, surrounding art supplies and a paper drawing.
Several young children seated on the floor, drawing and coloring on large sheets of paper shaped like puzzle pieces with crayons and markers.
Two hands writing on paper in a school setting, with a desk, supplies, and other student materials visible.
Handwritten notes and drawings on a whiteboard, including words like "beggining", "end", "middle", and a hand-drawn graphic.
We are proud to share with you that 16 PCSSD students have received National Recognition from College Board! This program shines a light on high-achieving students nationwide. Award winners have a tangible way to stand out to colleges and celebrate their academic achievements with their communities. Congratulations! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
22 days ago, PCSSD
National Recognition Program Award
Award Winners
October is National Principals Month! Today, we are celebrating Felecia Hamilton of William Jefferson Clinton Elementary. Thanks for everything you do for our PCSSD students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
25 days ago, PCSSD
Felecia Hamilton
October is National Principals Month! Today, we are celebrating Dr. Matt Mellor of Lawson Elementary School. Thanks for everything you do for our PCSSD students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
26 days ago, PCSSD
Dr. Matt Mellor
🚰 Maumelle High students in the Central Arkansas Academy of Science and Construction took an industry tour of the Clearwater Water Treatment Facility this week. 🏭 👷‍♂️ Pre-engineering and Water Distribution and Construction pathway students explored careers at Central Arkansas Water, including roles like engineers and electricians. They met Vessel, the leak detection dog! 🐶💧 🔧 Scholars made water filters using sand and pebbles, and learned about meters — even taking them apart. 📏 #PCSSDproud #AcademiesOfMaumelle #CentralArkansasWaterAcademyOfScienceAndConstruction #AcademiesOfPCSSD#AcademiesoOfCentralArkansas
26 days ago, PCSSD
Two men in work attire conversing at a workbench with various tools and equipment.
A group of people, including a man standing at the front, seated in a classroom-like setting with audio/visual equipment.
Two students with braided hairstyles sitting at a table, examining objects and documents.
Young man in black shirt sitting next to black dog in a room with chairs and a school bus visible through the window.
A person with dreadlocks sitting on a couch next to a black dog, with a school bus visible through the window.
A man in a blue shirt and jeans standing in a modern, minimalist office lobby with a sofa, artwork, and signs on the walls.
Two people working on computers in a workshop setting, surrounded by shelves and boxes.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a large, complex machinery setup in what appears to be a laboratory or workshop setting. There are various equipment, tools, and components visible on the workbench.
Two people in work uniforms in a utility room, with a clock on the wall and various tools and equipment visible.
Group of people in a workshop examining car parts on a workbench.
October is National Principals Month! Today, we are celebrating Neely Claassen of Landmark Elementary School. Thanks for everything you do for our PCSSD students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
27 days ago, PCSSD
Neely Claassen