PCSSD has named its 2026 District‑Level Teacher of the Year and District‑Level Support Staff of the Year, honoring two outstanding leaders who go above and beyond for our students and schools. ➡️ Read more about this year’s honorees: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
3 days ago, PCSSD
Three people stand in front of a PCSSD backdrop. The two individuals on the left hold clear, diamond‑shaped awards recognizing the district‑level Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year. Text on the image reads: “2026 District‑Level Teacher and Support Staff of the Year — Teacher of the Year Ashley Washam; Support Staff of the Year Angela Nichols — Find Out More.”
Congratulations to our department-level Support Staff of the Year winners from the PCSSD central office! Thank you for outstanding service to the students and staff across the district.
5 days ago, PCSSD
Donna Garrett, Business Office
Kalonda Brooks, Federal Programs
Angela Nichols, Human Resources
Jennifer Belt, Learning Services
Butch Camp
Regena English, Student Services
John Dixon, Technology Operations

From goals to graduation gowns, it’s shaping up to be a climactic weekend! Friday, the defending Lady Senators Soccer Team is headed back to the 2026 4A State Championship in a rematch against Brookland! All the details are shared below.
🏆4A Girls Soccer State Championship
📅 Friday, May 22 🕔 4:00 PM
⚽️ Robinson v. Brookland
📍 Lakeside High School
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6552460
#PCSSDproud

6 days ago, PCSSD
Promotional graphic for the 2026 4A Girls Soccer State Championship featuring the Robinson Lady Senators team standing together in black uniforms with gold accents. Text on the graphic lists event details: “4A Soccer State Championship, May 22, 2026, 4 PM, R vs Bearcats, Lakeside High School, Broadcast live on NFHS Network.” Logos for both teams, the 2026 Soccer State Finals, and the Arkansas Activities Association appear on the image.
School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud
6 days ago, PCSSD
A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.
Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.
7 days ago, PCSSD
English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.
Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.
📸 We are sliding into the last weeks of school with promotions, recognitions, and fun well earned! All the while, students are still learning valuable lessons this week. Enjoy these photos shared by our schools on social media since last Friday. 🎉 #PCSSDproud #LearningThisWeek #ServeAll.
10 days ago, PCSSD
Children play on a large inflatable water slide, with one child sliding down the front section.
Two children in green graduation gowns hold their caps while standing in front of a balloon backdrop with a tiger mascot and “GRAD” boxes.
Students sit at tables working on worksheets while a teacher leads a lesson at the front of the classroom.
A child holds a homemade cardboard claw machine filled with toy capsules in a school cafeteria.
Two baseball players in white pinstriped uniforms jump and high‑five on the field.
A group of children stand in a classroom lit with purple and blue glow lights, holding glowing objects beneath a “WAY TO GLOW” sign.
Middle school students sit on the floor of an art gallery facing large abstract artworks during a guided lesson.
Students sit at desks drawing while a screen displays a bird image labeled “Mating” during a classroom lesson.
A student stands in a decorated hall holding a painting and a certificate from the 2026 Governor’s Young Artist Competition.
A child holds a yellow sign reading “I love you mommy” while other children hold similar signs in a classroom.

Volleyball Camp at Sylvan Hills High Arena on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and June 9, from 8-11:30 am. This camp is for grades 4-6! For more information, please contact Coach Michelle Muhammad  mmuhammad4114@pcssd.org or Coach Emily Johnson    ejohnson1389@pcssd.org.

12 days ago, PCSSD
Volleyball Camp for 4-6 graders

Final Skill Camp at Maumelle High School Football Stadium on Saturday, May 16, from 12-2 pm. This is a FREE camp for grades K-6! For more information and to register, visit https://hornets-youth-football.sportngin.com/

12 days ago, PCSSD
Skill Camp Information for Maumelle Feeder

Student Nutrition is offering Breakfast in the Classroom at all elementary schools through the end of the school year. This is free to students, so please be sure your scholar arrives in time for Breakfast in the Classroom. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

13 days ago, PCSSD
A bright red poster features smiling cartoon breakfast foods, including toast, an orange, milk, a cookie, peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and a fried egg. Large text at the top reads “Free Breakfast in the Classroom for All Elementary Schools.” The design promotes Student Nutrition’s Breakfast in the Classroom program.
📷 Students wrapped up a full week of learning — from educational field trips and science fairs to post‑testing celebrations, teacher appreciation, and more!
Look at this week’s moments of curiosity, joy, and growth shared across PCSSD this week. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
17 days ago, PCSSD
Students wearing goggles working with lab tools at a metal table during a science experiment.
Students playing dodgeball on an indoor trampoline court.
Students holding a sign that says Thank you Mrs. Brown.
Student holding an “ACT 30+ CLUB” frame in front of library shelves.
Classroom worm‑study display board with student observations and a jar labeled “Worm Habitat.”
Students standing in a a gym. The ones in the foreground are listening to an adult about income taxes.
Student holding a book in a colorful school library.
A student in an Academies of PCSSD blazer working at a cash register with another student buying something.
Outdoor rock shelter with students gathered under a large stone overhang during a nature lesson.
A student stands at a table with Army West Point branding.

🎓 Give your student a head start — while still in high school!
🏫 PCSSD students can earn college credit through Arkansas State University (A‑State) and UA‑Pulaski Tech (UA‑PTC) Career Institute programs. These opportunities help students explore career pathways, experience college‑level coursework, and build confidence for life after graduation. 💪

📅 Deadlines for 2026–2027
🔷 UA‑Pulaski Tech: June 3
🐺 A‑State: July 15

🔗 Learn more and access application links at PCSSD.org/Concurrent‑Courses

17 days ago, PCSSD

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #NursesAppreciationWeek

18 days ago, PCSSD
A colorful Nurses Appreciation Week 2026 graphic with medical‑themed illustrations including bandages, pills, a thermometer, and a heart with an EKG line. Large text reads “Nurses Appreciation Week 2026,” and a message below says, “Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion.” The PCSSD logo appears in the top right corner.

👩‍🏫 This week, we celebrate the teachers who impact so much of what PCSSD is. 🍎
Thank you for your creativity, consistency, and commitment that shape students’ futures — not by accident, but because of the intention and care you bring to your work every single day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

19 days ago, PCSSD
A green chalkboard framed by school supplies — a pencil cup, globe, backpack, notebook, ruler, protractor, and a graduation cap with a diploma. The PCSSD logo appears at the top. Text on the chalkboard reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–May 8.” Below it, additional text thanks teachers for their lessons, encouragement, and daily impact.
This Spring, PCSSD students earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in Albanian, Arabic, Cebuano, Hausa, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

The Seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language through AP exams, ACT or ATLAS scores, or language assessments such as the STAMP test. Students receive a medal and, upon graduation, a Diploma with Merit, contributing to their school’s overall letter grade. #PCSSDproud #SealOfBiliteracy https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746
21 days ago, PCSSD
📸 Learning was everywhere this week.
Seniors returned to their elementary roots, Academies volunteers shared real‑world skills, students competed nationally, and performers shone on stage. We celebrated cording ceremonies, field day fun, and a school groundbreaking. Take a look at what our schools shared on social media. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
24 days ago, PCSSD
Central Arkansas Water employees showing equipment to Maumelle High School students.
A student puts on a lab coat during a cording ceremony. Sylvan Hills High School logo is present.
Students learning in a cafeteria. It has Mills Middle School's logo
An actress on stage performing Cinderella
Happy students fishing in a forest setting. Joe T. Robinson High School logo is present.
A student holding a diorama project. The Oakbrooke Elementary logo is in the corner.
A group picture of students and adults wearing blue. Some are holding hard hats. College Station Elementary logo is present.
Two students having fun during a field day. Harris Elementary logo is present.
An older student in a graduation cap high fiving younger students.
A Sylvan Hills High School student holding a DECA medal.
🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
24 days ago, PCSSD
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.
Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.
Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.
Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.
A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.
Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.
Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”
✈️ Academy of Engineering, Aerospace & Design students spent the day inside Dassault Falcon Jet’s Little Rock facility. 🐻
From the hangar floor to the showroom, the Sylvan Hills High School scholars learned how multimillion‑dollar jets are built, customized, and tested. They even had one‑on‑one conversations with the engineers shaping the next generation of aircraft.
Students left with souvenirs and a clearer picture of the many career pathways available across the aviation industry.
#PCSSDproud #AcademiesOfPCSSD #GoBears Academies of Central Arkansas
25 days ago, PCSSD
Seen through an airplane window, a person in a green shirt walks across the showroom floor carrying a black tote bag.
A group gathers around a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon,” with two students closely observing the aircraft.
Four people stand inside a small, modern room with a neatly made bed, curved ceiling lighting, and wall art; one person photographs the space using a camera.
A large group of students and adults pose in front of a white aircraft fuselage labeled “Falcon” inside an aviation facility with international flags overhead.
A section of a Falcon Jet cabin from a showroom floor.
A person stands at the entrance of a Falcon aircraft explaining features to a group gathered in front of the fuselage.
A staff member wearing a “Falcon” shirt passing around aircraft materials to students.
Students sit at tables examining small boxed items from a goody bag.
A student holds a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon"
Two people stand in front of a glass display case filled with model airplanes, aviation memorabilia, framed documents, and a poster for an airshow.
Parents and caregivers, are you looking for ways to support your child's reading at home? Join the “Supporting Striving Readers at Home,” a free virtual workshop from Learning Ally! Discover practical strategies to help your child, and learn more about literacy instruction and learning challenges such as dyslexia.

Register today: https://learningally.zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6NygCIT0GtdhL-MQWtxQ#/registration #LearningAlly #StrivingReaders
#LiteracySupport #PCSSD #ParentSupport
25 days ago, PCSSD
A promotional flyer invites Pulaski County families and caregivers to a virtual Learning Ally session titled “Supporting Striving Readers at Home.” The flyer includes a photo of an adult and child working together at a table, event details for a one‑hour session on May 6 at 6 p.m. CT, a registration link, a list of learning goals for families, and statistics about Learning Ally’s reach in schools and districts.
🎩 Each Wednesday, we represent AVID by proudly wearing our college and career shirts, but this AVID Wednesday will be hard to top! 🎓
Thank you to all who participated in the Joe T. Robinson High School Academic/Career Signing Day for the Class of 2026! Your futures are bright! #PCSSDproud #WeAreTheSenators #AVID
26 days ago, PCSSD
Eleven students pose in two rows wearing shirts from various colleges inside a gym‑like space.
Two individuals talk while one holds a maroon folder; several people and college‑themed shirts are visible in the background.
A student in a purple LSU shirt and jeans signs her name
Three people in Army uniforms and two students stand in a row inside a gym during a military or informational event.
A group stands behind decorated tables displaying college and scholarship materials while a person in a red shirt speaks into a microphone.
Two students sit at decorated tables during a signing event, each with posters and items showing their chosen universities.
A line of students holds purple folders during an indoor recognition ceremony.
Three individuals hold UA Little Rock pennants and folders while standing in front of balloons and seated attendees.
A person in a red sleeveless top speaks into a microphone at an indoor event with people seated behind them.
A student wearing a blue University of Michigan shirt speaks into a microphone near a wooden podium at an indoor event.
📸 A new chapter is underway.💙
It was great seeing College Station staff, students, alumni, and the community at the groundbreaking of the new College Station Elementary School. Speakers reflected on the school’s long history, the community’s unwavering support, and the promise of a modern, safe, and student‑centered facility.
Construction begins immediately, with the new building expected to open in fall 2027. https://www.pcssd.org/article/2846516
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #UnderConstructionGrowthInProgress #CSESonFire
27 days ago, PCSSD
Seven people all wearing blue smile at the camera with construction equipment in the background. Three children are in the front holding hard hats.
A construction site with cranes holding a banner. A man is speaking at a podium.
A ceremonial turning of the soil
A sign of a picture that says "COMING SOON COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY"
A boy in a hard hat holding a shovel.
A woman speaking at a podium
A person picking up bricks off the ground.
People smile in front of a sign for a construction project.
Members of the College Station community attend the groundbreaking ceremony
Principal Angelica Evans speaking at the podium next to her students