Pulaski County Special School District

Two BAKER ELEMENTARY students were unplanned "twins" wearing the same outfit! It's always a good day to match you friend! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

November is Native American Heritage Month. The U.S. government recognizes nearly 600 Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. Several rituals are tribe specific, but some cross tribe boundaries, including pow wows, the stomp dance, and drum circles.

PCSSD is lucky to have so many amazing teacher librarians across the district. Thank you to each one of them (not all pictured) for doing "virtually anything" for our schools, staff and students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Oakbrook Elementary teachers used Answer Garden during Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme was “Be happy. Be brave. Be drug free.” Visit www.pcssd.org/article/344187?org=pcssd to see more from the students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Several elementary schools held mock elections last week to teach students about registering to vote and casting their ballot. Check out these pictures of students learning about their civic duty: http://ow.ly/CxJt50Cbzon #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

MAUMELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th graders in Ms. Hall's science class recently learned about conduction during an experiment! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Principal Mrs. Christian and one of her students give a thumbs up to end the day at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Students at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY recently wrapped up their study of rocks. The 4th graders found pet rocks, painted them, and created a narrative about their new pet using what they learned about quotation marks and possessive nouns in grammar. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

LANDMARK ELEMENTARY celebrates SOAR behavior every week! Show self-control On task Act responsibly Respectful. Students have the opportunity to shop at the PBIS store using points they’ve earned for behavior or attend FriYay clubs. #pcssdproud #equiityandexcellence

Students from SYLVAN HILLS, ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES high schools attended the Teen Court Orientation and Swearing-In Ceremony on Oct. 29. Thank you Pulaski County Youth Services Barry Hyde County Judge Judge Mark Leverett for attending and supporting this program. Read More: http://ow.ly/xNFO50Capdl #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Adoption Awareness Month. To learn more about adoption, check out the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Children & Family Services. The agency works tirelessly to ensure all Arkansas children have a safe and stable home every day.

Students on the girls' track team at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL created a video to share their thoughts on social justice. Special thanks to the EAST students at SHHS for working with the team to make the video. https://youtu.be/zUjbhNbX3M4 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is National Authors Day & we want to recognize one of our own. MILLS MIDDLE 7th grader George Belt II became a published author when he joined more than 50 students as a contributor to a published journal about life during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Election Day! Don't forget to cast your vote and make your voice heard!

Teachers and staff at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE are getting their students thinking about college by showing off their alma mater. Check out where your teachers went to school! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is National Chemistry Week. Thank you to the amazing PCSSD teachers who are committed to teaching our students the elements of chemistry and other basic sciences! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Halloween!

Don't forget, we get an extra hour of sleep tonight! Daylight saving time ends 2 a.m. tonight, so set your clocks back before you go to bed!

As part of the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association "Be Smart, Don't Start" program and Red Ribbon Week, MILLS MIDDLE was presented with a $1,200 grant. Thank you for your continued support of our students! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1342017602803117 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Students at JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY did a fantastic job in the school's Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Congratulations to the winners, Ms. Askew’s class, Mrs. Hudson’s class and Ms. Johnson’s class! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence