Pulaski County Special School District

Ms. Kohler of ROBINSON MIDDLE shared her favorite thing from first semester. “My students did an amazing job on a collaborative investigation into the Lost Colony of Roanoke! They used documents to build a theory & provided evidence to support their theory” #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Kwanzaa! This seven-day non-religious holiday is meant to honor African Americans' ancestral roots. Wishing a joyful celebration of unity, culture, and heritage to all who observe. May each day bring peace and purpose. #pcssdproud #serveall

Ms. Parr of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH shared an empowering favorite thing. “The art department created a project to celebrate our diverse school family using student answers for the question 'We are...' Students shared words like grateful, resilient & creative.” #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Hanukkah! Did you know? The menorah has 9 candles—8 for each night of Hanukkah and one "helper" candle to light the others. Wishing all a joyful season! #pcssdproud #serveall

Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

Santa’s on his way—don’t forget the cookies and milk! Wishing everyone a merry, magical Christmas Eve filled with fun and laughter! #pcssdproud #serveall

Ms. Curtis shared a rewarding favorite thing for SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR students. “The GRRReat Outdoors is a monthly event where students can relax, play games & enjoy music. Students use their PBIS points to come, making it a fun reward for positive behavior!” #pcssdproud #serveall

Ms. Shettles-Tull's favorite thing was a special delivery for COLLEGE STATION. “Our 2nd-4th graders created holiday cards for schools in each state, and we have received fun, fact-filled cards back from all 49 other states! We enjoyed the cards coming in!” #pcssdproud #serveall

Mr. Stephens of SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE shared a warm and fuzzy favorite thing from first semester. “The students had a coat drive to collect new or gently worn coats. They distributed the coats among PCSSD elementary schools to provide coats for kids in need.” #pcssdproud #serveall

Mr. Staswick’s favorite thing highlights BAKER’s economics focus. “My class created a business with the goal of turning a profit and doing good. Students made a custom brand and a BOGO model that was incredibly profitable. So far, they've donated 58 hats!” #pcssdproud #serveall

MAUMELLE HIGH’s Ms. Fontenot shared a vibrant favorite thing from her art students. “Students were asked to create a color study using colored pencils on black paper. Drawing II students created beautiful artworks and flexed their growing artistic skills.” #pcssdproud #serveall

Starting tomorrow, our schools and district office are officially on winter break until the new year. District offices will reopen January 2, 2025. Teachers return on Monday, January 6, 2025 for professional development and students return on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #serveall

Over break, we’ll share a few of our teachers’ favorite things. First up, Ms. Barham of SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY! "This Skittles experiment introduced words like dissolve, liquid, solid & pattern. We watched the color slowly create a rainbow effect." 🌈🧑‍🔬 #pcssdproud #serveall

Payroll Specialist, Venita, made the countdown to winter break especially jolly for her fellow central office elves with her extensive Santa hat collection. She had to don two a day to wear them all! Do you have a favorite? #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy first day of winter! Fun fact: The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year. Stay warm and enjoy the season! #pcssdproud #serveall

For November, Chartwells Discovery Kitchen was all about highlighting the flavors of homemade foods. Students at HARRIS, DAISY BATES, LANDMARK & COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY schools sampled roasted butternut squash, inspiring them to try recipes at home. #pcssdproud #serveall

CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY 5th graders' path to college and career-readiness took flight last week! Students learned about becoming a pilot through the AIM Flight Meet-a-Pilot Program with the Little Rock Air Force Base. Thank you, Cpt. Rourke and Cpt. Jackson! #pcssdproud #serveall

Leading up to winter break, choirs from across the district visited Central Office to fill the halls with joyous music. Hearing our students sing holiday songs is definitely a high note of the season! 🎵🎄❄️ #pcssdproud #serveall

AVID tutorials are the cornerstone of the AVID elective at MILLS MIDDLE. Tutors ask questions to help small groups work through points of confusion experienced in their coursework. We love seeing the AVID strategy, collaboration, in action! #pcssdproud #serveall

Students from OAK GROVE elementary came together to collect canned goods for a Holiday Can Drive. Shout out to 1st graders who won the class competition bringing in over 200 cans! We love to see our school families giving back to the local community. #pcssdproud #serveall