Over the past 4 years, Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash statues grew from concept to reality. PBS followed the process in the documentary "Unveiled." DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY, named for the civil rights leader, is featured throughout the documentary. WATCH NOW: https://trst.in/5loWv9
April is School Library Month, the perfect time to show our Teacher Librarians some love! They support our students in so many ways, from hosting book fairs and sponsoring clubs to encouraging a love of reading. Today we celebrate TLs from our Mills Feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
Members of the SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE Sigma Bears Community Service Club are plugging in and learning to support their neighbors. Recently the students walked to CATO ELEMENTARY and picked up trash on and around the playground. Way to go, SHMS Bears! #pcssdproud #serveall
This semester, CHENAL ELEMENTARY 4th grade students are digging into science with hands-on experiments. Students are pictured learning about the transmission of sound waves and the entry of light through the eye's structures! #pcssdproud #serveall
Paraprofessionals wear many hats in PCSSD, from supporting classes to assisting with special education. On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we say thanks for their daily dedication. If a parapro has impacted your student, take a moment to thank them below. #pcssdproud #serveall
After monitoring the timing of the expected storms, district administration has decided to release school early today. Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:30pm and secondary schools will begin dismissal at 1:30pm. Lunches will be provided at all schools prior to dismissal. District office staff may leave at 2pm.
World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate students with autism while fostering acceptance & inclusion.
“The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin. #pcssdproud #serveall
Good afternoon! PCSSD administration is closely monitoring the severe weather that is expected to impact central Arkansas tomorrow. At this time, we will proceed with a regular school day. However, all after school activities are canceled for Wednesday. As a reminder, we cannot dismiss students if there is an active tornado threat in the area. Doors will remain locked if tornado sirens are going off. This is for the safety of our students and staff. We appreciate your understanding.
The PCSSD school-based health clinic is a convenient choice for families seeking medical & behavioral health care for kids during school hours. Every student & staff member can access to quality & compassionate care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/5DGxEld6uts #pcssdproud #serveall
We are excited to announce that the DRIVEN Virtual Academy was awarded an Outstanding Educational Performance Award for Best ELA Growth Scores for the 23-24 school year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Exciting Announcement: PCSSD now has an official theme song! Every student will start the day by singing "Everything is Awesome" (Lego movie, anyone?) in class. This will set the tone for an *AWESOME* day because everything in school is totally awesome! #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy National Crayon Day! 🖍️ Fun fact: The average kid wears down 730 crayons by age 10! Keep coloring the world with creativity! #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Last, but certainly not least, more than one teacher librarian selected YA fantasy writer, Tomi Adeyemi. Adeyemi's wildly popular Legacy of Orïsha trilogy was inspired by her study of West African mythology. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver was another author who made several of our teacher librarians' must-read lists. Her most recent novel, Demon Copperhead, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up Theatre in our Schools Month, let's give MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's drama program a standing ovation. Students are flying through preparations for their presentation of Peter/Wendy on April 21 and 22. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Lois Lowry was also selected by several of our teacher librarians. Lowry's works grapples with tough topics including her dystopian middle-grade novel, The Giver. #pcssdproud #serveall
Community partnerships FTW! 🙌 🍕 Marco's Pizza on Rodney Parham hosted a coloring contest for DAISY BATES. The winners had the chance to come to the restaurant and make their own pizzas! They loved every minute! Do we spy future chefs and restaurateurs? #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Author & illustrator Patricia Polacco was selected by three of our teacher librarians! Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker shares the story of the teacher who recognized her dyslexia and helped her read at age 14. #pcssdproud #serveall
