Pulaski County Special School District

Two MAUMELLE HIGH students, Junior Lucas Mazzoni and Senior Nathaniel Thomas, Jr., served as Senate Pages for Senator Jane English. Both standout students had an unforgettable experience learning more about how government works. #pcssdproud #serveall

🚌 It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 At PCSSD, we *WHEEL-y* appreciate our transportation team. Thank you for safely transporting our students to school, events and field trips! You always go the extra mile. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Earth Day! PCSSD is proud to support environmental protection through our partnership with Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication." Since making the switch, the District has saved more than 3.5 million sheets of paper and 425 trees! #pcssdproud #serveall

SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY hosted a family fishing derby thanks to a Arkansas Game and Fish Conservation Grant. Families enjoyed time together at the pond catching fish and winning door prizes! #pcssdproud #serveall

As we continue ATLAS testing, we want shoutout just a few examples of creative test prep from across PCSSD. We love to see school communities cheering on our students! ❤️ Red E signing at MAUMELLE MIDDLE 🧘Zen Day at ROBINSON MIDDLE 🎁 Testing treats at COLLEGE STATION 💌 Notes from home at OAKBROOKE 🎲 Game-themed halls at CRYSTAL HILL 🍨 *Cool* visit from ROBINSON MIDDLE admin to former 8th graders at ROBINSON HIGH #pcssdproud #serveall

We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Ready to jump in? Fill out the volunteer application here: https://trst.in/FZ4dL2 #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Easter! This central Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, a season of feasting, joy, love and hope. #pcssdproud #serveall

The young scientists at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY explored the relationship between sunlight and shadows. They had so much fun discovering whether their shadows appeared in front of or behind them—and learning why! #pcssdproud #serveall

Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD! ⚕️ Great benefits 🏫 Multiple Locations 💲 Retirement Plan 🌱 Opportunity for Growth 🤝 Supportive Environment ⬆️ High Achievement Don't forget the Career Expo on May 3! Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD will host a special board meeting on Monday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at Central Office (925 E. Dixon Road). Unfortunately, we will not be able to livestream the meeting due to a scheduled internet outage by Ritter Communications to fix fiber cables. The meeting is open for people to attend in person, but is not mandatory to attend. The agenda can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2153597

SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY first graders are learning to *make change.* Students were able to shop in their class store, and had to count the correct amount of money to purchase their desired item. With lots of dedication, this activity was a success! 💸 #pcssdproud #serveall

ROBINSON HIGH World Civ Concurrent classes teamed with Teacher Librarian Mrs. Allenbaugh to analyze trench warfare through primary sources. After studying the documents, students simulated trench warfare to test out effective strategies. #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD implements the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) system in every grade level at every school. Want to see how AVID helps students see their potential and cultivate a growth mindset? Watch this: People Like Me - https://youtu.be/pVK9Of1BDQQ #pcssdproud #serveall

HARRIS ELEMENTARY students participated in March Mammal Madness! They researched different animals and determined who would win if they encountered each other. What a fun way to tie in the March Madness atmosphere in the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall

As we continue our School Library Month celebration, we're showing our Maumelle feeder Teacher Librarians some love! They support our students in so many ways, from curating resources, teaching information literacy and supporting student research. #pcssdproud #serveall

Our secondary students voted on head-to-head matchups between eight potential new dipping sauces for their cafes during a month long Sauce Madness competition. Cane’s Copycat Sauce crushed Jerk Mango BBQ in the championship round, receiving 92% of the vote. #pcssdproud #serveall

We are excited to announce that Lauren Juhl, a MAUMELLE HIGH senior, is the *very first* student in Arkansas to receive the John A. Pfaff Scholarship from the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators! Congratulations, Lauren! #pcssdproud #serveall

Our 9th-grade AVID students at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH toured Philander Smith University. Students explored the dorm, Greek Yard, health building, and impressive mini-hospital. Meeting campus leaders and learning about outstanding programs were highlights. #pcssdproud #serveall

10th grade MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES English students demonstrated what they know about point of view. After reading a text, the students determined if it was first or third person & whether it was limited or omniscient. Great testing prep AND instruction! #pcssdproud #serveall

Congratulations to our district-level and Success Learning Academy, our Middle School ALE, nominees for Support Staff of the Year! To nominate a district-level Support Staff of the Year, PCSSD Cabinet voted for an employee from a list of support staff employees not assigned to a school. Congrats to Yolanda Richards, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, the district-level nominee! We are also celebrating Aviva Randolph. She is an ALE Paraprofessional at Success Learning Academy. #pcssdproud #serveall Note: all school-level winners for support staff of the year can be found on the individual school Facebook pages and websites. Check back on Wednesday for a full list of all District winners!