February is American Heart Month and today is Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red today to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. Are you wearing red today?
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Maumelle Middle Principal, Preston Echols.
"There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction." Oprah Winfrey
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February is Career and Technology Education Month. MILLS MIDDLE students have been learning how to use a sewing machine. Recently, students had to demonstrate what they have learned by cutting out their initial patterns to make pillows. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Due to the continued weather impact on the roads, PCSSD will have another AMI day on Friday, February 4. That means that all schools and district offices will follow AMI procedures. Students are required to log into Schoology each day to complete necessary assignments. Stay safe!
MAUMELLE HIGH Puzzle Club celebrated National Puzzle Month by completing 15 puzzles with the theme "Great Literary Classics: A Celebration of Reading." Some puzzles are hung up in the library and others will be donated to local nursing homes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Educational Accountability & Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams.
"Leadership is service, not a position." Tim Fargo
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AP Chemistry students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH recently did a lab: “Determination of an Electrochemical Series.” The students did great applying what they have learned in class. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Signing Day. A lot of PCSSD students are committing to colleges for the Fall. We look forward to highlighting these student-athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will have an AMI day on Thursday, February 3 due to expected inclement weather and its anticipated impact on the roads. All schools & district offices will follow AMI procedures. PCSSD leadership will meet tomorrow to determine if an AMI day is necessary for Friday.
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, so he is predicting 6 more weeks of winter. Who else is ready for Spring?
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Chenal Elementary Principal, Yolanda Harris.
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all if these.” - George Washington Carver
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PCSSD offers a 100% virtual option for K-12 students called DRIVEN Virtual Academy. DVA provides flexibility in coursework with self-paced options and mentoring programs. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Archery students at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH are getting in some after school practice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Special Education, Stephanie Cole.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." Unknown
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February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Each day in February, we will highlight a Black principal or Cabinet member. We are so thankful for such diverse leadership in PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is participating in AR school choice, enabling K-12 students to attend school in a nonresident district. Applications are accepted through May 1. Contact the Office of Equity & Pupil Services at 501-234-2021.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice
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As we wrap up board appreciation month, we want to say thank you once again to the PCSSD Board of Education. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to PCSSD.
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Introducing the ESS (WillSub) Career Kickstart Incentive! ESS will compensate new substitutes and support staff for costs required to get properly credentialed. Visit ESS.Kickstart.com for full program details. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Little Rock Police Department's Community Cooking program is back this spring. Sign-ups are open for the March 12-May 21 cooking classes. The program is designed to provide positive role models to area youth and learn to cook. Email kcole@littlerock.gov for more info.
Today is Data Privacy Day. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge offers free resources to schools and parents about keeping ourselves and our children safe online. Check out this list of websites that may risky for students:
https://arkansasag.gov/education-programs/internet-safety/
