This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Fanny Jackson Coppin was the first African-American principal, serving 37 years in Philadelphia and elsewhere. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County remains under a winter weather advisory until 12pm tomorrow. Therefore, PCSSD will have another AMI day on Thursday, Feb. 2. Students are must log on to Schoology for assignments. All extracurricular/post-school events for Thursday will be rescheduled or canceled.
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Nathan Hare directed the first university Black Studies program in the U.S. at San Francisco State in 1968. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
BAKER ELEMENTARY 2nd graders worked together to annotate text in order to find a central idea. The students then summarized the story and shared similarities and differences with their classmates. They are already learning AVID strategies! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will have another AMI day tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 1. Students are expected to log on to Schoology for all assignments. All extracurricular and post-school events for Wednesday will be rescheduled or are canceled. Signing day events at the high schools will be rescheduled.
The MAUMELLE MIDDLE robotics team competed in their first tournament at the Cabot Winter Classic. They made it to the first round of the knockout qualifiers. Great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The School Choice Act of 2015 enabled students in K-12 to attend school in a nonresident district. If you would like to join our PCSSD family but live outside our zone, school choice applications are accepted through May 1.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice
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All middle school athletic events will be canceled this evening (Monday, Jan. 30). PCSSD will have an AMI day tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 31. Students are expected to log on to Schoology for all assignments. Tuesday's varsity athletic events will be rescheduled at a date TBD.
Mentoring Monday! January is National Mentoring Month. Senior buddies at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH partners freshman and seniors to help students settle in, make friends, and understand the new expectations in high school. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This week's Mood Boost Cafe word is SMART. Smart Moodie is has some fun recipes at pcssd.org that will help get both your taste buds and brain moving as you boost your mood!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/chartwells-k12
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Parents & Guardians of Sherwood Elementary Pre-K students: our pre-K classes will be canceled on Monday, January 30 due to flooding in the classrooms. We will continue cleaning the room and we hope to resume on Tuesday, January 31. Thank you for understanding.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The U.S. State Department has compiled a list of 20 ways to help fight human trafficking. Learn more about human trafficking and how to help victims:
www.state.gov/20-ways-you-can-help-fight-human-trafficking
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Today is National Puzzle Day! PCSSD has puzzle clubs throughout the District and we all enjoy exercising our brains and the challenge of puzzles. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
In addition to educational opportunities, PCSSD also offers athletic opportunities. Our athletic programs aim to instill loyalty, teamwork, and leadership while maintaining honesty and integrity in every student athlete.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/athletics
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Today is Data Privacy Day to raise awareness about protecting your online information, particularly social networking. Learn more about cybersecurity here: https://staysafeonline.org/
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PCSSD is proud of our hardworking students! Annually, PCSSD students earn nearly $16 million in scholarships to go toward college. Congratulations students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY art teacher, Ms. Hughes, showed the Kindergarteners how to create their own version of mud cloths. Bògòlanfini, also known as "mud cloth" is a handmade Malian cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
As part of MLK Day of Service, Pfeifer Camp AmeriCorps Program collaborated with Engage Arkansas and The Church at Rock Creek to put in a Little Food Pantry at LAWSON ELEMENTARY. The goal is to help bridge the hunger gap in the community. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Across the country, National Board Certified Teachers drive change and impact students, schools, and communities. Let’s celebrate the 49 National Board Certified Teachers in PCSSD! We appreciate you!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/975555
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January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Board President Stephen Delaney for his service to PCSSD and our students. In his spare time, Mr. Delaney enjoys making memes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
