More statewide recognition for our schools! Arkansas Dept. of Education recognized BAKER ELEMENTARY, CHENAL ELEMENTARY, SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY, and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY for their achievement on spring 2022 ACT Aspire tests! https://www.pcssd.org/article/911709 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Derrick Jones is a new SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball player. He is a pitcher/outfielder who also happens to be Deaf. Recently, Derrick and his interpreter, Mrs. Brittney, taught some sign language and visual cues to help everyone communicate better. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The MAUMELLE MIDDLE Choir, directed by Mrs. Amie Csege, went on a Community Service Field Trip to area assisted living facilities and the Maumelle Center on the Lake to honor local veterans. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for providing lunch for teachers at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY. Teachers were treated to a baked potato bar and cranberry walnut salad provided by RX Catering.Thank you PCYS for supporting our teachers! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Round 2 of the high school football playoffs continues for ROBINSON HIGH and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck!
COMETS tickets - https://trst.in/h6ClVF
SENATORS tickets - https://trst.in/CBbjdV
Watch online: https://trst.in/mNMEuv
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Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Little Scholars at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY used the dental plaque purple chew tablets to show a clear display of dental plaque. This activity shows them where plaque may hide on their teeth. They also looked at X-rays of how healthy teeth look. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Athletic programs are more than just athletics - they are also about academics. MILLS Athletic Director Raymond Cooper says "Student athletes are students FIRST. The days of athletes getting passed along and not performing academically are gone." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class at JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY recently had fun "digging for fossils" using toothpicks and cookies after completing their unit on fossils. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Evidence that when you achieve goals, just tastes so sweet! DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY students who met their 1st quarter Accelerated Reading goals got to make sundaes with all the toppings! Reading is as cool as an ice cream sundae! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Arkansas Education Association President, Ms. Fleming, visited JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE dressed as the "Reading Fairy Godmother" to promote reading. She brought each student a copy of "The Best of Archie Comics" book signed by CEO Nancy Silberkleit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY students put their engineering knowledge into practice by building a bridge that could hold 30 pennies. They planned, designed, and built their bridge. Then tested it and talked about how to improve the design. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to The Arkansas Running Klub for their very generous donation to CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY to help fund student incentives for academic achievements & good behavior as well as STEM materials. We appreciate their support! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
