Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Two PCSSD schools are competing for State Titles tomorrow! Good luck to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH (4A Boys) and MAUMELLE HIGH (5A Boys)! The games will be aired on PBS, details on where to watch can be found here: myarkansaspbs.org.
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Clayton Boothe, Hana Lovett, and Toby Reid with the MAUMELLE HIGH Coding Team has advanced to the All-State Coding Competition, which will take place May 1. https://www.pcssd.org/article/421087?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 30+ Club at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is always growing! These students have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Want to learn more about our virtual academy for 2021-2022? Don't miss our virtual info meeting tonight. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A session starting at 6:30 pm.
Click here to access the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98821321309?pwd=QlJ5bXVHandPQUdEWmRjVlBEWGRLQT09
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Two SYLVAN HILLS students have been accepted into the 60th Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, includes artwork from students K-12. Congratulations to McKenzie Young and Caylie Farrington!
https://www.arkmfa.org/learn/programs/for-schools/#yaa
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH EAST Lab students built a serve project for the school’s Life Skills Class. The students in the class were in need of some sensory activities, so the group built a large sensory rocker and a fidget board. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Deputy Superintendent Ms. Smith visited WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY 4th graders and treated them to a pizza party! These 4th graders learned all of their multiplication facts and were rewarded by Ms. Smith. Much fun was had by all! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 30+ Club at MAUMELLE HIGH is always growing! These seniors and have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go Evelyn, Clayton, Lydia, Lauren, Benjamin, William, Toby, Emma, William, Miles, Jillian, Nick, Steven, Lauren, and Logan! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Innovation Challenge is underway! We are looking forward to the solutions to real world problems students develop. The top 5 winners receive a prize package. One grand prize winner gets a prototype of their product.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
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Ms. Quynci Williams, Sylvan Hills High School Assistant Principal, has been selected as the 2020 Sherwood Educator of the Year by the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/419551?org=pcssd
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Carolyn Pollan was elected to Arkansas House of Rep. in 1975 and served 12 terms. She established the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Abuse. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
UAMS is hosting a free dental exam and sealant clinic for children 5-17 years old. Appointments are required for the March 20 event. Call Kaitlyn Baldwin at 501-553-5633 to schedule an appointment.
Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!
Pat Walker was a philanthropist. She was awarded both UAMS and Razorback Fdn. Distinguished Service Awards and was recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Women in AR. She was inducted in Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Lottie Shackelford was the 1st woman elected LR Mayor. President Clinton appointed her as the 1st African American woman to serve on the Board of Trustees for OPIC. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
