Pulaski County Special School District

This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students. https://youtu.be/a4DfjTwaPe4 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD officially kicked off its AVID implementation for the 2020-2021 school year last week. Admin leaders at central office led. a virtual celebration and schools held individual PD sessions. We're AVID ready! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a parent, talk with your child about bullying and provide a supportive place to talk about his/her feelings. If the bullying is happening at school, contact the school to determine a plan together.

This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students. http://ow.ly/gqKr50BWOc7 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

ICYMI: The charter authorizing panel approved for PCSSD to launch an all-virtual school in the 2021 school year. DRIVEN Virtual Academy has been in the works for 5 years, but comes at pivotal time in education. Details: http://ow.ly/uyrQ50BWA59 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students. https://youtu.be/EDP00aHrEYo #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

A former LANDMARK ELEMENTARY student is being recognized for her submission in the Curbside Couture Fashion Show at the Clinton Presidential Center. Alexis Mitchell won the elementary division of the contest. http://ow.ly/t8SE50BRpFX #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

MILLS MIDDLE will dismiss at 12:15 today due to a gas leak in the school. Bus and car riders can be picked up at 12:15pm. The remainder of the school day will be virtual. Students will connect with their teachers via Schoology. Thank you.

PCSSD Board of Education presented the Q1 Inspiration in Education Award award to Juanita Croon, Helpdesk Manager for the district’s IT department at Tuesday night's meeting. We're all so thankful for Juanita's hard work! http://ow.ly/yGvI50BSBM1 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Arkansas Department of Education extended the USDA waiver allowing all students to be served meals free of cost for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. This means every PCSSD student will receive free breakfast & lunch this school year. http://ow.ly/uY3S50BTCJy #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Arkansas Department of Education has a new educational tool for families and teachers called the Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) to ensure we all work together to keep students healthy and safe while they learn and socialize online. https://www.pcssd.org/article/324154?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD Special Education department will host a virtual transition fair next Tuesday, October 20. Transition fairs provide resources about the transition from high school to adulthood. Details online: http://ow.ly/tcoB50BQjiE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you to KATV Channel 7 for featuring LANDMARK ELEMENTARY art teacher, Ms. Emerson on Tuesday evening's newscast. She discussed how she has adjusted her job during the pandemic. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

At PCSSD we understand the importance of students receiving nutritious meals. And as we celebrate National School Lunch Week, we are also thankful for the extension of a federal program providing breakfast and lunch at no charge. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Every student at MAUMELLE MIDDLE received a free book from @GoodwillIntl. The group and @THVCraig provided books to every student at five different PCSSD schools. These books went to both traditional, blended, and virtual students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

To maintain a positive, productive learning environment and assure confidentiality for students and teachers during distance learning, all parents/guardians are asked to follow these privacy guidelines. Parents/guardians should email your child’s principal with any questions or concerns regarding privacy or virtual classroom expectations. Printable PDF available here: https://5il.co/lynw

Parents across the district now have access to the Schoology Parent Portal. The following videos to help you walk through the portal as well as the app. Schoology Parent Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Wusadq_agCo Schoology App: https://youtu.be/_YHEGyPxxJA #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON kick off at 7pm. (MAUMELLE HS game cancelled) Don't forget to wear your mask, arrive early and physical distance. School-specific game details can be found online: https://www.pcssd.org/article/323291?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named Emmarie Gates of JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH a commended student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. https://www.pcssd.org/article/322376?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY art teacher, Patricia McCauley. She will receive the Distinguished Service within the Profession Award by the Arkansas Art Educators association at their upcoming virtual conference this Fall. https://www.pcssd.org/article/322326?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence