Students from Mrs. McClure's 5th grade class at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY had fun during an AMI Google Hangout earlier today (Monday). We're so proud of how are teachers and students are adapting to this modified way of instruction.
Don't forget, AETN (Arkansas PBS) is providing in-home learning & activities w/ PBS KIDS educational programming starting today. Sign up for educational support: http://ow.ly/aNsN50yUEIe & check out more online resources: http://ow.ly/tQeY50yUEQU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is the current list of locations where grab-and-go meals will be provided during the week of spring break (March 23-March 27). Thank you to World Central Kitchen, Clinton Presidential Center and the City of Little Rock, AR for the joint efforts in feeding our children.
Governor Hutchinson just announced that all schools K-12 in Arkansas will remain closed until April 17. We will update AMI plans, nutrition availability and more as soon as possible.
Happy First Day of Spring!
March is Women's History Month. Prior to Hillary Rodham Clinton's time as First Lady of the United States, Secretary of State and New York Senator, she co-founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Clinton was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
We recognized our Inspiration in Education award winner at our board meeting on March 10. Maripete Alcantara received the award for her dedication to students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL during the shooting threat in February. Thank you, Maripete! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
5 teachers from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL participated in the Little Rock Marathon on March 1st. Two teachers completed the Little Rock Marathon and three completed the Half-Marathon. Go Bear teachers!! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month. Raye Jean Jordan Montague was the first person to design a ship using a computer system during the 1970s. She joined the U.S. Navy in 1956. Montague was born in Little Rock and was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
We know AMI days can be difficult. How's the homework coming along? How are you staying entertained? From homework to box forts, let us know and we'll share your pictures! You can tag us in a post or email them to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month. Bessie Grace Boehm Moore created the first county library in Pine Bluff and served on the National Advisory Committee on Libraries under President Lyndon Johnson. Moore was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
PCSSD Nutrition and Transportation are teaming up to deliver meals to 21 drop off sites this week between 11:30am - 12:30pm from Tuesday, March 17 thru Friday, March 20. These meals are for children ages 18 and under. http://ow.ly/Oary50yNkG7
In addition to the meals that PCSSD is offering this week, our friends at Academics Plus Charter schools are offering free meal pick up as well.
March is Women's History Month. Pat Lile is co-founder of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas and has received both state and federal recognition for the volunteer efforts in both Pine Bluff and Little Rock. Lile was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.
Congratulations to the SYLVAN HILLS 9th grade and High School Bands. Both bands scored Straight 1s at Assessment last week. That's straight 1s in marching, concert, and sight reading which equated to a Sweepstakes Trophy for both! Congrats Bears! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We are providing the latest updates on COVID-19 on our website here: http://ow.ly/Ct8z50yM19E. We'll have information regarding AMI assignments, food availability, and more.
Check out these sites for weekend meal services available for students across the greater Little Rock area. We are thankful for the many city and community organizations coming together to provide meals for our students. http://ow.ly/8noI50yLDv2
PCSSD will join the City of Little Rock in food distribution on Monday, March 16. We will deliver food to the following locations between 11am - 11:30am. These are only PICK UP locations for food (not sit down and eat locations).
Students from OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY celebrated their PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) success with a special field trip to the bowling alley. We're so proud of our students who worked hard to earn this reward! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month. Ruth Hawkins is a strong advocate for historic preservation and heritage tourism in the Delta. The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites program has grown under her leadership. She was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.