Pulaski County Special School District

ICYMI: Mandy Hrach KATV spoke with PCSSD about the upcoming launch of Driven Virtual ACademy. This all virtual K-12 school will be a part of PCSSD and will open for 2021-2022 registration in January 2021. http://ow.ly/qYL950C5kWU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you Hayden Nix with KARK 4 News and FOX16 News for giving a weather presentation to third graders at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY. The students enjoyed the lesson to wrap up their weather unit and the first nine weeks. http://ow.ly/xhXi50C2SA3 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Earlier this month, schools across the district officially kicked off PBIS: positive behavior interventions and supports. Students can cash in "good behavior" points for prizes throughout the year. PBIS details: http://ow.ly/nue050C3f0V #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Now is time to take a stand. If you need assistance, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233).

During school visits last week, this LAWSON ELEMENTARY student asked for help with a classroom assignment. Deputy Superintendent Smith happily pulled up a chair to work on sentence structure. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Teachers who witness bullying should intervene immediately, assure the bullied child that it is not their fault, and address the behavior with the bully.

In true 2020 fashion, you might notice something a little "off" in the Class of 2020 senior group photo. Looks like Coach Morrison's Halloween joke from last year made its way into the yearbook! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Joe T. Robinson High School and Lawson Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with help from the Pulaski County Special School District community. https://www.pcssd.org/article/330937?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY kindergarten music students are studying Autumn. They are learning about color words, composing new color rhythms for the class, and moving with colored scarves to songs about Fall leaves. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

6th graders at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE completed an independent reading project after reading Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet." Students designed a poster, plot diagram and wrote a summary, sequel or conflict analysis. Love the creativity from each student! #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/-InxhLvLd4E #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/XaW5txzN1y4 #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

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

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. https://youtu.be/EDP00aHrEYo #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. http://ow.ly/gqKr50BWOc7 #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

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