Students on the girls' track team at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL created a video to share their thoughts on social justice. Special thanks to the EAST students at SHHS for working with the team to make the video. https://youtu.be/zUjbhNbX3M4 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Adoption Awareness Month. To learn more about adoption, check out the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Children & Family Services. The agency works tirelessly to ensure all Arkansas children have a safe and stable home every day.
Today is National Authors Day & we want to recognize one of our own. MILLS MIDDLE 7th grader George Belt II became a published author when he joined more than 50 students as a contributor to a published journal about life during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Election Day! Don't forget to cast your vote and make your voice heard!
Teachers and staff at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE are getting their students thinking about college by showing off their alma mater. Check out where your teachers went to school! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Chemistry Week. Thank you to the amazing PCSSD teachers who are committed to teaching our students the elements of chemistry and other basic sciences! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Don't forget, we get an extra hour of sleep tonight! Daylight saving time ends 2 a.m. tonight, so set your clocks back before you go to bed!
Happy Halloween!
As part of the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association "Be Smart, Don't Start" program and Red Ribbon Week, MILLS MIDDLE was presented with a $1,200 grant. Thank you for your continued support of our students!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1342017602803117
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Pulaski County Special School District will present its Annual Report to the Public during the regularly scheduled November Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Location: PCSSD Central Office Boardroom
Time: 6:00 pm
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
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY held a PBIS drive-thru for virtual students! Teachers and staff loved to see smiling kiddos using their behavior points! Congratulations students #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAUMELLE, SYLVAN HILLS, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON kick off at 7pm. Don't forget to wear your mask, arrive early and physical distance. School-specific game details can be found online: http://ow.ly/zBtm50C78hV #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY did a fantastic job in the school's Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Congratulations to the winners, Ms. Askew’s class, Mrs. Hudson’s class and Ms. Johnson’s class! #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
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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
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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).
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
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
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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.