Pulaski County Special School District

Students from SYLVAN HILLS, ROBINSON, and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH competed in the 56th Arkansas Communication and Theater Arts Association Student Congress last week. It was a great opportunity to simulate the representative democratic process. Check out the results: https://trst.in/h7ssga #pcssdproud #serveall

DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY had a busy week celebrating its rich legacy. The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Program Manager visited to share its Little Rock Nine program with DBES 4th Graders and the entire school honored their namesake’s birthday with a tree planting, cupcakes & a special virtual tour of her home. #pcssdproud #serveall

National Adoption Day began in 2000 to raise awareness about children in foster care waiting for permanent homes. Today, we share the joy of families brought together through adoption. What impact has adoption had on your community? Share your stories! #pcssdproud #serveall

The ROBINSON HIGH competitive climbing team locked in for their first competition at the Little Rock Climbing Center. This is a new league to Arkansas, so these climbers are among the first in the District, and the state, to compete! #pcssdproud #serveall

5th graders in the Sylvan Hills feeder partnered with the Rotary Club of Sherwood for a special Veteran's Day art project. Students painted rocks that are on display at the Sherwood Veterans Memorial Site. What a great way to honor our nation's heroes! #pcssdproud #serveall

Last week, over 30 pastors visited CRYSTAL HILL to read to students! "Story Time with the Pastors" partners with local schools to mentor students and promote the power of reading. Thanks to all the pastors who shared their time and stories! #pcssdproud #serveall

Here's your next National Scholarship Month tip: Don’t ignore small awards. Small scholarships can add up, and generally have less competition! Search thousands of scholarships through the Arkansas Student Loan Authority: https://trst.in/G3gagb #pcssdproud #serveall

Three cheers for our athletics programs! ROBINSON HIGH cross country coach, Kyle Crider, believes sports are crucial to education, “When you love what you're doing, whether it's in the classroom or on the course, success naturally follows.” #pcssdproud #serveall

📚 November is National Family Literacy Month! What book are you currently enjoying with your family? Share your favorites and inspire others to create wonderful reading moments! ❤️ #pcssdproud #serveall

It's week 1 of the HS football playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH both have home field advantage tonight in their matchups. MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is on a BYE for the first round. Good luck Hornets & Senators! Watch live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall

In physical science, SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH students learned about the drug delivery process in the body. The engineering process lab, held over two days, allowed students to enjoy hands-on learning, creative problem-solving and teamwork. #pcssdproud #serveall

♻️ Happy America Recycles Day! Let’s commit to protecting our planet by recycling more effectively. Here are some great tips for recycling the top 10 most common recyclables: https://trst.in/zlLoTC. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍 #pcssdproud #serveal

The Little Rock Trojan Baseball team renewed their volunteer partnership with BAKER ELEMENTARY this year. Last week, several players swung by to read to students in their classrooms. That's a home run for community involvement! #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is World Diabetes Day. Let’s raise awareness about prevention, management, and support for those living with diabetes. Learn more about diabetes here: https://trst.in/C8J5yl #pcssdproud #serveall

Did you know MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES has a strong internship/work program? These high school students are working, learning, keeping up their grades and shining in extracurriculars. We are proud of this program and all that Mr. McGrew does to facilitate. #pcssdproud #serveall

The Life Skills students from across PCSSD participated in the Area 5 Special Olympics Bowling competition. The students had a great time and even got to bring home some medals! #pcssdproud #serveall

The WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON leadership team made a difference by collecting cold weather donations for AR Community Advocates. Ms. Bowman of AR Community Advocates stopped by to pick up items & share how the nonprofit serves unsheltered people in AR! #pcssdproud #serveall

💖 Happy World Kindness Day! Let’s spread kindness today and every day—whether through a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity in our communities! #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National School Psychology Week! This week, we celebrate the vital role school psychologists play in supporting our students' mental health and well-being. Thank you for your dedication to creating a positive learning environment. #pcssdproud #serveall

First grade students at CRYSTAL HILL are using focused note taking to learn about different writing topics. The exercises allowed students to showcase writing growth and higher level thinking. Way to go! ✏️ 🎉 #pcssdproud #serveall