Happy Birthday, Arkansas! The Natural State is looking good for 188. #pcssdproud #serveall
Did you know? The United States adopted the American flag on this day in 1777 — 247 years ago! #pcssdproud #serveall
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: biking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Try taking a family bike ride on the paved Southwest Trail to the Children's Library & Learning Center. #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, PCSSD administrators gathered for the final principal meeting of the year. This meeting was focused on celebrating accomplishments and there were plenty to go around! Congrats to these school leaders on a job well done in the 2023-2024 school year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Juneteenth may be next week, but there are several events leading up the holiday on June 19. Here are a few options to celebrate this holiday which commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Find out which event you want to attend: https://bit.ly/4egIvpr
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Congratulations to this year's top 5 School Status users for PCSSD! These educators had more than 130,000 total messages with parents throughout the year. They each won a gift card from School Status for their outstanding communication. Way to go! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD elementary students had weather questions and meteorologist Melinda Mayo had answers. Mayo answered the questions of six PCSSD students during KATV’s “Ask Ms. Melinda” segment. Hear their questions and learn fun weather facts: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1629983
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MILLS MIDDLE students are in for a treat next school year! Robin Stripling, Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit gifted all these books from her personal collection to the school. #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, two ROBINSON HIGH seniors were awarded the inaugural Victor Ray Montgomery 2024 Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to Alice Montgomery for founding the award and everyone who made this event possible. Congrats again to Sydney Joyner and Melia Smith! #pcssdproud #serveall
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY teachers will have a place to relax and recharge next school year thanks to a room makeover by Amanda Galbraith and Arkansas Property Management and Real Estate! Staff have named it "The Nook." #pcssdproud #serveall
Our educators empower student achievements beyond campus and the school year. Congratulations to these 21 students who attended Arkansas Girls' State this year! The program centers around civic education and leadership. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! Since 2006, the U.S. has set aside June to highlight the culture and heritage of Caribbean Americans — including immigrants from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Family Health and Fitness Day! Adding exercise and healthy foods to your family routine is a team effort. Fun tip: Cooking together helps families find the flavors that fit their taste and nutrition goals. #pcssdproud #serveall
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: hiking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Take it easy on Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park or reach new heights on Rattlesnake Ridge. #pcssdproud #serveall
CATO ELEMENTARY hosted a “JA in a Day” Career Fair. Volunteers guided students through the Junior Achievement curriculum with hands-on activities, interactive discussions, and real-world examples. Students gained invaluable insights and practical knowledge! #pcssdproud #serveall
We hope you get as much of a *kick* out of the ROBINSON ELEMENTARY teachers' kickball victory against the 5th graders as they did. Such a fun tradition to send off those students to middle school. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of only 15 AR middle schools participating in GEAR UP. This is a partnership funded by US Dept. of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary students. Read about the first year: https://rb.gy/noyhcw
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On June 6th, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in military history. Known as D-Day, the operation, centered on Normandy beach, started the liberation of Europe that would eventually end WWII 11 months later. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Frakes' Office Tech Skills class at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE wrapped up the year with an amazing project — creating a restaurant and business plan. They used Google Slides, Sheets, & Docs, and got fancy with Canva. To top it off, they created a 3D floor plan! #pcssdproud #serveall
What an amazing end to the year at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY! To reward students for their exemplary behavior, Coach Barnes had a special dodgeball event with the champions who have shown FIRE all year long! The kids had a blast. Here's to a great summer! #pcssdproud #serveall
