August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall
Another back to school to-do made easy by our community partners: Be Mighty & CALS have partnered with the Arkansas Department of Health to offer free dental screenings for kids 18 and under! Note: consent forms are required for screenings. #pcssdproud #serveall
AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi
Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ
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It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pre-School Clinic Hours:
August 13, 7am - 4:30pm
August 15, 7am - 12pm
School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19:
Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm
Friday, 7am - 11am
Raise your hand if meeting teachers is your student's favorite back to school moment. 👋
If your family just can't wait until Open House, connect with your school on social media. Many of our schools are welcoming new and returning staff on their pages. #pcssdproud #serveall
Nearly 150 new hire certified educators are joining the PCSSD family! This group is part of a 3-day training and orientation session to learn about all things related to PCSSD. We're excited to see how they'll grow in our schools this year. Welcome to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.”
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Band practice kicking off for the school year is music to our ears! Summer break ends a little early for these hard-working band students and staff. We can't wait to see them perform throughout the year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Three MAUMELLE HIGH students were selected to intern at Telcoe Federal Credit Union this summer. They gained skills needed to run the TFCU branch at MHS this year. Students will learn about financial literacy from the banking pathway and our partner, Telcoe. #pcsspdroud #serveall
The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall
Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Several PCSSD team members from central office attended the annual PowerSchool EDGE Conference this week. Our team learned about personalizing the education experience for students and gained insights into best educational practices. Our very own Rachel Blackwell was named PowerSchool Champion of the Year and even met the CEO, Hardeep Gulati. Congrats, Rachel! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're excited to announce that Jeanie Wilcoxon from CHENAL ELEMENTARY is a regional finalist for the 2025 Ark. Teacher of the Year. She is one of 14 educators across the state to be selected for this honor. Check out details: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1689087
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Mrs. Courtney from CALS visited and discussed drawing as a form of self-expression with the Little Scholars at DAISY BATES. Scholars then drew anything they wanted and shared their drawing skills as a group. Their art will be turned into posters. Great work! #pcssdproud #serveall
The Olympics are officially in full swing! Want to incorporate your own version at home? PBS Kids has you covered with 9 backyard games to create your own Olympic games at home. Try them out and tell us which one is your favorite: https://trst.in/VsfFbh
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Today is the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. You can watch the opening ceremony this afternoon at 12:30pm (TV: https://trst.in/r8pyc7). There are at least 24 Olympians with ties to Arkansas representing 8 different countries in this year's Games. https://trst.in/MbPyna #pcssdproud #serveall
Little Scholars at Landmark are getting well-acquainted with plants through their very own garden! Using mini-Home Depot kits, the scholars built and decorated plant holders. Later, they planted their own seeds to grow at home. Hands-on learning is so fun! #pcssdproud #serveall
If you registered for the "Summer at CALS" (Central Arkansas Library System), you're invited to attend Library Night at the Arkansas Travelers on August 6. Learn more about Summer @ CALS and the fun activities planned for all ages: cals.org/summer. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Lisa Smith of CRYSTAL HILL makes an impact: "I recognize that childhood trauma exists & work to make trauma-informed decisions that promote safety, transparency & increased time in the classroom." #pcssdproud #serveall
Little Scholars at OAK GROVE learned about a popular Arkansas bird, the cardinal, last week. They discussed how cardinals benefit the state and painted birdhouses. This hands-on activity taught them about local wildlife and provided a connection to nature. #pcssdproud #serveall
