3rd Graders from HARRIS ELEMENTARY were hard at work on their science and social studies lessons during the first week of school. Love the smiles and concentration from our students! What was your favorite subject in elementary school? #pcssdproud #serveall
On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment. When it was added to the US Constitution in 1920, it granted women the right to vote. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE surprised their bus drivers with special treats to show just how much they appreciate all they do! Bus drivers play such an important role in getting students to & from school safely, & this was a great way to say thank you. #pcssdproud #serveall
BAKER and CHENAL ELEMENTARY had a special visit from the Arkansas Secretary of Education, Jacob Oliva, and members from DESE last week. They visited a few teachers who received top merit pay last year: Mrs. Balmat, Mrs. Wilcoxon and Mrs. Heffington. #pcssdproud #serveall
We'll round out National Immunization Awareness Month with the CDC's vaccine guide for 7-18 year olds. Check it out here: https://trst.in/Ypzbwy #pcssdproud #serveall
Be Mighty, an anti-hunger campaign, serves kids ages 2-18 in our area. Check out the times and locations for their free after-school meals. #pcssdproud #serveall
What's your top tip for transitioning from summer mode to school schedule? We love these ideas from Arkansas PBS as we head into week 2 of the 24-25 school year. https://trst.in/hIZHRW #pcssdproud #serveall
Before each school year, secondary Athletic Trainers review & simulate Emergency Action Plans (EAP) in spine board, concussions, & heat illnesses. They simulated on & off the field scenarios to ensure PCSSD provides the best care for our student-athletes. #pcssdproud #serveall
You did it! It's the first Friday of the school year! Students, staff and even parents - what was the highlight of the week for you?
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This week, we celebrated our first "AVID Wednesday" of the school year! It's a chance for students and staff to wear a college shirt. AVID is implemented across all PCSSD schools and emphasizes the importance of college and career readiness: https://trst.in/oBomqu
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A huge shout out to the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Baseball Team for their incredible volunteer work at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE! We're proud to have such amazing student-athletes in our community. Keep up the great work, and thank you for being such positive role models! #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE hosted a great GEAR UP Family Night focused on fun & enrichment. MMS is 1 of 15 middle schools in Ark. participating in GEAR UP, a partnership funded by the US Dept. of Ed. to increase college-going rate of low-income secondary school students. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Ms. Debora Cosen, our new Director of Career and Technical Education! Ms. Cosen transitions to this district-level role after years as a vocational teacher. We're excited to have Ms. Cosen lead our CTE programs in PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYMI, Dr. Charles McNulty joined superintendents from LRSD, Cabot and Guy-Perkins on KARK last week for a little back to school trivia. They answered questions from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade levels. Dr. McNulty came out on top after winning the bonus round! #pcssdproud #serveall
Bus Safety Reminder: When the stop sign on a bus is out, it's time to stop. It's Arkansas Law to stop at least 30 ft. from a bus when it's lights are flashing. Let's all do our part to make sure every student has a safe ride to and from school! #pcssdproud #serveall
What a wonderful first day we had! Check out our album for pictures from across the district. https://trst.in/VSHbU2
Let's finish the week strong. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to these class of '24 scholars! Madelyn McTigrit of 🎩 ROBINSON HIGH was named a Sturgis Fellow, a prestigious U of A scholarship. Terrion Hughes of 🐻 SYLVAN HILLS HIGH was selected to participate in the Path Program by the U of A Honors College. #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE MIDDLE was ready to welcome students this week thanks to the students, staff, and community members who gave up their Saturday morning to beautify the entry of the school! #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy First Day of School! Time for one of our favorite first-day-traditions...seeing all of our students' smiling faces. Just a reminder to send us your first day pics - communication@pcssd.org. We'll share them later this week! #pcssdproud #serveall
Kindergarten, here they come! CHENAL ELEMENTARY and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY welcomed some of their youngest learners with crafts, games and more at recent "kindergarten round up" events. #pcssdproud #serveall
