This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL students put their thinking caps on for "AVID Day on the Hill" which just so happened to fall on National Puzzle Day. Students participated in a variety of puzzles, critical thinking games, and even a digital escape room! #pcssdproud #serveall
PINE FOREST students have been learning coding basics during their library time with Mrs. Reaves. After reading the book "How to Code a Sandcastle" by Josh Funk, classes discussed what coding is, how we use it daily, and then coded their own robot mouse. #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up the month of January, we have one last message of appreciation for our school board. At our board of education meeting earlier this month, the board was recognized for their dedication to PCSSD. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD's Pre-K Program is designed to meet the developmental needs of each child using a wide range of age-appropriate and multi-cultural materials and experiences. Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more: https://trst.in/iuL8Ls
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WNBA star Brittney Griner stopped by MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH last week to talk with the basketball and volleyball teams. Griner spoke with these student-athletes about her journey to the WNBA and importance of staying focused on your goals. How cool! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pulaski County Sheriff Department has cleared Landmark Elementary from its lockdown. There was nothing found in the area and PCSO officials believe the school is in safe condition to continue to the school day.
Landmark Elementary is currently on lockdown due to gunshots heard in the area. Students and staff are safe inside the building. PCSO offifcials are en route to the school. Please do not come up to the school at this time. We will keep you updated on the situation.
Ms. Combs' 6th grade art students at ROBINSON MIDDLE drew a portrait of a shelter pet from the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Those portraits will now go home with the respective pet when adopted. What a heartwarming project for the students and pets! #pcssdproud #serveall
First graders at CHENAL and CATO ELEMENTARY learned all about pulleys. While learning all about these mechanisms, students also built their own pulley and tested them out. They finished their lesson by writing about their experience. #psccdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
The lockdown has been lifted at Harris Elementary. Pulaski County Sheriff Department canvassed the area but did not find anything of concern. They gave the all clear and lifted the lockdown at approximately 12:30. Students and staff are safe and continuing the school day.
Harris Elementary is currently on lockdown due to gunshots heard in the area. This a precaution move at this point in time. However, we ask that no one attempt to come up to the school at this time.
Students from ROBINSON MIDDLE and CATO ELEMENTARY (& other PCSSD schools) visited UA-Little Rock last week for the annual "School Day" basketball game. Hundreds of students from central Arkansas schools enjoyed watching UA-Little Rock women's team in action. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Hope People (SYLVAN HILLS) and Taylor Honeysuckle (ROBINSON) on being named recipients of the 2023-2024 Thea Foundation Scholarship! Hope's scholarship is for performing arts and Taylor's is for fashion. https://trst.in/yipYZi. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Puzzle Day! Not only do puzzles bring us together, spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. What is your favorite kind of puzzle? #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Data Privacy Day. Our increased reliance on digital technologies to manage every facet of life necessitates the need to rethink what we share about ourselves, when and where we share it, and who we are sharing it with. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Lastly, choose what best meets your child's needs. Your child's educational needs come first and now you can make the choice that benefits them. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Johnson's 5th graders at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY are working to become published authors! They're working on personal narratives they started earlier this year and are applying grammar skills to revise and edit the books. Can't wait to see the final product! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Arlo Washington, a ROBINSON HIGH parent, for the Oscar nomination of his film "The Barber of Little Rock." The film is nominated for Best Documentary Short at the 96th Academy Awards. Watch the documentary here: https://trst.in/xu6rLC
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