Happy Labor Day! Labor activists in the late 1800s pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the work that has contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882.
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Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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Three PCSSD high schools are on the road tonight for week 1 of high school football. Good luck to MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH (Sylvan Hills is off). Let's bring home a W!
Don't forget about livestream: https://trst.in/hQ7BTc
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September is Attendance Awareness Month and PCSSD is challenging all students to be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On time)! We encourage every school to attain 95% attendance every week in September. The challenge kicks off next week. Good luck! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. PCSSD is thankful for our security department as well as partnerships with local law enforcement that work together to keep our students and campuses safe. #pcssdproud #serveall
8 PCSSD students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1221605
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JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE's 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams recently had a great night on the court! Way to go ladies! #pcssdproud #serveall
KATV recently spent some time with SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE's lead custodian, Paula Falls. She showed off her jacks skills to some students, teaching them her favorite pastime game.
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports the risk of mental health issues increase for adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media. ACHI released a video to help parents understand parental controls.
https://trst.in/Po9gqv
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The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH volleyball team helped Make-A-Wish. Noah has a terminal illness and wanted to go on a shopping spree. The team was at Academy Sports with signs as a limo pulled up. Noah walked through as the team made a huge deal of his experience. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE staff and students are getting ready for their AVID kick off next week. The school will providing supplies to students to help them learn more about AVID and the college and career readiness learning opportunities available to students. #pcssdproud #serveall
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY 5th grade Alpha students are learning about debate skills and practicing them in teams and groups. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is partnering with All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) as part of the welding-manufacturing pathway in the Academies model. AWIP donated 500 writing portfolios and 2 microwaves for students. Thank you for the generous donation! #pcssdproud #serveall
Arkansas's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Capri Salaam, recently stopped by SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH. She offered words of wisdom and expertise to administrators and staff. Thank you Ms. Salaam! #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE HIGH administrators recently joined the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon to discuss the Academies of Central Arkansas and facility updates at the school. #pcssdproud #serveall
2nd graders at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY are working in small groups to practice their phonics skills. What a fun way to practice new skills! #pcssdproud #serveall
AVID Excel scholars at MILLS MIDDLE are working on building their community through Academic Language Scripts. Scholars had to create a poster showcasing their understanding of how to communicate with peers in the classroom and on campus. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Local health department locations also often provide vaccinations. Here is a list of local health departments and their contact information in central Arkansas:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/central
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