During the school year, PCSSD high schools have the opportunity for TWO students to represent their school at the monthly Board of Education meetings. Senior Grace Burlison represented SYLVAN HILLS HIGH at the December meeting. Way to go, Grace! #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Tiffany Shettles-Tull, COLLEGE STATION, read "The Little Liar: A Novel" by Mitch Albom. She loved how it expressed the effects of truth and lies. #pcssdproud #serveall
Principals from 8 schools in the District received reward checks from the CSL Achieve grant for school performance. BAKER, CHENAL, CRYSTAL HILL, SHERWOOD and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY, ROBINSON MIDDLE, ROBINSON HIGH, and DVA all improved school performance year-over-year. Funds were divided up by each school (LEA) equally. Additionally, the grant will provide a retention bonus to our special education teachers who worked in PCSSD for the 2022-2023 school year and returned to the District for this school year. Way to GROW, principals!
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Students from PCSSD participated in the 36th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza and 3 were selected as winners in the elementary coloring contest! Congratulations to Reese (5th grade, OAKBROOKE), Parker (Kindergarten, SHERWOOD) and Hannah (1st grade, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON). The winners were announced at the event on Sunday at the Arkansas State Capitol. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1371426 #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #2: Behavior problems due to malnutrition can be counteracted when children consume a balanced diet that includes protein, fat, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
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The Academies of Central Arkansas have grown quite a bit over the past year! We're so proud of our students from MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH as they embark on new pathways. Check out this video that premiered at the Little Rock Regional Chamber Annual Luncheon. https://trst.in/WTzpqM
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The annual Baker Bazaar returned this year in all its holiday and entrepreneurial glory! Student groups worked hard with their teachers at BAKER ELEMENTARY to create projects to sell. Such a fun, holiday event for our students and their families. #pcssdproud #serveall
First graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY found a unique use for bubble wrap. Each student created their own Christmas tree art piece! What are your favorite holiday craft ideas? #pcssdproud #serveall
Miss Diamond State High School America 2024, KaMya Tackett visited CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY to share her “Mental Garden: Growing Positive Mindsets For Our Youth” service project. KaMya is currently a junior at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. Way to go, KaMya! #pcssdproud #serveall
Former DAISY BATES students, who are now at MILLS MIDDLE, enjoyed a visit from their former principal Mrs. Christian. Students listened as she provided encouragement and support for their continued learning and success. #pcssdproud #serveall
Want to try a different approach to learning? Check out DRIVEN School of Innovation at ROBINSON HIGH, one of the fastest growing endeavors in PCSSD. Hear from students about what makes DRIVEN so unique for their learning experience. https://youtu.be/j-1RGIrBstU
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Third through fifth grade AVID students from COLLEGE STATION experienced a hands-on tour of the Little Rock Air Force Base as part of career month. Students learned about the K-9 unit, high-flying hygiene, night vision, and water rescue tools. #pcssdproud #serveall
Last weekend, PCSSD transportation department participated in two holiday parades! The Northwest pound attended the Sherwood Christmas Parade with the HARRIS ELEMENTARY cheerleaders. The South point joined the North Little Rock Christmas parade with cheerleaders from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. The buses were decorated for the occasion.
Which bus do you like best: Grinch or Nightmare Before Christmas?
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In 1994, the United States Congress declared December 7, National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Memorials and events are held each year at Pearl Harbor as well as across the nation honoring the 2,403 Americans killed and the nearly 1,200 injured. #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL fourth graders in Mrs. Adams class took hands-on learning to a new level. These students had some creative adventures in a clay workshop provided by Mobile Makerspace from Innovation Hub. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Hanukkah! For the next eight nights, Hanukkah (often called the Festival of Lights), takes place for our Jewish friends. The celebration centers around lighting candles on the menorah while also enjoying food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #serveall
Third graders in Mrs. Lerew’s science classes at CHENAL ELEMENTARY built ice boards while learning about magnets. Not only did they learn about science, they also worked on financial literacy! Every student had to budget for their own building materials! #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students in Ms. Henley's Lifespan and Development class made sensory bags. Sensory bags help babies develop their sense of touch and fine motor skills. They're also great for adults too! #pcssdproud #serveall
