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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SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY students are learning about the elements of art & the principles of design. They are also learning how to communicate and relate about art utilizing our 5 senses (hear, taste, smell, sight and touch) through interacting art stations. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Women's Equality Day. On this day in 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote! #pcssdproud #serveall
It might not feel like football weather, but the season is here! Week 0 of high school football kicks off tonight for PCSSD high schools. Reminder: games start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://trst.in/zxAKKS) for $7 or $10 at the gate. #pcssdproud #serveall
COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Evans, held the first lunch bunch of the school year recently with 4th graders! The students enjoyed lunch and a cartoon with Mrs. Evans in the library. Lunch bunch is awarded to the classes who show the most FIRE. #pcssdproud #serveall
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY Kindergarteners are rocking AVID strategies already this year! They created 2 column notes and one pagers! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD students, families, and school appreciate community support. Thank you The Hair Show, That.Church, Sherwood Police, Subaru of Little Rock, and Kellogg Valley Baptist Church for their donations of school supplies and backpacks. #pcssdproud #serveall
Due to extreme heat expected tomorrow PCSSD will have early dismissal on Friday, August 25. Our goal is ensure our bus drivers and student riders remain safe and out of the extreme heat at dismissal. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. and secondary schools will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Students will receive lunch at school prior to dismissal.
Students in the Freshman Seminar class at MAUMELLE HIGH started the year off with a fun project. These students are making pennants of their favorite college/university to decorate the lockers around the school. What's your favorite college or university? #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE ELA and math students kicked off the first week of school with some great activities that including working together and getting to know their classmates. #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you to the community organizations that support our schools and students throughout the year. Thank you Summit Church, the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce, and the Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene. #pcssdproud #serveall
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH football team spent their mornings the first week of school welcoming elementary students as they arrived at school. The elementary students enjoyed seeing the high schoolers on their campus! #pcssdproud #serveall
In case you missed it, local media interviewed PCSSD about the excessive heat and its impact on the school day and extracurricular activities. Check out the stories:
THV11: https://trst.in/040y7O
KATV: https://trst.in/CKUBa0
KARK: https://trst.in/akjjBV
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SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH students in Coach Clark’s class were given 5 minutes to construct a glider and then each team member casting it. Groups then took the averages and determined who had the most efficient design. It was a fun way to start the year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Principals in action: Shout out to DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Christian, and OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Hodge, for taking time out of their busy days to give to their students. #pcssdproud #serveall
We are so excited that KARK recognized HARRIS ELEMENTARY's Mr. Jessie Watson! He is an asset to our school and we are proud to have him working with our students!
https://www.kark.com/good-news-matters/harris-elementary-school-custodian-goes-above-and-beyond-for-students-staff/
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MILLS MIDDLE students had a great first week of school discussing the expectations of learning. Students must know what is expected of them to know how to meet (or exceed) those expectations. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health has a resource available for those with questions about immunizations. Check out the frequently asked questions on their website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/frequently-asked-questions-immunizations
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PBS Kids is offering some tips to help parents and students transition into the daily routine of school. Check out their recipes, checklists, and more:
https://trst.in/nJjRQ0
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Be Mighty Little Rock is providing free after school meals for kids and teens, 18 and under, at 11 local CALS locations. All meals must be consumer on site and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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