September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization.
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Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health.
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It's another football Friday! This week SYLVAN HILLS and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while ROBINSON HIGH will be at home. All games kick off at 7 p.m. and, as a reminder, the games are available via livestream: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Dr. Yolaundra Williams and Michele Pickett on recent promotions within our District. Dr. Williams has been named assistant superintendent for human resources. Mrs. Pickett has been named principal at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY. Congrats ladies! #pcssdproud #serveall
STEM programs provide exposure to STEM content and also provide students with opportunities and experiences that increase innovation, encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, build confidence and perseverance, and foster community and collaboration. #pcssdproud #serveall
COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY Security Officer Richardson is also an active member of the US Air Force. Officer Richardson took the time to show students proper flag etiquette. The students did a great job learning about the procedures! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our bodies. The Cleveland Clinic says the morning is when bodies are most insulin-sensitive and suggests fiber-filled carbs for a healthy breakfast.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast/
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Kindergarteners at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY had a number scavenger hunt! This activity helped the student with better number recognition, identification, and makes learning fun! #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE MIDDLE students in Ms. Washam's Life Skills class recently did an experiment on how different types of matter can change. They had a great time and the end result was Elephant Toothpaste! #pcssdproud #serveall
3rd graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY learned about main idea and supporting details. Students arranged strips of paper in order starting with the main idea and supporting details. They were able to add what they knew about the topic to support the main idea. #pcssdproud #serveall
The deadline to sign up for Chromebook insurance is September 29! It's only $35 to sign up! Insurance will help you avoid unwanted extra costs if your student's Chromebook is lost, broken or stolen. Sign up today: https://trst.in/C495Cv #pcssdproud #serveall
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY Principal, Mrs. Christian, recently stopped by MILLS MIDDLE to surprise 17 former Tigers. She, along with other DBES staff members, wanted to personally congratulate the students on their performance on last Spring's ACT Aspire test.
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Mills University Studies High update: we have been given the all clear by plus county sheriffs office. No threat was found inside or outside of the building. Students and staff will be returning to classes now. Thank you for your patience.
Update at Mills University Studies High: law enforcement brought in dogs to assist with the search and investigation inside the building. Students and staff are still in their safe evacuation location. We will update as more develops.
Update at Mills University Studies High: students and staff are still evacuated at this time. Pulaski County Sheriff's office and Emergency Management are on the scene to investigate. Safety is paramount so we ask people to refrain from coming to the school at this time. Thank u.
This is National Arts in Education Week. PCSSD is proud of our fine arts programs and how they impact all aspects of education.
"Grit, industriousness, creativity and resilience are at the center of arts education," said PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light.
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Today is Patriot Day when we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Never forget.
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SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY art students learned how to paint properly with water colors in preparation for Arkansas Peace Week. Students are excited to submit their contest entry ideas this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Grandparents Day! Many PCSSD elementary schools are hosting events for grandparents over the next few days. So keep an eye out for dates and times of these events on your school Facebook pages. #pcssdproud #serveall
