Celebrating all our abilities and uniqueness on Special Education Day. Did you know, President Ford signed the first special education law on this day in 1975? #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Ms. Shirley's science class at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE got a front-row seat to the magic of reaction time. The mission: Drop rulers and catch them as quick as lightning! They learned how our brains might be fast, but muscles need time to catch up. #pcssdproud #serveall
'Tis the season for kindness! The Random Acts of Kindness Students (aka "RAKS") in our ALE program at the Center of Innovation collected and distributed socks, gloves, and hats for their peers. This group does random acts of kindness throughout the year! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're hiring! PCSSD is looking to fill several classified and certified positions right now. We've added about two dozen jobs in the past month. Check out our openings and apply today: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers.
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AVID Seniors from MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL experienced an engaging weekend at Crystal Bridges Museum, University of Arkansas "Razorback Walk," and football game. AVID seniors from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH also attended the trip. #pcssdproud #serveall
Double take! SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL students in Mr. Green's Art class used the panoramic function on a phone to create an optical illusion. After a brief demonstration, students exercised their own creativity with a mirror to create their own photo. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"I've learned that you have to work hard in class and on the field. I focus on my school work before practice or games." -Elijah Newell, MAUMELLE HIGH
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What happens when you mix the right amount of science and fun? Mrs. McCarty's 7th graders at MILLS MIDDLE found out the answer to that essential question with a BOOM! #pcssdproud #serveall
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY students show there's no better way to enjoy recess this time of year than a pile of leaves in the fall. What's your favorite autumn memory as a kid? #pcssdproud #serveall
ROBINSON HIGH held the inaugural Robinson River Run 5K and Kid's 1-Mile Run at Two Rivers Park. Several Senators ran in this event, including board member Dr. Laurie Tait (and her husband). Thanks to all who participated! Read more: https://trst.in/gKf5Ya #pcssdproud #serveall
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY hosted a Family Lunch and STEAM event with a book reading, popcorn, and Thanksgiving meal last week. The students enjoyed showing off projects they worked on recently. We love seeing their ingenuity in these projects! #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from CRYSTAL HILL, DAISY BATES, HARRIS, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY took part in balloon parades for Thanksgiving fun. The parades are based off the book "Balloons Over Broadway," a story about the Macy's Day parade. #pcssdproud #serveall
Two PCSSD high school students are featured in an article about Arkansas' boom in computer science and tech. MAUMELLE HIGH senior, David Evatt, and ROBINSON HIGH junior, Krish Patel, talk about their decision to pursue tech careers.
https://acds.co/next-tony-stark-november-2023/
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LAWSON ELEMENTARY recently hosted "The Fourth Wall." This arts ensemble engages students with classical performance connoisseurs through a hybrid of the performing arts in which musicians are also actors and dancers. What fun experience for these students! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to ROBINSON HIGH's JAG students for their recent success at the state National Career Association competition.
Jace McMurray, Adamaris Santaclara-Estrada, and Karla Valderrabano-Trevino earned 1st place in the categories in which they competed. #pcssdproud #serveall
On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
Six members of the MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH Debate Team competed in the 55th Annual Arkansas Congress on Student Relations. This is the most accomplished Student Congress delegation in MUSHS history. Congrats! Read more:
https://mills.pcssd.org/article/1343698 #pcssdproud #serveall
