June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This annual celebration is led by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and supports the inclusion of Caribbean-Americans in policy making and the development of the Caribbean region. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AR Kids Read is offering a list of ideas to keep your child inspired to read this summer by finding new places to read. Check out this list and maybe even come up with some of your own!
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CALS is collecting new and gently used reusable water bottles to have on hand for patrons and local shelters this summer. If you want to help, bottles can be brought to Main Library through Saturday, July 30. For questions, contact 501-918-3000. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to Miss Arkansas 2022, Ebony Mitchell! In 2019 she visited some of our elementary students and helped them make cards for children at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She will compete for the title of Miss America later this year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services students at HARRIS ELEMENTARY celebrated Juneteenth! PCYS partnered with A Different Stroke of Art for this project. Great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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Congratulations to incoming SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE 6th grader, Olivia White, who won 1st place in the Arkansas Children's Hospital Anti-Smoking Essay Contest. The essay theme this year was "Changing Gears!" Congratulations Olivia! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Little Free Libraries provide a great opportunities for students to not only borrow books, but donate books for other community members.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH sophomore, Ka'Mya Tackett! Last weekend she was crowned Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen! Ka'Mya is on the track & volleyball teams. She will compete for Miss America's Outstanding Teen in August in Dallas. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
7 PCSSD schools earned the designation of “certified” from AVID, and 2 additional schools are designated as “emerging schoolwide.”
https://www.pcssd.org/article/765499
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June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. This area conserves habitats and protects Lake Maumelle. It's trail system is open for both hiking and biking.
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The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club student performance group called Kizazi performed during the Arkansas MLK Commission celebration of Juneteenth at the state capitol this past weekend! What a great group of scholars! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY’s music teacher, Ms. Beth Hendrix, recently completed the Teacher Leadership Program through the Arkansas Leadership Academy.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/766405
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Today is officially First Day of Summer!
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JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY closed out the school year by celebrating their kindergarteners with a fun event! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Recent MAUMELLE HIGH graduate, Eva Casto, attended the Governor's Scholastic Day in May and was able to meet Governor Asa Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, but became a federal U.S. holiday in 2021. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Father's Day!
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Check out the Be Mighty, CALS Children's Library and Learning Center, Central Arkansas Library System, & Baptist Health Community Outreach are offering a new cooking and wellness class taught by a nutritionist! Check it out! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
