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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As we wrap up the first week of school, check out these reminders:
Photo release: https://trst.in/Rpp5hW
Athletic tickets: https://www.pcssd.org/page/athletics
Free & reduced lunch: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
Chromebook insurance: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
Volunteer app: https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
In just a few short weeks, we'll officially kick off the high school football season! To help get us in the mood for football, check out pics from the ROBINSON vs. SYLVAN HILLS HIGH scrimmage earlier this week! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's been a good to start to the school year so far. However, we're experiencing a loss felt in the Robinson feeder and across PCSSD. Officer Victor Montgomery was fatally injured on Monday morning during traffic duty. We miss you! https://trst.in/Po0AW4 #pcssdproud #serveall
The parent organizations across PCSSD are vital to the success of each school year. Thank you to the PTO organizations for providing food for our teachers and helping get the school grounds ready to welcome students back to school! #pcssdproud #serveall
Over the summer, PCSSD student nutrition and Chartwells K12 served meal boxes to families in need. Over the course of 8 weeks, they served nearly 50,000 meals (22,735 breakfast & 25,604 lunch). AR Hunger Relief Alliance feature: https://trst.in/qB8Qqa #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you to 3M and Crye Leike Realtors of Maumelle for donating school supplies to some of our students! Your generosity is helping families across our District! #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Choir Director, Elaine Harris, recently teamed up with Dr. Lorissa Mason from UA Little Rock to lead the intermediate/advanced reading session at the state Choral Directors Association conference. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations two new PCSSD department leaders. Kristin Herring is now the Academy Director for PCSSD, leading the charge for the Academies of Central Arkansas in our high schools. Dr. Kerry Daughety is our new director of gifted and talented. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
We are thankful for our community partners! Thank you for providing lunch to teachers: AR National Guard, First Community Bank, Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church, First Assembly of God NLR, Texas Roadhouse, Lessons for Life, and Baring Cross Baptist Church!
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The MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH varsity cheerleading team was recently recognized with a number of awards by the National Cheerleading Association during a recent camp at Bryant Middle School.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1196212
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Congratulations to SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE 6th grader, Kaycie Tackett, for placing in the top 8 at the recent AAU Junior Olympics Track and Field competition in Iowa! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is V-J Day, marking the end of World War II. President Harry Truman announced on this day in 1945 that Japan had surrendered!
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