OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY hosted a Day at the Egyptian Museum with Alpha students and Mrs. Middaugh. The students did excellent work and research to educate visitors about ancient Egyptian life, symbolism, and culture. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June is Pride Month. This month we reflect on the progress of this community in the continued fight for equality and inclusion. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The class of 2023 celebrated graduation on May 20, but over the past few weeks several schools across PCSSD held "promotion" ceremonies for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 5th and 8th graders. Congrats to all students on a job well done!! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
HARRIS ELEMENTARY students recently learned about planting seeds and the growing process. They applied their new skills to plant seeds for Mother's Day gifts. Great work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kalinda Loomis, junior at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH, had the honor of conducting a piece with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Kalinda was selected as the Maestro Baton Winner and performed at Robinson Performance Hall on May 14. Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
May is National Nurses Month! All month we are shouting out our dedicated school nursing staff. Thank you to the substitute, float and other nurses for taking care of our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to LANDMARK ELEMENTARY 1st grader, Braylee Smart, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH graduating senior, Mikki Young, for having their artwork selected as part of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Central Arkansas Library System and Be Mighty Little Rock are partnering to provide summer meals for kids and teens, Monday through Saturday starting.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1129797
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On this Memorial Day, we remember and thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect this great country and our freedoms.
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The MAUMELLE HIGH volleyball team recently installed a volleyball net at PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY. The volleyball girls stuck around and taught a few tricks and skills to students afterwards. We love seeing collaboration between our feeder schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It is important for students to practice their reading skills this summer break. Here are a few tips from PBS Kids to help students enjoy reading this summer:
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/12-creative-ways-to-enjoy-reading-this-summer
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The Central Arkansas Library System is gearing up for summer programming. Students can track reading for a chance to win weekly prize drawings. Check out their website for specific programming at the CALS branch near you:
https://trst.in/WQ8YJf
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America encourages spending time in nature for positive mental health outcomes, including spending time with plants and in green space and natural light.
https://mhanational.org/
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Students at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY had the opportunity to visit with professionals from various businesses and trades at the AVID Career Day. Special thanks to our industry partners for taking time to visit with our students about job options! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at 12 schools will receive free meals for the 23-24 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision program. The District is also accepting free or reduced lunch applications starting July 1. More info: https://trst.in/YRoajZ#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in Mr. Waddell's Industrial Technologies class at ROBINSON HIGH made their own slab tables this year. Each student selected, designed and finished their own tabletop. They also wrought and welded their own "hairpin" legs. Very impressive! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS MIDDLE 6th graders recently enjoyed the beautiful weather by doing math outside. Students reviewed multiplying binomials and got some much-needed sunshine! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID students from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH gathered for an end-of-the-year picnic. This was a fun way to wrap up the year with collaboration among students in 6-12th grades. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID students from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH gathered for an end-of-the-year picnic. This was a fun way to wrap up the year with collaboration among students in 6-12th grades. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
4th graders at BAKER ELEMENTARY were challenged to build their very own arcade games with only a few simple materials, a dash of imagination, and a sprinkle of ingenuity. These young engineers shared their games with peers and parents. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
