A big thanks to DESE representative, Darlene Kirkpatrick, for stopping by our campus with a cookie tray and poster in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week — what a sweet moment! #pcssdproud #serveall
Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for our students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Today we recognize our nurses in the MILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week.“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." – Albert Einstein #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "The teacher is the heart of the educational system." – Sidney Hook #pcssdproud #serveall
Cinco de Mayo commemorates a significant Mexican victory during the Franco-Mexican War in Puebla. While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, the U.S. celebrates from coast to coast with food (guacamole, anyone?), traditional Mexican folk music & more. #pcssdproud #serveall
May is the time to make moves! Since 1983, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great reminder to discover physical activities that your family enjoys together. What sports or activities are your students up to - individually or as a family? #pcssdproud #serveall
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY won 100 books from Reading is Fundamental! 3rd graders received a book for reading over 1,000 books so far this year. Shout out to Literacy Coach Mrs. Osborne for spearheading this reading adventure. Keep up the reading! #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Behind the scenes, these hard-working staff members make sure our students are fed every day - which is no small feat! Today we want to say a big thank you for all the prep, cooking, line-wrangling and more from these rockstars. #pcssdproud #serveall
On Educator Commitment Signing Day, let’s all give a big round of applause to the next generation of educators. We can’t wait to see you inspiring students in the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
Observed on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer encourages Americans to pray for our country’s government, education and more. PCSSD will be joining other local state officials to pray for our city, county and state. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy School Principals' Day! We are so grateful for each of our 26 outstanding educational leaders across the District. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
Time to get your groove on! Since 1982, International Dance Day is the perfect day to celebrate the value and importance of dance as an art form that can have a major impact on society. So we're curious - what is your favorite style of dance or dance move? #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District. If you missed the career expo last week, don't worry! You can still learn more about openings and apply online. Check out our current openings: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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One of our favorite end-of-year traditions: the senior walk! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES is spreading inspiration and encouragement as their 2024 graduates walk the halls of their feeder elementary schools - LANDMARK, HARRIS, COLLEGE STATION and DAISY BATES. #pcssdproud #serveall
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY's Kayden King and Bryson Nelson and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES' Chance Bradford for their performance in the Ralph D. Vines Public Speaking Contest on Sunday. Chance won for his age group and won best overall male speaker! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to two very special Daisy Bates Elementary scholars for their performance in the Ralph D. Vines II Public Speaking Contest this past weekend.
5th grade scholars, Kayden King and Bryson Nelson, both received participation cash prizes for their speeches. They competed against other students in their age division by delivering a two minute speech in front of a panel of judges. Way to go, DBES TIgers!
And congrats to MUSHS' scholar, Chance Bradford, for winning best overall male speaker!
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
