Happy Groundhog Day! Do you want 6 more weeks of winter?
February is Black History Month. Maya Angelou is a renowned bestselling author, poet, actor and performer. She lived in Stamps, AR for ten years with her grandmothers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great leader in African American history. We'll highlight someone new each morning.
Though school board appreciation month is ending, we're always thankful for the work of our school board members. Your dedication and hard work for our students is evident every day! THANK YOU!
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
Tonight is our Family Night and Science Fair at 5:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Also, chili will be served. We look forward to seeing you this evening!
Congratulations to PCSSD athletic director, Danny Ebbs, on his selection to be placed into the Arkansas Activities Association Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. What an honor! Congrats, Danny! http://ow.ly/IFMA50y45kT
Tomorrow night is the Science Fair and chili dinner from 5:30 - 6:30. Students who come with a parent will receive a free dress pass. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Also, The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club are sponsoring FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any Orange Lady, Gentlemen's Club member or the front office. Tickets are $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge and must accompany any Pre-K through 1st-grade student. Come enjoy a wonderful evening with your child on Valentine's Night!
Eli Keller has two kids who both attend PCSSD schools. His fiancée, Mary, has 3 kids. When he's not chasing around the kids, Eli volunteers for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Happy 100 days of school to our students and teachers! Cheers to an awesome school year so far! Schools across PCSSD are participating in fun, unique ways. We'll have pictures from all our schools over on our Facebook page.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Please stay tuned for a few announcements:
First, we will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Wednesday, January, 29, 2020. Students can dress up as a 100 year old. Also, please send $1.00 to help cover cost of fun activities planned. Next, our Family Night & Science Fair will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 5:30-6:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Thank you and have a great evening!
Alicia Gillen, board secretary, has 3 children - Shayla Dixon 22, Nicole Gillen 13, Julia Gillen 12. She also has a dog named Maggie who is 15. In her spare time, she enjoys antiquing, traveling and cooking.
Mills High School invites all in the Mills Feeder to a "Night of Edutainment" tonight (Tuesday, January 21) at 6pm. There will be workshops for both students and parents. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Good evening Daisy Bates Parent and Guardians.
January 20, 2020 is Pediatric Vision Day; this is an opportunity to have your child's eyes examined and receive glasses, if needed, free of charge.
The ROOTS non-profit has partnered with the Arkansas Department of Education Title 1 office, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the UAMS Jones Eye Institute to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/20/20) an opportunity for children across the state to receive free comprehensive eye exams and glasses at no cost.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school nurse at 501-897-2171.
Shelby Thoma and his wife, Leigh, have been married 25 years and 4 children: Simone-24, Nathan-23, Amelia- 20, and Novi-3. His favorite hobby is running and he also enjoys spending time with his youth group.
Brian Maune and his wife, Jennifer, have been married nearly 14 years. They have 5 kids and another due in May! Brian's hobbies include family travel and outdoors activities like hunting, fishing and camping.
As part of their AVID presentations to 4th and 5th grade students, DAISY BATES will have sororities and fraternities visit. While preparing for that presentation, Principal Jackson (Alpha Kappa Alpha) posed with several teachers celebrating Delta Sigma Theta founders day.
If you would like to send your child to PCSSD, registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year! All the registration info can be found online at http://ow.ly/430u50xUd8h or by visiting your school's registrar's office.
Hello Daisy bates Parents and Guardians,
Please stay tuned for a few announcements: First, Picture make-up day will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Also, you are invited to a Family Informational Night on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. There will be examples and teachers available to show you and your child the expectations for completing Science Projects. Thank you!
Tina Renee Ward has two daughters, Ti'Naya and Daraleisha, and two grandkids, Kobe and August. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, road trips and bargain shopping!
Flu season is far from over. Don't forget to wash your hands regularly, keep your lunchbox and backpack clean and maintain overall healthy habits. Let's stay healthy and ready to learn this semester!
