May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. This month, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association raises awareness about communication disorders through their teme of "Building a Strong Foundation."
https://www.asha.org/
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The Maumelle Food Truck Festival is THIS Saturday!! We're so thankful we've been able to reschedule this event from its original date in April. So come join us this Saturday, May 13, for family fun and great food. We'll have nearly a dozen food trucks and activities set up for 11am until 4pm at Maumelle Middle School. Come out and enjoy a day at Maumelle Middle with us!
Today is School Nurses Day. Thank you to our school nurses who work tirelessly for our students each day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in the class of 2026 participated in the "Pledge to Graduate" at Maumelle High School. These freshman are pledging to graduate high school and declared their academy pathway during their time at Maumelle High. Special thanks to our guest speaker, Hornet alum and current KARK anchor, Gary Burton, Jr. The academy pathways are part of the Academies of Central Arkansas at each of the 4 high schools in PCSSD.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We recognize and celebrate the heritage and cultural impacts of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America encourages a healthy home environment including practicing tidiness, making the bedroom sleep-friendly, create comfort, and check the air quality of the space.
https://mhanational.org/
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Today is School Lunch Hero Day. PCSSD is so thankful to our Student Nutrition staff - our school lunch heroes! They provide breakfast and lunch to our students each day to ensure they are getting nutritious meals for their minds and bodies. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AP Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Young, brought current events into his class recently. He tasked his student to study the recent Ohio train derailment and chemical spill and determine the environmental impact of the spill. Students created a train poster with their answers to hang in the hallway of the school.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today marks the day the Mexican Army achieved an unlikely victory against French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
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Today is the National Day of Prayer. This year's theme is "Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much." Find and event near you:
https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/post_or_find_an_event
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MHS Seniors '23,
I am proud to be part of your journey and excited to see where life takes you. I encourage you to embrace the spirit of service and give back to your community. Remember, you are more than the labels society may place upon you.
Mr. Jason Young, Principal
May is National Foster Care Month. We celebrate the hard work and compassion it takes to be a foster family. Thank you to those who serve our children in the capacity! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to the OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, MAUMELLE MIDDLE, MILLS MIDDLE, MAUMELLE HIGH, and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH students who participated in the Area 5 Special Olympics Spring Games!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1092216
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May is National Nurses Month! All month we will be shouting out our dedicated school nursing staff. Thank you to the Maumelle feeder nurses for taking care of our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Teacher Day! Thank you to our dedicated teaching staff across all PCSSD. We are thankful to you and your love of educating students. We are looking forward to celebrating our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week next week! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is School Principals' Day! Thank you to the dedicated principals across PCSSD who work tirelessly to serve our students and ensure they are provided with a quality education. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
https://youtu.be/kB1lldFK9XE
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Today is International Dance Day! Today we celebrate dance and the performing arts. The day also celebrates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
April is School Library Month! Thank you to the dedicated Teacher Librarians across PCSSD! This month we would like to shout out these professionals by feeder. We are thankful for the TLs in the Maumelle feeder! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Counselors Association is planning a summer book drive that will directly benefit our students that may need extra support for summer literacy.
We are asking families to donate gently used books now through May 12 to your school counseling office. Books of any genre are accepted as they will be distributed to children of all ages in our District.
