September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Do you volunteer for PCSSD school(s)? Don't forget to log your hours!. The individual and school with the most hours is recognized at the end of the school year at our annual PALS banquet! Volunteer log sheets are online:
https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on September 15 from 11:00am-6:00pm. Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases, we have decided to hold our conferences virtually. Each teacher will provide a ten-minute window per student. Click here (https://5il.co/yoh7) to sign up for a conference time with your child's teachers. You will receive an email with your virtual meeting link no later than 8:30am on Sept. 15.
For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Please notice this helpful information from Superior Success' Center for Reading and Academic Achievement. Thank you!
Congratulations to our August Staff Members of the Month, Ms. Smith, our wonderful registrar, and Ms. Williams, one of our fabulous counselors! Well done!
September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all schools and District offices are closed today. See you Tuesday morning!
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Today is National Read a Book Day. Let's take advantage of our day off and spend some time reading a good book. What are you reading today?
Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Research shows children more regularly attend classes when they know a parent, teacher, friend, or community member is keeping tabs on their attendance. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children are obese. We recognize this month to bring awareness and provide some potential solutions to get kids eating healthy and physically active.
Pulaski County Youth Services is aiming to address mental health challenges in families and educators in central Arkansas.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527216
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September is Better Breakfast Month and we are highlighting our student nutrition department and their dedication to providing nutritionally balanced meals, both breakfast and lunch, to all PCSSD students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: PCSSD will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day. Schools and district offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy the extended weekend!
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Congratulations to our recent Teachers of the Week! August 16th-20th was Ms. Hubbard and August 23rd-27th was Mr. Tyson. Thank you to Chick-fil-A of Maumelle for sponsoring this honor for our teachers!
Several administrators in central office love celebrating birthdays and our assistant superintendent for human resources is one of them! So here's a birthday shout out to Shawn Burgess! Thank you for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Can you guess this famous PCSSD alum? Here's a hint: he's a class of 1996 SYLVAN HILLS HIGH graduate and has starred in major Hollywood movies for more than 10 years! #TBT #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students and staff at MAUMELLE MIDDLE started a fun, new tradition this year chalking the walk of the school. The pictures and sayings inspire everyone entering the building! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to all who participated in our first annual Chalk the Walk! The positive messages and beautiful drawings were an inspiration!
