PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Sylvan Hills High School announces the hiring of Chris Hill as its new head football coach for the 2020-2021 academic year. Hall will join the Bear family effective July 1, 2020 pending PCSSD board approval. Coach Hill is excited to lead the Bears on the field next year and for years to come. Coach Hill comes to Sylvan Hills from Harding... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Ten Joe T. Robinson students have been selected for the 2020 Arkansas Governor’s School. The program will be held July 5 through August 1 at Arkansas Tech University. Below is a list of students accepted, as well as their area of concentration: Abby Bobo | English/Language ArtsAlyssa Chaffin | Visual ArtsAvani Reynolds | Choral MusicAvery... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Congratulations to the Sylvan Hills Freshman Academy Band! The band competed at the Region 1 Concert Assessment and received highest markings for their performances. The band performed three prepared pieces for a panel of judges, and was also required to sight-read a never before seen piece for a seperate judge. All judges scored the band... READ MORE >
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. - Congratulations to Sylvan Hills High School’s Ivana Elliott. Elliott won her wrestling match and was named a Champion in the Arkansas Chapter of the Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Meet of Champions. She defeated Searcy's Harley Seymore by pin in the 3rd period. Maumelle’s Ember Smith also competed in the Meet of Champions. The meet featured some of... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. - More than 500 students across Arkansas, including many from Pulaski County Special School District, attended Camp College at Arkansas State University. The program provided high school freshman an opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. Arkansas State University provided the students... READ MORE >
https://www.lexialearning.com/resources/press-releases/large-arkansas-school-district-adopts-lexia-core5-reading-districtwideDue to the success that its Pre-K-5 students have experienced with Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5), the Pulaski County Special School District in Arkansas, in and around Little Rock, has expanded its use of the program to all of its 16... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The ASA High School Tour visited Mills University Studies and Sylvan Hill High Schools last week for a high-energy, unique bully prevention assembly.The ASA High School Tour travels across the country every year to share a bullying-prevention message as part of the Anti-Defamation League's 'No Place for Hate' program. Top X Games athletes... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mills University Studies High School is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Galaxy Gymnasium on campus.Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, parents and students will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free Career and College fair. Numerous local... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Every student grades third through fifth participated in a book tasting in the Library Learning Center at College Station Elementary during Read Across America week. The book tasting gave students an opportunity to be exposed to different genres of books. It also was an easy way to get students engaged and excited about reading. Many of the... READ MORE >
Regular Meeting - Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 6:00 PM Call to Order - Tina WardRoll Call - Alicia GillenPledge of AllegiancePublic CommentsCertified P.P.C. PresentationClassified P.P.C. PresentationReports/RecognitionsPresentation by ChartwellsEmotional Support Animal Policy - Madison Scott - Robinson High SchoolInspiration in Education... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Joe T. Robinson High School senior Jayna George was recently selected for the state officer position of "reporter" in her first year with SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Portable chargers, hats, shirts, even stickers, high school students are letting their creative juices flow. “It’s really cool to be able to see how people come together and create something good for the good of our community,” says Jeana Simmons, Sylvan Hills High Sophomore. Students like Jeana Simmons are learning what it takes to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three schools from Pulaski County Special School District participated in a ceremony to honor the academic accomplishments and achievements of African American High school students. This year's event took place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in the M. L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College.As a part of its Black History Month events,... READ MORE >
Austin, TX -- A small group of educators from Pulaski County Special School District attended the Digital Annual Learning Conference (DLAC)in Austin, Texas from February 24 - 26, 2020. Two central office employees - Rachel Blackwell, PCSSD digital learning facilitator, and Casey Dailey, instructional technology and professional development facilitator joined... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Five schools from Pulaski County Special School District competed in the Regional Tournament last weekend and two teams will advance to the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament in Hot Springs March 6-7.In the elementary division, the Pine Forest and Crystal Hill archery teams competed in the Region 8 tournament... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Country music star and Star City native, Jared Blake, visited Joe T. Robinson High School on Friday, February 21 to share a message of recovery and redemption with students.Jared also appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” (Season 1) as a semi-finalist. He's using his rise to fame as a platform to share how students can choose their own unique path in... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Two middle schools within Pulaski County Special School District recently competed in the VEX robotics tournament on Saturday, February 15 at Bryant Jr. High School. Mills Middle robotics club and Robinson Middle robotics club competed against 29 other middle school teams. This was the third-from-final in a series of competitions during this... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) selected Lori Delk, a teacher from Mills University Studies High School, for their annual AGATE Educator Recognition Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize those individuals in the field of education who have made significant contributions to the education of gifted and talented... READ MORE >
Special Meeting Workshop - Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 at 5:30 PM Call to Order - Dr. Linda Remele Roll Call - Alicia Gillen Pledge of AllegianceAction Items - New Business2020 Six-Year Master Plan Workshop - Mr. Johnson Adjournment READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Seven student-athletes from Pulaski County Special School District participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. These seven football players signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers. One student-athlete is from Sylvan Hills High School and six are from Joe T. Robinson High School.... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills High School Threat InvestigationPCSSD joins forces with local law enforcement, State Police and FBI SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District appreciates the hard work and cooperation with the Sherwood police department, Arkansas State Police and the FBI as we continue to investigate the threats made against Sylvan Hills High School.... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) -- Sylvan Hill High School Swim Team swept conference with a big win over Maumelle and Parkview at UALR on February 10. Seniors Lexi DuSharm, Kayla Hill, Naomi Jackson, and Andrea Merritt were recognized at the tournament.The Sylvan Hills boys team scored a total of 307 points compared to Maumelle boys team with 142 and Parkview boys team... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KARK) -- SHERWOOD, Ark.– Seventh and eighth graders at Sylvan Hills Middle School in Sherwood are getting hands on in a Design and Modeling class. The classroom project is helping students with specific medical conditions. “I can help people my age with their condition and I can help them be more comfortable,” says Nicholas Johnson,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
Regular Meeting - Board of Education MeetingTuesday, Feb 11, 2020 - 6:00 PMCall to Order - Dr. Linda RemeleRoll Call - Alicia GillenPledge of AllegiancePublic CommentsCertified P.P.C. PresentationClassified P.P.C. PresentationReports/RecognitionsRobinson H.S. Football Team State 4A ChampionsDanny Ebbs Recognition - AAA Hall of FameConstruction UpdatesFinancial... READ MORE >
UPDATE -- Two local TV stations reported on recent school closures within PCSSD on Friday, February 7, 2020. THV News Story KARK News Story PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (PCSSD) -- Due to a high percentage of student absences and the duration of these absences, Maumelle Middle, Maumelle High and Robinson High schools will have an AMI day on Friday, February 7. These... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHMS) -- Students from Sylvan Hills Middle School tested over the course of two months (December 2019 and January 2020) to complete at the district level for mid-level FBLA.Digital Citizenship tests material such as online presence, digital footprint, cyber security and more. Three students placed at the FBLA Spring Conference held on the campus of... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where your student learns about their heart while helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. It prepares your child for success through physical and emotional well-being. This year students are split into two teams within their schools - Team Heart and Team Hero.... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (Sylvan Hills) -- Show your Bear pride with a "bicker" (bear sticker)! These stickers are waterproof, weatherproof and fade resistant. The Entrepreneurship class at SHHS High School designed the stickers. They also purchased stock into the launch of this product and will receive commission for how many they sell. The students will be competing at the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — A Robinson High School teacher has found a new way to help prepare students for the ACT and the ACT Aspire test. Instead of practice tests, students are participating in escape-room style activities."It was more like a game, so it wasn’t as boring," student Gracen Toland said. "We got to read directions, and then use our clues... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) -- In January 2020, the life skills classes at Sylvan Hills High School started a "Transition Tuesday" program. The 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to explore post-secondary options. Some of the visits so far include partnerships with UA-Little Rock and UAMS.Students visited Academics, Community, Career Development and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- 5th grade students at Crystal Hill Elementary reflect on the loss of one of their role models, Kobe Bryant.The 5th grade classes watched "Dear Basketball," a short film narrated by Kobe Bryant and produced by Gennie Rim. Students then wrote their own passion letter based on something they love. Some students recorded themselves reading... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Joe T. Robinson Middle School will host an open on Thursday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. This event is an opportunity for new students and parents to learn more about the school and what it has to offer middle school students. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered by Robinson Middle staff. Parents and prospective students... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Former Maumelle High School football star and current NFL linebacker Kendall Donnerson came back home to Maumelle High School for a big honor. The school presented Donnerson with his jersey before the Maumelle Parkview basketball game. Donnerson went to Southeast Missouri State and now plays for the Raiders. READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle High School held an informational meeting for students who might be interested in the AVID program for the 2020-2021 school year. The students who attended are currently freshman and were recommended by their teachers to apply for the tenth grade AVID program at Maumelle High School. Current (2019-2020 school year) AVID students were on... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle Middle School will host its annual showcase on Tuesday, January 28. This event is an opportunity for new student recruitment and a parent education night. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered by Maumelle Middle staff. Parents and prospective students can meet teachers and administrators as well as take tours of... READ MORE >
UPDATE: KARK 4 News anchor, Susanne Brunner, featured Eva in a news report on January 20, 2020.MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Eva Casto, 15-year-old sophomore at Maumelle High School in Pulaski County Special School District, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Casto has taken the ACT three times, the first as a seventh grader where she scored a 28. She... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- College Station Elementary is appreciative of the partnership formed this academic year with the Central Arkansas Alumnae Chapter (CAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Thank you for investing your precious time and money with our students.CAAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares in the belief that every person can play a positive... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is officially open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students: January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020:... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District will conduct a required public hearing on its facilities master plan that will be submitted to the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. The public hearing will be Tuesday, January 21 at 5 p.m. in the boardroom at PCSSD Central Office located at 925 E. Dixon Road... READ MORE >
Regular Meeting - Board of Education MeetingTuesday, January 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM Call to Order - Dr. Linda Remele Roll Call - Alicia Gillen Pledge of AllegiancePublic Comments RecognitionsArkansas School Board Member Recognition Month Certified P.P.C. Presentation Classified P.P.C. Presentation ReportsConstruction Updates Financial Reports - Jacqueline... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Students in Ms. Tiffany Shettles-Tull's AVID class at Maumelle High School participated in an "AVID Fun Friday" activity. These students built towers by doing the spaghetti marshmallow tower challenge. The basic idea is for a team to create the tallest possible tower, made of spaghetti noodles, that can support a marshmallow. Teams are given 18... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Joe T. Robinson High School senior linebacker, JT Towers, joins three fellow in-state players as he announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday, January 6. Towers was still entertaining official visit plans from other programs like Army, Navy and more when the Razorbacks offered on Monday. He was planning to officially visit... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle Middle School will be hosting a mandatory parent meeting for students who are interested in trying out for cheer, dance or pep squad in the 2020-2021 school year.There are two meeting dates to accommodate as many parents' schedules as possible; parents only have to attend one meeting.Monday, January 13 at 7pmTuesday, January 21 at 7pmThe... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District partnered with the Arkansas School for Blind and Visually Impaired this year to allow students from the school to work at central office as part of the Student Transition Youth Learning Experience Program. Several students worked with our janitorial team at central office for 13 weeks. The program,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The newly created Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours is pleased to develop a partnership with Joe T. Robinson High School.The Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours is a new flexible Rotary Club that focuses on Service and Networking. They meet once per month and provide their members several service opportunities each month.They are excited... READ MORE >
The Arkansas State Capitol and Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston have welcomed school choirs from across the state to sing in the rotunda during the holiday season. Pulaski County Special School District had eight school choirs perform as part of the Sounds of the Season event. Check out the photo albums of each performance below:Daisy Bates Elementary... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A first grader at Crystal Hill Elementary is showing others the important of kindness this holiday season. Students in Mrs Vanessa Schoessel's first grade class participate in PBIS, a district initiative that encourages positive behavior. Students earn points for their good behavior that can later be cashed in for prizes in the... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KARK) -- A high school vocalist with a unique skill is creating remixes to choral classics. Emil McCoy, an 11th grader at Sylvan Hills, is known for his beatboxing ability, which has recently been featured in some of the school choir’s holiday performances. “I mean, I pride myself on being different from everybody else,” McCoy says. McCoy, who... READ MORE >
UPDATE: Congratulations to Landmark Elementary for winning the Lemonade Wars Reading Challenge! ORIGINAL STORY: Elementary schools in the Mills Feeder are participating in a challenge to encourage more students to read. Each student is reading “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies and tracking the amount of time they read. A winner is announced, based on the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Robinson High School avenged a loss from last year's state championship game with a dominating 56-28 win over Shiloh Christian on Friday, December 13.This is the Senators first state championship since 1980. Last year, the team lost to Arkadelphia last year in the title game and to Warren in the semi-finals two years prior. Senior wide... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Several students from schools across Pulaski County Special School District received recognition for their work in the 32nd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza hosted by Treatment Homes. The winning coloring sheets will be on display in the Rotunda of the Arkansas State Capitol on Sunday, December 15 from 1pm until 4pm.Students in pre-K through... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Robinson High School ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students had the opportunity to take a field trip in November prior to fall break. Thirty-five students and two teachers (April Johnson and Clifford Abell) took the treck over to UA Little Rock.Students received a tour of campus and a presentation from the TRiO program, which... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (KARK) -- School lunch debt is not uncommon around the country. Schools right here in Pulaski County rack up a huge bill from families not being able to afford lunch. Today one local man decided to pay that bill for Crystal Hill Elementary. “I’ve been here for 12 years as the principal and I have never known that to happen,” says Stacy Bottoms,... READ MORE >
Regular Meeting - Board of Education MeetingTuesday, December 10, 2019 - 6:00 PM Call to Order - Dr. Linda Remele Roll Call -Tina Ward Reorganization of Board Pledge of Allegiance Public Comments Certified P.P.C. Presentation Classified P.P.C. Presentation Reports/Recognitions Construction Updates Financial Report - Ms. Rowlett Marketing... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (Arkansas Times) - If you needed further proof that school librarians can be pivotal forces in young people’s lives, ask 16-year-old Emmarie Gates. When Gates’ librarian at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock handed her a copy of Nadya Okamoto’s “Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement” earlier this year, Gates was shocked at... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
The Robinson High School Library Club recently held their annual book exchange party.Students are asked to bring wrapped novels that they have enjoyed as a gift for a white elephant gift exchange. A white elephant gift exchange allows participants to either unwarp a new present of "steal" another's already unwrapped gift.The Library Club works to promote reading... READ MORE >
Harris Elementary welcomed University of Central Arkansas students and staff of the National Science Teachers Association, along with their life-sized whale, Uca. The presentation was part of a partnership with the university featuring STEM activities for all grade levels. Harris students learned about whales, had the opportunity to walk through the whale, see the... READ MORE >
Maumelle High School hosted their second annual College and Career Fair, open to all high school students. The College and Career Fair was organized by the Maumelle High Career and Technical Education Department and the Counselors. More than 70 organizations attended, from colleges and universities, trade schools, and tutoring representatives. Maumelle city... READ MORE >
The Sylvan Hills Middle School Green Team was honored this week as a $1,000 recipient of a grant from the Regional Recycling District. SHMS was one of 10 Little Rock-area schools this year. The SHMS Green Team was established in 2017 and is advised by Ms. Patricia Archambeau. The organization's 20 members recycles from each classroom and during lunch, and so far... READ MORE >
Shorter College, the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock attended a panel at Daisy Bates Elementary to encourage students to start thinking about their college options.Students heard about what the institutions have to offer and were able to ask questions to the panel about college life.The panel was part of PCSSD's focus on... READ MORE >
Crystal Hill Elementary hosted a Color Dash fundraiser. Students paid to participate to help fund the 5th grade’s end-of-year trip. Students will be taking a 3-day AVID College Road Trip to southern Louisiana at the end of the year. The 5th graders will have the opportunity to visit Southern University and Louisiana State University and some museums along the... READ MORE >
Daisy Bates Elementary celebrated the birthday of the school’s namesake: Daisy Gaston Bates. Representatives from the Daisy Bates Museum Foundation joined the students in the birthday festivities. The even included student essays on the life of Daisy Bates, as well as her impact on the students of Daisy Bates Elementary. Daisy Bates was an American civil rights... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Deputy Superintendent Alesia Smith organized a district reading challenge for all fourth grade students in PCSSD. Students are reading "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World" by Mildred Walter. As part of the challenge, Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Ms. Smith are incorporating various elements of learning beyond reading the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Seven student athletes signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, November 13 at Robinson High School. Six students will be playing baseball in college and one student plans to collegiate soccer. Two Robinson Senators will remain teammates in college, KJ Merriweather and Justin Nelson will head to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff to... READ MORE >
Daisy Bates Elementary School celebrated veterans this week and were treated with a surprise visit from General Wesley Clark. The school’s Veteran’s Day program included the Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School JROTC, as well as LOTC participants, under the direction of Daisy Bates 4th grade teacher Major Josiah Burns. The Daisy Bates Honor Choir also... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY -- Three PCSSD schools have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools that are "Beating the Odds." Students at Oak Grove Elementary, Harris Elementary and Mills Middle demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire even though the school serves a high percentage of students who participate in Free... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A Chenal elementary teacher was one of 76 educators from 31 counties in Arkansas recognized by Arvest Bank for their annual We Heart Teachers campaign. Mrs. Lisa Mitchell, a kindergarten teacher at Chenal, was selected to receive a $500 gift as symbol of respect and appreciation for the work teachers do. “Teachers leave a lasting impact on... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- During the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, the Pulaski County Special School District School Board presented the 1st Quarter "Inspiration in Education" award to Yolanda Richards, secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Pupil Services. Ms. Richards was nominated by her supervisor, Dr. Janice Warren, and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
The Greater Little Rock Optimist Club recognized two Sylvan Hills High School students as their “Optimist Teens of the Month” at their November monthly meeting. Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization with more than 2,500 local clubs. Members work to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, our communities and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Robinson Middle School Choir students for making the 2019 All Region Choir. These students competed against hundreds of other middle school students in central Arkansas and earned a spot in the choir with top honors. Spencer Watson Michael Hayes Khylin Porchia Luke Dunagan Eli Eifling Cash Heifner Carson... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Secondary and Elementary Education are pleased to announce that $6,700,100 will be awarded to 175 public schools through the Arkansas School Recognition Program.Baker Elementary and Chenal Elementary were among the schools recognized for growth. Chenal was recognized in... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Friday afternoon in the weight room at Robinson High School looks like it could be any gym class throughout Central Arkansas. It's anything but. Week after week, rep after rep, Justin Earnest and Bruce Baker are teaching students at the Center of Innovation how to lift a barbell. Hoping to use their strength to lift the weight of past... READ MORE >
Regular Meeting - Board of EducationMeeting on Tue, Nov 12, 2019 - 6:00 PM I. Call to Order - Dr. Linda RemeleII. Roll Call - Tina WardIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Public CommentsV. Certified P.P.C. PresentationVI. Classified P.P.C. PresentationVII. ReportsConstruction UpdatesFinancial Updates - Jacqueline RowlettMarketing Report - Jessica DuffVIII. Action Items -... READ MORE >
The Maumelle High School (MHS) Hornet Marching Band is among a handful of Class 5A bands to receive a Superior rating at the Arkansas State Marching Contest. MHS was one of only seven schools to receive this highest possible rating at the competition. This is the school’s first “First Division” award since the State Marching Contest’s inception in 2016. “This... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District school libraries are rebranding from the traditional “library format” into a versatile Library Learning Center. This transformation into user-centered spaces will better support the ever-changing needs of our school communities. While books are still the focus of the space, the Library Learning Centers will provide a space... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Joe T. Robinson, Maumelle and Sylvan Hills High School cross country teams for amazing performances at the Conference Championships! In the 5A Central Conference Championships, the Maumelle High School boys cross country team finished first, with Tyler Melton (1st), Nate Sutterfield (4th), Clay McDonald (6th), Stephan Boland (7th), Maurice... READ MORE >
A group of Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School DRIVEN students recently attended the Secretary of State’s Young Voters Workshop. The day-long program demonstrates the importance of voting to high school students who are nearing or have already reached voting age. Hundreds of students from across Arkansas participated in the workshop, which also... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mills University Studies High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. The OEP creates an annual report entitled the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards where we recognize schools with high student academic... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Life Skills students from Mrs. Dunlap's class at Sylvan Hills High - North and FCLA hosted Trick or Treat on the Sylvan Hills High School main campus this week. Students from the Sylvan Hills Middle School Life Skills class visited the school to go trick or treating. Life skills students from Sylvan Hills North buddied up with a middle school... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
Little Rock, Ark. -- All schools in the Robinson feeder participated in the annual "Holiday Cards 4 Our Military" challenge through the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within the Arkansas Department of Education. Students from Robinson High, Robinson Middle, Robinson Elementary, Baker Elementary, Chenal Elementary and Lawson Elementary created cards... READ MORE >
This is just a reminder that all schools are closed Wednesday (October 30), Thursday (October 31) and Friday (November 1). Teachers, principals, and district leadership will participate in professional development training all three days. We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, November 4! READ MORE >
Congratulations to MacKenzie Frederick, who was awarded the $2,500 McLarty Drives Education scholarship. The McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Program awards students who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in the community. Students who display their drive for learning, compassion for others, as well as utilize their high-standing character in the... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills Elementary is an Arkansas A+ School. Arkansas A+ is a framework for teachers to teach students how they best learn. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate and take ownership of what is happening in their classroom and school. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Baker Elementary, Sylvan Hills Middle and Sylvan Hills High schools for being named finalists in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Best of the Best public schools. The Best of the Best is an annual advertising supplement to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette allowing readers to pick their favorites in categories such as food, shopping, entertainment,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Students at Landmark Elementary are proving one person's trash is another's treasure. "Trash is not always disgusting,” said fourth-grader Melvin Lopez. "If you have creativity, you can make it into almost anything." Melvin said you can turn trash into a robot, a bird, a boat, or even a helicopter. "We all know how important it is these days... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KATV) - It's no secret teachers play a big role in students' lives. Some even save student's lives. Last Friday, Cato Elementary School second-grader Evan Bartele was at lunch when he started choking on a piece of granola.Click below to watch the story on KATV7: His teacher Wendy Sanabria sprung into action before things could've turned... READ MORE >
Both Life Skill classes at Oakbrooke visited the pumpkin patch this week. These classes are made up of students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This group has been learning about pumpkins and farms the past month. They went on a hayride all throughout the patch and even got to see some of the Christmas trees that are growing. They walked through a petting zoo... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
Mills University Studies High School (MUSHS) JROTC Comet Battalion has challenged the Lonoke High JROTC Jackrabbit Battalion to a push-up challenge at half time during tonight's football game.Push 4 A Cure! In doing so, they are challenged to match our concessions contributions or give a worthy donation. Additionally we will have a Stuff The Pink Boot activity... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – For 10 weeks, KARK 4 Today co-host Susanne Brunner is traveling to elementary schools across Central Arkansas to talk to kids about the importance of reading. With her reading initiative, more than 2,300 kids have already taken the pledge to read 10 books in 10 weeks. Story time is a favorite time in elementary school. It’s one of the... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, (Ark.) - The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association BE PART OF THE CHANGE, Down Syndrome Awareness Week, was a great success at Robinson High School. The week of October 7 - 11, students participated in recognizing down syndrome by participating in the Be a Part of the Change promotion. Students brought their pocket change during lunch and received... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's a conversation we're familiar with here in Arkansas: teens, education, and sleep. Now, it's coming back up because of what's happening in California. A new law is changing the start times for many middle and high schools in the name of brain health. The topic of later starting school times always bring many different opinions to... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. – A Central Arkansas church has started a new mission to make sure kids stay fed. They make snack bags and give them to the elementary school across the street. Pine Forest Elementary puts the snack bags in the backpacks of kids who need them every Friday. The bags contain things like granola bars and oatmeal. “It helps them to not have that worry... READ MORE >
Susanne Brunner’s Book-A-Thon is making its way through elementary schools across PCSSD this month (October). Brunner is reading her book, Busker the Tusker to kindergarten through second grade students and encouraging students to sign the pledge to read 10 books in 10 weeks!So far, she's made stops at Clinton Elementary, Daisy Bates Elementary, Joe T. Robinson... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Catch up with the latest student stories, events and news updates. It’s everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2IcfiP3 or iPhone: https://apple.co/30qo7uT Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your... READ MORE >
(Little Rock, Ark.) -- Robinson High School students plan to dedicate an entire week to show support and stand up for fellow students and friends with Down Syndrome. All students, staff and faculty are invited to participate the week of October 7 - 11; October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Each day the students have been asked to wear a different color or... READ MORE >
The District is partnering with American First Response to host a series of CPR certification classes for interested PCSSD staff.The half-day classes currently cost $7 per participant. PCSSD will cover the cost for employees. Please see your bookkeeper to get your individual check issued to bring to the class with you. You may need to fill out a request for... READ MORE >
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. I. Call to Order - Dr. Linda Remele II. Roll Call - Tina Ward III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Public Comments V. Certified P.P.C. Presentation VI. Classified P.P.C. Presentation VII. Reports Construction UpdatesFinancial Report - Dr. McNultyMarketing Report - Mrs. Duff VIII. Action Items - Old... READ MORE >
Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School students participating in the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) had a great showing at the Watson Chapel’s Color Competition over the weekend. Three teams placed for their work: All Male Color Guard Team: 3rd Place, Lead by Cadet/2nd Lieutenant Xerin Merriweather All Female Color Guard... READ MORE >
We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >
The THEA Foundation’s annual sidewalk chalk event, THEA Paves the Way, brought artists from all over Arkansas to the Clinton Library on Saturday, September 21. The sidewalks were covered in a vibrant tapestry of dozens of chalk drawings, a collaborative art project involving many artists, young and old, teams and individuals.Robinson High School and Middle School... READ MORE >
(Little Rock, Ark.) -- Students at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School in Sherwood have a new resource to learn through movement. A group of Pulaski County Special School District therapists created the “Eagle Pass” to give students an indoor movement path that can be adapted depending on the student’s grade and skill level. The “Eagle Pass” was created... READ MORE >
(Little Rock, Ark) -- Lawson Elementary hosted a Fiesta to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month on Tuesday, September 24. Highlights included three dances from Ballet Quetzalli traditional Hispanic dance organization, four piñatas filled with candy, and a taco bar provided by the ESOL Department within PCSSD. Families also enjoyed sweets from Mercado San Jose Bakery... READ MORE >
As the number of reported illnesses linked to vaping continues to increase, education officials are looking into how schools are impacted. There have been than 450 cases and six deaths reported in the U.S. so far. Dr. Sherman Whitfield says data he is seeing in and around Little Rock matches national numbers. "About one-in-five high school students have tried... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson visited Sylvan Hills Middle School as part of his Fall 2019 Computer Science Tour. This is his ninth tour which includes more than 70 Arkansas schools since he took office in January 2015. More than 1,100 students from three Sylvan Hills campuses attended the event which included 8th through 10th graders. Several legislative and district... READ MORE >
We're excited to bring you a fresh, new look for communication at Pulaski County Special School District. The new website will serve as a resource for news, events, important documents, contact information and more. PCSSD and each of its 25 schools will have the same layout and content to help the community find what they need, when they need it. In addition to... READ MORE >