Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder was a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and was the first female president of the National Newspaper Association. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, reconnect with friends or family you haven't had time to see. Work on the relationships that have taken a backseat during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Alice Andrews is an environmental advocate in Arkansas. She helped to save the Buffalo River from dams and initiated the Buffalo National River designation in 1972. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Robinson feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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The Senator Baseball Team is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. We are so very proud of ALL of our students! Al Hunt and Michael Joe Lanari threw out the first pitch!
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Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Robinson High School will host prom for juniors and seniors with capacity limitations according to CDC guidelines. Seniors may purchase tickets this week. Sales will open to Juniors and Seniors following Spring Break. Guests from another school must be approved prior to the prom by school administration.
Masks will be required for all guests in attendance and must be worn properly at all times. Students may only remove their mask for professional photos. Prom will take place on Saturday, April 17 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Next Level Events. Tickets are $30 each. See Mrs. Brucks to purchase.
Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Your rising sophomore students can now sign up for Composition 1 & 2! This course will provide 6 hours of concurrent credit through UALR, but is taught on campus at RHS by Mrs. Brucks. You must have an ACT score of 19 or take the Accuplacer Exam to be enrolled. This class will prepare you to take English 4 or AP Lit your senior year. Please email Mrs. Brucks at abrucks1263@pcssd.org with any questions.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 2nd semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from November 20, 2020 through March 12, 2021. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: AnnaCarol Parrish at aparrish7827@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
Attention high school families: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host a webinar tonight (March 16) at 7 p.m. to discuss the college application process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held live on the AKA Facebook and AKA YouTube pages.
