Volleyball Camp at Sylvan Hills High Arena on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and June 9, from 8-11:30 am. This camp is for grades 4-6! For more information, please contact Coach Michelle Muhammad  mmuhammad4114@pcssd.org or Coach Emily Johnson    ejohnson1389@pcssd.org.

1 day ago, PCSSD
Volleyball Camp for 4-6 graders

Student Nutrition is offering Breakfast in the Classroom at all elementary schools through the end of the school year. This is free to students, so please be sure your scholar arrives in time for Breakfast in the Classroom. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

2 days ago, PCSSD
A bright red poster features smiling cartoon breakfast foods, including toast, an orange, milk, a cookie, peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and a fried egg. Large text at the top reads “Free Breakfast in the Classroom for All Elementary Schools.” The design promotes Student Nutrition’s Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Please make plans to join us for Family Night, May 11, 2026 from 5 pm - 7 pm.
6 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Family Night - May 11, 2026

5th Grade Families,
Make plans to attend 5th Grade Night at Sylvan Hills Middle School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026!

6 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
5th Grade Night

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #NursesAppreciationWeek

7 days ago, PCSSD
A colorful Nurses Appreciation Week 2026 graphic with medical‑themed illustrations including bandages, pills, a thermometer, and a heart with an EKG line. Large text reads “Nurses Appreciation Week 2026,” and a message below says, “Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion.” The PCSSD logo appears in the top right corner.

👩‍🏫 This week, we celebrate the teachers who impact so much of what PCSSD is. 🍎
Thank you for your creativity, consistency, and commitment that shape students’ futures — not by accident, but because of the intention and care you bring to your work every single day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

8 days ago, PCSSD
A green chalkboard framed by school supplies — a pencil cup, globe, backpack, notebook, ruler, protractor, and a graduation cap with a diploma. The PCSSD logo appears at the top. Text on the chalkboard reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–May 8.” Below it, additional text thanks teachers for their lessons, encouragement, and daily impact.
🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
13 days ago, PCSSD
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.
Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.
Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.
Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.
A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.
Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.
Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”

Come by and see us today at the PCSSSD Showcase & Career Expo! Until 12 this morning, we are inviting people to learn more about joining our team! It is located in the Mills High School Galaxy Arena at 708 E Dixon Rd, Little Rock, AR. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers

19 days ago, PCSSD
Bobcat cheerleaders
Sylvan Hills Elementary School table
Cato Elementary School table
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School table
Oakbrooke Elementary School table
Sherwood Elementary School table
Sylvan Hills Middle School table
Sylvan Hills Junior High Table
Sylvan Hills High table
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Our Kindergarten–2nd grade students will take their End-of-Year ATLAS assessments (reading and math) next week! We are excited to see all they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown. Please help them do their best by ensuring they get plenty of rest, arrive on time, and eat breakfast at school or home.
21 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
K-2

Hemphill is among 100 teacher delegates selected from all 50 states to attend the Congress of Educators.
"I look forward to learning, growing, and bringing back meaningful experiences that will inspire my students, strengthen my classroom, my school, and my state,” said Hemphill.
➡️ Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2832019 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

24 days ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills Middle School educator stands in a hallway lined with student artwork and lockers. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt. Text on the image announces that she has been selected as one of 100 delegates for the “We the Teachers” national fellowship, identifying her as Lillian M. Hemphill, a 6th grade ELA teacher.
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
29 days ago, PCSSD
A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”
Please check out this month's newsletter for important updates and reminders.
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
April
We have exciting news! Students can earn an excused absence for growing or scoring proficient (Level 3 or 4) on the ATLAS test. See attached letter for more details.

Testing starts Tuesday, April 14, 2026
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Excused Absence
Please make plans to attend Sherwood Elementary School's Art Show Thursday, April 30!
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Art Show
Please join us for our Second Annual Fishing Derby!
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sherwood Community Pond, Kiehl Ave
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Fishing Derby
ATLAS testing kicks off April 14. Join us in starting strong with a fun Spirit Week April 6-10 as we gear up for success!
about 2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Atlas
Atlas
🌡️ Help Us Keep Students Healthy! 🤧
As we head into Spring Break, please review these guidelines on when to keep your child home from school.

According to the latest Viral Respiratory Diseases Report from the Arkansas Department of Health, public schools saw an average absenteeism rate of 8.2% last week. Following these guidelines helps keep our classrooms healthy and learning strong.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Informational poster from PCSSD titled “When Should I Keep My Child Home from School?” Lists symptoms and conditions that warrant keeping a child home, including fever, vomiting, persistent cough, sore throat, rash, pink eye, and contagious illnesses like flu or COVID-19. Also outlines criteria for returning to school, such as being symptom-free for 24 hours and feeling well enough to participate. Includes a reminder to notify the school of any contagious diagnoses and references page 52 of the PCSSD Student Handbook for more details. Poster features bold headings, icons, and a clean layout for clarity.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD

🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD