Sherwood Elementary

Thank you, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce and every other sponsor, for showing your appreciation to all the Sylvan Hills feeder schools! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

1 day ago, PCSSD

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Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school

1 day ago, PCSSD

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The Smart Tech Chromebook insurance portal is now open for the 2026–27 school year. Families can purchase coverage anytime between now and October 6, 2026.

Coverage includes accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft, with $0 deductible and unlimited claims (police report required for loss/theft claims).
Policy cost: $25, valid through June 30, 2027.

English & Spanish portals:
www.smarttechins.com/pulaski
www.smarttechins.com/pulaskistaff

1 day ago, PCSSD

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🚌 Check bus numbers, stop locations, and times on our Back to School page: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school

2 days ago, PCSSD

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Join us for Open House!
Friday, August 7, 2026

3 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

👕 Not sure what to wear in the first week of school? Each Wednesday is easy! Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! 🩺
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

4 days ago, PCSSD

AVID College & Career Wednesdays Wear a college or career shirt with decorated shirts and logos for AVID and PCSSD

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🏫 Meet the school leaders who will help our students expect, believe and succeed this year!

Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.

🔗 View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool

4 days ago, PCSSD

Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!

Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.

5 days ago, PCSSD

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We are excited to welcome Ms. Kaylan Martin to Sherwood Elementary!

I am thrilled to be joining the Sherwood Elementary family. This will be a wonderful year full of learning, growth, and fun!
-Ms. Kaylan Martin

9 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.

Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.

Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed

11 days ago, PCSSD

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Kaitlyn Davis to Sherwood Elementary!

I am so excited to be teaching at Sherwood Elementary this year! This will be my first year in Kindergarten and I am thankful to have a great team to work with. It’s going to be a magical year for learning!
-Mrs. Kaitlyn Davis

12 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Jamie Williams to Sherwood Elementary School!

I am so excited to have the opportunity to join the Sherwood Elementary family. I can't wait to be a part of the team and form relationships with staff, parents, and students! I feel that this is going to be a fantastic year!
-Mrs. Jamie Williams

18 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

We're excited to welcome Mrs. Lasheena Johnson to a new role at Sherwood Elementary as our Dean of Students! While already a valued member of our school family, we're excited to see her step into this leadership position and continue making a positive impact on our students and staff.

Having served this amazing community as the Math Instructional Coach, I am honored to support our students, staff, and families in this new capacity. Education is a true partnership. I look forward to working closely with our wonderful families, teachers, and staff to make this a fantastic year!
-Mrs. Lasheena Johnson

23 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Rhianna Mooney to Sherwood Elementary School!

I'm grateful for the opportunity to join Sherwood Elementary School and look forward to growing alongside such a wonderful community of educators and students! I can't wait to meet the Sherwood Elementary School students, staff, families, and community.
-Ms. Rhianna Mooney

24 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

Get ready! Open House is scheduled for Friday, August 7.
Pre-K families will meet from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
K-5 will follow from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595

25 days ago, PCSSD

A stylized sticky note says, "Save the Date" for Sherwood Elementary School's Open House on August 7.

School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for elementary and middle schools. Families can find the supplies for school organized by feeder area here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015590

25 days ago, PCSSD

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🎉 Congratulations to our school counselor, Mrs. Ann-Michelle Nicholas, the Arkansas School Counselor Association (ArSCA) Central Region Elementary Counselor of the Year! Mrs. Nicholas was recently recognized at the summer ArSCA Conference for her work in strengthening student success, supporting families, and building a caring school culture. 🏆💙 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Ann‑Michelle Nicholas stands indoors holding a wooden Arkansas‑shaped plaque recognizing her as the 2025–2026 ArSCA Central Region Elementary School Counselor of the Year. She is smiling, wearing glasses and a sleeveless brown top, with a wooden door in the background.

Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

Recruitment flyer for Chartwells announcing open kitchen manager and foodservice worker positions for PCSSD schools. The flyer lists benefits such as no nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, flexible shifts, career growth, and free shift meals. It includes photos of foodservice staff preparing meals and serving food, plus QR codes linking to job applications.

Incoming Kindergarten Families,
Please join us for Kindergarten Screening June 9, 2026. Screening will be held from 9 am - 12 pm in the Media Center.

2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud

2 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful summer‑themed flyer titled “Summer Meals” announcing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18. It lists two service locations: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School at 708 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock and Cato Elementary School at 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road in Sherwood. Meals are distributed Thursdays from June 4 to July 30, 7:00–10:00 a.m., with one Wednesday distribution on June 17. Details note that each child receives one pack with five breakfasts and five lunches, and children do not need to attend PCSSD to participate. Chartwells and PCSSD logos appear at the bottom.

Un volante colorido con tema veraniego titulado “Comidas de Verano” anuncia desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos para todos los niños menores de 18 años. Incluye dos lugares de servicio: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School en 708 E. Dixon Road en Little Rock y Cato Elementary School en 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road en Sherwood. Las comidas se distribuyen los jueves del 4 de junio al 30 de julio, de 7:00 a 10:00 a. m., con una distribución especial el miércoles 17 de junio. El volante indica que cada niño recibe un paquete con cinco desayunos y cinco almuerzos, y que no es necesario asistir a escuelas de PCSSD para participar. Los logotipos de Chartwells y PCSSD aparecen en la parte inferior.