Sherwood Elementary

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

about 1 month 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

about 1 month 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

about 1 month 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

about 2 months 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

about 2 months 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

about 2 months 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

about 2 months 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

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

A square image that says school supplies written on a cartoon notebook with school paraphernalia in the background

🎉 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

2 months 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

3 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.

3 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

3 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.

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

3 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.

4 months ago, PCSSD

A dark blue recognition graphic with light blue school‑related outlines. Center portrait shows Tanya Bowman smiling. Text reads: “Sherwood Elementary School,” “Tanya Bowman,” “Teacher of the Year,” and “2026,” with a bear mascot.

A blue recognition graphic with school‑themed illustrations. Text reads: “Sherwood Elementary School,” “Brett Wynne — Lead Custodian,” “Support Staff of the Year,” and “2026,” with a bear mascot.

School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

4 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.

Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.

4 months ago, PCSSD

English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.

Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.

UPDATE: This camp is now open to grades 1-8 and costs $50 for registration!

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.

4 months ago, PCSSD

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

4 months 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.

4 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall

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

4 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall