Yes! We do celebrate Pi Day at Sylvan Hills! 3.14 all day 😁
3.14 is Pi Day! π is a mathematical constant, approximately equal to 3.14159, representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pop quiz: how many digits of Pi do you know? There have only been about 105 trillion discovered so far! #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH's Ms. Harris selected Toni Morrison, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize & the Nobel Prize for literature. Morrison's novels include The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon & the Beloved trilogy. #pcssdproud #serveall
It is with great sadness to share the news that our beloved life skills teacher, Robin Dunlap, passed away this afternoon. Mrs. Dunlap has worked for PCSSD since 2002, first at Oakbrooke Elementary and then here at Sylvan Hills High for the past 8 years. She will be greatly missed by her Bear family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Dunlap's family.
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Lyons of SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY loves to read Pat Mora. Mora is a poet and author for all ages who often focuses her work on life at the Mexico–United States border. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Graham of CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY recommends Jacqueline Woodson. Woodson writes for children and teens and has won the Newbery Award for her work four times, most recently in 2015 for Brown Girl Dreaming. #pcssdproud #serveall
On March 11th, juniors enrolled in AVID toured Lyon College in Batesville. Students learned about the small class sizes, learning labs, and research opportunities that set Lyon apart.
Clubs and organizations are such a great part of our school community! Today, the Art Club enjoyed the sunshine and made some art, and our chess team worked together to fine-tune their skills! What's your favorite club activity at SHHS?
Curls for days! Last week our cosmetology classes got hands on experience with rollers and live clients. This valuable experience gives students an opportunity to work on a variety of skills they've learned over the semester.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an important reminder to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities. PCSSD aims to provide services that remove barriers for our students, staff and families with developmental disabilities.
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Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Nolan from CATO ELEMENTARY enjoys Laura Ingalls Wilder and her classic Little House on the Prairie series. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Youth Art Month, a *beautiful opportunity* to celebrate and support school art programs. Across PCSSD, students explore the arts in a variety of inspiring mediums. Here are some creative creations from our SYLVAN HILLS Feeder schools! #pcssdproud #serveall
Choir has been busy this month! Treble Choir, A cappella Choir, and Vox Chorale all qualified for the State Choir Festival during last week's CPA. Look for more great things to happen April 10-11. Also, Solo & Ensemble Assessment was March 8: Barbershop Ensemble and ALL 9 Soloists received 1st Division Superior Ratings. They will compete at State Festival April 12th. Check out the full story: https://thrillshare.com/media/articles/detail/2078747
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Ealy of MILLS MIDDLE can't stop reading Justina Ireland. Ireland writes YA fantasy and sci-fi. Dread Nation, one of her best known novels, is an alternate history of the Civil War. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Peoples at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY loves to read Sharon Draper! Known for her Hazelwood and Jericho series, Draper is a 2-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. #pcssdproud #serveall
Just a reminder! Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour before you go to bed tonight (March 8). The time change will occur at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Who's ready to have more ☀️ in the evenings!? #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Theatre in our Schools Month. To celebrate, we are spotlighting each high school's Spring production. First up, SYLVAN HILLS HIGH! Mark your calendars for not one, but two shows coming up: One More Chance (April 24-26) & One Last Chance (May 1-3). #pcssdproud #serveall
International Women's Day is a time to both celebrate and accelerate the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women. To commemorate this day, families can support local, women-owned businesses! #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Mr. Hannon's chemistry class had fun experimenting with Charles' Law earlier this week. The students learned how a gas expands as the temperature increases; conversely, a decrease in temperature will lead to a decrease in volume. Check out the video in the comments (Facebook only) to see Charles' Law in action.
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Holman, PCSSD's Library Media & Technology Facilitator, enjoys Isabel Allende. Allende is a Chilean-American writer known for magic realism. #pcssdproud #serveall
