Students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH isolated a banana's DNA. Detergent breaks down the cell's outer membrane. Salt water separates the DNA from other materials. Filtration separates the pulp. Isopropyl alcohol helps the DNA clump together. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID 10-11 graders at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH created College Pumpkin Row for "Which College is Best For You?" Pumpkins were decorated with college mascots and provided an information card with a QR code where students could learn about each college. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Kwanzaa!
Merry Christmas!
'Twas the night before Christmas..."
Merry Christmas Eve!
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club held a Fall Mentorship Incentive Games Day. Students learned about Kwanzaa & how to apply the principles to their lives. They also completed journey maps for Life After High School. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
New this school year, PCSSD has partnered with Chartwells to enhance our student nutrition department. The students are enjoying the change and are appreciating the new menus!
Just a few reminders for the upcoming winter break! Schools are OPEN on Monday, December 20. Winter break begins Dec. 21 for students/teachers. More details can be found on the image & online: http://ow.ly/C4A150H9CIw
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We're hiring! PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District for part-time, full-time and temporary positions. Check out the full list of career options on our website: pcssd.org/page/careers. Start the new year with PCSSD!
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Basketball season is in full swing and all four PCSSD high schools have matchups this week. Check out the schedules for MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON, and SYLVAN HILLS high schools to cheer on your favorite team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is host to 8 foreign exchange students from 5 different countries this school year. Students and staff made an extra effort to welcome them. Read more about it online:
http://ow.ly/BfRZ50H4Bgs
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep sessions. Enrollment is now open for January session. The ACT Prep English session is Saturday, January 8, 9:30– 11:30 a.m. Register now using the link. Accepted applicants will be notified via email and receive a unique Zoom link before the first session.
If you have any questions, contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net.
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9
This is Computer Science Education Week and we celebrate all of the amazing teachers who are dedicated to teaching computer science, and our amazing students who are putting in the work learning to code! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be hosting 2 workshops where education specialists will be available to assist families and students with completing their FAFSAs for the 2022-2023 school year.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/590007
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Today is Special Education Day and we celebrate our teachers and staff who are dedicated to serving our life skills students across the District. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dear SHHS parents,
Buy a yearbook this week and be entered into a SWEEPSTAKES sponsored by Jostens for a $100 VISA GIFTCARD! You could use some holiday cash, right?
Hurry, the yearbooks are going fast! Order at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A00429800
Thank you! 1st Assembly of NLR and Delta Biscuit came to Sylvan Hills this morning to shower our teachers with love. Such a great breakfast and gift box!
The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus is hosting a free Community Coding Day, Saturday, December 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include an hour of code, little robots, lighting of the Christmas trees, and cyber security. No registration is required.
https://ualr.edu/computerscience/files/2021/11/258486641_4412661105477595_1261679423418411925_n.jpg
Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you many blessings during this festival of lights!
Today is Day 7 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: make a donation (food, clothes, money, etc) to a charity.
Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org.
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