September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
Today is National Read a Book Day. Let's take advantage of our day off and spend some time reading a good book. What are you reading today?
Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all schools and District offices are closed today. See you Tuesday morning!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Research shows children more regularly attend classes when they know a parent, teacher, friend, or community member is keeping tabs on their attendance. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services is aiming to address mental health challenges in families and educators in central Arkansas.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527216
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children are obese. We recognize this month to bring awareness and provide some potential solutions to get kids eating healthy and physically active.
Just a reminder: PCSSD will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day. Schools and district offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy the extended weekend!
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September is Better Breakfast Month and we are highlighting our student nutrition department and their dedication to providing nutritionally balanced meals, both breakfast and lunch, to all PCSSD students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several administrators in central office love celebrating birthdays and our assistant superintendent for human resources is one of them! So here's a birthday shout out to Shawn Burgess! Thank you for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Can you guess this famous PCSSD alum? Here's a hint: he's a class of 1996 SYLVAN HILLS HIGH graduate and has starred in major Hollywood movies for more than 10 years! #TBT #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH celebrated the new school year! Administrators spent some time after school getting to know students better, and everyone got to celebrate with some bear paw cookies. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep. Enrollment is open for reading (Sept. 11, 9:30–11:30 a.m.) & English (Sept. 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m.) For questions, contact mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net.
Register: http://ow.ly/U94n50FWlEd
Are you interested in buying insurance for your student's Chromebook? The insurance covers accidental damage, broken screens, water damage, loss, and theft while in the possession of the student. Learn more: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
Welcome to the second week of school! We know homework may be picking up, so the U.S. Department of Education has released some tips to help families adjust back to homework and help students with doing that work at home. http://ow.ly/fBFy50FVScQ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Saturday, the Sherwood Police Department will be at the Walmart Supercenter between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to receive donations for students. Thank you Sherwood PD!
Everyone deserves affordable internet at home & opportunities that come with it. We are proud to help close the #DigitalDivide through the @FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit in collaboration with @HeartlandFwd. Learn more: https://getemergencybroadband.org/
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Superintendent Dr. McNulty was live this morning with Viktoria Capek on KATV Channel 7 talking about back to school and how the first week is going thus far. If you missed the interviews, visit katv.com to watch them later this morning! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
