Sylvan Hills Middle School

March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Edith Clarke. She developed a graphing calculator in 1921 and was the first professionally employed female electrical engineer in the U.S. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. She changed computer programing by developing a computer language written in English rather than mathematical notation. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Federal Programs, Dr. Darnell Bell. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." Vivian Greene #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Transportation, Charles Blake. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone - any person or any force - dampen, dim or diminish your light…” Rep. John Lewis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the RTI and PBIS Coordinator, Nickey Nichols. "Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives." Michelle Obama #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Accounting and Auditing, Monica Bryant. “There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.” Michelle Obama #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Cato Elementary Principal, Shyrel Lee. “You are where you are today because you stand on somebody’s shoulders. And wherever you are heading, you cannot get there by yourself. If you stand on the shoulders of others, you have a reciprocal responsibility to live your life so that others may stand on your shoulders. It’s the quid pro quo of life. We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.” Vernon Jordan #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD will have a 2 hour delay start on Friday, February 25. Since school will begin 2 hours later than the normal start time, all bus pick up times will be exactly 2 hours later than normal. Dismissal times remain the same for tomorrow. Breakfast will not be served, only lunch.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Executive Director of Operations, Curtis Johnson. "Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in trouble, good trouble, necessary trouble." John Lewis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is hosting the interim assessment concerts today (Tuesday, Feb. 22) and Thursday (Feb. 24). The assessments are for band and orchestra at all PCSSD secondary schools. The concerts are free and open to the public.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Joe T. Robinson Middle Principal, Yaa Appiah-McNulty. "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” Wilma Rudolph #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to our February teachers of the month! We had a tie!! Shout out to Ms. Walla, band teacher, and Ms. Cooper, 7th grade math teacher. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to the students at Sylvan Hills Middle.

Sylvan Hills Middle will celebrate 2's day TOMORROW! It's twosday on a Tuesday: 2-22-22! Students and staff are invited to wear anything that starts with the letter T! Let's have fun and celebrate TWOSDAY!

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Sylvan Hills Elementary Principal, Britney Hickman. "To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.” Dr. Stephen R. Covey #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Shawn Burgess. "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best." St. Jerome #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Mills University Studies High Principal, Duane Clayton. "You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people if you don't serve the people." Cornel West #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Mills Middle Principal, Dr. Lisa Watson. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can change the world." Nelson Mandela #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the DRIVEN Virtual Academy Administrator, Leslie Ireland. "Each day you are leading by example. Whether you realize it or not or whether it's positive or negative, you are influencing those around you." Rob Liano #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

As part of Black History Month lessons in February, AVID students picked a Black American to research. Student found that person's college and major, then wrote about that college. Some students chose SHMS teachers while others selected famous chose famous black Americans.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Alesia Smith. "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change, I am changing the things I cannot accept." Angela Y. Davis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence