Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to junior, Chance Bradford, for his performance in the Ralph D. Vines II Public Speaking Contest this past weekend. Chance competed against other students in his age division by delivering a three minute speech in front of a panel of 35 judges. Not only did Chance win for his age group, but he also won best overall male speaker at the contest! Way to go, Chance!
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chag sameach! In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first and last days are celebrated as legal holidays and holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to 3 PCSSD students who received the Seal of Biliteracy this school year. Jahzeel, Isabel and Isabella earned this recognition because they each conveyed proficiency with language skills in two or more languages. What an accomplishment! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to George Belt and Gustavo Miranda for their amazing work at State Solo and Ensemble this past Saturday. Both students receive a medal for Superior ratings. Way to go!
Since 1970, Earth Day is a way for everyone to support for environmental protection. Since switching to Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication," PCSSD has saved more than 2 million sheets of paper! Ways to celebrate Earth Day: https://trst.in/HnVHDo. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Jessica Duff, exec. dir. of communications, on earning her accreditation in public relations this month. The APR reflects a mastery of the knowledge, skills & abilities needed to succeed in the PR field. Read more: https://trst.in/IGgSKI #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we reflect on the unmistakable mark they have on American culture. People of Scottish heritage were among the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, including James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo *TOMORROW* (April 20) from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School!! We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
April is school library month and we love our teacher librarians! From helping kids fall in love with reading to choosing the perfect book to organizing the annual book fair, this is the chance to make librarians feel special. Today we give a shout out to our MILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to our very own Jahzeel Escudero-Lopez for earning the 2024 Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for qualifying candidates. This credential offers a competitive advantage by helping bilingual individuals earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement and so much more. Congratulations!
Mills University Studies High School Symphonic Band secured a FIRST DIVISION rating at ASBOA State Concert Contest yesterday (Monday, April 15). Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved recognition of their hard work and musical talent! And special thanks to Mr. Cooper for his direction and leadership of our band.
Shout out to debate rockstars, Melvin Henderson and Jimiah Cooper (MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES) and Raven Buenger and Ysabelle Calahi (SYLVAN HILLS)! These students had an incredible performance at the 4th annual IPDA National Championships. Way to go! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and Linewize are teaming up to create an educational hub for parents and teachers when it comes to online safety. This hub includes articles, videos, courses and more. https://pcssd.onlinesafetyhub.io/ Stay tuned for info about a Parent App with more features! #pcssdproud #serveall
Making smart choices with your money is an essential skill all students should learn. April is financial literacy month which is a great time to educate students about managing their financial lives. Check out these tips from NASFAA: https://trst.in/zzLtIG #pcssdproud #serveall
Tax day is just around the corner! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Monday, April 15.
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PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Mills University Studies High is proud to announce our teacher of the year for this 2023-2024 school year - Ms. Amanda Davis! We are so thankful to have Ms. Davis as part of our staff. She is truly an inspiration for our students in all that she does around our school - everything!! She will represent Mills University Studies High at the next level to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Davis!
We're partnering with Pulaski County Government to help improve broadband access across the state. Join the speed test challenge and submit your results to AR Connect. These results will be used to help identify areas to improve access to all Arkansans! https://tinyurl.com/y5942e5r
