Student Nutrition is offering Breakfast in the Classroom at all elementary schools through the end of the school year. This is free to students, so please be sure your scholar arrives in time for Breakfast in the Classroom. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

about 7 hours ago, PCSSD
A bright red poster features smiling cartoon breakfast foods, including toast, an orange, milk, a cookie, peanut butter, jelly, bacon, and a fried egg. Large text at the top reads “Free Breakfast in the Classroom for All Elementary Schools.” The design promotes Student Nutrition’s Breakfast in the Classroom program.
📷 Students wrapped up a full week of learning — from educational field trips and science fairs to post‑testing celebrations, teacher appreciation, and more!
Look at this week’s moments of curiosity, joy, and growth shared across PCSSD this week. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
4 days ago, PCSSD
Students wearing goggles working with lab tools at a metal table during a science experiment.
Students playing dodgeball on an indoor trampoline court.
Students holding a sign that says Thank you Mrs. Brown.
Student holding an “ACT 30+ CLUB” frame in front of library shelves.
Classroom worm‑study display board with student observations and a jar labeled “Worm Habitat.”
Students standing in a a gym. The ones in the foreground are listening to an adult about income taxes.
Student holding a book in a colorful school library.
A student in an Academies of PCSSD blazer working at a cash register with another student buying something.
Outdoor rock shelter with students gathered under a large stone overhang during a nature lesson.
A student stands at a table with Army West Point branding.

🎓 Give your student a head start — while still in high school!
🏫 PCSSD students can earn college credit through Arkansas State University (A‑State) and UA‑Pulaski Tech (UA‑PTC) Career Institute programs. These opportunities help students explore career pathways, experience college‑level coursework, and build confidence for life after graduation. 💪

📅 Deadlines for 2026–2027
🔷 UA‑Pulaski Tech: June 3
🐺 A‑State: July 15

🔗 Learn more and access application links at PCSSD.org/Concurrent‑Courses

4 days ago, PCSSD

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #NursesAppreciationWeek

5 days ago, PCSSD
A colorful Nurses Appreciation Week 2026 graphic with medical‑themed illustrations including bandages, pills, a thermometer, and a heart with an EKG line. Large text reads “Nurses Appreciation Week 2026,” and a message below says, “Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion.” The PCSSD logo appears in the top right corner.

👩‍🏫 This week, we celebrate the teachers who impact so much of what PCSSD is. 🍎
Thank you for your creativity, consistency, and commitment that shape students’ futures — not by accident, but because of the intention and care you bring to your work every single day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

6 days ago, PCSSD
A green chalkboard framed by school supplies — a pencil cup, globe, backpack, notebook, ruler, protractor, and a graduation cap with a diploma. The PCSSD logo appears at the top. Text on the chalkboard reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–May 8.” Below it, additional text thanks teachers for their lessons, encouragement, and daily impact.
This Spring, PCSSD students earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in Albanian, Arabic, Cebuano, Hausa, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

The Seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language through AP exams, ACT or ATLAS scores, or language assessments such as the STAMP test. Students receive a medal and, upon graduation, a Diploma with Merit, contributing to their school’s overall letter grade. #PCSSDproud #SealOfBiliteracy https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746
8 days ago, PCSSD
📸 Learning was everywhere this week.
Seniors returned to their elementary roots, Academies volunteers shared real‑world skills, students competed nationally, and performers shone on stage. We celebrated cording ceremonies, field day fun, and a school groundbreaking. Take a look at what our schools shared on social media. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
11 days ago, PCSSD
Central Arkansas Water employees showing equipment to Maumelle High School students.
A student puts on a lab coat during a cording ceremony. Sylvan Hills High School logo is present.
Students learning in a cafeteria. It has Mills Middle School's logo
An actress on stage performing Cinderella
Happy students fishing in a forest setting. Joe T. Robinson High School logo is present.
A student holding a diorama project. The Oakbrooke Elementary logo is in the corner.
A group picture of students and adults wearing blue. Some are holding hard hats. College Station Elementary logo is present.
Two students having fun during a field day. Harris Elementary logo is present.
An older student in a graduation cap high fiving younger students.
A Sylvan Hills High School student holding a DECA medal.
🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
12 days ago, PCSSD
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.
Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.
Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.
Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.
A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.
Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.
Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”
✈️ Academy of Engineering, Aerospace & Design students spent the day inside Dassault Falcon Jet’s Little Rock facility. 🐻
From the hangar floor to the showroom, the Sylvan Hills High School scholars learned how multimillion‑dollar jets are built, customized, and tested. They even had one‑on‑one conversations with the engineers shaping the next generation of aircraft.
Students left with souvenirs and a clearer picture of the many career pathways available across the aviation industry.
#PCSSDproud #AcademiesOfPCSSD #GoBears Academies of Central Arkansas
12 days ago, PCSSD
Seen through an airplane window, a person in a green shirt walks across the showroom floor carrying a black tote bag.
A group gathers around a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon,” with two students closely observing the aircraft.
Four people stand inside a small, modern room with a neatly made bed, curved ceiling lighting, and wall art; one person photographs the space using a camera.
A large group of students and adults pose in front of a white aircraft fuselage labeled “Falcon” inside an aviation facility with international flags overhead.
A section of a Falcon Jet cabin from a showroom floor.
A person stands at the entrance of a Falcon aircraft explaining features to a group gathered in front of the fuselage.
A staff member wearing a “Falcon” shirt passing around aircraft materials to students.
Students sit at tables examining small boxed items from a goody bag.
A student holds a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon"
Two people stand in front of a glass display case filled with model airplanes, aviation memorabilia, framed documents, and a poster for an airshow.
Parents and caregivers, are you looking for ways to support your child's reading at home? Join the “Supporting Striving Readers at Home,” a free virtual workshop from Learning Ally! Discover practical strategies to help your child, and learn more about literacy instruction and learning challenges such as dyslexia.

Register today: https://learningally.zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6NygCIT0GtdhL-MQWtxQ#/registration #LearningAlly #StrivingReaders
#LiteracySupport #PCSSD #ParentSupport
12 days ago, PCSSD
A promotional flyer invites Pulaski County families and caregivers to a virtual Learning Ally session titled “Supporting Striving Readers at Home.” The flyer includes a photo of an adult and child working together at a table, event details for a one‑hour session on May 6 at 6 p.m. CT, a registration link, a list of learning goals for families, and statistics about Learning Ally’s reach in schools and districts.
🎩 Each Wednesday, we represent AVID by proudly wearing our college and career shirts, but this AVID Wednesday will be hard to top! 🎓
Thank you to all who participated in the Joe T. Robinson High School Academic/Career Signing Day for the Class of 2026! Your futures are bright! #PCSSDproud #WeAreTheSenators #AVID
13 days ago, PCSSD
Eleven students pose in two rows wearing shirts from various colleges inside a gym‑like space.
Two individuals talk while one holds a maroon folder; several people and college‑themed shirts are visible in the background.
A student in a purple LSU shirt and jeans signs her name
Three people in Army uniforms and two students stand in a row inside a gym during a military or informational event.
A group stands behind decorated tables displaying college and scholarship materials while a person in a red shirt speaks into a microphone.
Two students sit at decorated tables during a signing event, each with posters and items showing their chosen universities.
A line of students holds purple folders during an indoor recognition ceremony.
Three individuals hold UA Little Rock pennants and folders while standing in front of balloons and seated attendees.
A person in a red sleeveless top speaks into a microphone at an indoor event with people seated behind them.
A student wearing a blue University of Michigan shirt speaks into a microphone near a wooden podium at an indoor event.
📸 A new chapter is underway.💙
It was great seeing College Station staff, students, alumni, and the community at the groundbreaking of the new College Station Elementary School. Speakers reflected on the school’s long history, the community’s unwavering support, and the promise of a modern, safe, and student‑centered facility.
Construction begins immediately, with the new building expected to open in fall 2027. https://www.pcssd.org/article/2846516
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #UnderConstructionGrowthInProgress #CSESonFire
15 days ago, PCSSD
Seven people all wearing blue smile at the camera with construction equipment in the background. Three children are in the front holding hard hats.
A construction site with cranes holding a banner. A man is speaking at a podium.
A ceremonial turning of the soil
A sign of a picture that says "COMING SOON COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY"
A boy in a hard hat holding a shovel.
A woman speaking at a podium
A person picking up bricks off the ground.
People smile in front of a sign for a construction project.
Members of the College Station community attend the groundbreaking ceremony
Principal Angelica Evans speaking at the podium next to her students

College Board AP Exams are scheduled for May 4–8 and May 11–15.
Use the link below to view the full exam calendar and help your student prepare.
🔗 pcssd.org/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

15 days ago, PCSSD
Graphic announcing upcoming AP Exams. The center panel reads ‘Coming Soon – AP Exams – Advanced Placement Exams.’ Below it are the testing dates: Week 1, May 4–8, and Week 2, May 11–15. A link to the AP Exam Calendar is included. The background features paper and pencil icons, and district logos appear along the bottom.
AVID Wednesday is tomorrow, so it’s time to get your college and career looks ready. ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION helps students build the skills that carry them forward — organization, inquiry, collaboration, note‑taking, goal‑setting, and eventually enrollment or employment. #AVID #PCSSDproud
21 days ago, PCSSD
Two students stand in front of a classroom door with a “WELCOME” banner. One wears a pink dress with a cherry pattern; the other is dressed as a chef with a white jacket, chef hat, and small frying pan.
Three adults stand outside a school building wearing University of Central Arkansas shirts, smiling and showing college pride.
An adult and a child stand outside a library building. The adult wears a red Arkansas basketball shirt; the child wears a black “Pig Sooie” shirt.
A group of people stand outside Bud Walton Arena wearing Arkansas Razorbacks apparel, posing for a photo.
A student stands in a cafeteria wearing a toy stethoscope and holding a red toy medical bag, dressed as a future healthcare professional.
A group of students stand outdoors wearing AVID shirts and lanyards, appearing to be on a college or campus visit.
Two students stand in a classroom near a door labeled with the words “should,” “could,” and “would.” One student wears a blue shirt and beaded necklace; the other wears a navy uniform dress with colorful hair beads.
Four elementary students stand in front of a classroom door decorated with the phrase “Successful Winning Attitude.” Each child is dressed to represent a different future career, including a doctor and a police officer.

"I look forward to learning, growing, and bringing back meaningful experiences that will inspire my students, strengthen my classroom, my school, and my state,” said Hemphill. ➡️ Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2832019

22 days ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills Middle School educator stands in a hallway lined with student artwork and lockers. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt. Text on the image announces that she has been selected as one of 100 delegates for the “We the Teachers” national fellowship, identifying her as Lillian M. Hemphill, a 6th grade ELA teacher.
Hiring Substitutes!
On Tuesday, April 21st, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training.
Visit ESS.com to start your application, and be sure to register in advance to attend the meeting.
REGISTER NOW: https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-04-21-2026?month=2026-04
22 days ago, PCSSD
A flyer for a hiring event at Pulaski County Special School District. It says WE"RE HIRING Substitutes to work at Pulaski County Special School District April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PCSSD Admin Building 925 E. Dixon Rd Apply Now! ESS.com
AVID seniors across PCSSD are graduating 100% enrolled or employed for life after high school, and they earned a combined $8.8 million in scholarships.
The hard work, dedication, and persistence these 108 students have shown throughout their AVID journey will continue to inspire future graduation classes. #ClassOf2026 #PCSSDproud #AVID
25 days ago, PCSSD
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Sylvan Hills High Bears branding. It lists: 41 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $5,093,780 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Mills High Comets branding. It lists: 21 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $2,061,778 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Robinson High Senators branding. It lists: 19 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $654,000 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Maumelle High hornet mascot. It lists: 27 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $497,225 in total scholarships. The background shows a grayscale image of the school building.
Sylvan Hills senior Morgan Perry is PCSSD’s April 2026 Student Board Member. She’s a two‑time DECA state champion, a 4.0 student, and an entrepreneur representing her school and community in multiple leadership roles. ➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2819846
26 days ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills High School student, Morgan Perry, sits at a boardroom table wearing glasses and a blue blazer, smiling toward the camera. Text on the image reads “April Student Board Member Morgan Perry,” “Sylvan Hills High School,” “Class of 2026,” and includes a button labeled “Find Out More.”

Two outstanding educators were recognized at this month’s board meeting with the PCSSD Inspiration in Education Award.
Rajeswari Aravindan was celebrated for her patient, individualized support for students with special needs at Joe T. Robinson Elementary.
Chad Collins was honored for connecting hands‑on construction learning to meaningful community service at Sylvan Hills High.
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2819962 #PCSSDproud

27 days ago, PCSSD
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
27 days ago, PCSSD
A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”