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LaTanya Cheatham and Washam Washam were both awarded the People Committed to Serving Scholars Daily (PCSSD) Inspiration in Education Award for February during the regular meeting of the PCSSD Board of Education. Cheatham was the classified awardee, and Washam was the certified awardee.

about 10 hours ago, PCSSD

We are very proud of our Maumelle High School 9th grade AVID I students showcasing AVID tutorial strategies for all secondary principals and AVID coordinators in the district. Great leadership in action by Mason Ward, Isaac Warrior, Earl Graham, Kayli Bone, Khenedi Purley, and Jackson Bishop.

1 day ago, PCSSD

Maumelle High student standing at whiteboard with five other students seated

REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.

5 days ago, PCSSD

School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.

7 days ago, PCSSD

Robinson Wrestling is building a powerful legacy under Coaches Keilan and Grant Patterson — the only all-Black high school wrestling coaching staff in Arkansas. Their leadership has helped propel Robinson athletes to the State Wrestling Tournament, which begins tomorrow. 💪🏽🤼‍♂️

Read a special submission from PCSSD parent Kelly Bittle about their impact on and off the mat: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2705335

#BlackHistoryMonth #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoSenators

8 days ago, PCSSD

A photo shows two people sitting close together and smiling at an event. A quote is displayed beside them from Keilan Patterson, Joe T. Robinson High School wrestling head coach, saying their goal is to build athletes’ character beyond winning medals. The graphic includes the PCSSD web address and a “Find Out More” prompt.

We are very proud to announce these students who auditioned and were selected to the All-State Instrumental Ensembles:

All-State Orchestra:
🎻 Mills High School - George Belt, 8th Chair Viola
🎻 Mills High School - Iris Rodriguez, 1st Alternate Violin

All-State Band -
🪈 Sylvan Hills High School - MaKeira Curtis - Concert Band Clarinet - Chair 26
🥁 Sylvan Hills High School - Hailey Middaugh - Concert Band Percussion - Chair 3

All-State Jazz Band-
🎷 Maumelle High School - Khollin Franklin - 2nd Jazz Band, 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone
🎺 Maumelle High School - Adam Csege - 2nd Jazz Band, 4th Chair Trumpet

They will perform at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, February 21st.
2nd Jazz Band performs at 10:45 a.m., orchestra performs at 10:45 a.m., and Concert Band performs at 1:00 p.m.

9 days ago, PCSSD

A green and black graphic reads “Congratulations! All‑State Instrumental Ensembles” at the top. Three sections list selected students: for 2nd Jazz Band, Khollin Franklin on tenor saxophone as 1st chair and Adam Csege on percussion as 4th chair; for Concert Band, MaKeira Curtis on clarinet as 26th chair and Hailey Middaugh on percussion as 3rd chair; for Orchestra, George Belt on viola as 8th chair and Iris Rodriguez on violin as 1st alternate. Musical symbols and school logos appear beside each section.

🎶 We are very proud to announce the following choir students who auditioned and were selected for the Arkansas All‑State Choirs! 🎶

🎩 Robinson High School
• Claire Ridlon — Soprano I
• Lila Cross — Soprano II
• Kate Mitchell — Alto II
• Cadence Garbett — Bass I

🐻 Sylvan Hills High School
• Katie Griffin — Soprano I
• Adriana Diaz — Soprano II
• Lilaina Harrell — Soprano II
• Taylea Madden — Alto I
• Baylee Brooks — Alto I

🔰 Mills High School
• George Belt — Bass I — 2nd Alternate

🎼 Congratulations to these talented and hard-working singers who are representing their schools and our district with excellence! They will perform at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, February 21, at noon.

10 days ago, PCSSD

🏅 As the Winter Olympics open today during Black History Month, we’re celebrating one of PCSSD’s own Olympic champions: Jeff Henderson.

A 2007 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Henderson made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning gold in the men’s long jump with a distance of 27.49 ft! He remains the only American to win the sport at the Olympics in more than twenty years.

What makes his story even more meaningful for PCSSD is how he has come back home—visiting our schools, speaking with students, and showing them what discipline, humility, and belief in yourself can build. 🐻 #PCSSDproud #BlackHistoryMonth #GoBears #OlympicGold

14 days ago, PCSSD

Olympian Jeff henderson holds his long jump gold medal

Olympian Jeff Henderson with PCSSD elementary students

✍️ Yesterday, more than a dozen student‑athletes signed to continue their academic and athletic careers. Congratulations to all of our student‑athletes. Your hard work, discipline, and dedication have brought you to this moment, and PCSSD is proud to support you as you take the next step.

These signees add to the group of athletes who committed during the early signing periods last semester. A special shout‑out to Deuce Williams, one of our early signees, for stepping behind the camera and capturing the moment at Joe T. Robinson High School. #PCSSDproud #SigningDay2026

15 days ago, PCSSD

A Joe T. Robinson footbal player signing to play at Northwest Missouri State

A Maumelle Hornet football player sits at a table with his family smiling. The table says "Hornets". He is about to sign to play at Henderson State University

A football player shaking someone's hand. He is dressed in a University of Arkansas at Monticello shirt

A Maumelle Hornet football player sits at a table with his family smiling. The table says "Maumelle High School". He is about to sign to play at a college

Nine student football athletes and their coach stand together shoulder to shoulder smiling in a basketball arena

A smiling Joe T. Robinson football player pointing at the camera.

A smiling football player sitting at a table. He is wearing UAPB Golden Lions clothes and his jersey is on the table.

Three teammates put arms over shoulders smiling for a picture

A Maumelle Hornet football player sits at a table with his family smiling. The table says "HORNETS". He is about to sign to play at Arkansas Tech University.

All PCSSD schools and offices will be open and operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 3. After-school activities are expected to resume, but please contact your individual school for confirmation. We know that some students may still be unable to safely travel to school. If your student will be absent, you should contact the school registrar or attendance clerk.

Our maintenance and transportation teams have worked diligently for several days removing snow and ice at our facilities, as well as assessing neighborhood routes for our buses. We have identified several bus routes that will be impacted due to lingering hazardous road conditions. A separate communication will be shared at approximately 6 p.m. for families on impacted bus routes. All other transportation routes will operate normally. Thank you for your incredible support and patience during this latest round of winter weather.

18 days ago, PCSSD

Tuesday, February 3. Pulaski County. Schools and offices are OPEN.

All PCSSD schools will be closed on Monday, February 2. Our maintenance crews have made great strides in clearing walkways and parking lots at our facilities, as well as monitoring travel on city and county roadways, and we appreciate their hard work. Due to continued concerns about hazardous road conditions, schools will remain closed. PCSSD Central Office staff and some district employees will return to work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.

19 days ago, PCSSD

Monday, February 2. Pulaski County. Schools will be closed. Central Office open.

With a dominant 19–1–1 record and a 4A championship run, Todd Eskola has been selected as NFHS Section 6 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Only one coach receives across Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2666524

22 days ago, PCSSD

Article cover for Todd Eskola selected as Coach of the Year. The image shows Eskola holding his award certificate

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. The increased temperatures and sunlight have helped to thaw roadways, and our maintenance crews continue to make progress clearing sidewalks and parking lots at our facilities. Even with these improvements, many of our students and employees would still face potentially dangerous travel conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.

22 days ago, PCSSD

Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.

Cooking at home while the ice melts? You may have a sous chef to chip in. Many elementary students have participated in cooking activities as recently as last week, thanks to Apple Seeds, Inc. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

22 days ago, PCSSD

Students cutting at a table with kale in the foreground

Students at a table with cutting vegetables

A close up of a student cutting a sweet potatoe

A student dumping her cut vegetables into a skillet

A student placing his cutting board in water

A close up of a student using measuring spoons with paprika

An Apple Seeds worker engaging with students at a table

Students measuring out salt and using a lemon squeezer

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. While our maintenance crews have made significant progress on clearing sidewalks and parking lots, and main roads and arteries throughout the county have been cleared, many of our neighborhood streets and secondary roads are still covered in thick sheets of ice. These conditions create potentially dangerous travel conditions to our facilities. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

23 days ago, PCSSD

Thursday, January 29. Pulaski County. Hazardous Conditions. Closed.

The Arkansas State Board of Education unanimously approved the district conversion charter application for the DRIVEN School of Opportunity. Read more about what happens next: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2660696

23 days ago, PCSSD

Article cover for DRIVEN School of Opportunity earning its state approval. The image shows four PCSSD members standing before a sign that says Leadership Support Service

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, due to hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

24 days ago, PCSSD

Wednesday, January 28. Pulaski County. Inclement Weather. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices are closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26, and January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

26 days ago, PCSSD

Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Inclement Weather. Closed.

🥶 When the weather outside is frightful, inside recess is so delightful! 😊 At PCSSD, student safety always comes first. When the wind chill dips to 36° or below, our students stay indoors — and we make sure the fun doesn’t freeze over! 🎲 🧩 🃏 #PCSSDproud Serve All

28 days ago, PCSSD

kids sitting on the floor playing with Playdoh

A child doing homework with a pencil during recess

Hiring Substitutes!
On Thursday, January 29, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training for anyone interested in becoming a substitute with PCSSD.

We’d love to have you join our team and make a difference in our classrooms.

Start your application at ESS.com and register in advance to attend the session. REGISTER NOW using the link below.
https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-01-29-2026?month=2026-01

29 days ago, PCSSD

Promotional flyer for substitute teacher hiring event at Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD), hosted by ESS. Features a smiling person holding a green tablet, with classroom imagery in the background. Event details include date (January 29, 2026), time (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM), and location (PCSSD Admin Building, 925 E. Dixon Rd). Logos for PCSSD and ESS are displayed, along with the ESS slogan “Every day counts.” Text encourages viewers to apply at ESS.com..