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Two Sylvan Hills High School graduates — Kyra Looney and Jaiya Hampton — have been awarded the Bobby Agee AVID Scholarship, made possible through the generosity of Baldwin & Shell and sponsored by the SHMS PTSA. Both students served as AVID assistant staff members at SHHS, demonstrating leadership, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting their peers.

Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship to support their postsecondary goals.

🎓 Jaiya Hampton will attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
🎓 Kyra Looney will continue her education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Thank you, Baldwin & Shell, for your continued support of our students and their futures. Congratulations, Kyra and Jaiya, on this well‑earned recognition.

#PCSSDproud #AVID #GoBears #ServeAll #UAlittleRock #WolvesUp!

11 days ago, PCSSD

Two students stand side by side in a library space, holding a large scholarship check together. Bookshelves and decorative vines are visible in the background. Both students are smiling as they display the Bobby Agee AVID Scholarship check awarded through Baldwin & Shell and the SHMS PTSA. Three adults stand around them.

Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137

11 days ago, PCSSD

Recruitment flyer for Chartwells announcing open kitchen manager and foodservice worker positions for PCSSD schools. The flyer lists benefits such as no nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, flexible shifts, career growth, and free shift meals. It includes photos of foodservice staff preparing meals and serving food, plus QR codes linking to job applications.

Summer provides plenty of opportunities for educators to develop their education and improve their classrooms. More than 200 teachers from PCSSD and surrounding school districts attended AVID Path Training hosted by the University of Arkansas–Pulaski Technical College this week.

They strengthened strategies in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading — tools that help students build the skills that carry them through school and into their futures. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

11 days ago, PCSSD

A group of seven staff members stand behind a table covered with rolled AVID materials. They are wearing matching black PCSSD shirts, and signs behind them indicate AVID room locations.

Adults sit at tables with paper and markers.

Multiple round tables are filled with educators using laptops and taking notes during a large AVID training session. A facilitator stands near the center addressing the group.

Staff members stand in a hallway discussing papers and materials during a break or transition in the AVID training day.

A welcome desk displays large illuminated “AVID” letters. A staff member sits behind the desk working on a laptop while another person stands in front of it. A banner above reads “Welcome AVID!!”

Participants sit at tables with laptops and notebooks during an AVID professional development session. A presenter stands near a screen, and posters about AVID implementation hang on the walls.

Adults sit at tables with laptops while an instructor in a pink shirt presents at the front of the room. A large screen displays a slide with charts and highlighted sections.

11 days ago, PCSSD

Dr. Justin Lutrell, PCSSD Director of Secondary Education, is officially a Harvard Fellow! He completed his two‑year Harvard Strategic Data Project Fellowship and recently presented his research, "Implementation Fidelity and Its Impact on Student Achievement and Growth on State Assessments", at the SDP Convening in Cambridge, Massachusetts. #PCCSDproud #ServeAll

13 days ago, PCSSD

A person stands beside a research poster on an easel titled “Implementation Fidelity and Its Impact on Student Achievement and Growth on State Assessments.” The poster includes sections of text, bar charts, and logos for IXL and ATLAS. The setting appears to be a conference space with neutral walls and patterned carpet.

Two individuals stand in a conference setting looking at a research poster on an easel titled “Implementation Fidelity and Its Impact on Student Achievement and Growth on State Assessments.” The poster features text blocks, bar graphs, line charts, and logos for IXL and ATLAS. The room has patterned carpet, neutral walls, and ceiling lights.

Two individuals stand in front of a research poster titled “Implementation Fidelity and Its Impact on Student Achievement on State Assessments.” One person wears glasses and a blue patterned shirt; the other wears a suit with a red bow tie and a conference badge. The poster behind them includes text sections, charts, and logos for IXL and ATLAS.

Here is a look at what's included this week in our free breakfast and lunch packs for children 18 years and younger in our community. Meal packs are available for pickup at Cato Elementary and Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School from 7:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, while supplies last. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

This week's pack includes:
• Half gallon of 1% Milk
• 5 servings of cereal
• 5 fruit juice cups/cartons
• 5 packs of Pepperidge Farm Giant Goldfish Cinnamon Graham Crackers
• Week supply of fresh fruit for breakfast & lunch
• Chicken alfredo pasta and broccoli
• Turkey corn dog and carrots
• Chicken nuggets and green beans
• Chicken sandwich and tater tots
• Fiestada beef stuffed sandwich and refried beans

#ServeAll #PCSSDproud

13 days ago, PCSSD

A table displays the full contents of a weekly meal pack, including fresh apples and oranges, a half‑gallon of milk, multiple cartons of apple juice, single‑serve Cocoa Puffs cereal cups, packets of Giant Goldfish cinnamon graham crackers, a foil tray of chicken alfredo with broccoli, a packaged turkey corn dog with carrots, chicken nuggets with green beans, a chicken sandwich with tater tots, and a Fiestada beef stuffed sandwich with refried beans. The items are arranged neatly to show the variety included in the free breakfast and lunch packs for children.

Students at Maumelle High School had an incredible experience in the CARTI Summer Program, gaining hands-on healthcare experience, collaborating with peers, and making meaningful new connections. Thank you, CARTI, for investing in their future through this opportunity and the $1,000 scholarship awarded to participants! ❤️🩺💉 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoHornets

14 days ago, PCSSD

A group of students wearing full protective gear—blue gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles—stand in a clinical training room. Three students pose at the front while others work at tables behind them. A ceiling‑mounted monitor and classroom equipment are visible in the background.

Three individuals in medical scrubs stand side by side in a clinical hallway near a sign labeled “Exam 1.” They smile toward the camera, each wearing ID badges. The setting includes wood‑patterned flooring and a white wall with an orange accent panel.

A student practices infant CPR techniques on a baby manikin, holding a resuscitation mask over the manikin’s face. Other participants work with training equipment in the background, and a presentation slide about choking relief is displayed on a screen.

A student in full protective gear—blue gown, gloves, mask, and goggles—stands in a classroom making a peace sign with both hands. Other students in similar gear work at tables covered with papers and supplies.

A student practices IV insertion on a realistic training arm placed on a blue‑covered table. Medical supplies such as syringes, alcohol swabs, and packaged equipment are scattered around. Other participants observe in the background.

A student wearing blue gloves inserts a syringe into a training arm while another student in scrubs works with supplies nearby. The room includes medical equipment, boxes of materials, and a large wall‑mounted monitor.

A student operates a mechanical patient lift while another student sits in the attached sling. The classroom includes tables, chairs, and a name card labeled “Jimia” on the table in the foreground.

Ten students stand in a kitchen‑style classroom holding certificates. Cabinets, appliances, and overhead lighting equipment fill the background. A table with papers and a name card labeled “Ashton” sits in the foreground.

A student stands at a whiteboard writing the phrase “i gtt ou” while classmates sit at desks with name tags, backpacks, and water bottles. The room has light‑colored walls and flooring.

A student wearing a visitor badge labeled “Visitor 14” practices using a bag‑valve mask on a CPR manikin placed on a wooden table. Other participants sit at desks in the background.

The 2026 Education Expo is underway, and PCSSD is here meeting future educators, support staff, and more. If you’re exploring a career in education, stop by our booth today to learn more about open roles and how you can make an impact in our schools.

We’re here until 1 PM at 1217 W 22nd Street, North Little Rock.

Free to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Can’t make it in person? You can explore openings and apply anytime at pcssd.schoolspring.com.

18 days ago, PCSSD

🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud

19 days ago, PCSSD

A vibrant flyer titled “Summer Meals” with colorful graphics of sunglasses, watermelon, strawberries, flip‑flops, and an orange slice. It announces free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18. Meal service locations are Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School at 708 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock and Cato Elementary School at 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road in Sherwood. Distribution occurs Thursdays from June 4 through July 30, 7:00–10:00 a.m., with a note that meals will be distributed on Wednesday, June 17 due to the holiday schedule. Details explain that each child receives one pack containing five breakfasts and five lunches and that children do not need to attend PCSSD to participate. Chartwells and PCSSD logos appear at the bottom, along with the statement “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

THV11's drone provided an eye-in-the-sky view of the Joe T. Robinson High School expansion. https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock/joe-t-robinson-high-school-expansion-anniversary/91-40bab8bd-3dcb-4743-b173-56fcd89d80d2

24 days ago, PCSSD

👑 Best of luck to these PCSSD alumnae as they compete in the 2026 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition next week in Little Rock!

✨ Jada Simpson (Miss Greater Jacksonville) — a 2021 graduate of Maumelle High School, where she served as cheer president, Student Council president, National Honor Society president, and Homecoming Queen.

🌟 Tori Beth Poland (Miss Grand Prairie) — a 2023 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, where she was active in band, athletics, and multiple student organizations.

💫 Faith Kelly (Miss Sweetheart of Arkansas) — a 2023 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, where she participated in band, athletics, and student leadership activities.

⭐ Apple Dennie (Miss Greater Little Rock) — a 2017 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, where she was active in choir and cheer before continuing her education at Arkansas State University.

Join us in wishing these talented young women the best as they take the Miss Arkansas stage, compete for the crown, and represent their communities with excellence. 👑 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

24 days ago, PCSSD

Joe T. Robinson High School celebrated a key construction milestone today as the final beam was raised on its new campus addition. The project adds a three‑story classroom building to support Robinson’s growing enrollment, along with a dedicated band building that doubles as a FEMA‑rated storm shelter for up to 1,000 people. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

26 days ago, PCSSD

A construction worker steadies the ceremonial steel beam, decorated with an American flag and tree, during the topping out ceremony.

Joe T. Robinson High School Principal Laconya Isaac signs the ceremonial steel beam before it is lifted into place.

Attendees sign the ceremonial steel beam during the Joe T. Robinson High School topping out ceremony.

A construction worker stands in a lift near the crane hook as crews prepare to place the ceremonial beam at the Joe T. Robinson High School addition.

Joe T. Robinson High School Principal Laconya Isaac speaks with attendees during the topping out ceremony for the new school addition.

Inside the new Joe T. Robinson High School addition, construction crews prepare plumbing and groundwork in a large unfinished building space.

A crane lifts the ceremonial beam into place during the Joe T. Robinson High School addition topping out ceremony as workers guide the steel structure.

A PCSSD staff member speaks on camera at the Joe T. Robinson High School construction site during the topping out ceremony.

A PCSSD employee watches the Joe T. Robinson High School topping out ceremony while holding a water bottle.

Construction workers stand atop a steel beam with an American flag and small tree attached before it is raised into place at Joe T. Robinson High School.

What a weekend! #ClassOf2026 is off to their next adventures after four memorable graduation ceremonies. You did it, and the joy was clear during every moment! #PCSSDproud

27 days ago, PCSSD

A large group of graduates in green caps and gowns toss their caps into the air inside an arena filled with cheering spectators.

Alt text: A graduation ceremony in an indoor arena shows rows of graduates in black caps and gowns seated in front of a stage. A speaker in academic regalia stands at a podium while other officials sit behind them. Families fill the bleachers in the background.

A graduate in a bright blue cap and gown holds a diploma folder in one hand and makes a peace sign with the other. Other blue‑gown graduates stand nearby in a large indoor venue.

A graduate in a white cap and gown hugs a school board member wearing a black robe with a red collar. Other people stand nearby in a crowded graduation setting.

A graduate in a green cap and gown stands with a hand over their chest, wearing honor cords and a medal. Other graduates and a large audience are visible in the background.

An audience member in a gray dress stands with both arms raised in celebration during a crowded indoor event. People around them clap, smile, and record on their phones.

A graduate in a blue cap and gown hugs an academic official in a black robe with a white stole. Other officials stand nearby, and families watch from the bleachers.

A graduate in a red cap and gown raises both fists in celebration near a podium. Other red‑gown graduates and an audience are visible in the background.

A graduate in a black cap and gown holds a diploma folder while standing in an indoor arena. The white stole reads “LOGAN” on one side and “DRIVEN SCHOOL OF INNOVATION” on the other. A large audience fills the bleachers in the background.

A graduate in a green cap and gown raises a diploma folder above their head in a large indoor venue filled with spectators.

PCSSD has named its 2026 District‑Level Teacher of the Year and District‑Level Support Staff of the Year, honoring two outstanding leaders who go above and beyond for our students and schools. ➡️ Read more about this year’s honorees: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Three people stand in front of a PCSSD backdrop. The two individuals on the left hold clear, diamond‑shaped awards recognizing the district‑level Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year. Text on the image reads: “2026 District‑Level Teacher and Support Staff of the Year — Teacher of the Year Ashley Washam; Support Staff of the Year Angela Nichols — Find Out More.”

Congratulations to our department-level Support Staff of the Year winners from the PCSSD central office! Thank you for outstanding service to the students and staff across the district.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

From goals to graduation gowns, it’s shaping up to be a climactic weekend! Friday, the defending Lady Senators Soccer Team is headed back to the 2026 4A State Championship in a rematch against Brookland! All the details are shared below.
🏆4A Girls Soccer State Championship
📅 Friday, May 22 🕔 4:00 PM
⚽️ Robinson v. Brookland
📍 Lakeside High School
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6552460
#PCSSDproud

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Promotional graphic for the 2026 4A Girls Soccer State Championship featuring the Robinson Lady Senators team standing together in black uniforms with gold accents. Text on the graphic lists event details: “4A Soccer State Championship, May 22, 2026, 4 PM, R vs Bearcats, Lakeside High School, Broadcast live on NFHS Network.” Logos for both teams, the 2026 Soccer State Finals, and the Arkansas Activities Association appear on the image.

School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.

Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.

Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.

📸 We are sliding into the last weeks of school with promotions, recognitions, and fun well earned! All the while, students are still learning valuable lessons this week. Enjoy these photos shared by our schools on social media since last Friday. 🎉 #PCSSDproud #LearningThisWeek #ServeAll.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

Children play on a large inflatable water slide, with one child sliding down the front section.

Two children in green graduation gowns hold their caps while standing in front of a balloon backdrop with a tiger mascot and “GRAD” boxes.

Students sit at tables working on worksheets while a teacher leads a lesson at the front of the classroom.

A child holds a homemade cardboard claw machine filled with toy capsules in a school cafeteria.

Two baseball players in white pinstriped uniforms jump and high‑five on the field.

A group of children stand in a classroom lit with purple and blue glow lights, holding glowing objects beneath a “WAY TO GLOW” sign.

Middle school students sit on the floor of an art gallery facing large abstract artworks during a guided lesson.

Students sit at desks drawing while a screen displays a bird image labeled “Mating” during a classroom lesson.

A student stands in a decorated hall holding a painting and a certificate from the 2026 Governor’s Young Artist Competition.

A child holds a yellow sign reading “I love you mommy” while other children hold similar signs in a classroom.

UPDATE: This camp is now open to grades 1-8 and costs $50 for registration!

Volleyball Camp at Sylvan Hills High Arena on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and June 9, from 8-11:30 am. This camp is for grades 4-6! For more information, please contact Coach Michelle Muhammad mmuhammad4114@pcssd.org or Coach Emily Johnson ejohnson1389@pcssd.org.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD