Pulaski County Special School District

Celebrated in May to commemorate the arrival of the first Jewish immigrants to New Amsterdam in 1654, Jewish American Heritage Month honors the history and cultural contributions of Jewish Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall

It’s time to reflect on the class of 2024. This message is from MAUMELLE HIGH principal Dr. Farr. "As you embark on your next journey in life, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of service and continue to give back to your community." #pcssdproud #serveall

Better Speech and Hearing Month is the perfect chance to fine tune how you protect your and your family’s hearing. Good rule of thumb: Keep headphone volume below 60% and use noise cancelling earphones instead of turning the volume up. #pcssdproud #serveall

Thank you to Rotary Club of Sherwood for sponsoring the OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY 4th Grade Book Mall! All 4th grade students selected a book to take home for summer reading. #pcssdproud #serveall 440372609_1047797963643071_645114679756999143_n.jpg

CHENAL ELEMENTARY 4th and 5th graders made a splash at Silver Dollar City! The students enjoyed this unforgettable outing thanks to all of their hard work on the state test and Arkansas Rewards funding. #pcssdproud #serveall

Eighty MAUMELLE MIDDLE students enjoyed fun in the sun as a celebration for completing the Lexia program this year. They were treated to games and food at Lake Willastein in Maumelle provided by the ELA team. Go Stingers! #pcssdproud #serveall

Field Day is always a favorite with our students, and we love to see all those smiling faces. We also think the teachers enjoy the break from the classroom. ☀️ Check out the Field Day fun across the district: https://trst.in/3MBRDw #pcssdproud #serveall

Last Friday was a BIG day for HARRIS ELEMENTARY! Thirty students won a free bike thanks to Mr. Roy and his generous donors. But the best part? A special surprise for Mr. Roy - KATV featured him as their Person of the Week! Watch here: https://rb.gy/dccr1t #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD celebrated 27 school-level teachers at its 4th annual awards ceremony this morning. We're excited to announce Jeanie Wilcoxon from CHENAL ELEMENTARY was named the 2023-2024 PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Check out her story: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1614746 #pcssdproud #serveall

The SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH art club volunteered at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Drawing inspiration from artist Natasha Bowdoin, the students created a collaborative outdoor mural of paper flowers. Such a creative way to bring people together! #pcssdproud #serveall

More than 1,000 freshmen from MAUMELLE, ROBINSON, SYLVAN HILLS, and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES high schools recently took part in a "pledge to graduate." This is a pledge to commit to education and ultimately graduate from high school. Way to go Class of 2027! #pcssdproud #serveall

ROBINSON MIDDLE students shined brightly at the 2024 Spring Formal! It was a night of dancing, snacks and fun times among friends. Thank you to Mrs. DeLoach, the 8th grade mentors, parent volunteers, and all who worked so hard to make it happen! #pcssdproud #serveall

The DRIVEN VIRTUAL ACADEMY picnic brought in-person fun to the entire school. Students & families enjoyed food, games & laughter at Lake Willastein. Kindergarten, 5th grade & 8th grade promotions, plus 9th grade Pledge to Graduate were all celebrated! #pcssdproud #serveall

We love to celebrate our athletes on and off the field. So let's give a big shout out to the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball team for volunteering their time to welcome SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY students to school last week. Go Bears! #pcssdproud #serveall

Fellowship Bible Church volunteers spent their Saturday morning painting outdoor games (hopscotch, sensory paths & more) at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY. Now, thanks to our community partners, students will have multiple areas to play and practice social skills. #pcssdproud #serveall

CATO ELEMENTARY partnered with Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Project Adam to complete the certification to become a “Heart Safe School.” Thanks to nurse Carla McGee and the emergency team for a job well done! PCSSD now has 5 schools with this certification. #pcssdproud #serveall

During teacher appreciation week, the communications department had a daily drawing of names to win some fun gift bags with goodies. Special thanks to those who donated to make these gifts possible! We love seeing the happy faces of our teacher winners! #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD is excited to announce that we will be opening a school based health clinic this fall that will be open to all students and staff. This clinic is a partnership with Mainline Health Systems, Inc. We are excited to offer a multitude of health services to PCSSD! Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1608188 #pcssdproud #serveall

A big thank you to Eat My Catfish owner Travis Hester! He offered OAKBROOKE 5th graders a crawfish-inspired lesson that they could really get their claws into. Wonder how many new crawfish lovers we now have at OAKBROOKE? #pcssdproud #serveall

ROBINSON HIGH's Select Ensemble recently competed at the In The Parks Musical Festival in St Louis. The Singing Senators brought home a 1st Place Superior Rating, Overall Best High School Choir & the Espirit De Corps Award for school spirit. Way to go! #pcssdproud #serveall