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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

1 day 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

2 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

3 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

4 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

8 days 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.

10 days 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

11 days 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

11 days 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.

12 days 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.

15 days 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.

17 days ago, PCSSD

Final Skill Camp at Maumelle High School Football Stadium on Saturday, May 16, from 12-2 pm. This is a FREE camp for grades K-6! For more information and to register, visit https://hornets-youth-football.sportngin.com/

17 days ago, PCSSD

Skill Camp Information for Maumelle Feeder

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

18 days 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

22 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

22 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

23 days ago, PCSSD

👩‍🏫 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

24 days ago, PCSSD

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

26 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

29 days ago, PCSSD

Central Arkansas Water employees showing equipment to Maumelle High School students.

An actress on stage performing Cinderella

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

29 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 colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”