This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE's choir director is set to fulfill a personal dream to conduct the Philharmonic Orchestra and guest choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June of 2023.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/901813
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Nearly a dozen PCSSD schools have earned the designation of “certified” from AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination). One additional school has been designated as “emerging schoolwide.”
https://www.pcssd.org/article/903838
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Students at JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH celebrated the Day of the Dead. Students at both schools constructed ofrendas honoring someone who has died. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today we honor our Veterans who have served and are serving our country to protect our freedoms here and abroad. Thank you to our military men and women! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY students participated in October's STEM is Lit Challenge. After reading "We´re Going To Find a Monster" they created paper monsters, and used energy and the laws of physics to make their monsters walk. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID Freshman scholars from MAUMELLE HIGH visited the 2 campuses of UA Pulaski Tech. They were able to tour both campuses and learn about their many certificate programs including cosmetology, culinary, automotive, and machinists. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This week is National School Psychology Week and we want to say a big thank you to the PCSSD School Psychologists who are dedicated to helping our students across the District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kindergartners at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY are decorating the halls with some self-portrait artwork. Check out these student drawings! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH JROTC Cadets volunteered at the DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY 2nd Annual Fall Tiger-Fest Festival. Thanks for supporting our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Athletic programs can impact students of all ages. MAUMELLE Athletic Director Kirk Horton says he encourages youth sport involvement: "We have youth teams on campus for games and camps often and visit schools to facilitate field day activities." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ms. Sneed’s AVID students at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH served as teacher assistants. Scholars read to students at CATO ELEMENTARY and helped with math problems. Thanks Principal Bottoms and Principal West for your support. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's National STEM/STEAM Day! PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Luttrell says, "STEM education tends to focus on logical thought processes, critical thinking/problem-solving, and reasoning. These help students develop mental habits to build success." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Election Day! If you haven't already, be sure to make a point to get out and vote today. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. today. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Members of the Arkansas Symphony visited LAWSON ELEMENTARY 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders with the "Meet the Strings" program. Kegan Sandlin was chosen as our "guest conductor." Dominic Matlock was featured on the double bass. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY students are having fun in music class by putting a little Star Wars twist on the lesson. They used rhythm sticks as light sabers. Not sure who had more fun, the students or Ms. Westerman! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
3rd graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY celebrated the Day of the Dead by combining science and social studies lessons. They texted their engineered pinatas using force and compared and contrasted European and North American traditions and holidays. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY 4th and 5th grade students took their first AVID trip to the University of Central Arkansas. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to PCYS and CALS for their donation of 35 shoes to Little Scholars HARRIS ELEMENTARY. Each scholar received a new pair of shoes and socks. A special thanks to the Site Director Ms. Gray, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Victory for leading our youth. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
