Pulaski County Special School District

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. There are many successful people with dyslexia: Albert Einstein, George Washington, Richard Branson, Pablo Picasso, Henry Ford, Steven Spielberg, Nolan Ryan, and more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Masako Christian is the principal of DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: Prior to becoming an educator, I worked for a newspaper, did radio ads, and was a community radio news broadcaster. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Every game counts, especially as head into the final weeks of the season. All 4 PCSSD high schools play tonight, including a district matchup between MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON! Come to the game or tune in live: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY students are coding lessons in library and also have access to a Coding Club on Fridays. Students will begin learning the basic components of both Java script and Python while using the platform Tynker. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

In Life Skills at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, the community place of the week was the Vet. We learned all about what Veterinarians do, what happens at the Vet, and even had some special visitors. They even got to pet and play with the puppies. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS HIGH has a new mascot! Everyone, meet Grizz Lee! Welcome to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Taniesa Moore is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: One interesting thing about me is I LOVE NFL Football! I am an official member of Steeler Nation! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Farm to School Month! PCSSD's student nutrition partner, Chartwells, hosts several Discovery Kitchen events at elementary schools. These events often feature locally grown goods and encourage student to try something new. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Three JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH students have earned the Everfi Financial Literacy Certification in Mr. Smith's Personal Finance class. Great work, Baylee Mabry, Jada Crusterson, and Mikayla Shirley! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Future gemologists and scientists in the making. OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY 3rd-5th grade Alpha students recently took a field trip to Hot Springs to dig in the mine. The students made some great memories! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Yvette Dillingham is the administrator of the DRIVEN Virtual Academy for grades K-5. Fun Fact: Something unique about me is that I love to watch old western movies. They are very relaxing and therapeutic. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH PBIS Store received some amazing donations from Officer Turner! Through PBIS, students are able to earn points for displaying school-wide expectations to be traded in for trinkets, and other incentives and activities. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Book Month! Check out our PCSSD Teacher Librarians with their favorite books. What is your favorite book? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Fun story: One SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Life Skills student is very quiet and keeps to himself. It is difficult for him to initiate conversation or activities with classmates. Recently this student initiated play with another student who needed a friend! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Career and Technical Education students at JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH dressed to impress for their recent mock interviews with local community and business partners! Thank you to the business professionals who participated! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is Digital Citizenship Week. It is important for students to understand responsible digital citizenship and the lasting impact a digital footprint can have. Arkansas's Attorney General provides internet safety resources https://arkansasag.gov/education-programs/internet-safety/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellene

AVID students at MAUMELLE MIDDLE created an "AVID wall" describing what AVID means to them: Academic, Inspiring, Encouraging, Success, Family, and Determination. Great work students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE's School Resource Officer is being featured by the University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute! We are proud to have him and a longstanding partnership with the Sherwood Police Department. https://arsafeschools.com/our-sro-spotlight-is-on-cedric.../ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Laconya Isaac is the principal of SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: I love crafting in the winter, as well as reading. I really enjoy cooking. My family and Jesus are the most important parts of my life's journey! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Italian-American Heritage Month to honor the accomplishments and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in the arts, science, and culture. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence