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Ms. Emerson's 4th grade art students at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY created a 3D art installation that is on display at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center this weekend. This art highlights state symbols and the natural beauty. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy Earth Day! This annual event began in 1970 where people demonstrate support for environmental protection. In October 2020, PCSSD launched a new communication tool called Peachjar which has saved 87 trees! Learn more: www.pcssd.org/page/peachjar-info
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One Cato Elementary student is being recognized as Arkansas’s winner for the National InvestWrite Contest. Congratulations to 5th grader Madalynn Selvy!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/718796
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The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Art Club recently gave the bear a refresh! Thank you to Apartment Painters of Little Rock. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we celebrate the contributions of Scottish-Americans to our modern society. In 1998, Jason Emory Nickerson designed the Arkansas Traveler Tartan, which is listed on the Scottish Tartans World Register.
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Cosmetology students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH completed their annual salon project. Students are given inspiration to create their salon, barbershop, nail salon, or esthetics bar. The goal is create something they want once they obtain their license. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal Duane Clayton and DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY teacher LaRisha Nelson have been named Oscar Washington, Jr. Educational Fund Alma J. Washington Educators of the Year.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/710280
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MAUMELLE HIGH administrators, staff and baseball players had a throwback celebration for the Oak Grove High Hornets last week. The current high school opened 10 years ago, but we are thankful for high standards set by Oak Grove High. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Pulaski County Youth Services students at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY recently gained “furever friends” and learned the importance of articulating feelings. Students picked emotions to include in the stuffing then sealed their new friends with a hug! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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3rd-5th grade students at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY took a field trip to the University of Central Arkansas. The students had a great time spending time on a college campus. Thank you UCA Admissions for a wonderful experience! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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The MAUMELLE MIDDLE PTSO recently hosted a Glo Dance. The students had a great time. And thank you to the volunteers and staff who helped make the event possible. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Congratulations to our 2021-2022 teachers of the year in PCSSD! This is the second year that PCSSD is participating in the state's Teacher of Year program through @Arkansas Department of Education. We will announce the District winner next month. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE hosted their first ever spring honor roll kickball tournament! They had a 3 day tournament for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Thank you to those participating, including the parents who came to support! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE hosted their first ever spring honor roll kickball tournament! They had a 3 day tournament for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Thank you to those participating, including the parents who came to support! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy Easter!
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PCSSD will host a career fair on Saturday, April 30 from 9am until 1pm at MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL. We are hiring for all positions - certified and classified, full time and part time. Please pre-register for this FREE event: bit.ly/PCSSD_HR-Fair2022
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OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY's Brittany Slayton has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education for her work in her Life Skills classroom. She is being celebrated for providing a safe and nurturing environment to help her students learn new skills.
http://ow.ly/USX750IFcYb
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The tax deadline is Monday, April 18, so there are still a few days to submit individual income tax returns to the federal government.
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Passover celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Passover Seder is one of the most widely observed rituals in Judaism.
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Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Three days later he would be resurrected from the dead.
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