Pulaski County Special School District

PCSSD continues to prepare for students to return to classrooms. Today, registrars from across the district met for a training and professional development. We can't wait to see everyone back on Monday, August 11. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Outshine the Summer Slide with this helpful brain exercise from MAUMELLE HIGH Assistant Principal, Morgan Dickerson: "Writing helps you think clearly, spell better & tell great stories. You can try journaling, writing a letter or reviewing a movie or game." #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from BAKER Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel: "Make reading fun! Let your student chose books they enjoy, and read with your child. Let your child see you reading, read together or even have family book chats." #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this on-the-go tip from MAUMELLE MIDDLE Principal, Janna Carr: "Visit the Museum of Discovery or Little Rock Zoo, explore Arkansas State Parks or start a science experiment or garden at home. Learning can happen anywhere!" #pcssdproud #serveall 

It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this library-tastic tip from SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY Principal, Britney Hickman: "My family & I love local libraries. They offer free, daily activities like storytime, arts & crafts, STEM activities, coding & family movies." #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from MILLS MIDDLE Principal, Dr. E. Lisa Watson: "Have students select 2–3 books they are excited about & break the reading into chunks: A weekly page or chapter goal to finish the book by a certain date." #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with these free & fun ideas from CHENAL Principal, Dr. Yolanda Harris: "Turn everyday items into learning tools. Use a deck of cards to practice math facts or play word games like Scrabble to boost vocab." #pcssdproud #serveall

World Youth Skills Day celebrates the importance of equipping students for future work. We support this goal with the Academies of PCSSD. This model gives students experiential opportunities thru local industry partners. Check it out: https://trst.in/whppKx #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide & set a daily rhythm with this tip from CRYSTAL HILL Principal, Lisa Smith: "Maintain a flexible but consistent schedule to learn, play & rest. Try open-ended play like Legos, art, fort building, obstacle courses & STEM challenges." #pcssdproud #serveall

July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this tech tip from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Assistant Principal, Chris Sierra: "If you're feeling adventurous, write your own blog to share thoughts in a positive way." #pcssdproud #serveall 

Congratulations to the PCSSD students recognized as All-State soccer performers by the Arkansas Activities Association for 2025! We love seeing so many student-athletes on this list: https://tinyurl.com/26rfub27 Way to go! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Outshine the Summer Slide with this 'ole school' tip from DAISY BATES Principal, Masako Christian: "Dive into summer with board games that will keep brain muscles moving. Grab a relative, friend or you can even play against yourself! JUST HAVE FUN!" #pcssdproud #serveall 

In accordance to the "Bell to Bell, No Cell" state law, PCSSD will implement a districtwide phone-free policy beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Visit our Phone-Free Schools page for program info, FAQs and more: https://trst.in/wdmHdh #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this travel-friendly tip from ROBINSON MIDDLE's Catherine Ziller, PCSSD Teacher of the Year: "Books are perfect to take on car trips, airplanes, to the beach & pretty much everywhere!" #pcssdproud #serveall

July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall

Congratulations to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal Damian Patterson on being named a Champion of Youth by Pulaski County Youth Services. Thank you for your service not only to MUSHS, but to all of Pulaski County! This is such a well-deserved honor! #pcssdproud #serveall