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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
Happy Easter!
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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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.
The tax deadline is Monday, April 18, so there are still a few days to submit individual income tax returns to the federal government.
Passover celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Passover Seder is one of the most widely observed rituals in Judaism.
Students, staff, and volunteers recently teamed up at BAKER ELEMENTARY to clean up the campus. Thank you all for your time! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Earlier this week, student-athletes from MAUMELLE HIGH and MAUMELLE MIDDLE visited the feeder elementary schools. These student-athletes talked about the importance of positive behavior and focusing on education. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to the SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE Advanced 7th and 8th grade girls choirs who participated in the Choral Performance Assessment and received superior ratings along with a plaque recognizing their hard work. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder - there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 15. The schools are closed for teacher professional development. However, District offices will be open with regular business hours on Friday. Enjoy the weekend!
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WEATHER UPDATE:
The severe weather threat looks to have moved out of the Pulaski County area. Therefore, we will dismiss secondary schools at regular time. Thank you for your patience today.
WEATHER UPDATE:
Based on the latest weather updates, radar indicates that we will be able to release elementary students on time at 2:45pm. We will have update on dismissal for secondary students soon.