PCSSD will have an AMI day on Thursday, February 3 due to expected inclement weather and its anticipated impact on the roads. All schools & district offices will follow AMI procedures. PCSSD leadership will meet tomorrow to determine if an AMI day is necessary for Friday.
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, so he is predicting 6 more weeks of winter. Who else is ready for Spring?
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Chenal Elementary Principal, Yolanda Harris.
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all if these.” - George Washington Carver
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AP Chemistry students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH recently did a lab: “Determination of an Electrochemical Series.” The students did great applying what they have learned in class. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Signing Day. A lot of PCSSD students are committing to colleges for the Fall. We look forward to highlighting these student-athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Archery students at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH are getting in some after school practice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD offers a 100% virtual option for K-12 students called DRIVEN Virtual Academy. DVA provides flexibility in coursework with self-paced options and mentoring programs. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Special Education, Stephanie Cole.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." Unknown
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PCSSD is participating in AR school choice, enabling K-12 students to attend school in a nonresident district. Applications are accepted through May 1. Contact the Office of Equity & Pupil Services at 501-234-2021.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice
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As we wrap up board appreciation month, we want to say thank you once again to the PCSSD Board of Education. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to PCSSD.
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February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Each day in February, we will highlight a Black principal or Cabinet member. We are so thankful for such diverse leadership in PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Introducing the ESS (WillSub) Career Kickstart Incentive! ESS will compensate new substitutes and support staff for costs required to get properly credentialed. Visit ESS.Kickstart.com for full program details. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Little Rock Police Department's Community Cooking program is back this spring. Sign-ups are open for the March 12-May 21 cooking classes. The program is designed to provide positive role models to area youth and learn to cook. Email kcole@littlerock.gov for more info.
Today is Data Privacy Day. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge offers free resources to schools and parents about keeping ourselves and our children safe online. Check out this list of websites that may risky for students:
https://arkansasag.gov/education-programs/internet-safety/
This is School Choice Week. At PCSSD, we understand the future of education and support the drive for innovation. We are giving our students access to technologies that are shaping our world. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to Board Member, Dr. Laurel "Laurie" Tait. Her grandchildren attend PCSSD schools. She enjoys traveling to visit family and playing tennis, which her father taught her when she was young. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is implementing a new registration program for the 2022-2023 school year. Families wishing to return to a PCSSD school must fill out a letter of intent, available at this link:
https://bit.ly/PCSSD-22-23LOI
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This is School Choice Week. At PCSSD, we know that our communities are impacted by a strong public school. A strong community centers around a sense of equity, inclusion, and support that stems from each school. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to these PCSSD All-Region and All-State band qualifiers. It is always great to see our students recognized for their hard work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students (and staff) at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY had so much fun with their PBIS reward: a GLOW PARTY! They cleared out the cafeteria and set it up for a full glow-in-the-dark party. Students enjoyed the dancing, glow sticks and photo booth. Congrats! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
