Today is Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.
ROBINSON HIGH junior, Katie Prejean, won 2nd place in the Arkansas School Board Association annual high school speech contest last week. Her speech was titled “Individual Rights vs. the Common Good." She even received a standing ovation! Congrats, Katie! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December is Read a New Book Month. What is one book you have read recently?
We're hiring! PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District for part-time, full-time and temporary positions. Check out the full list of career options on our website: pcssd.org/page/careers. Start the new year with PCSSD!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS MIDDLE students in Ms. Sim's class are working hard at mastering new math skills. They have worked hard & are proud of how much they've learned. Ms. Sims said one of the students took a picture of their work to show their mom! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
3rd Grade students at CHENAL ELEMENTARY recently created electromagnets in a science lab. The students were able to use the electromagnet to attract paper clips. Students also reflected on their learning using AVID strategies. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Basketball season is in full swing and all four PCSSD high schools have matchups this week. Check out the schedules for MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON, and SYLVAN HILLS high schools to cheer on your favorite team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know your kids can make their own wrapping paper? PBS Kids has some fun, printable pages for kids to color and wrap their gifts: https://www.pbs.org/parents/holidays/diy-wrapping-paper
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL is headed back to the state championship! If you can't make it to War Memorial, the game will air on Arkansas PBS at 6:30 pm. Good luck, Senators! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
WATCH: https://myarpbs.org/sports.
TICKETS: https://gofan.co/app/events/479521
If holiday light displays are on your to-do list this year, check out this list compiled by Little Rock Soirée magazine to find displays around central Arkansas.
http://ow.ly/TCeq50H5seQ
Today is Human Rights Day! The United Nations has chosen this year's theme of EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
Shout out to MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL for scoring "best entry" in 2 categories at the annual Maumelle Christmas Parade. The freshman cheer team won for their "Polar Express" float. The band won for their float. Congrats Hornets! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at HARRIS ELEMENTARY are getting some extra help through tutoring every Tuesday. The students are provided dinner and are able to get some help in subjects as needed. Way to go students and staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY 5th grade student, Maggie Young, for becoming the first member of the school's Millionaire Club this year. She has read over 1 million words so far! Way to go Maggie! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is host to 8 foreign exchange students from 5 different countries this school year. Students and staff made an extra effort to welcome them. Read more about it online:
http://ow.ly/BfRZ50H4Bgs
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Math students at MILLS MIDDLE are working hard on new lessons and mastering new skills! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to these PCSSD athletes for committing to the following universities:
Chloe Durnal (Maumelle) University of Arkansas Rich Mountain - Softball
Ryan Mesaris (Maumelle) University of Arkansas at Monticello - Baseball
Peyton Nelson (Robinson) University of Missouri - Baseball
Brendan Rochelle (Maumelle) William Woods College - Baseball
Cooper West (Sylvan Hills) University of Arkansas Rich Mountain - Baseball
During this Computer Science week, many schools are participating in the Hour of Code. PCSSD students are joining students from around the world in committing to practice their coding skills for at least one hour this week. Great work students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December 7, 1941
"A date which will live in infamy..." President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day when we remember the more than 2,400j Americans who lost their lives in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
We are always so thankful to organizations that support PCSSD students and families. That.Church Sherwood and Mrs. Trina Coleman recently provided hope boxes to our families. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
