Vertie Carter used her money to create a teacher education lab at Philander Smith College & uncovered discriminatory hiring practices on Arkansas' Merit System Council. She was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Nearly 400 PCSSD employees received the COVID-19 vaccine this week! We are so excited for our amazing educators and professionals get the vaccine. Thank you to Cornerstone Pharmacy - JFK and Kroger Pharmacy for working with our district bring these vaccines to our schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY cashed in their PBIS points for a shaving cream party last week! Everyone had a great time drawing and writing in the shaving cream...and making a small mess! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Oliver Baker, Ph.D. is a Yale University physicist. He conducted groundbreaking research in particle physics and initiated integrating technology into the classroom. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Due to current weather conditions and its impact on roads, PCSSD will have another virtual day tomorrow. This means that all school and district buildings will be closed for access on Friday, February 12.
There is a chance for more winter weather on Monday and district administration will be monitoring that as well. Stay warm and safe!
Arkansas PBS is providing resources for parents during #BlackHistoryMonth, including activities, videos, and a writing contest. Learn more about these resources: https://www.pcssd.org/article/397945?org=pcssd
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Thank you Michelle Ogelsby and the Sherwood Rotary Club for the donation to SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY. Ms. Ogelsby presented two books regarding Down’s Syndrome for the school. Thank you for supporting our schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Roscoe Robinson is a gospel and R&B recording artist. His career spanned several decades and worked with artists such as the late Sam Cooke and the late Bobby Womack. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Thank you to the MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH JROTC cadets for their dedication to raising and lowering the U.S. flag each day. This is an important task and we are proud of these students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Some MAUMELLE HIGH juniors helped prepare the latest treat for the school's Class of 2021 Seniors! Special thanks to Maumelle Family Dentistry and Cypress Social for their donations! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Darrell Walker was a basketball standout at University of Arkansas. He was drafted by the Knicks in 1983, played for 5 NBA teams & won a Championship with '93 Bulls. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
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CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY 4th graders read "The Doorbell Rang" - a book about division with cookies. They story mapped the book and talked about fact families with division and multiplication dividing 12 paper cookies between 24 classmates. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pre-K registration is now open! Check out our Pre-K page to learn more about our program, see which schools in PCSSD provide Pre-K and begin your registration: http://ow.ly/YvyK50Dv1EI
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Pre-K registration is now open! Check out our Pre-K page to learn more about our program, see which schools in PCSSD provide Pre-K and begin your registration: http://ow.ly/YvyK50Dv1EI
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Florence Beatrice Price was a published composer by 14, composing more than 300 pieces. She's a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
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We are so proud of the 2 PCSSD students who were named top 10 finalists in Arkansas for their essays on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keylon Pok is a junior at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and Tawney Forney is a student at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Lady Bears wrestling team is celebrating a successful season & preparing for upcoming regional & state tournaments. The team finished with a 13-5 record. The tournaments will be held later this month. http://ow.ly/B0dZ50Dum2b
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Sterling B. Williams, M.D. was a leader in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, holding a number of faculty and leadership positions at universities across the U.S. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Milton P. Crenchaw is an original Tuskegee Airmen. He was one of the first African Americans (and the first in Arkansas) to be trained as a civilian licensed pilot. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Deborah Mathis is an acclaimed columnist and reporter for both print and TV. She worked in Arkansas, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. She also authored three books. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2003.
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