5th graders at BAKER ELEMENTARY proudly showed off their new AVID shirts last week. Once a month, students (and staff) can show their AVID spirit by wearing a college or AVID-inspired shirt. Learn more about AVID: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY 2nd graders participated in the September STEM project. This month's project encouraged students to create innovative uses for cardboard boxes and the students read "What to Do With a Box" by Jane Yolen. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
ROBINSON MIDDLE teacher, Mr. Fuller, always tells his students to "Be the Good." Turns out a 6th grader took those words to heart with this chalk art on the sidewalk outside of the school. We love it! How do you exercise this phrase? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY's character word was "respectful." Congratulations to these "Character Kids!" #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants you to #BeThe1To follow up and stay in contact.
Tomorrow (end of day) is the deadline to purchase insurance for your student's Chromebook. The insurance covers accidental damage, broken screens, water damage, loss, and theft while in the possession of the student. Learn more/Sign up here: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 4.5 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date. Register now: https://www.nonprofitvote.org/states/arkansas/
Math students at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH got some extra help during class last week. Ms. Naumann spent a little extra time with students to ensure the new material was fully understood. Keep up the great work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in cosmetology class at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH recently participated in a nail art competition. The designs were voted on by their peers. Check out some of these amazing, creative nail art designs! Congrats to the winners. Great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
6th graders in Ms. George's world history class at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE are learning about Mesopotamia. As part of their project based learning students created ziggurats, a type of stone structure resembling pyramids and featuring terraced levels. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Our schools continue to celebrate PBIS with fun activities and exciting incentives! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH choir recently held a workshop to prepare for all-region choir. Great work students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Support and connection bring students into our school buildings as active participants in their education. School can be a safe space even when things are tough outside the classroom. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Human Resources Professional Appreciation Day and we want to say a big thank you to the incredible PCSSD Human Resources team. This department works tirelessly to ensure our schools and offices work efficiently. Thank you, staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Many PCSSD schools participated in Peace Week. This year's theme was "Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world." The activities focused on promoting peacemaking in our society and spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in our community.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that we should all be consistent with our bedtime routines, remove electronic devices from the bedroom, and make sure the room is dark and quiet.
The Every Kid Outdoors program offers FREE National Park Passes to 4th graders across the U.S. This pass allows free access to national parks, including the 8 in Arkansas. The annual program is provided by the National Park Service and lasts until Aug. 31. https://everykidoutdoors.gov
Check out this "funny Friday" duo: Jessica Duff, executive director of communications, and Ian Milne, English teacher at MILLS MIDDLE, teamed up for a pic last week. Healthy habits come in all shapes and sizes! They work out at Omnis CrossFit West #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
What a beautiful evening for some football! All four high schools are on the road today. Good luck to the MAUMELLE HIGH Hornets, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH Comets, ROBINSON HIGH Senators and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Bears! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Better Breakfast Month. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have higher test scores and their schoolwork can suffer because they have a harder time focusing and can become more tired without eating breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
