Today is National Online Learning Day! We want to celebrate our DRIVEN Virtual Academy students and staff. Learn more about PCSSD's 100% virtual K-12 school: dva.pcssd.org
(note: DVA is accepting applications for the spring semester)
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This is National Arts in Education Week. We an to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the arts across PCSSD. We are proud of our many talented students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH learn about a variety of STEM topics, including biology, anthropology, forensics, and more. Teacher, Mrs. Duncan, sets the scene for her students to learn how these science is used in our daily lives. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attending school everyday is a habit that begins to build from the first day of school. Students and families need to understand the importance of being on time to school. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Introducing fruits and vegetables during meals and snacks is an important step to incorporating it in a child's diet. It is also important to model healthy eating to your child to set a good example.
Today we honor the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Do you volunteer for PCSSD school(s)? Don't forget to log your hours!. The individual and school with the most hours is recognized at the end of the school year at our annual PALS banquet! Volunteer log sheets are online:
https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
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Football season is in full swing as we head into week 3! SYLVAN HILLS will be at home (beat Jacksonville!) while MAUMELLE, ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are all on the road. All games kick off at 7 p.m. Good luck to all our teams! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD schools are kicking off PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports). Check out some photos from DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY, JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Golf is underway across PCSSD. It is always great to see our student succeed in and out of the classroom. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club recently held its first meeting of the year. Members broke into committees, including the Mossi and Mali committees. We can't wait to see all the students learn this year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in Mr. Lehman's journalism class at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH learned about the role of a journalist in informing the public and classified stories as "Need to Know" or "Nice to Know" and had conversations about each. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants you to #BeThe1To be there for someone and listen to them.
For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Robotics students at MILLS MIDDLE are learning coding basics before moving on to building robots. Teacher, Mr. Williams, is looking forward to forming the school's robotics competition team for the year and seeing what all they can accomplish! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH took part in a special moment for a young man who is battling leukemia. The teens came together to create a cheering section as the young man arrived at Best Buy or a shopping spree!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527173
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September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Read a Book Day. Let's take advantage of our day off and spend some time reading a good book. What are you reading today?
Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
