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🎵 More than 150 PCSSD students sharpened their skills together at a districtwide All‑Region preparatory workshop this past weekend! 🎶

Sylvan Hills Junior High’s choir hosted singers from Mills Middle, Robinson High, Robinson Middle, and Sylvan Hills Middle schools. The extra reps built confidence ahead of All‑Region auditions on October 3. Good luck!
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15 days ago, PCSSD

A choir stands in rows holding music folders while an instructor with beaded hair conducts at the front; colorful posters and photos cover the back wall.

A group of students sit in a large circle of chairs in a band room while an instructor stands and leads discussion; percussion instruments and “The Pride of the Hillside Band” mural are visible in the background.

Students sit on tiered risers holding music folders while a conductor stands in front with a baton; plaques and windows showing school buses line the back wall.

Students stand among rows of black chairs holding papers or folders in a music rehearsal room with blue acoustic panels and a drum set in the back.

Students sit in a large circle of chairs while one student stands in the center reading from a tablet; the room has beige walls, acoustic panels, and pink tape X marks on the carpet.

A large group of high school choir students stand closely together in a music room, smiling for a group photo; blue acoustic panels and chairs surround them.

Congratulations to these current students recognized as College Board AP Scholars!

Each year, the College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams

During the May 2026 testing period, these students showed mastery on three or more exams.
🔗https://www.pcssd.org/article/3148884
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16 days ago, PCSSD

A red‑and‑white hornet mascot appears in the top left above the heading “Congrats! AP Scholars.” The graphic lists junior Charles McMahan and seniors Adam Csege, Mary Ervin, Claire Ferrell, Sophie Ferrell, Ella Furrey, Gavin Miguet, Finley Mobley, and Tatum Roberts.

A beige graphic with a black stylized “R” in the top left and the heading “Congrats! AP Scholars.” It lists seniors Shahd Abdulla and Waad Abdulla.

“C” US DIFFERENTLY

Our overall district letter grade has improved from a D to a C, and schools across the district have experienced some big progress.

Here’s what we mean:
🚀 4 schools jumped multiple grade levels
🏅 11 schools improved by at least one letter grade
📈 19 schools increased their overall accountability scores

We are proud of these achievements, and we are C-ing even greater things ahead!

#seeusdifferently #ExpectBelieveSucceed

17 days ago, PCSSD

A structured graphic graphic titled "School and District Letter Grades" displaying letter grade performance comparisons for Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) between 2025 and 2026. District Grade: Pulaski County Special School District: Improved from D in 2025 to C in 2026. Secondary Schools (2025 Grade → 2026 Grade): Joe T. Robinson Middle School: B → C Maumelle Middle School: F → F Mills Middle School: D → D Sylvan Hills Middle School: D → C Sylvan Hills Junior High: F → C Joe T. Robinson High School: F → C Maumelle High School: D → C Mills University Studies High: D → F Sylvan Hills High School: C → C Elementary Schools (2025 Grade → 2026 Grade): Cato Elementary: D → C Chenal Elementary: A → C Baker Elementary: B → B College Station Elementary: F → B Crystal Hill Elementary: C → C Daisy Bates Elementary: D → C Joe T. Robinson Elementary: C → D Landmark Elementary: C → B Lawson Elementary: D → C Oak Grove Elementary: F → C Oakbrooke Elementary: C → C Pine Forest Elementary: C → C Sherwood Elementary: B → B Sylvan Hills Elementary: C → C William J. Clinton Elementary: F → D

🍎📚 The Arkansas Department of Education is hosting a "Pathways to the Profession: How to Become a Teacher Licensure Fair" on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. Attendees can connect with educator preparation providers, learn about licensure requirements, and explore available supports and resources. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #ExpectBelieveSucceed

18 days ago, PCSSD

Flyer advertising the teacher licensure fair

🍁🍂 Happy first day of Fall! 🍂🍁
Today is the first meteorological day of fall, with cooler temperatures and autumn colors ahead. Which season is your favorite?

18 days ago, PCSSD

It is already more than halfway through the first quarter, which means it is a good time to check in on student progress! Log in to the Home Access Center anytime at hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to view grades, attendance, and more. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

19 days ago, PCSSD

Celebrating National AVID Day at PCSSD!

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and long-term success. AVID equips students starting in elementary school to plan ahead, stay organized, and set goals with intention through daily classroom strategies like focused note-taking, inquiry, and collaboration. The effort continues through graduation with college campus visits for older students.

Check out the photos to see our Central Office staff showing support today for #AVID and our students' bright futures!
#NationalAVIDDay #ExpectBelieveSucceed

22 days ago, PCSSD

Two staff members wearing matching grey AVID t-shirts review a document together at an office desk.

one personA PCSSD staff member wearing a grey AVID t-shirt reaches into a storage crate filled with technology equipment inside a workroom.

A staff member wearing a grey AVID t-shirt speaks on the phone while working at her desk in front of a computer screen.

Two PCSSD staff members wearing matching grey AVID t-shirts smile for the camera in an office setting.

Three PCSSD Central Office staff members wearing grey AVID t-shirts smile together behind a reception counter.

A PCSSD staff member wearing glasses and a grey AVID t-shirt smiles directly at the camera from behind her office desk.

Bridgette and Alexus are the Department of Safety and Security officers at PCSSD Central Office, and they are the first faces anyone meets when visiting administration.

You'll rarely find them out of uniform, but today they are celebrating National #AVID Day with the rest of the district.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

22 days ago, PCSSD

Bridgette and Alexus are the Department of Safety and Security officers at the PCSSD Central Office

Students in the CLASS OF 2027 AND BEYOND must earn 75 COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING (CSL) HOURS to graduate. Students can earn hours in four approved ways, beginning the summer after 8th grade.

1. SCHOOL‑SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through PCSSD-SPONSORED EVENTS, teacher-approved projects, campus clean-ups, family nights, and other school-based service activities. These opportunities are supervised, structured, and easy for students to access.

2. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Students may volunteer with FOOD BANKS, ANIMAL SHELTERS, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, and other nonprofit organizations. Families must vet all sites for safety and transportation.

3. WORK‑BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through volunteer experiences connected to CAREER PATHWAYS, including job shadowing, workplace‑based service, and community events hosted by employers.

4. QUALIFYING EMPLOYMENT FOR WORKING STUDENTS
Students who work may count PAID EMPLOYMENT HOURS toward CSL when documentation meets state requirements. This option supports students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.

Learn more at pcssd.org/page/community-service.

22 days ago, PCSSD

The Arkansas Department of Education released the official 2025-2026 district and school letter grades, and PCSSD's grade has improved from a “D” rating to a “C” rating.

Seven PCSSD schools also earned the new Arkansas Gem School designation. Read more about this very exciting news for our district here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3137132

22 days ago, PCSSD

Letter Grades Announced written on a PCSSD admin building background

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Sylvan Hills High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

22 days ago, PCSSD

Sylvan feeder pattern safety and security department personnel

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026 AP Scholars! 👏
Since the 2024 AP exams, the number of PCSSD AP Scholars has increased by 84%! 📈
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3136021 #ExpectBelieveSucced

23 days ago, PCSSD

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Maumelle High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

23 days ago, PCSSD

Maumelle feeder safety and security personnel

This Friday, we will celebrate AVID Day, joining schools across the country in recognizing the impact of educators and students working together to expand access and opportunity. At Pulaski County Special School District, AVID strengthens skills like critical thinking, organization, collaboration, and self-advocacy, helping students prepare for college, careers, and beyond. We are proud of the growth we see every day and grateful for the shared commitment that makes it possible. #MyAVIDWhy #ExpectBelieveSucceed

24 days ago, PCSSD

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Joe T. Robinson High School and DRIVEN School of Opportunity feeder pattern.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

24 days ago, PCSSD

Robinson and DRIVEN feeder safety and security personnel

🗳️ National Voter Registration Day!

Students at Sylvan Hills High School navigated the process of registering to vote for the first time in the upcoming November election with help from volunteers from Get Loud Arkansas. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

In the last midterm cycle, fewer than half of eligible Arkansans cast a ballot. Increasing participation starts with registration. Find official registration instructions here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information

25 days ago, PCSSD

student looking at voter registration papers with adults

students looking at voter registration papers with adults

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

25 days ago, PCSSD

Mills feeder pattern safety and security

It’s #ChefAppreciationWeek: a week to celebrate the passion, creativity, and care chefs bring to school kitchens and cafeterias across the Pulaski County Special School District! 🎉👨‍🍳

PCSSD recognizes the Chartwells K12 chefs whose work strengthens the district every day through enriching café experiences, teaching nutrition, elevating meal quality and service through staff training, supporting district events, and assisting with summer feeding programs.

Thank you, chefs, for all your hard work for Student Nutrition Services and PCSSD! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

25 days ago, PCSSD

Chef Green and Chef King prepare food in a school cafeteria

Chef King handing food from a tray to a student

Chef Kiyomi holding a plate of food in a school cafeteria

Chef Sarah holding a beet in her gloved hand

Mills University Studies High School was in the news Friday as KATV highlighted outstanding students in two outstanding programs ahead of the Comets’ 47–28 win over Monticello.

Listen to interviews with Achieve Academy of Leadership & Social Services Health Science pathway ambassadors Raeghan Coleman and Mychael Flowers, and JROTC Senior Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Christian Mason by clicking the links below. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

https://katv.com/news/local/mills-high-school-students-gain-hands-on-healthcare-experience-with-nursing-program-reporter-autumn-foltz-ambassadors-raeghan-coleman-mychael-flowers

https://katv.com/news/local/mills-high-school-jrotc-senior-takes-on-leadership-role-encourages-classmates-to-join-reporter-autumn-foltz-senior-cadet-lieutenant-colonel-christian-mason

26 days ago, PCSSD

A Mills High ROTC student sits on a sports field with two ABC7 reporters during an outdoor interview. Behind them, additional ROTC students stand in formation wearing matching shirts and camouflage pants.

A group of Mills High students pose in a classroom, some wearing scrubs and others in khaki pants with green shirts and navy blazers. A whiteboard behind them reads “Intro into Healthcare” and “Medical Terminology,” shown during a KATV education segment.

A Mills High JROTC student stands in a uniform room wearing a dark formal jacket, surrounded by racks of military‑style uniforms. A U.S. Army emblem and a garment bag labeled “MILLS HIGH JROTC” appear behind him, shown in a KATV news segment titled “MILLS SENIOR LEADS JROTC BATTALION.”

Senior Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Christian Mason stands in uniform in front of a painted mural while being interviewed on camera. A KATV lower‑third identifies him as a senior cadet during a news segment.

A safe learning environment is essential to student success. The Pulaski County School District Department of Safety and Security is the backbone in fulfilling that district commitment. Led by Director Carlos Corbin, the department’s work includes monitoring the school, preventing unauthorized entries, responding to emergencies, investigating misconduct, and supporting students.

Director Carlos Corbin has over 35 years of experience, including 28 years of service with the Little Rock Police Department, where he retired as assistant chief. He supervised the Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, and Investigations Division before spending two years as a facilitator for PCSSD and 4 years as a captain with NLR School District.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

26 days ago, PCSSD