Please welcome Principal Neely Claassen to Baker Elementary! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Ms. Claassen: https://baker.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
9 days ago, PCSSD
headshot of Neely Claassen
Please welcome Principal Laura Pierce to Landmark Elementary! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Mrs. Pierce: https://landmark.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
9 days ago, PCSSD
headshot of Laura Pierce
Please welcome Principal Sir Withers to William Jefferson Clinton Elementary! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Mr. Withers: https://clinton.pcssd.org/page/principals-welcome

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
10 days ago, PCSSD
headshot of Sir Withers
Please welcome Principal Georgette Sierra to Cato Elementary! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Mrs. Sierra: https://cato.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
10 days ago, PCSSD
headshot of Georgette Sierra
šŸ‘• Not sure what to wear in the first week of school? Each Wednesday is easy! Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! šŸ©ŗ
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
11 days ago, PCSSD
AVID College & Career Wednesdays Wear a college or career shirt with decorated shirts and logos for AVID and PCSSD
Teachers and students in a hallway smiling with college shirts on
upper classmen smiling with college shirts on
Students in Carti garb giving care to baby doll mannequins
šŸ« Meet the school leaders who will help our students expect, believe and succeed this year!

Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.

šŸ”— View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool
11 days ago, PCSSD

COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for the CLASS OF 2027 AND BEYOND. Students must complete 75 HOURS of documented service between grades 9ā€“12. Learn more at pcssd.org/page/community-service.

11 days ago, PCSSD
Two students helping bag groceries

Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!

Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.

12 days ago, PCSSD
A person stands on a stage in front of a full auditorium, speaking to staff seated in rows.
Superintendent Jeff Senn
Two people hugging
A person standing with people around him
A band playing
A person stands on a stage in front of a full auditorium, speaking to staff seated in rows.
two principals speaking with one another
a row of focused people in matching blue
people clapping for standing new teachers
a shot of a crowded auditorium

Harris Elementary is adjusting traffic flow, office access, and visitor procedures during ongoing campus renovations. These temporary changes also impact College Station Elementary and help keep students, staff, and families safe while construction continues through November.

Read the full update and watch Principal Tracy Bailey introduce the temporary changes in the walkthrough videos: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3052742

15 days ago, PCSSD

šŸ›’ TAXā€‘FREE WEEKEND: AUGUST 1ā€“2 šŸ›ļø
Arkansasā€™s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins 12:01 AM Saturday, August 1 and ends 11:59 PM Sunday, August 2. Eligible items include:

šŸ‘•Clothing under $100 per item
šŸŽ’ Accessories under $50 per item
āœļø School supplies, art supplies, and instructional materials
šŸ–±ļø Studentā€‘use electronics commonly used in coursework

As you shop, please take a moment to review PCSSD dress code guidelines for both elementary and secondary students. Updated 2026ā€“2027 supply lists are available for elementary and middle schools.

For full details, visit the Arkansas DFA Sales Tax Holiday page.
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Sales_Tax_Holiday_Instructions_2026.pdf
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/excise-tax-administration/sales-use-tax/2024-sales-tax-holiday/

16 days ago, PCSSD
Multiple cartoon school supplies with tax free weekend written above and the PCSSD logo
Tomorrow is the final summer meal pickup, and there will be a slight change. Due to ongoing professional development, Mills High distribution is moving to the back of the school. Traffic will be directed from E. Dixon Road to the back of the school.

The week's worth of meal packs will be available for those 18 and younger on Thursday, July 30, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. at Cato Elementary and Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School, while supplies last. No registration or ID required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.
17 days ago, PCSSD
Two people loading cars with groceries from a cart.

šŸŽ‰ Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.

Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governorā€™s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSDā€™s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026ā€“2027.

Congratulations on this wellā€‘deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed

18 days ago, PCSSD
Ashley Washam photographed multiple times celebraring her finalist postion with the PCSSD logo

With the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10, everyone is hard at work getting ready. Principals, assistant principals, and other district leaders meet today for Vision '27 as they plan for the new school year. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

23 days ago, PCSSD
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superintendent Jeff Senn smiling and about to walk
Man holding up a program
Large room with people at round tables
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Group activity with beach ball
People smiling and talking ar round table
Remember, summer meal pickup is Thursday, July 23, from 7-10 a.m. at Cato Elementary and Mills University Studies High School while supplies last. This is free for families with children 18 and under. Children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals. No ID needed.
24 days ago, PCSSD
Photo of food for summer meals

Want to plan your year? All important dates for the school year have been added to the calendar on the District website. This includes holidays, closures (including the brand-new Fall Break Oct. 12-16), board meetings, and more. Each school also has a calendar on its website with school-specific events. These calendars will be updated throughout the school year with new events. https://www.pcssd.org/events

30 days ago, PCSSD
A graphic for the district calendar
Open House schedules are now available for each school: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
"OPEN HOUSE" written on a hanging sign with a background of school related items

School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for elementary and middle schools. Families can find the supplies for school organized by feeder area here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015590

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A square image that says school supplies written on a cartoon notebook with school paraphernalia in the background
šŸ†āœØ Sylvan Hills Middle School is celebrating a national top 10 finish! āœØšŸ†

šŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Zynlee Anderson and Caiden Jakes, who finished 7th in the nation in the Exploring Website Design competition at the 2024 FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio! šŸ’»

šŸ‘ We also commend the rest of the SHMS Future Business Leaders of America team for their exceptional performance:

šŸ”¹ Turner Choat & Zyler Hinson ā€“ Exploring Business Ethics āš–ļø
šŸ”¹ Macee Laird ā€“ Exploring Parliamentary Procedure šŸ“œ
šŸ”¹ Griffin Harris ā€“ Exploring Business Concepts šŸ’¼

šŸ» The PCSSD School Board recognized these students for qualifying for Nationals at the May board meeting. We look forward to celebrating them once again when they return this fall! šŸ’™
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
students holding awards next to a "Welcome to San Antonio" sign
A stage with people for a "Exploring Website Design" awards ceremony
Two students and their teacher pose smiling for a picture
A picture of a packed auditorium. One row is smiling for a picture.
Two students hold their FBLA lanyards smiling and point to their finalist ribbon.
Two students smile in front of an FBLA backdrop
Two students smile in front of an FBLA backdrop
A paked auditorim during a "Awards of Excellence Ceremony" a sign says "MAKE YOUR MARK FBLA" with a coundown time at 37 seconds.
A picture of two students receiving their trophy for seventh place in Exploring Web Design

More families than ever are being fed through PCSSD's free summer meal program. A huge thank you to Fellowship Bible Church for providing food donations the past few weeks. And to PCSSD Superintendent Jeff Senn and others who came out to volunteer and help distribute meal packets. With everyone's help, we distributed about 1,300 meal packets last week. Our total so far is almost 13,000 meals!

So, don't forget to get in the car line at Cato Elementary or Mills High School Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m while supplies last. Free breakfast and lunch meals are available for families with children 18 and younger. No registration or ID is required, and families do not need to have children enrolled in a PCSSD school to receive meals.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A man loads a box of food into a trunk.
A person pushes a cart filled with half-gallon milk containers.
A person wearing sunglasses, a dark cap, and a navy shirt with a ā€œNutritionā€ logo stands beside an open vehicle door, leaning on the frame and raising one arm in the air. Other people and vehicles are visible in the background in an outdoor setting.
A man in a gray shirt looks at boxes of fruit before pushing the cart of fruit to a car.
A person pulls a cart filled with four meal boxes.
A person in a white shirt and sunglasses places a half-gallon of milk into a vehicle during a food distribution event. A metal cart in front of them holds multiple half-gallons of milk and grocery bags. Two people in dark blue shirts work in the background, one pushing a cart, in a sunny outdoor parking lot.

šŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Sherwood Elementaryā€™s Ann-Michelle Nicholas, the Arkansas School Counselor Association (ArSCA) Central Region Elementary Counselor of the Year! Mrs. Nicholas was recognized at the summer ArSCA Conference for her work in strengthening student success, supporting families, and building a caring school culture. šŸ†šŸ’™ #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Ann Michelle Nicholas stands indoors holding a wooden Arkansasā€‘shaped plaque recognizing her as the 2025ā€“2026 ArSCA Central Region Elementary School Counselor of the Year. She is smiling, wearing glasses and a sleeveless brown top, with a wooden door in the background.