📸 Learning was everywhere this week.
Seniors returned to their elementary roots, Academies volunteers shared real‑world skills, students competed nationally, and performers shone on stage. We celebrated cording ceremonies, field day fun, and a school groundbreaking. Take a look at what our schools shared on social media. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Central Arkansas Water employees showing equipment to Maumelle High School students.
A student puts on a lab coat during a cording ceremony. Sylvan Hills High School logo is present.
Students learning in a cafeteria. It has Mills Middle School's logo
An actress on stage performing Cinderella
Happy students fishing in a forest setting. Joe T. Robinson High School logo is present.
A student holding a diorama project. The Oakbrooke Elementary logo is in the corner.
A group picture of students and adults wearing blue. Some are holding hard hats. College Station Elementary logo is present.
Two students having fun during a field day. Harris Elementary logo is present.
An older student in a graduation cap high fiving younger students.
A Sylvan Hills High School student holding a DECA medal.
🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.
Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.
Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.
Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.
A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.
Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.
Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”
✈️ Academy of Engineering, Aerospace & Design students spent the day inside Dassault Falcon Jet’s Little Rock facility. 🐻
From the hangar floor to the showroom, the Sylvan Hills High School scholars learned how multimillion‑dollar jets are built, customized, and tested. They even had one‑on‑one conversations with the engineers shaping the next generation of aircraft.
Students left with souvenirs and a clearer picture of the many career pathways available across the aviation industry.
#PCSSDproud #AcademiesOfPCSSD #GoBears Academies of Central Arkansas
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Seen through an airplane window, a person in a green shirt walks across the showroom floor carrying a black tote bag.
A group gathers around a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon,” with two students closely observing the aircraft.
Four people stand inside a small, modern room with a neatly made bed, curved ceiling lighting, and wall art; one person photographs the space using a camera.
A large group of students and adults pose in front of a white aircraft fuselage labeled “Falcon” inside an aviation facility with international flags overhead.
A section of a Falcon Jet cabin from a showroom floor.
A person stands at the entrance of a Falcon aircraft explaining features to a group gathered in front of the fuselage.
A staff member wearing a “Falcon” shirt passing around aircraft materials to students.
Students sit at tables examining small boxed items from a goody bag.
A student holds a detailed model jet labeled “Falcon"
Two people stand in front of a glass display case filled with model airplanes, aviation memorabilia, framed documents, and a poster for an airshow.
Parents and caregivers, are you looking for ways to support your child's reading at home? Join the “Supporting Striving Readers at Home,” a free virtual workshop from Learning Ally! Discover practical strategies to help your child, and learn more about literacy instruction and learning challenges such as dyslexia.

Register today: https://learningally.zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6NygCIT0GtdhL-MQWtxQ#/registration #LearningAlly #StrivingReaders
#LiteracySupport #PCSSD #ParentSupport
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A promotional flyer invites Pulaski County families and caregivers to a virtual Learning Ally session titled “Supporting Striving Readers at Home.” The flyer includes a photo of an adult and child working together at a table, event details for a one‑hour session on May 6 at 6 p.m. CT, a registration link, a list of learning goals for families, and statistics about Learning Ally’s reach in schools and districts.
🎩 Each Wednesday, we represent AVID by proudly wearing our college and career shirts, but this AVID Wednesday will be hard to top! 🎓
Thank you to all who participated in the Joe T. Robinson High School Academic/Career Signing Day for the Class of 2026! Your futures are bright! #PCSSDproud #WeAreTheSenators #AVID
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Eleven students pose in two rows wearing shirts from various colleges inside a gym‑like space.
Two individuals talk while one holds a maroon folder; several people and college‑themed shirts are visible in the background.
A student in a purple LSU shirt and jeans signs her name
Three people in Army uniforms and two students stand in a row inside a gym during a military or informational event.
A group stands behind decorated tables displaying college and scholarship materials while a person in a red shirt speaks into a microphone.
Two students sit at decorated tables during a signing event, each with posters and items showing their chosen universities.
A line of students holds purple folders during an indoor recognition ceremony.
Three individuals hold UA Little Rock pennants and folders while standing in front of balloons and seated attendees.
A person in a red sleeveless top speaks into a microphone at an indoor event with people seated behind them.
A student wearing a blue University of Michigan shirt speaks into a microphone near a wooden podium at an indoor event.
📸 A new chapter is underway.💙
It was great seeing College Station staff, students, alumni, and the community at the groundbreaking of the new College Station Elementary School. Speakers reflected on the school’s long history, the community’s unwavering support, and the promise of a modern, safe, and student‑centered facility.
Construction begins immediately, with the new building expected to open in fall 2027. https://www.pcssd.org/article/2846516
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #UnderConstructionGrowthInProgress #CSESonFire
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Seven people all wearing blue smile at the camera with construction equipment in the background. Three children are in the front holding hard hats.
A construction site with cranes holding a banner. A man is speaking at a podium.
A ceremonial turning of the soil
A sign of a picture that says "COMING SOON COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY"
A boy in a hard hat holding a shovel.
A woman speaking at a podium
A person picking up bricks off the ground.
People smile in front of a sign for a construction project.
Members of the College Station community attend the groundbreaking ceremony
Principal Angelica Evans speaking at the podium next to her students

College Board AP Exams are scheduled for May 4–8 and May 11–15.
Use the link below to view the full exam calendar and help your student prepare.
🔗 pcssd.org/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Graphic announcing upcoming AP Exams. The center panel reads ‘Coming Soon – AP Exams – Advanced Placement Exams.’ Below it are the testing dates: Week 1, May 4–8, and Week 2, May 11–15. A link to the AP Exam Calendar is included. The background features paper and pencil icons, and district logos appear along the bottom.
AVID Wednesday is tomorrow, so it’s time to get your college and career looks ready. ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION helps students build the skills that carry them forward — organization, inquiry, collaboration, note‑taking, goal‑setting, and eventually enrollment or employment. #AVID #PCSSDproud
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Two students stand in front of a classroom door with a “WELCOME” banner. One wears a pink dress with a cherry pattern; the other is dressed as a chef with a white jacket, chef hat, and small frying pan.
Three adults stand outside a school building wearing University of Central Arkansas shirts, smiling and showing college pride.
An adult and a child stand outside a library building. The adult wears a red Arkansas basketball shirt; the child wears a black “Pig Sooie” shirt.
A group of people stand outside Bud Walton Arena wearing Arkansas Razorbacks apparel, posing for a photo.
A student stands in a cafeteria wearing a toy stethoscope and holding a red toy medical bag, dressed as a future healthcare professional.
A group of students stand outdoors wearing AVID shirts and lanyards, appearing to be on a college or campus visit.
Two students stand in a classroom near a door labeled with the words “should,” “could,” and “would.” One student wears a blue shirt and beaded necklace; the other wears a navy uniform dress with colorful hair beads.
Four elementary students stand in front of a classroom door decorated with the phrase “Successful Winning Attitude.” Each child is dressed to represent a different future career, including a doctor and a police officer.

"I look forward to learning, growing, and bringing back meaningful experiences that will inspire my students, strengthen my classroom, my school, and my state,” said Hemphill. ➡️ Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2832019

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills Middle School educator stands in a hallway lined with student artwork and lockers. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt. Text on the image announces that she has been selected as one of 100 delegates for the “We the Teachers” national fellowship, identifying her as Lillian M. Hemphill, a 6th grade ELA teacher.
Hiring Substitutes!
On Tuesday, April 21st, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training.
Visit ESS.com to start your application, and be sure to register in advance to attend the meeting.
REGISTER NOW: https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-04-21-2026?month=2026-04
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A flyer for a hiring event at Pulaski County Special School District. It says WE"RE HIRING Substitutes to work at Pulaski County Special School District April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PCSSD Admin Building 925 E. Dixon Rd Apply Now! ESS.com
AVID seniors across PCSSD are graduating 100% enrolled or employed for life after high school, and they earned a combined $8.8 million in scholarships.
The hard work, dedication, and persistence these 108 students have shown throughout their AVID journey will continue to inspire future graduation classes. #ClassOf2026 #PCSSDproud #AVID
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Sylvan Hills High Bears branding. It lists: 41 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $5,093,780 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Mills High Comets branding. It lists: 21 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $2,061,778 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Robinson High Senators branding. It lists: 19 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $654,000 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.
A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Maumelle High hornet mascot. It lists: 27 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $497,225 in total scholarships. The background shows a grayscale image of the school building.
Sylvan Hills senior Morgan Perry is PCSSD’s April 2026 Student Board Member. She’s a two‑time DECA state champion, a 4.0 student, and an entrepreneur representing her school and community in multiple leadership roles. ➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2819846
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills High School student, Morgan Perry, sits at a boardroom table wearing glasses and a blue blazer, smiling toward the camera. Text on the image reads “April Student Board Member Morgan Perry,” “Sylvan Hills High School,” “Class of 2026,” and includes a button labeled “Find Out More.”

Two outstanding educators were recognized at this month’s board meeting with the PCSSD Inspiration in Education Award.
Rajeswari Aravindan was celebrated for her patient, individualized support for students with special needs at Joe T. Robinson Elementary.
Chad Collins was honored for connecting hands‑on construction learning to meaningful community service at Sylvan Hills High.
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2819962 #PCSSDproud

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”

🎓 AVID seniors across PCSSD have earned more than $8.8 million in scholarships so far, with totals continuing to rise. 📈
➡️ Read more about the individual and high school achievements from the AVID Awards: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2816056
#PCSSDproud

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A teacher and student stand together, smiling, as the student holds a Certificate of Completion with the name “Dylan Rollins.” The student wears a light blue shirt and white stole, and the teacher wears a denim jacket. A quote from the parent appears beside them on a light gradient background with the PCSSD news header at the top.
Districts from across Arkansas gathered at Camp Robinson to celebrate the state’s newest Purple Star School Districts and recognize schools that demonstrate exceptional support for military‑connected students. 💜⭐

PCSSD was recognized on Tuesday, alongside other districts, for its newly designated Purple Star Schools. Representing the district:
-Mills University Studies High School JROTC presented the colors.
-Joe T. Robinson High School student Kate Mitchell performed the National Anthem.
-Military liaisons from multiple PCSSD schools were honored for their essential role in helping the district achieve Purple Star status.

The event also marked the start of Month of the Military Child, with Arkansas now supporting more than 240 Purple Star Schools statewide. Thanks to Act 501, Arkansas is one of only two states with fully enacted, DoD‑aligned policies for military students — placing the state among national leaders in military family support.

This celebration highlighted the commitment of educators, staff, and community partners who work to ensure military‑connected students feel supported and welcomed. Most importantly, deep appreciation goes to the veterans and military families whose service and sacrifice make this work meaningful. 💜

#PCSSDproud #PurpleStarSchoolDistrict #MilitaryFamilies #ServeAll
2 months ago, PCSSD
A large group of military personnel and civilians pose together on a stage in front of an “Arkansas National Guard” banner, with one person in the front row holding a framed certificate.
A group of ten people stand in front of an “Arkansas National Guard” banner, with three individuals in the center holding framed certificates during a recognition ceremony.
Two individuals stand in front of a backdrop during a Purple Star recognition event, with one person presenting a certificate to the other.

🐻 Students at Sylvan Hills High School pulled the sweetest prank on their teachers yesterday with a fresh batch of "Brown E's"! Instead of a baked treat, teachers were gifted brown paper letter E's filled with heartfelt, positive attributes written by the students. Who needs sugar when our students are this sweet? 💙 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoBears #AprilFools #TeacherAppreciation

2 months ago, PCSSD
A close-up of a brown paper letter 'E' covered in handwritten compliments and positive notes from Sylvan Hills High School students to their teachers.
A Sylvan Hills High School teacher smiling while holding up a brown paper letter 'E', an April Fools' prank filled with positive messages from students.
A Sylvan Hills High School teacher smiling while holding up a brown paper letter 'E', an April Fools' prank filled with positive messages from students.
A wrapped table with cake sheets filled with brown paper cutouts of the letter 'E', creating a visual pun for 'brownies' for an April Fools' joke
Two Sylvan Hills High School teachers smiling while holding up a brown paper letter 'E', an April Fools' prank filled with positive messages from students.
Several members of the University of Central Arkansas Cheer Squad visited Crystal Hill Elementary School to welcome scholars to school. The Cheer Squad members helped to open car doors and then visited classrooms throughout the school before meeting with the CHES Cheer Team. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
2 months ago, PCSSD
Three UCA cheerleaders pose with Crystal Hill Elementary students dressed in colorful outfits, all smiling under a covered walkway during the school visit.
UCA Cheer Squad members greet families outside Crystal Hill Elementary. A student is hugging one cheerleader and is about to hug another.
Four UCA cheerleaders stand with Crystal Hill Elementary students in a hallway decorated with gaming‑themed motivational posters during their classroom visits.
Young children sit on a colorful rug watching a reptile presentation while UCA cheerleaders stand at the front of the classroom, participating in Crystal Hill Elementary’s morning activities.
A line of Crystal Hill Elementary students stands along a hallway wall clapping as members of the University of Central Arkansas Cheer Squad walk past in their purple uniforms, creating a pep‑rally style welcome with student artwork and college pennants decorating the hallway.
A UCA cheerleader in a purple uniform helps welcome students during morning drop‑off, opening a truck door for a student.
A UCA cheerleader gives a high‑five to a young student during morning arrival at Crystal Hill Elementary, with another cheerleader smiling nearby as cars line up behind them.
Students work at a round table on laptops while UCA cheerleaders visit the classroom, engaging with learners during their tour of Crystal Hill Elementary.
Four UCA cheerleaders stand at the front of a brightly decorated Crystal Hill Elementary classroom while students sit at grouped desks, one raising a hand, as a large screen displays a “Welcome” slide during the squad’s classroom visit.
Four members of the University of Central Arkansas Cheer Squad stand under a covered walkway at Crystal Hill Elementary, posing in their purple uniforms before greeting arriving students.
Here is another look at learning lately across PCSSD. Enjoy these pictures shared by our schools last week #PCSSDproud
3 months ago, PCSSD
Two children sit on the classroom floor working with base ten blocks, a pie chart, and clipboards. One child points at the chart while the other smiles. Logos of a bear and an owl labeled “CATO” are visible.
A man in a blue vest reads a book aloud to a group of young children seated on the classroom floor. The walls are decorated with sight words, a calendar, and Dr. Seuss books. A blue horse mascot graphic is visible on the left.
Four students smile and hold green graduation caps and Jostens bags in a classroom. A bulletin board behind them reads “AVID Strategies of the Month.” The Mills logo with a flame and star is visible at the bottom.
A girls soccer team poses together on a sports field during sunset. The sky glows with pink and orange hues. The background includes a school building labeled “RHS Home of the Senators.”
A young student smiles at the camera in a classroom, standing near a wooden table with a sheet of paper. A friendly cartoon blue dragon is illustrated in the corner, pointing playfully.
Children gather around a table for a dental health activity. One child in a lab coat uses a toothbrush on a model mouth. Dental kits and tools are spread across the table. A red cardinal logo labeled “LANDMARK” is visible.
A speaker stands in front of a group of students seated in tiered rows. A whiteboard and laptop are visible behind the speaker. A large hornet mascot graphic wearing a jersey with “M” is displayed on the wall.
Five students sit around a table reviewing persuasive essays. A red and black hornet mascot graphic floats above them. Worksheets include peer review questions about argument structure and evidence.
A student and adult work together at a table covered with a yellow cloth. They use dice, worksheets, and a pink grid sheet for a multiplication activity. A wildcat mascot graphic is superimposed on the image.
Two children sit side by side at a table, smiling at the camera with trays of nachos in front of them. The Sylvan Hills Elementary logo with a bear paw is visible in the corner.