ā˜€ļøNew year, same dedication to keeping students safe in this extreme heat.šŸŒ”ļø

When the heat index reaches 95Ā° or higher, recess moves indoors. Staff encourage frequent water breaks and watch closely for signs of heat exhaustion. At dismissal, scholars may grab a chilled water bottle stationed near exits. šŸ§ŠšŸšŒ

šŸ“¹ KATV and reporter Autumn Foltz highlighted our hydration heroes in their coverage: https://tinyurl.com/yej828s8
#ExpectBelieveSucceed
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Outdoor school playground equipment with swing sets and slides, students returning to school amid hot weather conditions.
Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Jeff Senn in collared shirt being interviewed in front of a sign for "AVID Sherwood Elementary"
The image shows a middle-aged woman with glasses and curly dark hair, standing in front of a banner for Sherwood Elementary School, where she is the principal.
Rows of water bottles with "PCSSD STUDENTS RETURN AMID EXTREME HEAT" displayed below them.
Please welcome Lasuandra Deloach-Williams to Sylvan Hills High School! As we look forward 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

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
photo of Lasuandra Deloach-Williams
Please welcome Dr. Tony Howard, assistant principal, to Sylvan Hills Junior High! As we look forward 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 Dr. Howard: https://shjhs.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Dr. Tony Howard

Please welcome Dr. Juanita Mitchell, assistant principal, to Sylvan Hills Middle School! As we look forward 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 Dr. Mitchell: https://shms.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Dr. Juanita Mitchell
Please welcome Brady Bratcher, assistant principal, to DRIVEN School of Opportunity! As we look forward 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

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Brady Bratcher
Please welcome Dr. Gretchen Cobb, assistant principal, to Robinson Middle School! 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 Dr. Cobb: https://rms.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Dr. Gretchen Cobb

Thank you, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce and every other sponsor, for showing your appreciation to all the Sylvan Hills feeder schools! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A view down a table of people smiling and eating
a group of people smiling at a table with food
A crowd at a table cheering with pom poms
Four people posing for a picture
A large crowd shot of a gathering
A picture of a food service line.
A very excited woman waving pom poms
A woman walking past some people smiling
A crowd cheering with pom poms.
Please welcome Felecia Hamilton, assistant principal, 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 Mrs. Hamilton: https://baker.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Felecia Hamilton

Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
"DRESS CODE" written on a clip art t-shirt with clip art hangers behind it.
Please welcome Dr. Paul McCowan, assistant principal, to Crystal Hill 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 Dr. McCowan: https://ches.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
photo of Dr. Paul McCowan
The Smart Tech Chromebook insurance portal is now open for the 2026ā€“27 school year. Families can purchase coverage anytime between now and October 6, 2026.

Coverage includes accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft, with $0 deductible and unlimited claims (police report required for loss/theft claims).
Policy cost: $25, valid through June 30, 2027.

English & Spanish portals:
www.smarttechins.com/pulaski
www.smarttechins.com/pulaskistaff
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
"Chromebook Insurance" on a clip art laptop screen
PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes signā€‘up methods: text PULASKI to 1ā€‘888ā€‘414ā€‘8007, call 877ā€‘307ā€‘6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes signā€‘up methods: text PULASKI to 1ā€‘888ā€‘414ā€‘8007, call 877ā€‘307ā€‘6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
šŸšŒ Check bus numbers, stop locations, and times on our Back to School page: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
"BUS ROUTES" on a clip art sign on a clip art road
Please welcome Principal Elise Hampton to Robinson Middle School! 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. Hampton: https://rms.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
headshot of Elise Hampton

šŸŽ Congratulations to Ashley Washam, recognized today at the Governorā€™s Mansion as one of Arkansasā€™ Top 15 Teacher of the Year finalists. šŸ‘©ā€šŸ«

Washam is stepping into a new role as dean of students at Pine Forest Elementary in 2026ā€“2027, after previously serving as a special education teacher at Maumelle Middle School. Superintendent Jeff Senn and Principals Janna Carr and Dr. Yolanda Thomas joined with Washam's family to celebrate! šŸ‘#ExpectBelieveSucceed

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Three people stand together indoors in front of the U.S. and Arkansas flags. The person in the center holds a framed certificate while an audience sits in the foreground.
Four people stand together in a formal indoor venue with chandeliers, flags, and a projection screen in the background. Three wear name tags, and other attendees are visible behind them.
A person stands indoors holding a framed certificate recognizing them as a Top 15 finalist. Other attendees and chandeliers are visible in the background.
A large group stands on a grand staircase inside a formal building with columns and patriotic bunting. Several people hold framed certificates while someone in the foreground takes a photo.
Attendees sit at round tables in a large hall with tall windows and chandeliers. A projection screen at the front displays recognition information for an award finalist. People are standing and applauding.
A framed certificate sits on a patterned tablecloth. The certificate recognizes an individual as a Top 15 finalist for a statewide teacher award.
Two people stand side by side in a formal event space with chandeliers, round tables, and flags in the background. Both are dressed in professional attire, and attendees are visible behind them.
Two people stand together in a formal indoor setting. The person in front holds a framed certificate. Chandeliers, flags, and seated attendees are visible in the background.
Three people stand outdoors on a paved area surrounded by tall trees. The person in the center holds a framed certificate. A building with columns and parked cars is visible behind them.
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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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
about 2 months ago, PCSSD