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

1. SCHOOLā€‘SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through volunteering at teacher-approved projects, campus clean-ups, family nights and other school-sponsored 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. WORKā€‘BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through volunteer experiences connected to CAREER PATHWAYS, including job shadowing, workplaceā€‘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. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A group of men with yard cleaning equipment posing for a picture in a park
The first week of the 2026-2027 school year has been full of learning and smiles all across PCSSD!
šŸ“ø Enjoy a small glimpse of it through these pictures that our schools posted on social media this week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A younger student high fiving an older student
A teacher at a table with smiling children
Two students smiling holding the hands of a PCSSD employee
A student looking up at a teacher
Students walking toward their school smiling with school supplies
students raising their hand as a teacher raises a book
cheerleaders in front of a student crowd
A student writing notes while another looks at her
A school bus dropping off students
A car rider getting off his decorated car
We are so thankful to have internet service restored today, but teachers made the most of yesterday while it was down. Here are two examples from Sylvan Hills Elementary.

In Mrs. Puckett's class, students walked around to music and when it stopped, they had to work a problem on the desk in front of them.

In Mrs. Yingling's class, they used multiple role-playing scenarios, including the telephone game, to reinforce communication skills such as eye contact, body language, respect and conflict resolution.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
multiple school problems on a page with a pencil on a desk and a student thinking about what to do.
Students and a teacher standing around working on communication skills
multiple school problems on a page with a pencil on a desk and students thinking about what to do.
DRIVEN School of Opportunity junior Reeder Henry achieved a 33 on his ACT and has a high interest in science, planning to pursue it after graduation.

āž”ļø Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3071047
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
DRIVEN student Reeder Henry and Todd Eskola
Each week during the school year, we participate in AVID Wednesday. Staff and students wear their favorite college or career shirt to show where their goals can take them. šŸŽ“šŸ‘•šŸ’¼ #ExpectBelieveSucceed

šŸ”— Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A photo of a crowd of educators looking upward and smiling with their college and career shirts on.

šŸš§ Officer Richardson knows how to make the first day of school safe while fun!

He welcomed students and staff at College Station Monday morning with special bracelets, plenty of smiles and a traffic cone costume for the car line! šŸ˜‚

We love seeing the extra effort he puts into making students feel welcome and helping kick off the school year on a fun note. We have a feeling this wonā€™t be the last shenanigan we see from Officer Richardson this year! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Two people, one dressed as a traffic cone smiling for the camera.
A man in a traffic cone costume getting a handshake from another man.
A pink 1st day of school bracelet
A man in a traffic cone costume speaking with another man.
Two people, one dressed as a traffic cone smiling for the camera.
For the first week of school, Superintendent Jeff Senn and other PCSSD Central Office administrators are visiting schools in every corner of PCSSD.
They checked in on the Mills feeder system Tuesday, and it's soaring off to a great start! ā˜„ļø #ExpectBelieveSucceed
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Two people talking in a school hallway with a glass wall and lockers
Two people in uniforms, a woman in a blue jumpsuit and a man in a white shirt and hat, standing in a lobby with a glass wall.
Two men standing and talking in a school hallway. One man is wearing a purple patterned shirt, the other is wearing a light blue polo shirt.
Two women in a hallway with lockers
Several people standing in a lobby with a colorful floor pattern, stairs, and glass walls.
A school hallway with five people talking with each other.
Hallway of a school building with tiled flooring, overhead lighting, and glass-walled rooms.
Three security guards in uniform standing in a school hallway.
A whiteboard displaying a welcome message for Mills Middle School, highlighting their enthusiasm and unity as "One School, One Family, One Goal".
Three people standing in a lobby, one in a purple shirt, one in a red shirt, and one wearing a white uniform.
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