This year, the theme of Black History Month is labor and its effect on Black history & culture (source: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/). PCSSD will spotlight 27 local Black-owned businesses throughout February. We are excited to celebrate these local entrepreneurs! #pcssdproud #serveall
School Choice Week may be wrapping up, but the school choice window in PCSSD is going strong! School choice applications are accepted now through May 1, 2025. Get started: https://trst.in/03gK1p #pcssdproud #serveall
ROBINSON MIDDLE scholars engaged in AVID strategies by completing a K-W-L (Know, Wonder, Learn) chart on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The students watched a video, read an article and marked text help them on their quest. #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is one of 847 schools nationally to receive College Board's Female Diversity Award in 2024 for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Read more about this exciting award here: https://trst.in/zFB8HL #pcssdproud #serveall
Students at COLLEGE STATION enjoyed their first-ever school spelling bee! What a fund tradition to start for these scholars. Let’s give a round of applause to all the super spellers! They showed courage, determination and a love of learning. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is working with a search firm to select a new superintendent for the upcoming school year. We will have two community meetings tonight (January 30) and two on February 4. Meetings info and stakeholder survey: https://trst.in/vV7s63
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Don't forget to include your students in decision-making during School Choice Week. 70% of teens believe that choosing a school should be a decision that the students & parents make. https://trst.in/lVLfXU #pcssdproud #serveall
We're halfway through School Choice Week! Did you know? More than 80% of Arkansas families choose traditional public schools. Check it out: https://trst.in/KaiW0A #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Lunar New Year! Did you know? In the Chinese Zodiac, animals represent each year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation! Although the Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration, the Year of the Snake continues until Feb.2026. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy National Puzzle Day! 🧩 Did you know? Studies find tackling puzzles uses both sides of the brain, and daily puzzling can even improve memory, sharpen cognition and enhance problem-solving skills! What's your favorite way to puzzle as a family? 🧠✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
Here's an important reminder on this 3rd day of School Choice Week, transportation is NOT provided for School Choice students by the District. There are rare situations when transportation is provided, refer to this page: https://trst.in/ieECQW. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today, we recognize Board President, Stephen Delaney of Zone 1. His superpower is Invisibility because he believes a school board member should never be the Main Character. Students, parents, and staff should be put first. #serveall #pcssdproud
Happy Data Privacy Day! This year's theme is all about *taking control* of your data. Here are some tips to empower teens to take charge of their own online safety: https://trst.in/H9D6VT #pcssdproud #serveall
As we continue with our School Choice Week tips, did you know that the Arkansas Public School Choice Act was founded in 2015? It enables K-12 students to attend a school in a nonresident district. https://trst.in/Fg5EFu #pcssdproud #serveall
Craig O'Neill made his last PCSSD "Reading Road Trip" stops at SHERWOOD and CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY! Special thanks to Baldwin & Shell Construction Company for sponsoring the visit. Students had a wonderful time and pledged to be lifelong readers! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week! Each day, we'll share info to help families navigate the many educational options. School Choice is an option for families who do not live within a school zone but wish to attend that district's schools. https://trst.in/SN8msv #pcssdproud #serveall
Would you like to join the PCSSD team as a substitute teacher or support staff? Say Yes to ESS and apply today at ESS.com! https://trst.in/q0RGBi #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is aware of controversy surrounding comments made by a board member in a Facebook group. However, it is not an administrative function of the District to police its school board members' speech. School board members are elected officials accountable to the voters.
Students at SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY turned the snow days into STEM fun. They charted the most shopped items during a snowstorm (milk, bread & eggs), & decided what they'd buy. Then, using the AVID strategy - quick write, explained what they would use it for. #pcssdproud #serveall
Fine Arts Friday! Students at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY created colorful art to line the hallways. Kindergarteners were inspired by artist Jasper Johns and 1st graders created pieces based on cartoons of silly birds. #pcssdproud #serveall
