February is American Heart Month. Wearing red today shows support and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death, especially women, in the U.S. Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn more about Heart Month: https://trst.in/L1yza5 #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his borrow to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. He did NOT see his shadow, which means an early spring. #pcssdproud #serveall
Update: Maumelle PD has the suspect in custody. Thank you for your patience this afternoon.
Maumelle Police Dept. received information of a threat to a Maumelle Middle bus. A suspect has been identified and an investigation is being conducted. Maumelle PD is on campus as a precaution & monitoring bus traffic. Thank you for your patience as we work with MPD on this issue
PINE FOREST students have been learning coding basics during their library time with Mrs. Reaves. After reading the book "How to Code a Sandcastle" by Josh Funk, classes discussed what coding is, how we use it daily, and then coded their own robot mouse. #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL students put their thinking caps on for "AVID Day on the Hill" which just so happened to fall on National Puzzle Day. Students participated in a variety of puzzles, critical thinking games, and even a digital escape room! #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD's Pre-K Program is designed to meet the developmental needs of each child using a wide range of age-appropriate and multi-cultural materials and experiences. Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more: https://trst.in/iuL8Ls
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As we wrap up the month of January, we have one last message of appreciation for our school board. At our board of education meeting earlier this month, the board was recognized for their dedication to PCSSD. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
WNBA star Brittney Griner stopped by MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH last week to talk with the basketball and volleyball teams. Griner spoke with these student-athletes about her journey to the WNBA and importance of staying focused on your goals. How cool! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pulaski County Sheriff Department has cleared Landmark Elementary from its lockdown. There was nothing found in the area and PCSO officials believe the school is in safe condition to continue to the school day.
Landmark Elementary is currently on lockdown due to gunshots heard in the area. Students and staff are safe inside the building. PCSO offifcials are en route to the school. Please do not come up to the school at this time. We will keep you updated on the situation.
Ms. Combs' 6th grade art students at ROBINSON MIDDLE drew a portrait of a shelter pet from the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Those portraits will now go home with the respective pet when adopted. What a heartwarming project for the students and pets! #pcssdproud #serveall
First graders at CHENAL and CATO ELEMENTARY learned all about pulleys. While learning all about these mechanisms, students also built their own pulley and tested them out. They finished their lesson by writing about their experience. #psccdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
The lockdown has been lifted at Harris Elementary. Pulaski County Sheriff Department canvassed the area but did not find anything of concern. They gave the all clear and lifted the lockdown at approximately 12:30. Students and staff are safe and continuing the school day.
Harris Elementary is currently on lockdown due to gunshots heard in the area. This a precaution move at this point in time. However, we ask that no one attempt to come up to the school at this time.
Congratulations to Hope People (SYLVAN HILLS) and Taylor Honeysuckle (ROBINSON) on being named recipients of the 2023-2024 Thea Foundation Scholarship! Hope's scholarship is for performing arts and Taylor's is for fashion. https://trst.in/yipYZi. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Puzzle Day! Not only do puzzles bring us together, spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. What is your favorite kind of puzzle? #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from ROBINSON MIDDLE and CATO ELEMENTARY (& other PCSSD schools) visited UA-Little Rock last week for the annual "School Day" basketball game. Hundreds of students from central Arkansas schools enjoyed watching UA-Little Rock women's team in action. #pcssdproud #serveall
