Cinco de Mayo commemorates a significant Mexican victory during the Franco-Mexican War in Puebla. While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, the U.S. celebrates from coast to coast with food (guacamole, anyone?), traditional Mexican folk music & more. #pcssdproud #serveall
May is the time to make moves! Since 1983, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great reminder to discover physical activities that your family enjoys together. What sports or activities are your students up to - individually or as a family? #pcssdproud #serveall
On Educator Commitment Signing Day, let’s all give a big round of applause to the next generation of educators. We can’t wait to see you inspiring students in the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Behind the scenes, these hard-working staff members make sure our students are fed every day - which is no small feat! Today we want to say a big thank you for all the prep, cooking, line-wrangling and more from these rockstars. #pcssdproud #serveall
MILLS MIDDLE is proud to host the O.K. (Our Kids) Program. This free program offers positive guidance and support to African-American males ages 12-18 years old. A big thanks to Sgt. Davis and Deputy Johnson for facilitating this program every Saturday! #pcssdproud #serveall
Observed on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer encourages Americans to pray for our country’s government, education and more. PCSSD will be joining other local state officials to pray for our city, county and state. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy School Principals' Day! We are so grateful for each of our 26 outstanding educational leaders across the District. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Kwadjo Boaitey from MILLS MIDDLE on receiving the Alma J. Washington Educator of the Year Award. Mr. Boaitey joins nearly two dozen dedicated and inspiring Arkansan educators to get this award. He is a champion for education in PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Time to get your groove on! Since 1982, International Dance Day is the perfect day to celebrate the value and importance of dance as an art form that can have a major impact on society. So we're curious - what is your favorite style of dance or dance move? #pcssdproud #serveall
We love to see AVID at work. Educators at MILLS MIDDLE post scholar work in the hallway to affirm high expectations, excellence and a commitment to utilizing AVID strategies. The result? Increased rigor and student engagement in the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
AVID AT WORK. Educators at Mills Middle School post scholar work in the hallway not because it makes the hallways pretty and colorful, but because it affirms high expectations, excellence, and a commitment to utilizing AVID strategies to both increase the rigor and student engagement in the classroom. #thebestisyettocome #collegeandcareerreadiness #pcssdproud #avid4possibilities
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District. If you missed the career expo last week, don't worry! You can still learn more about openings and apply online. Check out our current openings: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 is AVID College & Career Spirit Day! Staff and scholars are encouraged to wear their favorite college or AVID shirt. Let's go! #avid4possibility #avid4collge #collegeandcareerreadiness #millsmiddleschoolcomets
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chag sameach! In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first and last days are celebrated as legal holidays and holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work. #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1970, Earth Day is a way for everyone to support for environmental protection. Since switching to Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication," PCSSD has saved more than 2 million sheets of paper! Ways to celebrate Earth Day: https://trst.in/HnVHDo. #pcssdproud #serveall
Sgt. Davis and Deputy Johnson facilitate the OK program every Saturday at Mills Middle School. Last week's discussion was homicide "as the leading cause of death of black males 1-44 years old, and the fourth leading cause for African American males of all ages. At Mills we are committed to meeting the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars and to prepare them for success. #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #okprogram
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O.K. (Our Kids) Program is a free program offering positive guidance & support to African-American males’ ages 12 to 18 years old. The O.K. Program is a national mentoring model for African-American men and boys. The program brings together African-American police officers and pastors around the country to recruit, train and organize African-American men to mentor African-American boys between the ages of 12 and 18.
April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we reflect on the unmistakable mark they have on American culture. People of Scottish heritage were among the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, including James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton. #pcssdproud #serveall
