Beyond their mission to educate students, dozens of staff members took an oath to protect our country.
In our final Veterans Day tribute, we recognize our remaining featured service members across PCSSD. Thank you for your service to our country and community.
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Beyond their mission to educate students, dozens of staff members took an oath to protect our country.
Our Veterans Day recognition continues as we highlight more veterans within PCSSD.
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Honoring Our Veterans | Part 1 of 3
Beyond their mission to educate students, dozens of staff members took an oath to protect our country.
This Veterans Day, we recognize those across our district who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Superintendent Jeff Senn visited Sylvan Hills Junior High to recognize Principal Dr. Yvonne West during National Principals Month. He presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his dedicated leadership.
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🚸 Observe these important safety tips:
👀 Watch for children near bus stops, along roadways and when crossing the street.
🛑 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
📵 Stay focused and avoid distractions while driving.
🐢 Slow down in school zones and residential areas where children may be present.
Find more bus safety information at PCSSD.org/page/bus-safety-information
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📚 AVID Wednesday! 🎓
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) helps students build the skills they need for success in school and beyond. From collaborative learning and inquiry-based activities to organized note-taking and interactive notebooks, AVID strategies encourage students to think critically, stay organized, and work together to reach their goals.
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This morning, principals from across PCSSD gathered at Central Office for their regular monthly meeting and were surprised with a special "PCSSD Principal Fuel Station" featuring encouraging messages and healthy snacks to kick off the month-long celebration.
Throughout October, we'll be highlighting the outstanding leaders who serve our schools each day. Join us in thanking our hardworking principals for their dedication to students, staff, and the broader PCSSD community.
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AVID builds college- and career-ready students at every grade level. Take some time to read how some PCSSD students say AVID is making a difference in their education. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Sylvan Hills Junior High’s choir hosted singers from Mills Middle, Robinson High, Robinson Middle, and Sylvan Hills Middle schools. The extra reps built confidence ahead of All‑Region auditions on October 3. Good luck!
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Our overall district letter grade has improved from a D to a C, and schools across the district have experienced some big progress.
Here’s what we mean:
🚀 4 schools jumped multiple grade levels
🏅 11 schools improved by at least one letter grade
📈 19 schools increased their overall accountability scores
We are proud of these achievements, and we are C-ing even greater things ahead!
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It is already more than halfway through the first quarter, which means it is a good time to check in on student progress! Log in to the Home Access Center anytime at hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to view grades, attendance, and more. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Students in the CLASS OF 2027 AND BEYOND must earn 75 COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING (CSL) HOURS to graduate. Students can earn hours in four approved ways, beginning the summer after 8th grade.
1. SCHOOL‑SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through PCSSD-SPONSORED EVENTS, teacher-approved projects, campus clean-ups, family nights, and other school-based 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. WORK‑BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through volunteer experiences connected to CAREER PATHWAYS, including job shadowing, workplace‑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.
Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
PCSSD is partnering with the Academies of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas National Guard to connect students at each high school with more opportunities to enroll, enlist or be employed after graduation.
As part of the partnership, the Arkansas National Guard will:
🎓 Provide a Military Career Coach at each campus in the Academies of Central Arkansas network.
📚 Offer ASVAB testing and preparation to all 11th- and 12th-grade students.
🪖 Provide military pathway awareness programming highlighting educational benefits, leadership development and career opportunities.
🤝 Participate in the Academies Annual Career Expo, host tours of Camp Robinson and other partners, and coordinate Veterans Day and Military Recognition Day activities at each campus.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3094122 #ExpectBelieveSucceed