Sylvan Hills Junior High

Back to School Tip #4: Know your Nutrition Needs 💲Create a *free* EZ School Pay account to make cafeteria payments & more! 🍴Check out menus, apply for free & reduced lunch, and learn about Provision 2. All the details are here: https://trst.in/Jp2EYn #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #3: Make Smart Purchases ✏️You can order school supplies directly from your school website with a click of a button! 💻 Every student is provided a chromebook! Buy insurance to avoid unwanted costs. Learn more: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules 🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester 👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies 📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #1: Mark Your Calendars! 🔔 Learn start & end times on our bell schedule page. Pro tip: Times vary at secondary schools. 📅 Find district dates on the PCSSD calendar & campus-specific events on your school page. https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

The first day of school is just two weeks away! As we count down, we'll share all our Back to School page has to offer. Hint: It's your one stop for supply lists, media consent form, dress code, bell schedule & more! GET STARTED: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall

It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall Pre-School Clinic Hours: August 13, 7am - 4:30pm August 15, 7am - 12pm School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm Friday, 7am - 11am

AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.” #pcssdproud #serveall

Please review the images for guidance as you complete your Back-to-School shopping. Let’s make sure we’re all set for the school year! Click on the links below for more info.! Did you know? - Lockers will not be utilized. -Closed, mesh, & see-through backpacks are all allowed. -Chromebooks will be issued during the first two weeks of school. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17VKxGC-NZhdNg5WO0GMbMqyPoF9pdbpiLrjnlwvz1so/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Roeeta8a1XlyHr_yoeV4CBYIvU1KftVHUsM1bCcCRh0/edit?usp=sharing

The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!"  #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. You can watch the opening ceremony this afternoon at 12:30pm (TV: https://trst.in/r8pyc7). There are at least 24 Olympians with ties to Arkansas representing 8 different countries in this year's Games. https://trst.in/MbPyna #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Lisa Smith of CRYSTAL HILL makes an impact: "I recognize that childhood trauma exists & work to make trauma-informed decisions that promote safety, transparency & increased time in the classroom." #pcssdproud #serveall

SAVE THE DATE! Our back to school open house will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Sylvan Hills Junior High. Here's the schedule based on each grade level: 8th Grade: Thursday, August 15 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm 9th Grade: Friday, August 16 from 10:00am - 12:00pm We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 to kick off the new school year!

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Stephanie Franklin of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH: "Engage students in activities that use math in everyday activities like helping with the household budget, measuring ingredients or calculating gas mileage."  #pcssdproud #serveall

The Sylvan Hills feeder is officially a Guinness World Record Holder! On May 6, a total of 2,576 people gathered to break the world record for the longest human electrical current. Shout out Ciara Cole (SHHS) and her son, Jaxon (SHMS), for coming up with the idea to break the record. Watch the recap of how it all came together: https://youtu.be/OKJALIWwYrk *Special thanks to Arkansas Children's Hospital for sponsoring the event!* #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Morgan Dickerson of MAUMELLE HIGH works to make an impact: "I always try to give scholars the tools to be better. ... When I see an opportunity to offer help and suggestions to them, I do." #pcssdproud #serveall

Taking cues from the calendar emoji, World Emoji Day is celebrated on 📅 July 17 📅. This fun holiday is the perfect time to send an emoji-filled message to your friends and family. Drop your 3 most recent emojis in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall 

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michelle Camp of ROBINSON HIGH: "A summer job for high school students provides valuable real-world experience, teaching them responsibility, time management and the importance of a strong work ethic. Summer jobs can enhance college applications by demonstrating initiative and experience." #pcssdproud #serveall