
Please help us wish Ms. Smith a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Please help us wish Ms. LaValley a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD and join us at the 2025 PCSSD Career Expo!
Details:
🗓️ May 3 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
📍Mills University Studies High School | 708 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik
#pcssdproud #serveall


🌟 ATLAS Test Spirit Week is HERE, Bears! 🌟
Let’s gear up, show out, and get our minds ready to SHINE on the ATLAS test! 💪🐻
Starting April 7th, we’re counting down to testing with fun dress-up days designed to get us motivated, focused, and full of BEAR PRIDE!
🎯 Game Day Monday (4/7)
Dress in your favorite team gear and get your game face on—testing success is a TEAM effort! Let's go, Bears!
🧠 Techie Tuesday (4/8)
Show off your smarts with a nerdy or academic outfit—because being brainy is COOL! You're ready to tackle those test questions like a tech wizard!
🎉 Wacky, Tacky Wednesday (4/9)
Mix it up with silly, mismatched clothes and socks. It's okay to have fun and be yourself—just like you will on test day!
🕶️ Thinking Cap Thursday (4/10)
Dress for success in professional or empowering attire. Walk into the test like a BOSS—because confidence is key!
❤️ TestReady Spirit Day (4/11)
Wear your SHMS gear or school colors loud and proud. We’re ready, we’re strong, and we’re in this together! Let’s show what Bears can do!
😴 Pajama Day (4/14)
Rest up in your coziest pajamas, because a well-rested brain = a powerful brain! You’ve got this!
✨ Let’s stay focused, have fun, and give our BEST effort on the ATLAS test.
Success starts with YOU—so let’s finish strong, Bears! 🐾
#ATLASStrong #SHMSPride #BearsDoTheirBest


🎉 A big round of applause for our fantastic students who earned All A’s and A/B’s this 3rd quarter! 🏅 Your dedication, hard work, and focus are truly inspiring! Keep up the amazing effort—you're setting the bar high! Let’s finish the year strong! 💪📚 #SHMSpride #Quarter3Success #KeepItUp





The PCSSD school-based health clinic is a convenient choice for families seeking medical & behavioral health care for kids during school hours. Every student & staff member can access to quality & compassionate care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/5DGxEld6uts #pcssdproud #serveall


Our School Counselor Assistant, Ms. Allen, is a Schoology rock star! Check out her Educator Shoutout! Way to go!


Paraprofessionals wear many hats in PCSSD, from supporting classes to assisting with special education. On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we say thanks for their daily dedication. If a parapro has impacted your student, take a moment to thank them below. #pcssdproud #serveall


World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate students with autism while fostering acceptance & inclusion.
“The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin. #pcssdproud #serveall


Please help us wish Ms. Holden a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Sylvan Hills MS 6th Grade choir joined other choirs in our state for ArkMEA’s Annual Music In Our Schools Month Celebration! They did a great job and had fun standing United in Music with other students from our state!





Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Last, but certainly not least, more than one teacher librarian selected YA fantasy writer, Tomi Adeyemi. Adeyemi's wildly popular Legacy of Orïsha trilogy was inspired by her study of West African mythology. #pcssdproud #serveall


🎉🌮 Viva la experiencia! Ms. Moore’s Spanish classes had an unforgettable trip to El Valle Mexican Store in Sherwood! 🇲🇽 They toured the store, learned all about the awesome Latino foods and products, and of course, indulged in a delicioso authentic Mexican meal! 😋🍽️ It was a total fiesta of culture, flavor, and fun! 💃🌶️ From tamales to tortillas, this field trip was a tasty way to learn about Spanish-speaking cultures! ¡Qué rico! #CulturalImmersion #SpanishClassFun #ElValleAdventures #TacoTime










Please help us wish Ms. Aishman a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻


March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #pcssdproud #serveall


Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver was another author who made several of our teacher librarians' must-read lists. Her most recent novel, Demon Copperhead, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall


Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Lois Lowry was also selected by several of our teacher librarians. Lowry's works grapples with tough topics including her dystopian middle-grade novel, The Giver. #pcssdproud #serveall


PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #pcssdproud #serveall


Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Author & illustrator Patricia Polacco was selected by three of our teacher librarians! Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker shares the story of the teacher who recognized her dyslexia and helped her read at age 14. #pcssdproud #serveall
