February is Black History Month. Granville Coggs was an original Tuskegee Airman. He attended Harvard and became the first African American staff physician at San Francisco's Kaiser Hospital. Coggs was born in Pine Bluff and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001.
February is Black History Month. Johnnie Harrison Taylor was a singer known as the "Philosopher of Soul." His single "Disco Lady" was the first single to ever be certified platinum. Taylor was born in Crawfordsville, AR and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1999.
February is Black History Month. Hubert "Geese" Ausbie was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and became known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball." Ausbie attended Philander Smith College and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1995.
February is Black History Month. Daisy Gatson Bates was a mentor to the Little Rock Nine during Central High's desegregation. In 1957 the AP chose her as Woman of the Year in Education. Bates grew up in Huttig, AR and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
Registration is now open for students *RETURNING* to PCSSD for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration can be done online through the registration portal: https://pcssd-cas.hosted.src-solutions.com/cas_PulaskiCountySSD/login
Oakbrooke Yearbook pre-sale Feb. 11-21 only; $6.00 for pre-sale; exact change only; higher price after pre-sale dates
Reminder: No school Monday, Feb. 10; Parent Conferences scheduled
Elementary School Basketball League Game - Clinton Eagles 5 Boys (A) @ Oakbrooke5th Boys (H)
Feb 8 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Sylvan Hills Middle School, 10001 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
Elementary School Basketball League Game - Oakbrooke 4th Boys (A) @ Clinton Eagles 4 Boys (H)
Feb 8 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Sylvan Hills Middle School, 10001 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
Elementary School Basketball League Game - Oakbrooke 1 Boys (A) @ Lisa Academy Boys (H)
Feb 8 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Sylvan Hills Middle School, 10001 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
Elementary School Basketball League Game - Oakbrooke 1 Boys (A) @ Sherwood 1 Boys (H)
Feb 8 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sylvan Hills Middle School, 10001 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
February is Black History Month. Art Porter Sr. was best known as a jazz musician and performed for President Clinton's two gubernatorial inaugurations and a presidential inaugural reception. Porter is from Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1994.
This is a reminder that schools will be closed on Monday, February 10 for parent teacher conferences. We'll see you (students) back in the classroom on Tuesday, February 11!
Congratulations to Officer Turner on receiving the humanitarian award for Sherwood. PCSSD is so thankful for your service to our SYLVAN HILLS feeder schools!
February is Black History Month. Andree Yvonne Layton Roaf was the first African American woman to serve on the Arkansas Supreme Court when she was appointed by Governor Jim Guy Tucker. Roaf moved to Pine Bluff as an adult and inducted to the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1996.
REMINDER! The Pulaski County Special School District science fair will be held *this* Friday, February 7 from 9am until 1 pm. Come visit us at UA-Little Rock and see all the projects from across our school district. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month. Samuel Massie Jr. was a chemist and worked on the Manhattan Project during WWII. His research led to medications to treat malaria, meningitis and more. He was born in North Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1998.
Oakbrooke Elementary lost power for a brief time this afternoon. In collaboration with district officials, the decision was made to keep kids in school until dismissal to maintain a normal school day. Bus riders were able to load up about 15 minutes early. Thank you!
February is Black History Month. Vice Admiral Edward Moore Jr. was the highest ranking African American in the Navy at the time of his retirement. Moore's family moved to Little Rock while he was in high school. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1999.
School counselors help students in more ways than you realize. This week we celebrate them and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career as a part of National School Counseling Week.
