Dorothy Morris is a fine arts philanthropist. She and her husband ran the Morris Foundation, raising half million dollars in 1 day during 2018 Arkansas Gives event. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Olivia Farrell was among the founders of @ArkBusiness and eventually became the CEO of ABPG. She also co-founded the Arkansas Women's Foundation. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
4th graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY put their art skills to work with these drawings. Great work students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Maya Angelou was an internationally renowned bestselling author and poet. She was also an activist for the rights of American Americans and women. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2017. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Conversations about internet safety are more prevalent than ever with the rise in virtual learning. PCSSD Director of Technology, Jimmy Hogg, spoke with @KATVNews about how PCSSD, and parents, can aid in internet safety.
http://ow.ly/eAoY50DPbPS #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hattie Caraway was a U.S. Senator from Arkansas from 1931-1944. She was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in her own right. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Black History Month celebrations continued an extra week in PCSSD due to winter weather in mid-February. Members of the superintendent's cabinet wore HBCU and Greek shirts this week to show support of these schools. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
REMINDER: Registration is now open for the Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge encourages 3-12 graders to apply knowledge they have, learn new skills, and work with people in science-based fields.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Carolyn Witherspoon is a labor and employment attorney and first female president of the Arkansas Bar Assoc. She helped found the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. She was inducted to the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Alice Walton is the founder of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. She was named to the 2012 "TIME 100" list of influential people in the world and inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June Carter-Perry served as the US ambassador to Lesotho and Sierra Leone. She spent 25+ years with the State Department, working in Zambia, Zimbabwe, France & more. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2016.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Willie Roaf is a Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman. He played for New Orleans Saints and KC Chiefs before retiring and was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mother Nature surprised residents in Arkansas with nearly two feet of snow across the state! Students in Pulaski County Special School District enjoyed a week of "winter-based" instructional activities in order to take advantage of these rare snow days.
https://youtu.be/cGq1CIE1rtQ
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett was a combat pilot in World War II & Korean War. His WWII flight suit is at the National Museum of African American History & Culture in DC. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Public Schools Week. We celebrate our dedicated teachers & staff who continue to work tirelessly for our families across Pulaski County. Strong public schools are the backbone of a neighborhood & we work to support our communities daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pearlie S. Reed worked in agriculture for more than 25 years and was appointed chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Services in 1998 and again in 2009. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Who's up for the PCSSD snow angel challenge? Dozens of PCSSD district employees, that's who! District employees were challenge to participate in a fun "snow angel challenge" during the unusual snowfall last week. SNOW fun! https://youtu.be/8GvQJNEyi_g
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
ICYMI: Deputy superintendent Alesia Smith talked about "winter-based" instruction on @KARK4News and @FOX16News last night. Special thanks to @cassandrawebbtv for highlighting these special winter moments from students.
http://ow.ly/e5Xz50DDK5R
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Derek Fisher won five NBA championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000s, playing with greats such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2011.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The district will return to normal instruction on Tuesday, February 23. Thank you for your patience during winter weather last week!