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We're getting pumped up for the Special Olympics in the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern! Last week, Oakbrooke and Sylvan Hills High reps joined several others at the Special Olympics Area 5 Kick-Off meeting. Students will participate in bowling this Fall and Track & Field in the Spring. Make sure to keep an eye out for the great things these guys accomplish.
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It’s Better Breakfast Month! Kicking off the day with nutrient-rich foods helps students stay focused and make healthier choices throughout the day. Menu planning and meal prep are two ways to help cut-down on the morning rush! #pcssdproud #serveall
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Here's the Bear schedule for the week! We hope you can join us. Go, Bears!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that attendance can be a better predictor of graduation than test scores? Learn more about why attendance matters here: https://trst.in/0OJmre #pcssdproud #serveall
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🍂It’s the first day of Fall! 🍂Fun Fall Fact: Although it’s the official start of the season, leaves in central Arkansas won’t start to change for another month or so. What’s your favorite thing about fall? #pcssdproud #serveall
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Reminder: School will be out on Monday, September 23 for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12pm - 6pm. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, September 24. #pcssdproud #serveall
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 11% of teens & young adults report they've had serious suicidal thoughts. Learn about the risks & supports for Youth Suicide here: https://trst.in/c16Buc
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We can't think of a better way to celebrate Thank a Police Officer Day and National Security Officers Appreciation Week than with a shoutout to our 47 Security Officers. We appreciate your commitment to providing a safe & secure learning environment.
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Next week is High School Voter Registration Week and your chance to fulfill your civic duty. In partnership with Pulaski County Government, SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is hosting a voter registration drive on September 24. If you are 18 years old (on or before election day), here's your chance to help shape your future and register to vote!
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ICYMI: The SHHS Cross Country Team had a great time this past weekend at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, at The Minuteman Day 5K, hosted by the Arkansas National Guard and Parkview High School.
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Free MATH Tutoring! We are here to help.
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On National IT Professionals Day, we say thanks to the tireless (and mostly behind-the-scenes) tech pros who keep our devices, sites and networks working like they should. We appreciate you all! #pcssdproud #serveall
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This year, Constitution and National Voter Registration Day fall on the same day! Celebrate the constitution’s anniversary by making sure you’re registered to vote. Get started here: https://trst.in/1PNien
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It's Match Day for several schools in PCSSD! DonorsChoose will double all donations for projects today only. Hurry and donate now, the match will go until funds run out.
Did you know? According to a University of Michigan study, a teacher having just one funded DonorsChoose project improved teacher retention by 1-3%.
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Are you looking for something to do this week? Check out our sports line up and catch one of these great games taking place! #GoBears
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It's Arkansas Peace Week and our schools are spreading the news to "Make Pace Our Natural State." This week's mission is to educate and promote peacemaking and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace. https://trst.in/bfCIz8
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. What is Chronic Absence? Chronic absenteeism is being absent 10% of the time or missing just two days of school per month in a school year. Learn more here: https://trst.in/I5pz4v
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15. This is a time to honor cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We look forward to seeing how our schools celebrate the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. #pcssdproud #serveall
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learning the risk factors and warning signs can help save lives. Check out this list here: https://trst.in/7FoXj8 #pcssdproud #serveall
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Wishing our teams the best of luck on this Friday the 13th! SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE are on the road; ROBINSON HIGH is at home. After 2 road games, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is on a bye this week. Don't forget, you can livestream games here: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ.#pcssdproud #serveall
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