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Today we're spotlighting Dr. Laurel Tait of zone 7, another PCSSD School Board superhero! She shares her Guardian's Shield with the District as she works to create a force field to protect others from harm. #pcssdproud #serveall
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Today, we honor the dedication and bravery of our law enforcement officers. Thank you for keeping our communities safe! 💙👮♂️👮♀️ #pcssdproud #serveall
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To celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, we are highlighting each board member's superpower. First up, Karyn Maynard of Zone 4. Karyn's super power is hyper communication! She uses her skills to convey ideas, understand others and solve problems. #pcssdproud #serveall
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We are so impressed with the candle projects by our craft and pottery students. This two month project started with making pinch pots from clay then adding the underglaze and finishing with "sgraffito" carving technique to add designs to the candles. The longest part of the process was firing each pot in the kiln, applying clear glaze and refiring. Finally, students assembled the candle wick, wax and added a scent. Voìla! Their very own candles!
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January is National Mentoring Month! Mentors make a lasting impact, guiding, inspiring & empowering the next generation. Thank you to all who help our kids grow! You can help mentor our students as a PCSSD volunteer: https://trst.in/rKH4J5 #pcssdproud #serveall
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Happy National Technology Day! Did you know the first computer weighed over 27 tons? 🤯 Thankfully, technology has come a long way, and today, PCSSD is proud to have a 1:1 device to student ratio. 💻✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
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Just a reminder, students will return to school tomorrow (Tuesday), January 7. District offices are open today if you need anything. Enjoy the last day of winter break, students. See you tomorrow! #pcsspdroud #serveall
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January is School Board Appreciation Month! To celebrate, we will highlight the talents, knowledge and *superpowers* each of our board members share with our school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
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Happy New Year from PCSSD!
#pcssdproud #serveall
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It’s New Year’s Eve! How will your family ring in 2025? #pcssdproud #serveall
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Happy Kwanzaa! This seven-day non-religious holiday is meant to honor African Americans' ancestral roots. Wishing a joyful celebration of unity, culture, and heritage to all who observe. May each day bring peace and purpose. #pcssdproud #serveall
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Happy Hanukkah! Did you know? The menorah has 9 candles—8 for each night of Hanukkah and one "helper" candle to light the others. Wishing all a joyful season! #pcssdproud #serveall
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Ms. Parr of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH shared an empowering favorite thing. “The art department created a project to celebrate our diverse school family using student answers for the question 'We are...' Students shared words like grateful, resilient & creative.” #pcssdproud #serveall
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Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
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Santa’s on his way—don’t forget the cookies and milk! Wishing everyone a merry, magical Christmas Eve filled with fun and laughter! #pcssdproud #serveall
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Starting tomorrow, our schools and district office are officially on winter break until the new year. District offices will reopen January 2, 2025. Teachers return on Monday, January 6, 2025 for professional development and students return on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #serveall
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Happy first day of winter! Fun fact: The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year. Stay warm and enjoy the season! #pcssdproud #serveall
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It's Learn a Foreign Language Month! In addition to the many PCSSD students studying Spanish, French & Chinese in the classroom, we also have over 50 languages spoken in our homes! Did you study a foreign language in school?#pcssdproud #serveall
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At Sylvan Hills High, it literally pays to be good! For the PBIS December Incentive, students entered drawings to stores across our community (Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Xbox, and more) and turned their good behavior into cash for games, food, and more! Thank you, PBIS, and Congratulations to all of the students who worked so hard this semester!
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We had a suprise visitor on the Hillside today!
He sees when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake
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