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Last week, Mikki Young was recognized on the House floor by Rep. Carlton Wing for her recent achievement with the Thea Foundation. Mikki's grandfather also attended the recognition (the subject of her artwork). What an honor for Mikki and her family to experience. Way to go, Mikki!
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Katherine Butler Jones founded the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunities, and it works to educate black youth in Boston. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is Presidents' Day! We honor the 46 leaders of the free world who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.
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Six students from Sylvan Hills High School attended the 2023 All-State Band and Choir Concerts this weekend. Nicholas was also chosen as one of two soloist for the world premiere of the TTBB song “Praise Him,” arranged by Robert T. Gibson. Congrats, Bears!
Students from left to right are as follows:
Nicholas Tidwell, Senior, (2nd year All-State Choir)
Kate Taylor, Senior, (All-State Band)
Hannah Burke, Junior, (All-State Choir)
Emily Glasgow, Senior, (All-State Choir
Savannah Davis, Senior, (2nd year All-State Choir)
Michael Barker, Senior, (All-State Choir)
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Gloria Blackwell was instrumental in the fight to desegregate schools, filing and winning several lawsuits against discriminating organizations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. James Edward Shepard founded the first state-supported liberal arts school for African-Americans in 1910. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Fannie C. Williams was the driving force behind Child Health Day and instituted kindergarten and standardized testing for students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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February is Career and Technical Education Month. SYLVAN HILLS HIGH offers a sports medicine program to help students learn some of the basics of athletic training and assisting in sport-related injuries. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! How are you showing kindness today #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Patrick Francis Healy became the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in America in 1866 and presided over a white college. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Shout out to the Lady Bears wrestling team! The girls finished the season as your 5A South Region Champions! The team record ended at 22-3. The girls won the Ram Rumble, Bryant Invitational, and Regional Tournament.
Team is lead by D"Mysha James (44-6), Amiya Haggans (40-11), Jadayia Parker (38-14), Kyra Looney (36-13), Adrian York 36-10, Riley Fazio (35-12), and Chelsea Harmon (32-11)
Way to go, ladies!! Go Bears!
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Willie Pearson is a Congressional Fellow and has contributed many sociological studies to academia about blacks in the sciences. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We are thankful for our partnerships around the county who serve and protect our students and staff. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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February is American Heart Month. did you know that 1 in every 3 deaths in the U.S. is related to cardiovascular disease? Learn more on how to reduce your chances of heart disease: www.heart.org
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Armand Lanusse's poetry was the first literary expression of blacks' right to freedom and organized a school for Afro-Creoles in New Orleans. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Academies of PCSSD Ambassadors recently attended a poverty simulation led by UCA. Ambassadors participated in a session to discuss the harsh realities of poverty through an interactive experience.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/997403
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National Signing Day officially took place on February 1, however we faced a delay when winter weather hit central Arkansas. Now that our schools have held their events, we are proud to congratulate these student-athletes.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1000864
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We love seeing SYLVAN HILLS HIGH alum Wes Bentley on our TV! THV11 recently did a feature story about his work on Yellowstone and even surprised him with former SHHS drama teacher, Jeannie Gray!
https://www.thv11.com/article/entertainment/yellowstone-star-wes-bentley-arkansas-chilhood/91-96006bce-13ad-4a2d-a429-b184b84711f1
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Happy Valentine's Day!
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This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Daniel Payne founded the first place of higher learning for African-Americans in the United States. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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