Derrick Jones is a new SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball player. He is a pitcher/outfielder who also happens to be Deaf. Recently, Derrick and his interpreter, Mrs. Brittney, taught some sign language and visual cues to help everyone communicate better. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and SYLVAN HILLS high schools were recently sworn in as members of the PCSSD Teen Court. Students will present and hear cases of disciplinary violations to strengthen civic engagement.
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Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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November is National Scholarship Month. You can find a list of available scholarships by visiting https://trst.in/6iJtXf or contacting your high school counselors. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD reconvened student representatives at our monthly board meetings this school year. Student involvement is an important part of the democratic process of our school board meetings. This month, senior Brooke Zermatten represented SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. We are so proud of Brooke and how well she represented SHHS (and the PCSSD student body) at the meeting on Tuesday night. Way to go, Brooke!
Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Nearly a dozen PCSSD schools have earned the designation of “certified” from AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination). One additional school has been designated as “emerging schoolwide.”
https://www.pcssd.org/article/903838
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Today we honor our Veterans who have served and are serving our country to protect our freedoms here and abroad. Thank you to our military men and women! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This week is National School Psychology Week and we want to say a big thank you to the PCSSD School Psychologists who are dedicated to helping our students across the District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's National STEM/STEAM Day! PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Luttrell says, "STEM education tends to focus on logical thought processes, critical thinking/problem-solving, and reasoning. These help students develop mental habits to build success." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Election Day! Be sure to make your plan to vote today - polls are open until 7:30 p.m. tonight. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Daylight Saving Time ends tonight - don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour tonight! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Week 10 of high school football comes with a bit of twist this week. Due to expectations of severe weather, game times have moved today. Please note the revised kickoff times for each school.
You can also watch live: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalStateSports
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November is National Military Family Appreciation Month. PCSSD is so appreciative of our military families and what they bring to our school communities. Thank you for your service! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
