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Temperatures may still be in the 90s, but we're loving football in the fall! Week 3 kicks off at 7pm with three PCSSD high school games. Good luck to all of our student-athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Thank you to the dedicated PCSSD Law Enforcement partners: Arkansas State Police, Little Rock Police, Maumelle Police, Pulaski County Sheriff, and Sherwood Police.
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Healthy habits start in the morning. September is Better Breakfast Month AND National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It is important for people of all ages to start your mornings with a healthy and balanced breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Congratulations to the 3 PCSSD students who have been named as semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program: Daniel Griffin, Annabelle Ridlon, and Brooke Zermatten
https://www.pcssd.org/article/840520
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Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We celebrate the achievements, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans from September 15-October 15 each year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lessons are discovered through work and play. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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ICYMI: Sept. 20th is Sophomore/Junior Picture Day! Make sure to get in the book.
It is also Peace Week Spirit Day: Pajama Day - If you don't want to be remembered with your footie pjs on, make sure to grab a change of clothes! Pictures will be taken during history classes.
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Today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. Here at PCSSD, our students often "take over" by having a voice in the food served through the Chartwells Student Choice program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Seven students from the Pulaski County Special School District have been recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/831895
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This is National Arts in Education Week and we are celebrating the arts across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is Grandparents Day! Be on the lookout for photos from our elementary school Grandparents Day celebrations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement & giving young people a good chance for success. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
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We will always remember September 11, 2001.
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ARKids Read is looking for literacy tutors for area students. Registration is now open for the 1-hour/week commitment. Training, materials, and resources are provided. Register: https://arkidsread.org/volunteer/
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides a number of resources for those having thoughts of self-harm and their loves ones.
https://nami.org/home
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It's feeling more like football season as we head into week 2! Good luck to SYLVAN HILLS, MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOLS on their games this week. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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September is Better Breakfast Month. Eating breakfast can help you focus and concentrate in class to learn your best. It can be hard to learn while your tummy is grumbling. PCSSD is proud to offer breakfast at all of our schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) can be applied in a lot of different ways. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is National Read a Book Day! What book are you currently reading? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH football coaches recently held a "Football for Moms" camp. Everyone had a great time! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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