These kindness messages from the OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY PAWSitivity Club students were a creative and encouraging way to kick off ATLAS testing! We love to see students lifting each other up. How did you encourage others during state testing? #pcssdproud #serveall
Our student athletes are on track for excellence. A big shout out to Emme Clausen of MAUMELLE MIDDLE for breaking a school record in the 800 meter run and Josiah Rainey of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH for turning in a top 50 time in the nation for the 100 meter dash. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from MAUMELLE HIGH, ROBINSON HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH made a strong showing at the Arkansas Young Artist Association (AAYA) Convention & Competition last week in Hot Springs. Congrats! Read more about their accomplishments: https://trst.in/KoUnL3 #pcssdproud #serveall
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY students in Coach Raborn's PE class got a special treat. Thomas Andersson and Daniel Cornelison with One Tennis Academy at Burns Park Tennis Center served up some fun for the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders. #pcssdproud #serveall
Have you ever seen Math in Motion? These SYLVAN HILLS HIGH pre-calculus students have! They were tasked with a pendulum swinging lab to see how harmonic motion produces a sinusoidal pattern, all while learning the 8 standards of mathematical practice. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chag sameach! In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first and last days are celebrated as legal holidays and holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to 3 PCSSD students who received the Seal of Biliteracy this school year. Jahzeel, Isabel and Isabella earned this recognition because they each conveyed proficiency with language skills in two or more languages. What an accomplishment! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pre-K students of OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY set off on an adventurous field trip last week! Their day included a streetcar ride from NLR to the Witt Stephens, Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in downtown LR. They loved learning on-the-go and making memories. #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1970, Earth Day is a way for everyone to support for environmental protection. Since switching to Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication," PCSSD has saved more than 2 million sheets of paper! Ways to celebrate Earth Day: https://trst.in/HnVHDo. #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to the MAUMELLE HIGH Dazzling Daisies for winning the Mousetrap Car Competition at the Women In STEM Conference! The team was tasked to build a car designed to travel at least five feet...their car traveled 22 feet on competition day. Impressive! #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students in Mr. Johnson's Chemistry-Integrated class recently conducted a reactions lab. Students were tasked to visualize each of the five chemical reaction types and describe the evidence. We love to see STEM learning in action! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Jessica Duff, exec. dir. of communications, on earning her accreditation in public relations this month. The APR reflects a mastery of the knowledge, skills & abilities needed to succeed in the PR field. Read more: https://trst.in/IGgSKI #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we reflect on the unmistakable mark they have on American culture. People of Scottish heritage were among the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, including James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo *TOMORROW* (April 20) from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School!! We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
We celebrated the senior class of AVID students last week! It was a great night to honor these seniors who started their high school journey during the pandemic. 100% of these seniors received college or military acceptance! Pics: https://trst.in/RqQBhW #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, scholars at ROBINSON MIDDLE participated in the Science STEM project presentation with a molecule project. Who remembers assembling these project models in school? Great job, RMS! #pcssdproud #serveall
April is school library month and we love our teacher librarians! From helping kids fall in love with reading to choosing the perfect book to organizing the annual book fair, this is the chance to make librarians feel special. Today we give a shout out to our MILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
With puzzle pieces in hand, DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY students paraded the halls in honor of Autism Awareness Month. What a beautiful reminder that each of our students is uniquely special and abundantly loved! #pcssdproud #serveall
