Pulaski County Special School District wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
REMINDER: Schools are closed this week for Fall Break! Enjoy the week off. District office will be closed Thursday and Friday. See you all back in the classroom next week!
Congratulations to Landmark Elementary for winning week #2 of the Lemonade Wars! Video by Ms. Larry's 5th grade class. https://youtu.be/INA-X5O8jmo
Several PCSSD teacher librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians Conference in Louisville, KY. They learned how to create diverse collections, build collaborative partnerships and develop innovative teaching practices.
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE hosted an "EAST Night Out" on Tuesday where the EAST classes from SHMS and SHHS set up projects to showcase to family, staff and the community. Great job, students!
Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department will host its first full play production in over a decade. "The Miracle Worker" will run November 21 and November 22 at 7pm each night. Students- $3 w/ student ID. Adults- $5, PCSSD Educators- Free w/ school ID.
Don't forget that schools will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal this Thursday (Nov. 21). Please contact your child's school to make a reservation and verify meal time. The cost to eat with your child is $3.75 per person. The menu looks delicious!
This is American Education Week and the National Education Association today promotes parental involvement, including reading to children, checking homework, asking about their school day and developing a relationship with teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).
Meet Spike, part of K-9 team at Maumelle Police Department. Spike visited 2nd graders at PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY as a special treat as they are reading the book "Officer Buckle & Gloria." Today is Spike's birthday - Happy 7th Birthday, Spike!
This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.
Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department will host its first full play production in over a decade. "The Miracle Worker" will run November 20 - November 22 at 7pm each night. Students- $3 w/ student ID. Adults- $5, PCSSD Educators- Free w/ school ID.
Special thanks to Mayor Kemp for his service on the PCSSD Board of Education for three terms. Kemp served on the Board for Zone 1 which covers Landmark Elementary, Lawson Elementary and Baker Elementary. Thank you, Mayor Kemp! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
High school football playoffs are upon us! All games will kick off this Friday at 7pm. Make plans to head out and support our student athletes this Friday night!
Congratulations to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal, Ms. Quynci Williams for placing first runner up in the 2020 Miss Arkansas for America pageant. Ms. Williams was also awarded the Miss Congeniality Award!
Pulaski County Special School District School Board presented the 1st Quarter "Inspiration in Education" award to Yolanda Richards, secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Pupil Services.
PCSSD supports MILLS HIGH SCHOOL in its appeal of the AAA complaint.
A group of educators from MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL and Central Office attended Ron Clark Academy last week. This group learned more about blending academic rigor, compassion and producing graduates with strong leadership qualities.
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
