Observed on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer encourages Americans to pray for our country’s government, education and more. PCSSD will be joining other local state officials to pray for our city, county and state. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today we celebrate with the Class of 2024 on National College Decision Day. For those heading to college, today marks the end of the admissions process and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Where is your grad headed? #pcssdproud #serveall
AP exams are just around the corner! All PCSSD high schools will follow the exam schedule as distributed by the College Board Advanced Placement team. There will be two weeks of exams. You can find the full schedule by course here: https://www.pcssd.org/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships.
Happy School Principals' Day! We are so grateful for each of our 26 outstanding educational leaders across the District. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE HIGH rounded out Senior Week with a fun tradition: senior walk! The Class of '24 walked the halls of their feeder schools - PINE FOREST, CRYSTAL HILL, OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY and MAUMELLE MIDDLE. What a great send off & inspiration to future Hornets! #pcssdproud #serveall
The Maumelle High School Jazz Ensemble performed in the second annual ARJE State Jazz Festival at Nettleton High School on April 13th. The ensemble earned ALL first division superior ratings for their performance. We are so proud of our students’ hard work this year especially preparing this challenging program. Go Hornets!
Last week, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES hosted the Area 5 Special Olympics outdoor events. Schools from across central Arkansas competed in various events. OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, MILLS, SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE MIDDLE and HIGH schools all competed. Congrats on these students' hard work! #pcssdproud #serveall
Time to get your groove on! Since 1982, International Dance Day is the perfect day to celebrate the value and importance of dance as an art form that can have a major impact on society. So we're curious - what is your favorite style of dance or dance move? #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District. If you missed the career expo last week, don't worry! You can still learn more about openings and apply online. Check out our current openings: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE ACT Prep sessions in May. ACT sessions are encouraged for 9th-12th grade students. All applicants are encouraged to attend each session for an attainable score.
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to all our musically-talented students who performed at the end of the year ArkCDA competitions. Choir students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH were spectacular in their performances. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1566564
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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
We had a great morning celebrating the class of 2024 with our Academic Signing Ceremony! Family and friends cheered on our seniors as they committed to their plans after high school. #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
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
