June Carter-Perry served as the US ambassador to Lesotho and Sierra Leone. She spent 25+ years with the State Department, working in Zambia, Zimbabwe, France & more. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Willie Roaf is a Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman. He played for New Orleans Saints and KC Chiefs before retiring and was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013.
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TONIGHT! Eat at Larry’s Pizza 🍕 from 5-8, and tell them you are with Chenal Elementary!
Mother Nature surprised residents in Arkansas with nearly two feet of snow across the state! Students in Pulaski County Special School District enjoyed a week of "winter-based" instructional activities in order to take advantage of these rare snow days.
https://youtu.be/cGq1CIE1rtQ
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett was a combat pilot in World War II & Korean War. His WWII flight suit is at the National Museum of African American History & Culture in DC. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hello Chenal families and staff! This message is to inform you that all students and staff will return to normal instruction tomorrow, Thursday, February 25. Thank you for your patience this week!
This is Public Schools Week. We celebrate our dedicated teachers & staff who continue to work tirelessly for our families across Pulaski County. Strong public schools are the backbone of a neighborhood & we work to support our communities daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pearlie S. Reed worked in agriculture for more than 25 years and was appointed chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Services in 1998 and again in 2009. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Attention Parents and Staff:
Unfortunately the water issues are still not fully repaired at the school. Therefore, we will have a virtual day again, tomorrow (Wednesday). All teachers and students will report to virtual classes. Office staff will report to the building. We will update tomorrow morning the plan for the rest of the week.
ICYMI: Deputy superintendent Alesia Smith talked about "winter-based" instruction on @KARK4News and @FOX16News last night. Special thanks to @cassandrawebbtv for highlighting these special winter moments from students.
http://ow.ly/e5Xz50DDK5R
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Who's up for the PCSSD snow angel challenge? Dozens of PCSSD district employees, that's who! District employees were challenge to participate in a fun "snow angel challenge" during the unusual snowfall last week. SNOW fun! https://youtu.be/8GvQJNEyi_g
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Derek Fisher won five NBA championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000s, playing with greats such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Brig. Gen. William J. Johnson was the first African American general of the Arkansas National Guard. He served in the Arkansas National Guard for 36 years. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2010.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mother Nature surprised us with nearly two feet of snow across Arkansas! Students in PCSSD enjoyed a week of "winter-based" instructional activities in order to take advantage of these rare snow days.
https://youtu.be/cGq1CIE1rtQ
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will have a virtual day on Monday, February 22 due to the impact of last week’s winter weather. Several side roads are still difficult to navigate and we want to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Additionally, some schools suffered damage from the storm that require additional work. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Raye Jean Montague, RPE was an engineer and US Navy's 1st female program manager of ships. She's credited with the 1st computer-generated rough draft of a US naval ship. She was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013.
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LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK!
Extra yearbooks will not be ordered, so you must order today.
Order at www.jostens.com
James E.K. Hildreth, M.D. is a leader in HIV and AIDS research, and developed a creat to kill HIV. He is also the first African American to be a Rhodes scholar. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2009.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Let it snow! Let it snow! And, it sure did! We loved seeing all the winter-based instruction activities you guys did on Monday. Check out our Facebook page for photos! We'll have more to share tomorrow! http://bit.ly/PCSSDsnow1
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Senator Irma Hunter Brown is the first African American woman to be elected to both Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate. She served for 24 years. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2019.
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