On Thursday, December 4, all of our clubs will be participating in a Campus Clean Up during club time. Students will be divided into groups to help clean up around the school. Parents and guardians are invited to help, too! You will just need to fill out a Volunteer Form with our school district at https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
It is time to get ready for our Annual Stinger Christmas Tree. This is our way of bringing holiday cheer to some of our amazing students who need a little extra help. If you would like to take ornaments off of our tree, please feel free to stop by anytime starting November 17th and check them out in the front office. We ask that all new unwrapped gifts be returned by December 15th. We are so thankful for each person who has helped make this a success for the past four years. We expect this year to be no different. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Tackett at
501-851-8990. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
A huge thanks to our personal Maumelle Middle Vet, Coach Anderson! Thank you Ms. Faulkner for the "thank you" signs that were on display at the car line! Go Stingers!!!
👕 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: College Campus Visits! 🎓
This week, we are recognizing AVID scholars who are stepping beyond the classroom and onto real university campuses — experiencing college life firsthand.
These visits give our students a glimpse of what their futures can look like. They can learn about majors, scholarships, and campus traditions, and leave inspired to keep working toward their goals.
Don’t forget to show your support for college and career readiness across PCSSD by wearing an AVID shirt and sharing your past or preparing for your future. #PCSSDproud #AVID #ServeAll
Congratulations to our Stinger Scholars of the Month for October!
6th grade - Preston Johnson
7th grade - Ari McCool and Abrielle Cruz
8th grade - Keegan Williams
Way to go, Stingers!!!
Groups also played “medical detective” by predicting what might happen if certain parts of the brain were injured or not working correctly. It was awesome to see everyone thinking critically and connecting what they’ve learned! Go Stingers!!!
Isabella Calderón Chávez, from Maumelle Middle School, took 2nd place in a highly competitive contest. Dr. Franco was in attendance, as well. Her dedication, skill, and passion for the Spanish language truly shone through.
A huge congratulations to her! 👏
3rd place, Friendship Aspire STEM Academies
1st place, Southwest Christian Academy
We are beyond proud of Isabella’s incredible achievement! If you see her, be sure to give her a warm congratulations and celebrate her success with us!
Thank you all for your continued support. Go Stingers!
This week, we’re spotlighting Mrs. Stephanie DeWitt’s kindergarten class at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary. Students recently completed an AVID jigsaw activity on story elements. Each group became “experts” on characters, setting, beginning, middle, or end, and then taught their classmates what they learned.
“It’s been wonderful watching them collaborate, think critically, and deepen their understanding of how stories work! Way to go, scholars,” Mrs. DeWitt shared.
Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirts tomorrow, celebrate student success, and keep building those college and career ready skills!
If you would like to order hoodies, long sleeve shirts, or a crew neck sweatshirt, now is your chance!! Prices are $15 for a long sleeve t-shirt, $20 for a sweatshirt and $25 for a hoodie. Cash or check only, made out to Maumelle Middle School. Orders are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
🦋Our Stingers in Spanish class learned about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly, which symbolizes the souls of loved ones returning during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.
Through this lesson, students reflected on how life and death are both part of a natural and spiritual cycle.
As part of their cultural exploration, students helped set up a traditional Ofrenda (altar) to honor those who have passed away. The altar has seven to eight levels, and each carries a deep symbolic meaning passed down from our ancestors:
Level 1: Represents the sky or the divine — dedicated to God or a higher power.
Level 2: Honors the souls of the faithful who have passed.
Level 3: Dedicated to the saints and spiritual guides.
Level 4: Represents the world of the living — offerings like food, flowers, and candles are placed here.
Level 5: Reminds us of our ancestors and family traditions.
Level 6: Holds personal items or photographs of departed loved ones.
Level 7: Symbolizes the end of the journey — the resting place for souls who have completed the cycle of life.
The Ofrenda represents the reunion between the living and the dead, reminding us that love continues beyond life.
Great work, scholars and Dr. Franco! Go Stingers!!!
