Oak Grove Families: Our teachers are rested, our hallways are bright, and our desks are clean and ready for the Hornets! Join us tomorrow, Friday August 8th for Open House from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Kindergarten Families, please meet us in the library at 5:00. There will be hot dogs from the Church @ Maumelle and school supplies in a clear or mesh backpack from Graves Memorial Baptist Church. You can meet your teacher, see your friends, and get information on bus transportation. We will also have reps from Scouts and RPI, our school based mental health provider. Let's get ready for a great school year of Growing Together!
about 1 month ago, Staisey Hodge
Open House August 8th

Oak Grove Families, as you prepare for back-to-school, please remember that ALL student backpacks must be clear or mesh . Student dress should be in line with the district policy for student dress. Guidelines for student dress can be found at https://www.pcssd.org/page/dress-code . Thank you for helping us keep the focus on learning.

about 2 months ago, Staisey Hodge
backpack policy
Ms. Shannon is back in the office and ready to help! If you need to register a new student, bring updated records or change information such as address or phone number, she can help you. New PreK students are assigned from the district PreK office, but we do still have openings for 3 and 4 year olds. Register for PreK online at https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/pre-k-registration or call 501-234-2065. Kindergarten through 5th grade students can register online at https://www.pcssd.org/page/registration by clicking the top link. School starts August 11th!
about 2 months ago, Staisey Hodge
Registration

Oak Grove Families: Join us on Thursday, September 18th for Donuts with Grownups from 7:15-7:45, and then stay for our Title I Right to Know meeting. We will share school test scores and plans to raise our achievement level and growth for ALL students this school year. There will also be important information about new rules for 3rd grade retention in the LEARNS Act. Also as a reminder, no school on Monday, September 22 as we hold Parent Teacher Conferences that day. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year!

3 days ago, Staisey Hodge
Donuts with Grownups
PCSSD is proud to participate in AVID Day, joining schools and districts across the nation today in celebrating the transformative power of education
and opportunity. Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde honored PCSSD by declaring September 12, 2025, as “AVID Day” in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Read more about it here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2414479 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #myAVIDwhy #AVIDDay
3 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation

We are proud to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week, a time to honor the chefs who bring passion, creativity, and care to every meal they prepare for our students. At PCSSD, we have a pair of chefs who transform food into celebration, comfort, connection, and community – Chartwells' Executive Chef King Joseph and Chef Sarah Montgomery, who prepare meals in our cafés & caterings for district staff; help train our kitchen staffs; conduct in-café programs with our students; and so much more. Thank you, Chef King & Chef Sarah, for all you do for the students of PCSSD!

3 days ago, PCSSD
Chef Appreciation Week

Tomorrow, PCSSD students and staff—let’s turn the hallways into a runway of college and career readiness! Every shirt you wear tells your story of where you've been or where you want to be.
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-job attire
📸 Snap a pic & tag us

What is AVID?
PCSSD is implementing AVID in every grade level at all elementary, middle and high schools across the district. Our AVID teams are eagerly promoting this system which increases student engagement, promotes classroom collaboration and activates deeper levels of learning in their classrooms with practical, immediately useful tools and instructional strategies. Teachers who participate in AVID professional learning begin to shift their beliefs about teaching and learning, allowing them to cultivate a growth mindset both for themselves and their students.

AVID Mission Statement

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

AVID for Elementary Schools

Putting future leaders on an early path to success in school

AVID Elementary engages young learners and provides them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers who have a thirst for learning. Teachers use AVID strategies to provide students with:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading to learn

  • Note-taking and time management skills

  • Best ways to work together inside and outside of the classroom

AVID for Secondary Schools

Moving future leaders toward college success and beyond

AVID’s teaching strategies and curriculum build positive teacher-student relationships to ensure student success schoolwide. AVID Elective students:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Enroll in advanced courses (AP®)

  • Receive academic instruction and tutorial support

  • Strengthen their writing skills

  • Improve study and organization skills

  • Gain “college knowledge”

  • Visit colleges and explore careers

The AVID Advantage

  • Reduces variation in classroom instruction.

  • Leverages grit and determination of students.

  • Emphasizes rigorous coursework, relevance of instruction and relationships.

  • Raises expectations of educators, students and their families.

  • Re-energizes the staff on campus and in the district.

5 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday Mills Middle
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Joe T. Robinson Middle
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Junior High
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary

🚀 Our incredible volunteers gave over 10,000 hours of their time to students last school year, and they’re ready to level up for 2025-2026!

📚 Today, ladies from the UAPB Alumni Association kicked off a monthly Book Club with our third graders at College Station and Harris Elementaries. Kids also had a friend scavenger hunt where they had to get signatures from the other school's scholars.

💖 Want in on the fun? Become a PCSSD volunteer and help spark young minds. Sign up here: https://securevolunteer.com/Pulaski-County-Special-School-District/home

🔒 Safety first: Anyone who wishes to volunteer at a PCSSD school must first complete a volunteer application. This includes a background check conducted online at no cost to the volunteer.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #CSESonFire #PantherProud #BetterTogether

6 days ago, PCSSD
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
Thank you to our community for spreading a little love just when it was needed! I happily accepted these beautiful flowers on behalf of the Oak Grove Staff from our neighbors at Graves Memorial Baptist Church. Arkansas Property Management provided some delicious snacks which hit the spot after a difficult week. Thank you all for thinking of us. We will see you tomorrow for Grandparents Lunch!
10 days ago, Staisey Hodge
flowers

Not sure what to wear tomorrow? Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
👕 Rock your dream school tee
🩺 Don your future-career shirt
📸 Strike a pose & tag us in your pic

12 days ago, PCSSD
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Happy Labor Day! Schools and offices are closed in observance of the holiday. Thank you to our staff for all of their hard work getting the school year off to a great start! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
14 days ago, PCSSD
Happy Labor Day from PCSSD
You might be what the next generation of PCSSD students need! Are you certified in secondary math or Spanish? Those are just a few of the open positions available at pcssd.org/page/human-resources. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
19 days ago, PCSSD
Now Hiring Teachers
📣 PCSSD students ages 14–18 — are you ready to earn money 💵, gain real-world experience 💼, and build your resume 📄? Attend the Youth Employment Program Open House with our friends at Pulaski County Youth Services to learn how you can get involved and even get approved on-site!

📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Pulaski County Administrative Building 4th floor
201 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
📞 Questions? Call 501.340.8250

🔍 Program Details
🗓️ Dates: September 8 – November 14, 2025
⏱️ 10 weeks | 16 hours/week 💰 $13/hour
⚖️ Income-based eligibility — Funded by TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

📌 What to Bring:
👩‍🎓 Students:
-Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID, etc.)
-Signed Social Security card
-U.S. birth certificate
-Non-U.S. citizens: permanent resident card or work authorization
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/Guardians:
-Recent check stub or 2024 W-2 OR proof of public assistance (SNAP, TEA, Work Pays, Medicaid, SSI)

If not receiving assistance: documentation of household size, SSN cards for all household members, and proof of household income

❓ Not sure what to bring? Call us at 501.340.8250 — we’re happy to help!

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, gain valuable skills, and get paid while you learn!
23 days ago, PCSSD
workforce open house
We loved seeing your college and career shirts last week! Don't forget that it's AVID Wednesday again tomorrow for all PCSSD students and staff. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
26 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
Be sure you're following the District AND our schools on social media because we love sharing stories about our students, staff, and community! Let us know if you'd like to opt out of media consent for your student at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips

If you haven't already, take some time this weekend to read through the 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook! Review the attendance policy, dress code, and more at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
Thank you to our community partners, Graves Memorial Baptist Church and Church @ Maumelle for pouring into our teachers. Full bellies and full hearts-- we really do appreciate the thoughtfulness and time you took to make us feel special. Thursday they provided Oak Grove staff with breakfast and lunch on one of the busiest work days of the year!
about 1 month ago, Staisey Hodge
Thanks
Learn how to find all important dates for the school year and review the bell schedule for your student's campus at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. Each school's webpage also has quick links to their individual calendars and bell schedules! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
This year, all PCSSD schools will receive free breakfast and 19 schools will receive free lunch! Visit pcssd.org/page/back-to-school to learn more about applying for free lunches, using EZ School Pay, and finding daily menus on Nutrislice. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
Open House events are happening across the District all week! Check out the full schedule at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2313171. We can't wait to welcome you back on campus. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips