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 7th for Open House from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. There will be hot dogs from the Church @ Maumelle. You can meet your teacher and see your friends. Parents can get information on bus transportation, after school care, and Scouts. Let's get ready for a great school year. We are diving deep for success at Oak Grove Elementary!
AVID builds a college‑ready mindset where students plan ahead, stay organized, and set goals with intention. These habits show up in AVID strategies across classrooms, from focused note‑taking to inquiry and collaboration.
Lay out your favorite college or career shirt tonight and sport it proudly Wednesday #ExpectBelieveSucceed
🔗 Learn more about AVID: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
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🔗 Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
If you missed open house, we will help you find your class. Don't forget to bring your school supplies, a clear or mesh backpack, and wear closed toe shoes or Crocs with safety straps. It's going to be a fabulous year at Oak Grove Elementary!
Check out the PCSSD back to school page for details on bus transportation and dress code. https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
Coverage includes accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft, with $0 deductible and unlimited claims (police report required for loss/theft claims).
Policy cost: $25, valid through June 30, 2027.
English & Spanish portals:
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We all make mistakes, especially when it's such a busy time of year. Please accept this sincere apology and give a very warm welcome to Mrs. Elizabeth Blevins who is our new music teacher. She jumped right in to the Oak Grove family and rolled with it when Mrs. Hodge called her by the wrong name on her first day. She can't wait to learn all of YOUR names! Welcome, Mrs. Blevins!
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.
🔗 View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
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Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!
Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.
🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.
Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.
Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.
Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed