🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

1 day ago, PCSSD
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

1 day ago, PCSSD

UPDATE! Incorrect date first sent: BOBCAT BASKETBALL TEAMS GO TO CHAMPIONSHIP! Come join us on this Sat., March 14, at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 pm (noon) for 4th & 5th grade boys' basketball championship games at Sylvan Hills High School gym. The admission is $5 per person. Let's cheer on our Bobcats!!

1 day ago, Oakbrooke School Principal

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!

According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃‍♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert

We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica

5 days ago, PCSSD
A student in a green t-shirt takes a bite of green scrambled eggs from a white plate that also holds a slice of ham.
A white paper plate on a wooden desk contains a serving of bright green scrambled eggs and two slices of ham, served with a teal plastic fork.
A smiling student in a maroon dress sits at her desk, holding a teal fork with a bite of ham as she prepares to eat.
A teacher smiles while holding a stack of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Green Eggs and Ham.
A young student in a white hoodie sits at a desk, looking down at a plate of green eggs and ham with a hand over her mouth, appearing amused or surprised.
Sylvan Hills High School seniors Katie Griffin and Addison Thomas have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.

Fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earn this honor each year. As finalists, the two now advance to the final stage of competition for National Merit Scholarships to be announced in April.

Please join in congratulating these outstanding scholars on this exceptional achievement. — and read more about their journey in the full article: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2716586 #PCSSDproud
6 days ago, PCSSD
A celebratory graphic featuring two female students from the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) who have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. On the left, a student with long red hair and glasses wears a teal shirt. On the right, a student with locs and glasses wears a plaid shirt over a black top. They are both smiling against a blue gradient background. The PCSSD logo is in the top right, and bold white text at the bottom reads "National Merit Scholarship FINALISTS."
Oakbrooke is having a Pop-Up Book Fair on March 17th and 18th!
This will be a NO CASH book fair. In order to purchase items at the fair parents must set up an online E-Wallet for their scholars.
More information will be sent home about setting up E-Wallets.
The fair is only 2 days and E-Wallets must be created by 10am on the 17th and 18th. Ms. Bell will come to classrooms to get students each day who have e-wallets with funds. Thank you!
7 days ago, Oakbrooke School Principal
Read Across America dates and activities for each day! Help us celebrate reading! Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6!
Monday- Dress like your favorite book character.
Tuesday- Wear your favorite shoes.
Wednesday- Dress as your favorite animal.
Thursday- Wear bright colors.
Friday- Show off your style in your best dressed outfit (also Class Picture day).
9 days ago, Oakbrooke School Principal

PCSSD is aware of the concerns being raised by Lifetouch. PCSSD had an agreement in place prior to all of this new information being released, and the process for providing all school photos had already begun. PCSSD is currently reviewing for potential changes with the agreement, and the district will be considering other options for the next school year.

12 days ago, PCSSD
Read Across America is being celebrated March 2-March 6 with a different theme each day of the week. Please check on Facebook at Oakbrooke Elementary School- PCSSD or our webpage: oakbrooke.pcssd.org to see the themes!
16 days ago, Oakbrooke School Principal
March 2- March 6 Read Across America Week Activities
Reminder: Yearbook pre-sales are going on right now. The cost is $10 per yearbook. The last day to preorder at the reduced rate is this Friday, 02/20. The cost goes up to $15 at the time yearbooks are delivered and there may not be enough extras ordered. You can send cash or write a check to Oakbrooke Elementary. Thank you!
21 days ago, Oakbrooke School Principal

REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.

23 days ago, PCSSD
Alt text: A dark blue PCSSD announcement graphic with chalk‑style school doodles, including a globe, laptop, pencil, paper, apple, music note, and stars. Large red and white text reads “Parent/Teacher Conferences” and “Schools Closed Monday, February 16.” The PCSSD logo appears at the top.

School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.

26 days ago, PCSSD
Alt text: A dark blue PCSSD announcement graphic with chalk‑style school doodles, including a globe, laptop, pencil, paper, apple, music note, and stars. Large red and white text reads “Parent/Teacher Conferences” and “Schools Closed Monday, February 16.” The PCSSD logo appears at the top.
All PCSSD schools and offices will be open and operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 3. After-school activities are expected to resume, but please contact your individual school for confirmation. We know that some students may still be unable to safely travel to school. If your student will be absent, you should contact the school registrar or attendance clerk.

Our maintenance and transportation teams have worked diligently for several days removing snow and ice at our facilities, as well as assessing neighborhood routes for our buses. We have identified several bus routes that will be impacted due to lingering hazardous road conditions. A separate communication will be shared at approximately 6 p.m. for families on impacted bus routes. All other transportation routes will operate normally. Thank you for your incredible support and patience during this latest round of winter weather.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Tuesday, February 3. Pulaski County. Schools and offices are OPEN.
All PCSSD schools will be closed on Monday, February 2. Our maintenance crews have made great strides in clearing walkways and parking lots at our facilities, as well as monitoring travel on city and county roadways, and we appreciate their hard work. Due to continued concerns about hazardous road conditions, schools will remain closed. PCSSD Central Office staff and some district employees will return to work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Monday, February 2. Pulaski County. Schools will be closed. Central Office open.
All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. The increased temperatures and sunlight have helped to thaw roadways, and our maintenance crews continue to make progress clearing sidewalks and parking lots at our facilities. Even with these improvements, many of our students and employees would still face potentially dangerous travel conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.

Cooking at home while the ice melts? You may have a sous chef to chip in. Many elementary students have participated in cooking activities as recently as last week, thanks to Apple Seeds, Inc. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Students cutting at a table with kale in the foreground
Students at a table with cutting vegetables
A close up of a student cutting a sweet potatoe
A student dumping her cut vegetables into a skillet
A student placing his cutting board in water
A close up of a student peeling garlic
A recipe card for a sunrise skillet
A close up of a student using measuring spoons with paprika
An Apple Seeds worker engaging with students at a table
Students measuring out salt and using a lemon squeezer
All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. While our maintenance crews have made significant progress on clearing sidewalks and parking lots, and main roads and arteries throughout the county have been cleared, many of our neighborhood streets and secondary roads are still covered in thick sheets of ice. These conditions create potentially dangerous travel conditions to our facilities. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Thursday, January 29. Pulaski County. Hazardous Conditions. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, due to hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Wednesday, January 28. Pulaski County. Inclement Weather. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices are closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26, and January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Inclement Weather. Closed.
Hiring Substitutes!
On Thursday, January 29, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training for anyone interested in becoming a substitute with PCSSD.

We’d love to have you join our team and make a difference in our classrooms.

Start your application at ESS.com and register in advance to attend the session. REGISTER NOW using the link below.
https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-01-29-2026?month=2026-01
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Promotional flyer for substitute teacher hiring event at Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD), hosted by ESS. Features a smiling person holding a green tablet, with classroom imagery in the background. Event details include date (January 29, 2026), time (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM), and location (PCSSD Admin Building, 925 E. Dixon Rd). Logos for PCSSD and ESS are displayed, along with the ESS slogan “Every day counts.” Text encourages viewers to apply at ESS.com..