January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are so appreciative for our school board members who volunteer their time and service to the students and staff of PCSSD. Stay tuned, we'll highlight each member individually throughout the month. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Are you interested in tutoring? We are looking for AVID tutors for middle and high school students. Applicants must be available 2 days per week (2-5 hours a day) and have a strong math and English background. Call Belinda at 501-234-2021 to apply. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH dance students did three numbers - jazz, ballet, and tap. There are 14 students in dance class and are an inclusive class. The students have come so far from the first of the year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy New Year!
Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve!
The boys and girls wrestling teams at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH are off to a great start this season. Boys are 6-1 and girls are 5-1! (record as of December 16, 2021)
Students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH isolated a banana's DNA. Detergent breaks down the cell's outer membrane. Salt water separates the DNA from other materials. Filtration separates the pulp. Isopropyl alcohol helps the DNA clump together. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID 10-11 graders at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH created College Pumpkin Row for "Which College is Best For You?" Pumpkins were decorated with college mascots and provided an information card with a QR code where students could learn about each college. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Kwanzaa!
Merry Christmas!
'Twas the night before Christmas..."
Merry Christmas Eve!
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club held a Fall Mentorship Incentive Games Day. Students learned about Kwanzaa & how to apply the principles to their lives. They also completed journey maps for Life After High School. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a few reminders for the upcoming winter break! Schools are OPEN on Monday, December 20. Winter break begins Dec. 21 for students/teachers. More details can be found on the image & online: http://ow.ly/C4A150H9CIw
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New this school year, PCSSD has partnered with Chartwells to enhance our student nutrition department. The students are enjoying the change and are appreciating the new menus!
We're hiring! PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District for part-time, full-time and temporary positions. Check out the full list of career options on our website: pcssd.org/page/careers. Start the new year with PCSSD!
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Basketball season is in full swing and all four PCSSD high schools have matchups this week. Check out the schedules for MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON, and SYLVAN HILLS high schools to cheer on your favorite team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is host to 8 foreign exchange students from 5 different countries this school year. Students and staff made an extra effort to welcome them. Read more about it online:
http://ow.ly/BfRZ50H4Bgs
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep sessions. Enrollment is now open for January session. The ACT Prep English session is Saturday, January 8, 9:30– 11:30 a.m. Register now using the link. Accepted applicants will be notified via email and receive a unique Zoom link before the first session.
If you have any questions, contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net.
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9
This is Computer Science Education Week and we celebrate all of the amazing teachers who are dedicated to teaching computer science, and our amazing students who are putting in the work learning to code! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Special Education Day and we celebrate our teachers and staff who are dedicated to serving our life skills students across the District. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
