🏀💙 IT’S OFFICIAL!💙🏀

A BIG congratulations to our SHMS 7th Grade Lady Bears Basketball Team! 🐻🤍

We are so proud of these girls and can’t wait to watch them hit the court this season! Get ready to work hard, play together, and represent SHMS! 🔥

Congratulations, Lady Bears! LET’S GO SHMS! 💙🐻🏀

about 8 hours ago, Janna Gibson
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Happy Birthday to Ms. Hemphill! 🥳🎂💗

We hope Ms. Hemphill feels ALL the birthday love today! We are so thankful for everything she brings to SHMS and lucky to have her as part of our Bear family.

Help us wish Ms. Hemphill a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉🎈💙

about 8 hours ago, Janna Gibson
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Happy Birthday, Ms. Abbott! 🎉🥳💗

If you’ve been through the SHMS cafeteria, you already know Ms. Abbott! She keeps our Bears fed, takes care of our kids, and brings a smile along with it. We are so lucky to have her as part of our SHMS family!

Help us show Ms. Abbott some BIG birthday love today! 🎂🎈💗

about 9 hours ago, Janna Gibson
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SHOUTOUT TO THE BEST BUS DRIVERS AROUND! 💙🚌 Our first week is in the books, and our SHMS bus drivers showed UP! 👏👏👏 Early mornings, busy afternoons, lots of stops, lots of students, and a whole lot of patience! We appreciate the people behind the wheel who make sure our Bears get to school and back home safely every single day. SHMS LOVES our bus drivers! Thank you for ALL you do for our students and our school! 🐻💙🚌
about 17 hours ago, Janna Gibson
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We have some pretty great parents at SHMS! 💙 A huge thank you to Abraham Carpenter for bringing 40 watermelons for our teachers and staff! 🍉 He also shared how much his boys love middle school and all of their teachers, which made the surprise even sweeter. We appreciate our SHMS families and the way they show up for our school. Thank you, Mr. Carpenter, for thinking of us! 💙🐻
1 day ago, Janna Gibson
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Help us give a BIG SHMS shoutout to our amazing Spanish teacher, Ms. Latasha Moore! 🇪🇸👏

Ms. Moore was one of just five Little Rock-area teachers selected to receive an UpLift Grant from UP Federal Credit Union! 🥳 She’ll be putting those funds right back into her classroom to create even more opportunities for our students.

We already knew Ms. Moore was pretty awesome, but we love seeing others recognize it too! 💙🐻

Congratulations, Ms. Moore! We are so proud of you! And a big THANK YOU to UP Federal Credit Union for supporting our teachers and investing in our students! 💙👏

Way to represent SHMS, Ms. Moore! 🐻🎉

2 days ago, Janna Gibson
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Just a reminder! 🏀💙

7th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts are tomorrow from 4:15–5:15 PM!

Make sure you have a current physical if you plan to try out.

Good luck, Lady Bears! 🐻🏀

3 days ago, Janna Gibson
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Each week during the school year, we participate in AVID Wednesday. Staff and students wear their favorite college or career shirt to show where their goals can take them. 🎓👕💼 #ExpectBelieveSucceed

🔗 Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
3 days ago, PCSSD
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We’re ready for a great first week! 💙🐻

Here’s this week’s SHMS Family Newsletter with a few reminders and things coming up.

See everyone tomorrow!

5 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal
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🏀💙 Calling all 7th grade Lady Bears!

Girls basketball tryouts are Wednesday, August 12th at Sylvan Hills Middle School!

If you’re interested in playing this year, come ready to work hard and show us what you’ve got! A current physical is required to try out.

We’re excited to get our Lady Bears back on the court! 💙🐻🏀

7 days ago, Janna Gibson
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Thank you, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce and every other sponsor, for showing your appreciation to all the Sylvan Hills feeder schools! #ExpectBelieveSucceed

7 days ago, PCSSD
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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

8 days ago, PCSSD
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The Smart Tech Chromebook insurance portal is now open for the 2026–27 school year. Families can purchase coverage anytime between now and October 6, 2026.

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:
www.smarttechins.com/pulaski
www.smarttechins.com/pulaskistaff
8 days ago, PCSSD
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PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes sign‑up methods: text PULASKI to 1‑888‑414‑8007, call 877‑307‑6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes sign‑up methods: text PULASKI to 1‑888‑414‑8007, call 877‑307‑6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
🚌 Check bus numbers, stop locations, and times on our Back to School page: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
8 days ago, PCSSD
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👕 Not sure what to wear in the first week of school? Each Wednesday is easy! Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! 🩺
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
10 days ago, PCSSD
AVID College & Career Wednesdays Wear a college or career shirt with decorated shirts and logos for AVID and PCSSD
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🏫 Meet the school leaders who will help our students expect, believe and succeed this year!

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
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool
10 days ago, PCSSD

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.

11 days ago, PCSSD
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🎉 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

18 days ago, PCSSD

Help us wish Ms. George a happy birthday! 🎉

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating and an amazing year ahead. Thank you for all you do for our students and our school. Enjoy your special day!

💙 , Your SHMS Family

18 days ago, Janna Gibson
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Today we're celebrating Ms. Hardnett! 🥳🎂🎉

Please join us in wishing her a very happy birthday! We hope your day is filled with laughter, time with the people you love, and, of course, plenty of cake.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Hardnett! 💙🐻

Love,
Your SHMS Family

18 days ago, Janna Gibson
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