Sylvan Hills Middle School

💎🐻 SHMS IS A GEM SCHOOL! 🐻💎 We are so proud of our students, staff, and families! Sylvan Hills Middle School has been recognized as a Gem School by the state of Arkansas! A lot of hard work happens inside SHMS every single day, and we are proud to see our school recognized. Thank you to our teachers and staff for all you do, our students for continuing to work hard, and our families for always supporting SHMS. Proud to be a Bear! 💙🤍🐻 Expect. Believe. Succeed.

about 2 hours ago, Janna Gibson

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Sylvan Hills High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

about 10 hours ago, PCSSD

Sylvan feeder pattern safety and security department personnel

We are so proud of the growth happening at SHMS! 💙🐻 This progress is truly a team effort. Thank you to our administrators for their leadership, our teachers and staff for the work they put in every day, and our students for continuing to learn, grow, and push themselves. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we’re excited to keep climbing together! Expect. Believe. Succeed. 💙

about 20 hours ago, Janna Gibson

This Friday, we will celebrate AVID Day, joining schools across the country in recognizing the impact of educators and students working together to expand access and opportunity. At Pulaski County Special School District, AVID strengthens skills like critical thinking, organization, collaboration, and self-advocacy, helping students prepare for college, careers, and beyond. We are proud of the growth we see every day and grateful for the shared commitment that makes it possible. #MyAVIDWhy #ExpectBelieveSucceed

2 days ago, PCSSD

🎉 Happy Birthday, Officer Askew! 🎉 We hope you have a great day! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff each day. We appreciate you and hope you enjoy your birthday! 💙💛 Help us wish Officer Askew a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🥳

4 days ago, Janna Gibson

Week 6 is here! Check out this week’s family newsletter for important updates and reminders. 💙🐻

#SHMSBears #BearPride #ExpectBelieveSucceed

5 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

Happy Birthday, Mr. Stanley! 🥳🎉 We hope you have an awesome day and get to enjoy every minute of it! Help us show Mr. Stanley some birthday love today! 🎂🎈🥳 💙 Your SHMS Family

8 days ago, Janna Gibson

Week 5 is here! Check out this week’s family newsletter for important updates and reminders. 💙🐻

#SHMSBears #BearPride #ExpectBelieveSucceed

11 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

Help us celebrate the wonderful Ms. Espinda! 🎉 We are so thankful for all she does for our students and staff. Her kind heart, hard work, and willingness to help make SHMS a better place every day. We hope she had the happiest birthday because she truly deserves it! 💜🎂

11 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, and all district offices will also be open.

14 days ago, PCSSD

A cartoon sign says, "district offices will be closed Monday, September 7"

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Harris! We hope you have a wonderful day and feel celebrated today. Help us wish Ms. Harris a very happy birthday! 🎂🥳

15 days ago, Janna Gibson

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Carson! We hope you have a wonderful day and feel celebrated today. Help us wish Ms. Carson a very happy birthday! 🎂🥳

15 days ago, Janna Gibson

Strong schools rely on strong leadership. PCSSD principals spent their morning at Central Office to collaborate, connect, and continue preparing for a successful year across our schools. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

15 days ago, PCSSD

a man in a bow tie speaking to a room of principals

a room ful of principals and administrators learning

Week 4 is here! Check out this week’s family newsletter for important updates and reminders. 💙🐻

#SHMSBears #BearPride #ExpectBelieveSucceed

19 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Wallace! 🎉

We hope you have a great day and get to enjoy a little extra celebrating today! 🥳🎂

Help us wish Ms. Wallace a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎉

19 days ago, Janna Gibson

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mr. Autry! 🎉 We hope you have a great day and get to enjoy a little extra celebrating today! 🥳🎂 Help us wish Mr. Autry a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎉

20 days ago, Janna Gibson

Week 3 is here! Check out this week’s family newsletter for important updates and reminders. 💙🐻

#SHMSBears #BearPride #ExpectBelieveSucceed

26 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

🎉💙 Happy Birthday, Dr. Houston! 💙🎉 Help us wish Dr. Houston a VERY Happy Birthday! 🥳 We hope your day is filled with lots of love, laughter, and all the things that make you smile. SHMS is lucky to have you, and we hope you feel extra celebrated today! 🎂🎈

27 days ago, Janna Gibson

👕 AVID Wednesday returns each week!
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

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

A person wearing an AVID shirt and Texaco hat while holding a ladder.

Four people wearing college shirts in a classroom.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Siegfried! 🎉

Help us wish Ms. Siegfried a very Happy Birthday! 💙 We hope you have the BEST day and feel extra celebrated today. We’re so glad you’re part of our SHMS family! 🥳🎂

#HappyBirthday #SHMSBears #SHMSFamily #BearPride 🐻💙

about 1 month ago, Janna Gibson