Sylvan Hills High School

🌍 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 🗣️
Read more about this accomplishment and see the full list of recipients: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2570425 #PCSSDproud

The SHHS Blood Drive is just around the corner! We would love to see students and community members join us in helping save a life. This is our final Blood Drive for the year on February 18, 2026 9am - 2pm in the Arena.

🌍 Congratulations to our Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy recipients! 🗣️
Seven Bears earned this distinction by demonstrating proficiency in English and an additional language — an accomplishment that reflects dedication, cultural pride, and academic excellence while contributing to Sylvan Hills High School’s overall letter grade.

Sylvan Hills High School fall 2025 recipients include:
Paul Anton Masel — German (11th)
Pietro Martignoni — Italian (12th)
Martina Tiburzi — Italian (12th)
Irvin Contreras‑Mendez — Spanish (10th)
Zaid Hernandez — Spanish (12th)
Josiel Labastdia‑Galvan — Spanish (12th)
Madeline Noriega Lopez — Spanish (12th)

We are so proud of these multilingual scholars and grateful to ESOL Specialist Rosalie Siracuse for supporting their success. The spring 2026 Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy application is now open! Students can apply online now through midnight on Friday, April 10, at www.arbiliteracy.org..
#PCSSDproud #GoBears

2026 Baseball Schedule!! Thanks, @nickwenger.designs, for the graphic, and @rocktown.media for the picture! #GoBears!!

💙🐻 Connecting classroom learning to our community!
One of our goals at Sylvan Hills High School is helping students become engaged, responsible members of the world around them. Today, students had the opportunity to give back by presenting the Sherwood Animal Shelter with these beautiful birdhouses — designed, built, and painted right here on our campus.

What a meaningful (and fun!) way to support our community while showcasing student creativity and teamwork!

🎓 Seniors from all four PCSSD high schools came together today for the annual AVID Senior Seminar at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Keynote speaker Mr. Tunji Adebayo traveled from Atlanta to deliver an engaging, hands-on, educational, fun, and real lecture on building the skills and mindset needed to succeed after graduation. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

🗓️ Don't forget that schools and offices are closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will welcome back students and staff on Tuesday, January 21. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll

🩺🎉 Big congratulations to our future medical professional!

Yesterday, seven outstanding candidates from the Arkansas Children’s Academy of Medical Sciences interviewed for the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute Summer Internship Program. Each student demonstrated impressive professionalism and academic readiness, making the selection process incredibly competitive.

With only one spot available, the committee faced a tough decision — and we are proud to announce that Brooklyn Hollowell has been selected as the 2026 internship recipient! Congratulations, Brooklyn! 💙🐻

A sincere thank you to Arkansas Children’s, our Academy partner, for providing this incredible opportunity that will help prepare Brooklyn for a future career in medicine. We are also proud of all the candidates who applied — your futures are bright! 🌟

#ArkansasChildrens
#AcademiesofCentralArkansas
#AcademyOfMedicalSciences #StudentSuccess #BearPride

📐 Need a little extra help in math?
Sylvan Hills High School offers math tutoring every day before and/or after school to support our students’ success.

Whether it’s class assignments, ACT prep, ASVAB skills, or more, help is always available. Remember — the first step is asking for help, and we’re always ready to lend a hand! 💙🐻

🌍 Learning in full swing!
It’s only the second week of the semester, but students are already diving into meaningful work in their history classes.

Mrs. Bridges’ students are exploring industrialization and how it impacted different countries through engaging, hands-on projects. Check out their progress!

🎶🎉 Let’s give a HUGE shoutout to our Band Bears!
This past weekend, several of our band students qualified for All-Region Band, and they represented the Hillside with excellence and pride. 💙🐻

We are so proud of their hard work and dedication — check out the results below! 👏

#SylvanHills #BandPride #AllRegionBand #GoBears

PCSSD marches forward on path to become a Purple Star School District! Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2607120

AP Art 2D Design is at it again! Check out these amazing Color & Emotion Photography projects.

📣 PCSSD families — discover an early college opportunity for your student! https://www.pcssd.org/article/2629142

Check out the BEARmedia Bulletin for news and events around Sylvan Hills High School.

The Arkansas Community Foundation recently featured the work happening at PCSSD high schools through the Academies of Central Arkansas. The piece highlights how strong leadership and meaningful partnerships are helping students connect their learning to real opportunities beyond graduation.

It’s worth a read — especially to hear directly from the students who are living this experience every day. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu9r69c8

📚✨ Can you believe it? It’s already time to register for the 2026–2027 school year!

Students are meeting with the Counseling Team today and throughout next week to begin selecting their classes. Families are encouraged to talk with their students and support them as they make these important decisions for the year ahead.

Let’s plan for success, Bears! 💙🐻

✨Join us in celebrating Ciara Cole, NBCT, Literacy Coach, PBIS Coach, and Parent Coordinator at Sylvan Hills High School, for completing the Arkansas Leadership Academy’s Instructional Leadership Empowerment program. Her dedication to professional growth reflects the heart of Sylvan Hills — educators who continually sharpen their skills so they can better support students, teachers, and families across our Bear community.🐻 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #AlwaysLearning #GoBears