With a dominant 19–1–1 record and a 4A championship run, Todd Eskola has been selected as NFHS Section 6 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Only one coach receives across Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2666524
2 days ago, PCSSD
Article cover for Todd Eskola selected as Coach of the Year. The image shows Eskola holding his award certificate
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.
3 days ago, PCSSD
Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.
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.
4 days 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.

5 days 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.

7 days ago, PCSSD
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Inclement Weather. Closed.
Mrs Joyner's class visited the Arkansas Food Bank and boxed over 800 bags of cereal. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #WeAreTheSenators
9 days ago, PCSSD
 Mrs Joyner's class visited the Arkansas Food Bank and boxed over 800 bags of cereal.  #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #WeAreTheSenators
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
9 days 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..
Based on the latest weather predictions, the winter storm is expected to move into our area Friday evening; therefore, PCSSD will operate on a regular schedule for Friday, January 23. All district after-school activities will not be held. A decision regarding school operations for Monday, January 26, will be made over the weekend. We will continue to share updates as decisions are made and more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.
10 days ago, PCSSD
Friday, January 23. Pulaski County. Schools will be open.
🧬✋ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆!
Coach Gilliland’s Biology students brought anatomy and engineering together by building cardboard hands using straws for bones and string for tendons. By pulling the strings, students modeled how muscles contract to move joints, just like in the human body. The project highlighted the Flexor Digitorum, the most powerful and bulky muscle in the forearm, which is responsible for bending the fingers. RHS students demonstrated how this muscle pulls on tendons in the forearm to move the finger bones, turning a complex concept into an interactive learning experience. #GoSenators #WeAreTheSenators #PCSSDproud
10 days ago, PCSSD
Coach Gilliland pointing to cardboard hands using straws for bones and string for tendons. By pulling the strings, students modeled how muscles contract to move joints, just like in the human body.
Class project showing cellular division
Cheerleaders at the RHS basketball game vs. Benton High School & Varsity Girls warming up ahead of the game. #GoSenators #WeAreTheSenators
11 days ago, PCSSD
Two smiling cheerleaders
Cheerleaders at the RHS basketball game vs. Benton High School & Varsity Girls warming up ahead of the game.
🎓 AVID Wednesday at RHS!
College gear = future goals on display. #AVID #RHSAVID #CollegeReady
11 days ago, Alysia Wells
🎓 AVID Wednesday at RHS!
Today is AVID Wednesday!
Let's go Auburn!
S.T.A.R.  Labs  & University of Cincinnati
🌍 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
11 days ago, PCSSD
🌍 Congratulations to our Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy recipients! 🗣️
Thirteen Senators 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 Joe T. Robinson High School’s overall letter grade.

Robinson High School fall 2025 recipients include:
Evan Benavides — Spanish (11th)
Genesis Cuellar — Spanish (11th)
Saulo Garcia — Spanish (11th)
Miguel Jimenez — Spanish (11th)
Melanie Juarez — Spanish (11th)
Camila Lamas — Spanish (12th)
Hector Medellin — Spanish (12th)
Leonel Morales Mondragon — Spanish (12th)
Camila Tenorio‑Vazquez — Spanish (11th)
Axel Trejo — Spanish (11th)
Bradley Tun — Spanish (12th)
Jaider Tun Leon — Spanish (10th)
Nhung Tran — Vietnamese (11th)

We are so proud of these multilingual scholars and grateful to ESOL Specialist Holly Cleveland 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 #SenatorNation
11 days ago, PCSSD
Saulo Garcia — Spanish (11th)
Camila Tenorio‑Vazquez — Spanish (11th)
Leonel Morales Mondragon — Spanish (12th)
Genesis Cuellar — Spanish (11th)
Camila Lamas — Spanish (12th)
Melanie Juarez — Spanish (11th)
Axel Trejo — Spanish (11th)
Hector Medellin — Spanish (12th)
Miguel Jimenez — Spanish (11th)
Evan Benavides — Spanish (11th)
🎓 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
16 days ago, PCSSD
Group picture of students and teachers
An older man speaks to children sitting at a table
Two kids look scared at what is a rat draped over mountain dew
Kid smiling as other kids cheer in the background
Students handshaking and smiling
Student in an AVID SENIOR CLASS OF 2026 Maumelle High School shirt talking to a teacher
Students smiling while they talk to each other
Motivational speaker using a student as a demonstration of how to do a firm handshake
Students smiling as they talk
🗓️ 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
16 days ago, PCSSD
Illustration of a sign saying No School for Students and a banner saying Monday, January 19.
Illustration of a sign saying District Offices Will Be Closed and a banner saying Monday, January 19.
🏈 Last night, the Pulaski County Special School District Board recognized the incredible accomplishments of the Joe T. Robinson High School Senators, our undefeated 5A State Champions. With pom poms in hand, the room erupted in cheers as the Board honored the team’s historic season.
💪 Head Coach Tyler Uptergrove encouraged the Senators to carry this momentum into next year as they set their sights on a repeat run.
🎓We also celebrated Chandler Wood, a Robinson junior who served as Student Board Member of the Month.#PCSSDproud #GoSenators #WeAreTheSenators
18 days ago, PCSSD
a team photo of the Joe T. Robinson State champs in a board room
Coach Uptergrove looks back at his players in a board room
pom pom waived for the championship team in a board room
Student board member smiling in his chair
A crowd at the Pulaski County Special School district board meeting
Coach Uptergrove looking back at his players during a speech
Student board member standing and smiling
a team photo of the Joe T. Robinson State champs in a board room
Standing ovation during a board meeting
PCSSD marches forward on path to become a Purple Star School District! Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2607120
19 days ago, PCSSD
   Three people sit together in front of a warm, autumn-themed backdrop with string lights and fall leaves. Two adults wear military uniforms, and a child in a leopard print coat sits between them, smiling. The image highlights PCSSD’s support for military families, featuring a quote from Sylvan Hills High School Military Club Sponsor Nora Cummings: “We remain dedicated to supporting and uplifting our military families, honoring their resilience, courage, and invaluable contributions.”
📣 PCSSD families — discover an early college opportunity for your student! https://www.pcssd.org/article/2629142
20 days ago, PCSSD
Promotional flyer with red border and heart graphics announcing “Fall in Love with UA-PTC’s Career Institute.” Event details include technical and healthcare career programs offered by UA–Pulaski Technical College. Scheduled for February 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UA-PTC Main Campus in North Little Rock.
Informational flyer from UA–Pulaski Technical College describing the Career Institute program for Central Arkansas high school students. Highlights include free concurrent credit, fast-track credentials in healthcare and technology, and eligibility requirements for 11th and 12th graders. Lists six career pathways: Health Information Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, HVAC-R, and Cybersecurity. Includes contact info and program webpage link.
Thank you to all the families who joined us last night for our Senator Showcase at the RHS Freshman Academy!

We loved seeing parents, students, teachers, and counselors come together to explore 2026 course offerings, talk through graduation requirements, and get excited about the year ahead. From academy pathways to unique electives, it was a great night of planning, connecting, and celebrating what makes Robinson special. 🎓💛🖤

Your partnership helps our students thrive — and we’re proud to be on this journey with you! #PCSSDproud #GoSenators #FutureReady #ServeAll
24 days ago, PCSSD
A room full of people with tables, chairs, refreshments. They are holding the Senator Showcase for students.
A registration walkthrough area with some science fair projects in the foreground and three adults in the background

👩‍🏫Teachers and staff spent time at PCSSD Central Office today sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and preparing for a strong semester ahead. See you tomorrow, students!📚#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #BackToSchool #ProfessionalDevelopment

27 days ago, PCSSD
A group of people around a table, discussing documents and using laptop computers. The people are wearing a variety of casual and professional attire. There are also some office supplies on the table.
Three adults sitting together at a table, smiling and working on laptops in a classroom setting.
Classroom with adults working at desks, some standing in groups.
Several people sitting and talking in a classroom or meeting setting. Some people have long hair and are wearing colorful clothing.
People sitting at desks in a classroom-like setting, with posters and signs on the walls.