Today is National Read a Book Day! What are your favorite books?
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Happy Labor Day! Labor activists in the late 1800s pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the work that has contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882.
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Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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Three PCSSD high schools are on the road tonight for week 1 of high school football. Good luck to MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH (Sylvan Hills is off). Let's bring home a W!
Don't forget about livestream: https://trst.in/hQ7BTc
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Robinson apparel is on sale until September 18th. Any order that you place will be shipped directly to your address from the store.
https://fancloth.shop/HASMM?utm_source=QRCODE
September is Attendance Awareness Month and PCSSD is challenging all students to be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On time)! We encourage every school to attain 95% attendance every week in September. The challenge kicks off next week. Good luck! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. PCSSD is thankful for our security department as well as partnerships with local law enforcement that work together to keep our students and campuses safe. #pcssdproud #serveall
8 PCSSD students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1221605
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports the risk of mental health issues increase for adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media. ACHI released a video to help parents understand parental controls.
https://trst.in/Po9gqv
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Pulaski County Youth Services is once again hosting free Fall ACT Prep classes this year. The next session will focus in English/reading on Sunday, Sept. 24. For more information contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net or call 501-340-5615. #pcssdproud #serveall
One week left to register for the fall season of Future Senator football! The program is open to kindergarten - 6th grade students (4-5 Flag, 6-7 tackle, 8-9 tackle, and 10-11 tackle) in the Robinson feeder. Registration is $75 and is open until September 4. Sign up at futuresenators.net. If you have questions, please contact DeMone Gillette at futuresenatorsfb@gmail.com.
ICYMI: KATV spent all day Friday at ROBINSON HIGH for their "Road Trippin' " series. Thank you KATV! Check out these feature stories:
Band: https://trst.in/RHPz5j
Enrollment increase: https://trst.in/Ir2blU
Friends for Life Club: https://trst.in/Oeey3x
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Local health department locations also often provide vaccinations. Here is a list of local health departments and their contact information in central Arkansas:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/central
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PCSSD will livestream the funeral service for Officer Victor Montgomery. The service begins at 11am and can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Z4yVuP9VYHY?feature=shared
Today is Women's Equality Day. On this day in 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote! #pcssdproud #serveall
It might not feel like football weather, but the season is here! Week 0 of high school football kicks off tonight for PCSSD high schools. Reminder: games start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://trst.in/zxAKKS) for $7 or $10 at the gate. #pcssdproud #serveall
In case you missed it, local media interviewed PCSSD about the excessive heat and its impact on the school day and extracurricular activities. Check out the stories:
THV11: https://trst.in/040y7O
KATV: https://trst.in/CKUBa0
KARK: https://trst.in/akjjBV
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Due to excessive heat we are not allowed to do tryouts this week. Due to the Wet Bulb Guidelines and AAA we are expected to be above the heat index for outside activities. Therefore we will postpone tryouts until August 28-30.
August 28th @ 4:00pm - Pitchers/Catchers
August 29-30 @ 4:00pm - Position Players