Despite the wet weather and muddy trails, the Sylvan Hills Cross Country team had an amazing performance at the Conference Meet in Vilonia this week — with 8 runners setting new personal records!
Join us in congratulating these dedicated student-athletes for their hard work and determination! 💙🐻
Earlier this month, hundreds of students from across the region competed for a spot in the All-Region Orchestra — and one of our very own Bears earned a chair! 🙌
Congratulations to our talented Hailey Middaugh — your Sylvan Hills family is so proud of you! 💙🐻
Be on the lookout today — SHHS students are out in the community lending a hand, helping neighbors, and giving back! 🙌
From cleaning local parks and caring for flower beds to making blankets for the homeless, our Bears are making a real difference. 🌿💪
These service projects not only help students earn their required 75 volunteer hours but also build socially responsible, community-minded leaders. 💙
They grabbed their umbrellas and rain boots to tour UCA and Hendrix College, getting an inside look at campus life, academics, and all the opportunities ahead.
Way to stay curious and committed, Bears! 🐻🎓
Don’t forget to bring $1 to help end polio worldwide!
During both lunches, the SHHS Interact Club will be collecting donations for the Purple Pinkie Project in partnership with the Rotary Club of Sherwood for World Polio Day.
For every 60¢ donated, a child is immunized against polio. When you give $1 or more, we’ll paint your pinkie purple to show your support in the fight to end polio!
Let’s see how many purple pinkies we can get at SHHS! 💅
Bus Driver Safety Awareness Week spotlight 🚌 Bernice Hooks Davis has been driving for Sherwood and Sylvan Hills schools for nearly 32 years. She simply loves driving the bus and connecting with students whenever she can.
💇♀️ Bernice is also a cosmetologist and enjoys doing hair in her spare time.
🗣 “I hope I have made a difference in some child’s life,” Bernice said.
Want to make a difference like these incredible drivers? 👉 Apply to be a bus driver at PCSSD: https://pcssd.schoolspring.com/
🎶 On Saturday, October 11, Sylvan Hills High School scholars auditioned for the ArkCDA Region 2 Senior High All-Region Choir. Hundreds of students from across the region competed for a chair, and SHHS is proud to announce that more than 20 Bears earned a spot. The hard work and dedication put into preparing for auditions showed. Congratulations to our All-Region Choir members — your Sylvan Hills family is proud of you! 💙🐻 #PCSSDproud #GoBears
Bus Driver Safety Awareness Week spotlight 🚌Tamika Parker!
Tamika Parker drives for Sylvan Hills Junior High and High School and is in her second term. She starts each day with a smile and a mission to uplift students and be a source of light.
🌱 Outside of work, Tamika runs a vegan food truck, cheers on her son at Sylvan Hills football games, and works as a licensed cosmetologist.
🗣 “Knowing they saw the Light of Christ in me and it has spread to them is so rewarding!” Tamika said.
Want to make a difference like these incredible drivers? 👉 Apply to be a bus driver at PCSSD: https://pcssd.schoolspring.com/
👑 This is your 2025 Homecoming Court: ✨
Haley Belin, Nia Herd-Thomas, Jaci Rainy, Bella Osborne, Imani Whaley, Ja'Riyah Williams, Chloe Cullier, Kadence Mellville, Nadia Perkins, Charlee Smith, Ashley Whitmore, Sara Adams, Tailor Albert, Kyndal Browning, and Makenzie Walker
👨⚖️ Nearly 100 students from every PCSSD high school took an oath this morning to serve in Teen Court! 👩⚖️
⚖️ Teen Court empowers students to act as judges, jurors, and advocates, using restorative justice to help their peers learn from mistakes and make better choices.
🏫 PCSSD is proud to be the only district in Arkansas with a school-based Teen Court model, where students earn class credit while gaining real-world experience in justice and leadership.
📊 Studies show that teens who participate in Teen Court are less likely to reoffend compared to those in the traditional court system—proof that student leadership makes a difference! #PCSSDproud #TeenCourt #ServeAll
Don’t forget to show your AVID pride by rocking your college and career shirts tomorrow! At Daisy Bates Elementary, Tigers took AVID to the next level with their annual Rock Your School Week. 🐯
Teachers flipped their classrooms into real-world career spaces — from doctors’ offices 🩺 to other exciting professions — giving scholars a chance to explore college and career pathways in hands-on, creative ways. 🎓
This event and AVID are all about helping our scholars DREAM BIG, set goals, and see their future selves in action. A huge shoutout to our teachers for making learning an adventure every single day! 📚
#AVIDWednesday #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
⏰ Tomorrow, remember to wear your college or career shirt to show what your future could hold or where in your past shaped you. 👕🎓
Ms. Martin and Ms. Siracuse, two of our language teachers, recently joined their classes to create beautiful cultural crafts in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students had a wonderful time learning and expressing creativity through traditional projects such as Ojos de Dios, marigolds, máscaras, and worry dolls. Check out some of their amazing creations!
Day 1 of Spirit Week is in the books — and our Bears showed up strong!
Here’s what’s coming next:
👯♀️ Tuesday: Twins Day
🎭 Wednesday: Character Day
📼 Thursday: Throwback Day
🏈💙 Friday: Blue & White Day
Can’t wait to see even more school spirit this week — keep those photos coming, Bears!
