The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is hiring for its Summer 2026 Paid Internship program! If you are 16 or older and looking to gain some great work experience while earning your own money, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Here are the details:
💵 Pay: $15.00/hour
⏰ Hours: 15-20 hours/week (for 8-10 weeks starting June 1st)
📍 Locations: Multiple CALS branches!
🎯 Requirements: Must be 16+ and pass a background check.
Don't wait—applications are due by Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Check out the flyer for the list of participating branches and email internships@cals.org if you have any questions! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!
According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert
We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica





Sylvan Hills High School seniors Katie Griffin and Addison Thomas have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.
Fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earn this honor each year. As finalists, the two now advance to the final stage of competition for National Merit Scholarships to be announced in April.
Please join in congratulating these outstanding scholars on this exceptional achievement. — and read more about their journey in the full article: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2716586 #PCSSDproud
This project was made possible by Mischa, Blake, and Scott Martin, who have sponsored over half of the construction projects this year. #GoBears #PCSSDproud #ServeAll





PCSSD is aware of the concerns being raised by Lifetouch. PCSSD had an agreement in place prior to all of this new information being released, and the process for providing all school photos had already begun. PCSSD is currently reviewing for potential changes with the agreement, and the district will be considering other options for the next school year.
Our AP Art 2-D Design students took on an awesome project by creating a fictional band or artist, developing an original album title, selecting a music genre, and then photographing their own album cover design. 📸
The results? Bold, imaginative, and incredibly well-executed! 👏 Take a look at these amazing designs! 💙🐻










We packed the Media Center last Friday with 250+ students, moms, and motherly supporters — our biggest turnout ever! Breakfast, crafts, and so many smiles made this a morning to remember.
Here’s a quick look at the joy, the hugs, the laughter, and all the sweet moments from our Moments with Mom event. 💙🐻 #MomentsWithMom #GoBears #PCSSDproud












REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.

School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.

Sylvan Hills offers Math Tutoring to support student success:
• Before school: Monday–Friday
• After school: Monday–Thursday
With Parent-Teacher Conferences coming up on Monday, 2/26, it’s a great time to connect with teachers and discuss progress. If math has been a challenge, let’s talk about tutoring and how we can help! 🐻

At our last faculty meeting, several staff members were recognized by our principals with the “Everyday Counts” Award for the positive impact they make in the classroom and throughout our school. Congratulations to Ms. Whisnant, Ms. Stuthard, Ms. Siracuse, and Ms. Holladay! 👏
We also celebrated with our Beau & Bella Awards, special recognitions given from one staff member to another as a heartfelt “thank you” for the support they provide. This honor went to Ms. Whisnant and Ms. Christian.
We’re grateful for the dedication, teamwork, and care these educators show our students and each other every day. 🐻💙







Please help us congratulate this amazing group of students on an incredible showing this week! Our Bears brought home 11 DECA medals, 6 glass awards, 7 Virtual Business Challenge 1st Place State titles, and 1 of only 2 statewide AAMET (Arkansas Association for Marketing Education Teachers) Scholarships! What an outstanding accomplishment!
ICDC Qualifiers – Headed to Atlanta this April:
🥇 Morgan Perry – 1st Place
🥉 Alyssa Calahi – 3rd Place
🥉 Kenyon Holt – 3rd Place
🥉 Landon Stockton – 3rd Place
🥉 Bella Osborne – 3rd Place
🥉 Haley Belin – 3rd Place
ICDC Alternates:
• Paul Masel – 4th Place
• Zoey Weeks – 4th Place
• Cooper Springer – 4th Place
• Kaden Ardison – 5th Place
• Faye White – 6th Place
Virtual Business Challenge – State Winners:
• Toby – Entrepreneurship Round 1, 1st Place
• Peyton Thompson – Fashion Round 1 & 2, 1st Place
• Josiel Galvan – Hotel Round 1 & 2, 1st Place
• Nash Nelson – Retail Round 1 & 2, 1st Place
AAMET Scholarship Recipient:
🎉 Morgan Perry
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, professionalism, and talent these students showed while representing Sylvan Hills across the state. Way to go, Bears! 👏



-- Because they have a built in mom-ory!
Please join us tomorrow morning, February 11th, 7:30 am - 8:15 am in the Building 12 media center to celebrate your matriarch!

🎶 We are very proud to announce the following choir students who auditioned and were selected for the Arkansas All‑State Choirs! 🐻
• Katie Griffin — Soprano I
• Adriana Diaz — Soprano II
• Lilaina Harrell — Soprano II
• Taylea Madden — Alto I
• Baylee Brooks — Alto I
🎼 Congratulations to these talented and hard-working singers who are representing their schools and our district with excellence! They will perform at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, February 21, at noon. #GoBears #PCSSDproud

Join us on February 18th @ 5:30 pm for the Concurrent Credit Enrollment Night. This is a great way to get more information about courses offered and get signed up. Students are encouraged to bring your Chromebook.

These tryouts are for any students(male or female) in grades 8-11 interested in joining the Dance Team! Feel free to contact Coach Grant if you have any questions.

