Sylvan Hills High School

🎶 Superior Sounds at Region 2 Choral Assessments! 🎶

The results are in, and the Sylvan Hills High School Choirs SHINED at the Region 2 Choral Assessments!

⭐ A cappella Choir & A cappella Treble: Received straight Superior (I) ratings in both performance and sight-reading.
⭐ VOX Chorale: Earned straight Superior (I) ratings across all categories.
⭐ Treble Choir: Secured Excellent (II) ratings for their performance and sight-reading.
⭐ Small Ensembles: Congratulations to Beauty Shop and our Trio for their Division I ratings!
⭐ Soloists: Our soloists brought home three First Division ratings and one Second Division rating.

A huge thank you to Choral Director Elaine Harris and the 43 visiting schools who made this event at SHHS such a success. It was an honor to host such incredible talent! 🐻 #GoBears #PCSSDproud

about 10 hours ago, PCSSD

Celebratory graphic with confetti and stars recognizing SHHS Choirs for their performances at the Region 2 Choral Assessments. The image lists scores for four ensembles: A cappella Choir (95‑I, 97‑I, 98‑I; Sight‑reading I), VOX Chorale (94‑I, 95‑I, 97‑I; Sight‑reading I), A cappella Treble (94‑I, 96‑I, 96‑I; Sight‑reading I), and Treble Choir (83‑II, 87‑IIR, 88‑IIR; Sight‑reading II). It also notes additional achievements: Beauty Shop – I, Trio – I, and soloists earning three first‑division ratings and one second‑division rating.

🎤🏆 Congratulations, Zoey!

Join us in celebrating Senior Zoey Stout Weeks and her outstanding performance this weekend at the IPDA Debate Tournament at Cabot High School.

Zoey placed 2nd in IPDA Debate and 3rd in IPDA Speaking — an incredible accomplishment! We’re proud of the way she represented Sylvan Hills. Way to go, Zoey! 💙🐻

about 14 hours ago, Sylvan Hills High

Zoey Stout Weeks - Cabot IPDA Tournament

🌡️ Help Us Keep Students Healthy! 🤧
As we head into Spring Break, please review these guidelines on when to keep your child home from school.

According to the latest Viral Respiratory Diseases Report from the Arkansas Department of Health, public schools saw an average absenteeism rate of 8.2% last week. Following these guidelines helps keep our classrooms healthy and learning strong.

about 14 hours ago, PCSSD

Informational poster from PCSSD titled “When Should I Keep My Child Home from School?” Lists symptoms and conditions that warrant keeping a child home, including fever, vomiting, persistent cough, sore throat, rash, pink eye, and contagious illnesses like flu or COVID-19. Also outlines criteria for returning to school, such as being symptom-free for 24 hours and feeling well enough to participate. Includes a reminder to notify the school of any contagious diagnoses and references page 52 of the PCSSD Student Handbook for more details. Poster features bold headings, icons, and a clean layout for clarity.

🗿 This art project was anything but a bust… well, maybe it was a bust — but in the best way! 🎨

Students in Ms. Beth Otten’s sculpture class transformed blocks of clay into expressive, imaginative busts. From shaping to carving details and glazing their final pieces, these Bears poured creativity and craftsmanship into every step.

Ms. Otten said it best: “I just have to show them off.”#GoBears #StudentArt

3 days ago, PCSSD

Four colorful ceramic sculptures displayed on a white background. The pieces include a dramatic human bust with a tall hat, a brightly painted toucan head, a blue-toned human bust with closed eyes, a small tin man figure.t. Each sculpture shows unique textures, colors, and expressive details.

A row of brightly colored ceramic sculptures on a wooden surface. The pieces include characters resembling Squidward and SpongeBob, a Magic 8-Ball, a LEGO-style head, a green monster, a bouquet of flowers, a stylized insect-like figure, and a horned creature.

clay busts 7our students stand in front of a colorful geometric mural made of raised diamond-shaped panels. Each student holds a small art piece, and they stand on a concrete floor beside a white wall.

A student uses a metal sculpting tool to carve details into a clay toucan sculpture. The bird’s beak and feathers are partially shaped, and several sculpting tools lie on the worktable.

A detailed clay sculpture of a dragon’s head and neck mounted on a circular base. The dragon has textured scales, curved horns, and an open mouth. The base is carved with grid-like patterns and symbols. Art supplies and a skeletal arm model sit in the background.

A smooth, light-colored clay bust with simplified features. The head tilts slightly to one side with closed eyes, giving the sculpture a calm, contemplative expression.

Spring is in the air, and life is moving faster! We took a moment this week to celebrate the amazing students and staff who were voted for Bears of the Month last month. Join us in congratulating these individuals:

Support Staff - Mrs. McGee

Academy of Medical Science
Sophomore - Chloe Benthal
Junior - Lorenzo Jasmin
Senior - Emery McNair
Teacher -Mrs. Brasfield
Academy of Business
Sophomore - Honesty Williams
Junior - Ayden Ricks
Senior - Austin Hutchings
Teacher - Ms. Runkle
Academy of Engineering
Sophomore - Amariah Borkins
Junior - James Akins
Senior - Zorian Brown
Teacher - Mr. Janssen

4 days ago, Sylvan Hills High

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

4 days ago, PCSSD

Our journalism students are telling powerful stories from the student news site of SHHS, The Hillside Banner.
Don’t miss the newest “Humans on the Hillside” features on The Banner — celebrating seniors.
Read more at hillsidebanner.org. #GoBears #PCSSDproud

4 days ago, PCSSD

📸 AP Art 2‑D Design: Optical Illusion Project 🪞

Our AP Art 2‑D Design students took on one of their most challenging — and most creative — projects this week. Using only the panoramic function on their cameras, they were tasked with creating real‑time optical illusions with no editing tools allowed.

After learning the basics and experimenting with in‑camera techniques, Mr. Green encouraged students to push their imagination, play with perspective, and think beyond the frame. The results speak for themselves — clever, thoughtful, and incredibly fun.

Outstanding work, Bears. Your creativity continues to shine.
#PCSSDproud #GoBears

5 days ago, PCSSD

A student stands in a restroom pointing toward a mirror that reflects them sitting on a sink, creating a visual illusion of two different positions of the same person within the same space.

A student kneels in a school hallway with a serious expression, while a mirror beside them reflects a smiling version of the same student holding a baby doll, creating a contrast between the real pose and the reflection.

Three students take a mirror selfie in a classroom; the student in the center holds the phone while the two on either side, dressed alike, appear as twins, with classroom desks and decorated ceiling tiles in the background.

A student sits cross‑legged in a hallway near a corner mirror, which reflects their image in a way that has an opposite expression.

A student stands at a restroom sink looking serious, while the mirror reflection shows the same student animatedly pointing and appearing expressive, creating a contrast between real and reflected emotions.

A student kneels on grass outdoors, pointing at a small mirror on the ground that reflects the sky and part of their hand, with a modern building visible in the background.

A student with dreadlocks looks into a small mirror mounted above a fire hose cabinet in a hallway; the mirror reflection shows another person standing close behind them, creating an illusion of two people interacting.

Inside a gymnasium, a person holds a mirror that reflects another individual holding a basketball, creating the illusion that the reflected person is present in the gym even though they are not physically in the frame.

In a classroom, a student holds a small mirror that reflects the face of another person seated at a desk with a laptop and papers, creating a playful optical illusion using the mirror’s angle and a different expression.

A mirror placed on a classroom desk reflects a hand holding a pack of gum and reversed wall text, while a laptop and blue classroom chairs sit around it, creating a reflection‑based illusion.

✈️ Bears Tour the Air! 🐻

Our students had the incredible opportunity to tour Little Rock Air Force Base, where they explored aircraft, met Airmen, and learned firsthand about careers in aviation, engineering, and military service.

We’re grateful to LRAFB for opening its doors and inspiring our future leaders.

#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #GoBears

6 days ago, PCSSD

Six people stand silhouetted inside a hangar opening, looking out toward an aircraft tail marked with numbers and an American flag, with vehicles and buildings visible outside.

Two individuals sit inside a military aircraft on red webbed seating, smiling and gesturing toward the camera, with an emergency exit window and aircraft interior components behind them.

Civilians and military personnel gather inside an aircraft hangar, conversing near industrial platforms and staircases, with a large “NO SMOKING” sign visible on the wall.

Two military personnel in uniform speak to a group of students seated in an auditorium-style classroom, with a large screen behind them displaying a military insignia.

A U.S. Air Force service member stands in front of a large digital display showing the emblem and name of the 189th Airlift Wing.

Two military presenters stand at the front of a classroom, one speaking at a podium while the other drinks from a metal container; military gear and equipment are displayed on the table in front of them as students listen.

A room full of military personnel in camouflage uniforms sit in rows of blue chairs during a briefing or training session, with a few individuals standing along the back wall.

Two people sit on red webbed seats inside a military aircraft, posing for a photo with safety equipment, storage containers, and an emergency exit door visible behind them.

A group of civilians and military personnel stand inside a large aircraft hangar, talking and taking photos near industrial equipment and a red metal platform structure.

A group of people, including a pilot in a green flight suit and a service member in camouflage, stand inside a military aircraft while civilians observe the equipment and interior structure.

🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

6 days ago, PCSSD

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.

Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.

7 days ago, PCSSD

📢 Looking for a summer job? 📚☀️

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

10 days ago, PCSSD

A promotional flyer from the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) announcing paid summer internship opportunities for 2026. The headline reads, "We're Hiring: Summer 2026 Paid Internship Opportunities!" The flyer lists the CALS locations hosting interns: Children's, Dee Brown, Fletcher, Maumelle, Nixon, Roberts, Rooker, Sanders, Terry, Thompson, and Williams Libraries. Program details include: applicants ages 16 years and up; learn fundamentals of public library work; 15 to 20 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks starting June 1st; must successfully pass a background check; and pay is $15.00 per hour. The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Contact internships@cals.org with questions.

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

10 days ago, PCSSD

A student in a green t-shirt takes a bite of green scrambled eggs from a white plate that also holds a slice of ham.

A white paper plate on a wooden desk contains a serving of bright green scrambled eggs and two slices of ham, served with a teal plastic fork.

A smiling student in a maroon dress sits at her desk, holding a teal fork with a bite of ham as she prepares to eat.

A teacher smiles while holding a stack of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Green Eggs and Ham.

A young student in a white hoodie sits at a desk, looking down at a plate of green eggs and ham with a hand over her mouth, appearing amused or surprised.

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

11 days ago, PCSSD

Sylvan Hills Construction Education finished its latest project, hat racks. Each softball and baseball player at Sylvan Hills will receive one! Each student in the class had fun and learned a new skill. Everyone in the construction class is looking forward to the next project.

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

13 days ago, PCSSD

Six girls holding hat racks posed side by side in front of many more hat racks.

Many hat racks hang on a wall. Some painted blue, others pink, some unpainted. A neon orange hat hangs on the center of the center hat rack

Six girls posed side by side in front of many hat racks.

Join us tonight at 5pm at the Charlie George Stadium at Robinson High. Go Bears!

13 days ago, Sylvan Hills High

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.

18 days ago, PCSSD

🎨🎶 Wow — check out this creativity!

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! 💙🐻

18 days ago, Sylvan Hills High

GAMEDAY! Join us on the Hillside for some soccer!

20 days ago, Sylvan Hills High

💐 Moments with Mom = RECORD BREAKER 💐
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

26 days ago, PCSSD

Picture collage with hearts that says "Sylvan Hills High School Moments with Mom"

A picture of a mother and daughter smiling together

A group picture of mothers and sons smiling together

A picture of a mother and son smiling together

A large group picture of mothers and sons smiling together

A picture of three women smiling together at a table while working on a craft

A picture of volunteers working at a table with milk, muffins, cookies, and juice.