Today is Human Resource Professional Appreciation Day. We are so appreciative of our team's hard work and dedication to PCSSD staff. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur.
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Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially the first day of Fall!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. More than 25% of students were chronically absent last year, putting them at higher risk of not learning to read and eventually dropping out. That is up from 15% before the pandemic.
https://trst.in/iWO4ud
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds? It is also the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults
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It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall
Helping you celebrate the upcoming #SeniorSunday: Seniors who turned in order forms received their graduation tassels today! Countdown!
REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall
The varsity Bear Football team will be playing at home vs. West Memphis tonight at 7:00. If you are attending you will want to purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/school/AR7389
Sylvan Hills High School lady golfers Hailey Middaugh and Taylor Adams qualified for 5A state tournament as individuals! The boys golf team placed 2nd and advanced to 5A state tournament as a team. Tyler Forst placed first at conference with a score of 72! Congratulations Bears!
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
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SYLVAN HILLS HIGH senior, Leah LeVar has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1249317
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PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
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Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYMI: Each month teachers recognize colleagues that have gone above and beyond to help out with students, the school, or our community. At the last staff meeting, Beau and Bella were passed off to Mr. DeAndre Lewis & Coach Romaine. Thank you, gentleman, for all you do!
September is Take Your Legislator to School Month and we were honored to have Senator Jane English visit our school today. Senator English joined representatives from Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Little Rock Regional Chamber to get an update on our academy set up. The group visited several classrooms and spoke with teachers and students. Thanks for visiting, Senator English!
