Sylvan Hills High School

Seniors, Jostens will be here on Wednesday, March 17th from 11:00-2:00 to pass out caps and gowns for all seniors that placed an order. This will be a drive-thru event located at the front drive of the new classroom building.

REMINDER: Registration is now open for the Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge encourages 3-12 graders to apply knowledge they have, learn new skills, and work with people in science-based fields. https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Carolyn Witherspoon is a labor and employment attorney and first female president of the Arkansas Bar Assoc. She helped found the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. She was inducted to the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Alice Walton is the founder of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. She was named to the 2012 "TIME 100" list of influential people in the world and inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

June Carter-Perry served as the US ambassador to Lesotho and Sierra Leone. She spent 25+ years with the State Department, working in Zambia, Zimbabwe, France & more. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2016. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Willie Roaf is a Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman. He played for New Orleans Saints and KC Chiefs before retiring and was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mother Nature surprised residents in Arkansas with nearly two feet of snow across the state! Students in Pulaski County Special School District enjoyed a week of "winter-based" instructional activities in order to take advantage of these rare snow days. https://youtu.be/cGq1CIE1rtQ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Lt. Col. Woodrow W. Crockett was a combat pilot in World War II & Korean War. His WWII flight suit is at the National Museum of African American History & Culture in DC. He was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students talked with Chelsea Flowers, the daughter of teacher Ms. Harris. She discussed how to looked for internships. Flowers is a Hendrix College graduate and has committed to the UAMS Pharmacy school. https://www.pcssd.org/article/405020?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is Public Schools Week. We celebrate our dedicated teachers & staff who continue to work tirelessly for our families across Pulaski County. Strong public schools are the backbone of a neighborhood & we work to support our communities daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Pearlie S. Reed worked in agriculture for more than 25 years and was appointed chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Services in 1998 and again in 2009. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2012. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Who's up for the PCSSD snow angel challenge? Dozens of PCSSD district employees, that's who! District employees were challenge to participate in a fun "snow angel challenge" during the unusual snowfall last week. SNOW fun! https://youtu.be/8GvQJNEyi_g #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

ICYMI: Deputy superintendent Alesia Smith talked about "winter-based" instruction on @KARK4News and @FOX16News last night. Special thanks to @cassandrawebbtv for highlighting these special winter moments from students. http://ow.ly/e5Xz50DDK5R #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Derek Fisher won five NBA championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000s, playing with greats such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2011. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The district will return to normal instruction on Tuesday, February 23. Thank you for your patience during winter weather last week!

Brig. Gen. William J. Johnson was the first African American general of the Arkansas National Guard. He served in the Arkansas National Guard for 36 years. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2010. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD will have a virtual day on Monday, February 22 due to the impact of last week’s winter weather. Several side roads are still difficult to navigate and we want to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Additionally, some schools suffered damage from the storm that require additional work. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Mother Nature surprised us with nearly two feet of snow across Arkansas! Students in PCSSD enjoyed a week of "winter-based" instructional activities in order to take advantage of these rare snow days. https://youtu.be/cGq1CIE1rtQ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Raye Jean Montague, RPE was an engineer and US Navy's 1st female program manager of ships. She's credited with the 1st computer-generated rough draft of a US naval ship. She was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students talked with Chelsea Flowers, the daughter of teacher Ms. Harris. She discussed how to looked for internships. Flowers is a Hendrix College graduate and has committed to the UAMS Pharmacy school. https://www.pcssd.org/article/405020?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence