📊 ATLAS Interim Testing is almost here! (October 13 - October 17th)
Last year, SHHS challenged Maumelle High during Summative testing — and the results are in! 🐻👏 Maumelle’s own Principal Farr had a blast stepping in as the Bear Mascot after the challenge.
Let’s keep up the momentum this year, Bears! 💪
Last year, SHHS challenged Maumelle High during Summative testing — and the results are in! 🐻👏 Maumelle’s own Principal Farr had a blast stepping in as the Bear Mascot after the challenge.
Let’s keep up the momentum this year, Bears! 💪




Last Friday we had a great time celebrating our Academies and Athletes at the Academy Tailgate in our SHHS Courtyard. Check out some of the great pictures!
***Thank you to Central Baptist Church NLR, First Security, Sargent Mayo, and Walmart Neighborhood Market for your support and hard work!***
***Thank you to Central Baptist Church NLR, First Security, Sargent Mayo, and Walmart Neighborhood Market for your support and hard work!***










🎓 AVID teaches techniques that allow students to pursue the colleges and careers they dream of. 📚
💭 What does AVID allow you to do?
👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud
💭 What does AVID allow you to do?
👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud










🎓 AVID teaches techniques that allow students to pursue the colleges and careers they dream of. 📚
💭 What does AVID allow you to do?
👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud
💭 What does AVID allow you to do?
👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud










If you still need to purchase Chromebook insurance, the deadline is Friday, October 3. Here is the link with information on ways to enroll, online, by mail, or over the phone: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance #PCSSDproud #ServeAll



🎉🏆✨ We are so proud of Ava, Kenyon, Landon, and Jamarion for earning 2nd place in the 2025 Better Business Bureau Arkansas (BBB) Video Contest! Last week, Landon Toney and Jamarion Larry were recognized at the BBB Torch Awards Luncheon for this outstanding achievement. 🍽️🎖️
🎬👏 Their creativity and teamwork won $1,500 for our school along with a $150 gift card for each team member. The prize money went directly back into Bear Necessities —the Small Business Enterprise students proudly run as part of their curriculum. 💵🐻🛍️
👉🎥 You can watch their video submission and the top 5 honorable mention (also by Sylvan Hills students) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIz9cdwpkdU 💙#PCSSDproud #GoBears
🎬👏 Their creativity and teamwork won $1,500 for our school along with a $150 gift card for each team member. The prize money went directly back into Bear Necessities —the Small Business Enterprise students proudly run as part of their curriculum. 💵🐻🛍️
👉🎥 You can watch their video submission and the top 5 honorable mention (also by Sylvan Hills students) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIz9cdwpkdU 💙#PCSSDproud #GoBears



Check out all the ways to see the Bears in action this week!

Last week our psychology students put their creativity to work by making Brain Hats! Each section represents a different lobe or structure of the brain, helping them learn how form connects to function. This hands-on activity made neuroscience both fun and memorable!








REMINDER! 🎓 PCSSD puts AVID in Action ✨. At College Station Elementary, teachers brought college to our classrooms — sharing campus stories, degree opportunities, and real advice from their alma maters 🏫. Tomorrow, join the fun: wear a college or career shirt to school. 👕 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #AVID #CollegeReady










❤️ Did you know? Just one donation to The Blood Institute can save up to 3 lives!
Last week, our students, teachers, and community members rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. 💪 Way to go, Bears! 🐻
Last week, our students, teachers, and community members rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. 💪 Way to go, Bears! 🐻







🏆🐎 Sylvan Hills High School has a national champion AGAIN! Congratulations to junior student Paris Wilburd, who became Ladies Barrel Racing Champion and National All Around Cowgirl at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo this weekend! She not only excels as a repeat champion on horseback. You can also find her on the volleyball court and at cross country meets representing the Bears. #GoBears🐻🔵⚪️ #PCSSDproud







Check out all the ways you can see the Bears in action this week!

📸 Hands-on creativity in action!
Our students explored cyanotypes — a unique photographic process that doesn’t require a camera. Using UV-reactive chemicals, they created stunning photographic impressions. 🌞✨
Check out some photos from this exciting activity!
Our students explored cyanotypes — a unique photographic process that doesn’t require a camera. Using UV-reactive chemicals, they created stunning photographic impressions. 🌞✨
Check out some photos from this exciting activity!



Viking Chair Auction! Help Coach Collins' construction class during Parent Teacher Conferences by stopping by the Media Center on Monday, 9.22 12-6pm to place a big on one of these amazing Viking Chairs. Proceeds will help fund future projects and tools for this new course at Sylvan Hills.





🧠 Hands-on learning in AP Psychology!
Our students got creative this week by building model neurons with craft supplies. From dendrites to axon terminals, each part was represented to help them see how messages travel through the nervous system.
A fun, interactive way to bring psychology to life!
Our students got creative this week by building model neurons with craft supplies. From dendrites to axon terminals, each part was represented to help them see how messages travel through the nervous system.
A fun, interactive way to bring psychology to life!







The third week of September is National Security Officer Appreciation Week. This week allows us to highlight the amazing work of our dozens of security officers at PCSSD. This includes monitoring the school, preventing unauthorized entries, responding to emergencies, investigating misconduct, and, most importantly, supporting students. We are so thankful for all their hard work. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll






🎨 Creative minds at work!
Mrs. Otten’s students made amazing relief sculptures using cardboard.
They explored different types of sculptures while learning the value of reusing everyday materials to create art. ♻️
Mrs. Otten’s students made amazing relief sculptures using cardboard.
They explored different types of sculptures while learning the value of reusing everyday materials to create art. ♻️
⚽️🇪🇸 Spanish I students have been practicing numbers in Spanish with a soccer twist!
Using updated rosters from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid (two of Spain’s biggest rivals), students asked and answered questions about jersey numbers — all in Spanish!
A great way to combine language learning with culture and a little friendly competition
Using updated rosters from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid (two of Spain’s biggest rivals), students asked and answered questions about jersey numbers — all in Spanish!
A great way to combine language learning with culture and a little friendly competition






We had a marvelous time this morning watching the sun come up on the Hillside while celebrating Dads at our Annual Donuts with Dad event by our Student Council! Check out our Facebook Album to see so many great family photos. Be on the lookout for more events this year.










🎉 Tomorrow is AVID Wednesday—time to flex those future goals! 🎉
Check out this video Sylvan Hills Middle School did on AVID Day last week. 🎥➡️ https://youtu.be/GQvNB4ABA2Q
Here’s how you can join the fun:
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-career shirt
📸 Pose for a pic and tag us #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Check out this video Sylvan Hills Middle School did on AVID Day last week. 🎥➡️ https://youtu.be/GQvNB4ABA2Q
Here’s how you can join the fun:
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-career shirt
📸 Pose for a pic and tag us #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
