This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Alexander Twilight was first African-American to receive a bachelor's degree in America. In 1836 he became the first black man elected to office. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hard work is paying off for SYLVAN HILLS athletes! The 8th grade girls and boys basketball teams are River City Conference Champs and the Lady Bears wrestling team finished the season as 5A South Region Champions! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Bobby Austin founded the Village Foundation in 1997 to engage young African-American men in society through events like Give a Boy a Book Day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Vernon Jordan Jr. escorted Charlayne Hunter as she made her way through a crowd protesting desegregation at the University of Georgia in 1961. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Hallie Quinn Brown founded a scholarship for women's education in the 1880s, helping women enter academia. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It is important that families and children understand the benefits of good oral health to keep healthy smiles on the faces of our children. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Benjamin Banneker proposed the idea of "...free schools in every city, village, and township in the U.S." which became the Dept. of Education. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to the men and women who are dedicated to our students and ensuring they get to and from school safety each and every day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Henry Ossian Flipper was the first African-American graduate of West Point in 1877 and went on to become the first commissioned officer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is hosting a career fair on Saturday, March 11 from 9am - 2pm at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. We will have representatives from all schools and multiple departments to answer questions about job opportunities. www.pcssd.org/career-fair #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Last week, Mikki Young was recognized on the House floor by Rep. Carlton Wing for her recent achievement with the Thea Foundation. Mikki's grandfather also attended the recognition (the subject of her artwork). What an honor for Mikki and her family to experience. Way to go, Mikki!
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Katherine Butler Jones founded the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunities, and it works to educate black youth in Boston. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Presidents' Day! We honor the 46 leaders of the free world who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.
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Six students from Sylvan Hills High School attended the 2023 All-State Band and Choir Concerts this weekend. Nicholas was also chosen as one of two soloist for the world premiere of the TTBB song “Praise Him,” arranged by Robert T. Gibson. Congrats, Bears!
Students from left to right are as follows:
Nicholas Tidwell, Senior, (2nd year All-State Choir)
Kate Taylor, Senior, (All-State Band)
Hannah Burke, Junior, (All-State Choir)
Emily Glasgow, Senior, (All-State Choir
Savannah Davis, Senior, (2nd year All-State Choir)
Michael Barker, Senior, (All-State Choir)
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Gloria Blackwell was instrumental in the fight to desegregate schools, filing and winning several lawsuits against discriminating organizations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. James Edward Shepard founded the first state-supported liberal arts school for African-Americans in 1910. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Fannie C. Williams was the driving force behind Child Health Day and instituted kindergarten and standardized testing for students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Career and Technical Education Month. SYLVAN HILLS HIGH offers a sports medicine program to help students learn some of the basics of athletic training and assisting in sport-related injuries. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! How are you showing kindness today #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Patrick Francis Healy became the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in America in 1866 and presided over a white college. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
