Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It is Cyber Monday. What gifts are you looking for online today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Small Business Saturday! Shop small and shop local this holiday season! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's Black Friday! Are you shopping for deals today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Thanksgiving from PCSSD to you and your family! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National American Indian Heritage Month when we celebrate the traditions, culture, and history of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Derrick Jones is a new SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball player. He is a pitcher/outfielder who also happens to be Deaf. Recently, Derrick and his interpreter, Mrs. Brittney, taught some sign language and visual cues to help everyone communicate better. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and SYLVAN HILLS high schools were recently sworn in as members of the PCSSD Teen Court. Students will present and hear cases of disciplinary violations to strengthen civic engagement.
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Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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November is National Scholarship Month. You can find a list of available scholarships by visiting https://trst.in/6iJtXf or contacting your high school counselors. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD reconvened student representatives at our monthly board meetings this school year. Student involvement is an important part of the democratic process of our school board meetings. This month, senior Brooke Zermatten represented SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. We are so proud of Brooke and how well she represented SHHS (and the PCSSD student body) at the meeting on Tuesday night. Way to go, Brooke!
Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
