College is EXPENSIVE! Join the College Funding Coach® to learn about ways to save and how to pay for college. Register for the “Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College Workshop" on November 4 at 7pm.
Click here to register: https://www.thecollegefundingcoach.org/class/sylvan-hills-es-maumelle-ms-sylvan-hs/
On November 2, PCSSD seeks approval of its current 40.7 school mill tax. If it passes, existing bonds will be restructured to generate $80M in revenue for facilities projects. If it fails, taxes remain the same, but no facility improvements.
pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future
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This is Digital Citizenship Week. At PCSSD, we work to educate our students about good digital citizenship and show them how to connect with each other, be kind, and leave a positive digital footprint.
It is National School Bus Safety Week. At PCSSD we aim to ensure safe and successful school bus safety measures this week and every week of the school year.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/562782
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Drawing I students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH are learning about linear perspective, which is a system of creating an illusion of depth on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. Good work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Can you believe we're about halfway through the high school football season?! Good luck to MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON with your games. And a special good luck shout out to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on your homecoming game tonight!! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students and staff went into "tornado coverage" procedure this afternoon for about 30 minutes due to a tornado warning in the area. This was a protective measure as severe weather moved through parts of Pulaski County. The tornado warning expired at 3:45pm and students returned to their classes to prepare for dismissal. All students and staff are safe.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY (October 18). District and school staff will be participating in professional development across the PCSSD. District offices will be open regular hours and schools will be open for students again on Tuesday, October 19.
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The Acapella Choir at Sylvan Hills High School performed a glow stick routine at the homecoming pep rally on October 14, 2021. Love this creativity! Go Bears!
https://youtu.be/qtbS4zlI9ps
Marching bands across the district are gearing up for another Football Friday Night! These students always bring extra energy to the stands to cheer for their team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hey Sylvan Hills family! We need your help to boost one of our Bear student-athletes to the top! Laini Cota, Sylvan Hills girls cross country, is up for Arkansas high school athlete of the week for Oct. 4-10!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR LAINI!
https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/2021/10/12/vote-now-who-should-be-sblives-arkansas-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-30/
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Today's Tip Tuesday is to monitor what your child is doing online. Computers should be kept in an open area and parents should be aware of a child's cyber activities, learn about new technologies, and set rules for online use.
On November 2, PCSSD is asking for voters' approval to RESTRUCTURE its 3 existing bonds. RESTRUCTURE: refinance, or revise, bonds in order to save money in the long run. The money saved will be restructured to fund infrastructure projects related to facilities improvements. pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Earth Sciences Week and the theme is "Water Today and for the Future." PCSSD students continue to learn about the science of earth and the importance of taking care of her. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National School Lunch Week! President John F. Kennedy first recognized this week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch and the impact it has in and out of the classroom. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Get prepared to celebrate Homecoming Week!
Good luck to all of our high school teams tonight! MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and SYLVAN HILLS high schools are all on the road while ROBINSON HIGH is at home. Kickoff for all games is 7pm. Good luck student athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Sherwood Chamber of Commerce will host a Fish Fry next Thursday (October 14) from 5-8pm. Tickets are $15 for adults. Call (501) 835- 7600 for tickets. The event will be at Sherwood Forest located at 1111 W. Maryland Ave.
Today is National Coaches Day and we want to shout out our coaches across the District. Here are some photos of coaches from each feeder. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH art students in Mrs. Verdell's painting class are learning about shading and highlighting during a recent class assignment to draw an ice cream cone. They will soon be able to apply these techniques to a canvas with paint! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
