LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
The Greater Little Rock Optimist Club recognized two Sylvan Hills High School students as their “Optimist Teens of the Month” at their November monthly meeting. Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization with more than 2,500 local clubs. Members work to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children, our communities and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Sylvan Hills High School cross country teams for amazing performances at the Conference Championships! In the 5A Central Conference Championships, the Sylvan Hills High School girls cross country team finished first, with Meonia McDonald (3rd), Asya Dandridge (4th), Jordan Sanders (7th), Miranda Labastida (8th), Tristen Hall (9th), Liana... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Life Skills students from Mrs. Dunlap's class at Sylvan Hills High - North and FCLA hosted Trick or Treat on the Sylvan Hills High School main campus this week. Students from the Sylvan Hills Middle School Life Skills class visited the school to go trick or treating. Life skills students from Sylvan Hills North buddied up with a middle school... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
PCSSD congratulates to Sylvan Hills High School for being named a finalist in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Best of the Best public schools. The Best of the Best is an annual advertising supplement to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette allowing readers to pick their favorites in categories such as food, shopping, entertainment, museums and public schools. We are... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
The Sylvan Hills High School Military Club recently spent the day at Camp Robinson. The team repelled towers and at MREs (Meals Ready to Eat). The field trip built teamwork among the group’s members as they learned to overcome obstacles and maintain positive attitudes. While some of the obstacles were new to many students, they encouraged each other and felt a... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills High School Red Ribbon Week is October 21-25, 2019 “My Future Matters, I’m Drug-Free!” We would like you to participate in our daily themes to show that our school is Proud to be Drug Free!!! LET’S HAVE FUN!! Monday, October 21- “Drugs Change Your Character”- Dress up as your favorite book character or movie. Tuesday, October 22- “Moving at... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your notification settings to get important updates and announcements from the district office as well as your child's school. READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson visited Sylvan Hills Middle School as part of his Fall 2019 Computer Science Tour. This is his ninth tour which includes more than 70 Arkansas schools since he took office in January 2015. More than 1,100 students from three Sylvan Hills campuses attended the event which included 8th through 10th graders. Several legislative and district... READ MORE >
We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >