PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- More than a dozen student-athletes from Pulaski County Special School District were named to All-Arkansas Preps teams for the 2020-2021 school year. Each year, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette presents the All-Arkansas Preps teams celebrating high school athletes from across the state. The editorial committee chooses teams in the following... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District held a special board meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to review the school calendar for 2021-2022, among other items. The District submitted a waiver for the Arkansas Department of Education (Act 1240) to continue with an early dismissal on Wednesdays as it did in the 2020-2021 school year. The 1240 ... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. -- During the 2021 legislative session, the Arkansas legislature amended the law that makes it unlawful to pass a school bus. The revision enacts harsher penalties for passing a school bus when it is stopped with its warning signals initiated. Pulaski County Special School District supports House Bill 1265, which Governor Asa Hutchinson signed... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Two dozen PCSSD student-athletes were selected by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) for the 2021 All State teams. Congratulations to the following PCSSD student-athletes in baseball and soccer:Brett Gastman - Robinson HS (4A)BaseballAndrew Pickering - Robinson HS (4A)BaseballNate Sutterfield - Maumelle HS (5A Boys)SoccerIsaac Riley -... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. -- More than 30 rising seniors from Pulaski County Special School District high schools were invited to attend the annual Girls State and Boys State programs this summer. Fifteen girls and 16 boys from Maumelle, Joe T. Robinson, Sylvan Hills and Mills University Studies High Schools were selected to attend this prestigious program the week of... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. – Sponsors, members, and guests of the Studies in African American Culture Club gathered for the 2021 Sherehe (celebration) as members received honors and recognitions. Elected officers were installed for the upcoming year. An induction into the Woodson Honor Society was held. Graduating senior members of the Woodson Honor Society received their... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. – Choir students at Sylvan Hills High School recently recorded some of their performances for Arkansas State Choral Performance Assessment this Spring. Listen below: “Fly Away Home” by Pinkzebra, Pinkzebra Publishing “Al Shlosha D’varim” by Allan Naplan, Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. Publishing “Au claire de la lune” by John Leavitt “Nda... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, AR.— More than 400 students from 11 different schools in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the first ever Innovation Challenge in partnership with the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub at Winrock International. A team of judges reviewed 136 total innovative ideas from District students. The Innovation Challenge served as... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District Board of Education wrapped up the 2020-2021 school year Inspiration in Education Award presentations at the board meeting on May 11, 2021. Each quarter a District employee is selected by his/her peers as someone who is an inspiration to those around them in all areas of the job. Most recently,... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter from last Friday. This issue includes information about AP testing, graduation, yearbook distribution, travel opportunities, and much more! Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus.ORClick here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the North Campus. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts recently held a virtual exhibition and celebration of the 60th Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition and a number of PCSSD students were honored and showcased during the exhibition.Braylee Smart Kindergarten Landmark Elementary “Owly (All the Pretty Sun)” Taylor Welsh 2nd Grade Landmark Elementary “Silly... READ MORE >
As alternative to the annual science fair, students in PCSSD participated in the first ever Innovation Challenge in partnership with the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. The challenge was open to 3rd through 12th grade students to showcase their innovative ideas in a creative, new way. The challenged launched on March 15 and now, nearly eight weeks later, 14... READ MORE >
UPDATE: PCSSD track teams continued to shine at the State Championships! Sylvan Hills High: Paige Lambert won both the 5A girls 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles. Ma'Kyia Venson, Jamie Fleenor, V'Mya Palmer and Carmin Tolliver won the 5A girls 4x100 meter relay. Zoe Strong placed 3rd in the 5A girls shot put. Mills University Studies High: Aryonna Roberts,... READ MORE >
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES...NWEA MAP TESTING will occur: Thursday, May 6 Monday, May 10 Tuesday, May 11Testing Time: 4th period-1st lunch (11:30 AM-12:55 PM)All Sophomores will eat 2nd lunch. Please view the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District Board of Education recently honored our many school nurses. Nurses diligently served our students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wouldn't have wanted to face this pandemic without this group of highly qualified individuals,” said Dr. Janice Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Equity and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District has announced Sylvan Hills Middle School teacher Mrs. Shanon Hum as the PCSSD Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hum has been an educator in PCSSD for 32 years, teaching primary grades at Cato Elementary, and 6th grade math and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) at Sylvan Hills Middle School. In... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Baseball, softball, and soccer state championships are set to begin, and a number of PCSSD teams are showing off their talents in the playoffs! Tickets must be purchased online at: gofan.co/app/school/AAA Check out the schedule for Thursday, May 13 below: Baseball: 5A in Jonesboro Jonesboro vs Sylvan Hills High School at 3 p.m. 4A in... READ MORE >
Parents & Juniors: Brave Global will be launching a 3-part virtual workshop series for youth ages 16 and up on higher education options including accessing funding and navigating the application process! We will have college, career and Child & Family services experts guiding us through each of our three workshops: 1) Higher education options after high school... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter from last Friday. This issue includes information about AP testing, graduation, yearbook distribution, travel opportunities, and much more! Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- For the first time, the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) is participating in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program. Through a rigorous selection process, each of PCSSD’s 25 schools as well as the Center of Innovation, selected one educator as their school teacher of the year. A panel made up of District and school-level... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District is pleased with the decision by Chief U.S. District Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. declaring it to be a unitary district. The ruling, announced on May 6, is subject to one final issue. Over the past several years, PCSSD worked hard towards closing achievement gaps, eliminating disparities, and placing... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Four Pulaski County Special School District students have been recognized by Congressman French Hill for their dedication to education excellence. Clayton Boothe is a senior at Maumelle High School. He is a National Merit Semi-Finalist and has a 4.3 GPA. He is a member of Arkansas Governor’s School, National Honor Society, Arkansas Symphony... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter from last Friday. This issue includes information about AP testing, graduation, yearbook distribution, travel opportunities, and much more! Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus. READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The hospitality and tourism industry has endured challenges like no other as a result of this pandemic. The Arkansas economy lost approximately 44,000 jobs, with the majority being in the leisure and hospitality sector. With hope for an end in sight, the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) will host the Big On Little Rock... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. This issue includes information about AP testing, graduation, Senior exams, travel opportunities, and much more!Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus orClick here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the NORTH Campus. - April 23rd, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Future educators from across the state recently signed their own commitment letters as part of Educator Commitment Signing Day hosted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students from Sylvan Hills High School, Maumelle High School, and Joe T. Robinson High School participated. Congratulations students, we can't wait to... READ MORE >
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a broad range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs and childcare institutions across the country to return to serving healthy meals in fall 2021 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to reopen schools safely. Several meal service flexibilities that enable... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Due to recent health guideline changes, Pulaski County Special School District will allow school-level end of year celebrations for the 2020-2021 school year. Many grade levels host graduation or other celebrations for students at the end of the school year. The District will allow for schools to host these events either virtually or... READ MORE >
The annual art contest for the Orangutan SAFE program is now accepting submissions! Students in 6th through 12th grade whose artwork is selected will be awarded incredible prizes. As a special opportunity for this year’s contest, one entry may be selected as Orangutan SAFE’s new logo. Do you know of a student that may want to participate, a teacher or school that... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus or Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the NORTH Campus. All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - April 9th, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The athletics programs from all four feeder patterns in Pulaski County Special School District ensure that our student athletes are safely continuing with sport during the COVID pandemic. The following is a recap of our winter sports programs and achievements during these challenging times. Joe T. Robinson Boys Basketball - The boys... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Waterways Commission is hosting an art contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. One winner from each grade level, K-12, will be selected and the winning images will be used on promotional materials for the upcoming events. The art must be submitted by April 30, 2021 to... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! Next week, students are scheduled to take the ACTASPIRE, GRADE 10 & REPEAT 9TH GRADERS. They will take one test a day, during 2nd & 3rd period. A fully charged Chromebook is needed to take this test. If your child will need a chromebook for testing, they should check one out, with Ms. Ray, before testing begins. They will also need a photo ID... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Students in the Sylvan Hills High Housing and Fashion Design class recently partnered with first graders at Sylvan Hills Elementary. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Garlington’s classes worked on a character and setting development writing project and created an illustration of their creation. The high schoolers took those creations and hand sewed the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District is proud to have 13 students attend Arkansas Governor’s School at Arkansas Tech University this summer. The following students have been selected for the 2021 Arkansas Governor’s School: Eva Casto - Maumelle High School - MathematicsJacob Deneke - Joe T. Robinson High School - Natural ScienceConnor... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus or Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the NORTH Campus. All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - April 2nd, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District is aware of the message from Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday, March 30 regarding the lifting of the mask mandate in Arkansas. PCSSD will continue with the District’s required mask mandate for students and staff per the protocol by Gov. Hutchinson and Commissioner Johnny Key. This requirement will... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus.Click here to read the North Campus BEARmedia Bulletin. All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - March 18th, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will offer a 5-day meal box for any student who wishes to receive one during spring break, March 22 - March 29. Parents can call the cafeteria at their child’s school to request the 5-day boxes no later than Wednesday, March 17 at 1 p.m. The pick up day for meal boxes will be on Friday, March 19... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2021 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you... READ MORE >
BEARmedia - March 12, 2021 Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus . All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - March 12, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Pulaski County Special School District os proud of all of our basketball players who have been competing in the State Tournament this week. In Hot Springs, the Maumelle boys basketball team beat Marion 60-58 and the Sylvan Hills boys basketball team beat West Memphis 76-68 in the first round on Thursday night. Both advance to the... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Ms. Quynci Williams, Sylvan Hills High School Assistant Principal, has been selected as the 2020 Sherwood Educator of the Year by the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce. “I often state that educators must continually monitor and adjust,” said Sylvan Hills High Principal Tracy Allen. “Ms. Williams has exemplified that this past year with the changes... READ MORE >
2021 Boys State Tournament Tickets Congratulations to the Bears basketball team on their win in the opening round of the State Tournament! They will now play Pine Bluff Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Hot Springs High School Arena. Parents, the student body, and patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets. Tickets are $6 for the state tournament. There is a four... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will host graduation ceremonies for all four high schools for the class of 2021 seniors. Graduation ceremonies will be held outdoors at each school on the football field. The dates and times for each graduation ceremony are as follows: Sylvan Hills High School Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m.Maumelle High... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — This week mark one year since school districts across Arkansas had to temporarily switch to virtual learning because of COVID-19. According to Pulaski County Special School District spokesperson Jessica Duff, the last time they were able to meet at the administration building for a large gathering was March 13, 2020. "It's... READ MORE >
Congratulations to both SHHS teams on qualifying for the 2021 State Basketball Tournaments! Parents, the student body, and patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets. Tickets are $6 for the state tournament. There is a four ticket per transaction limit on the sales. Tickets must be purchased for ages 5 and up.Ticket allotment for each event is only 550. Seats are... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- EAST Lab students from Sylvan Hills High School saw a need in their school and found a solution. Issac Riley, Evan Stuckey, and Trent Smith built a serve project for the school’s Life Skills Class. The students in the class were in need of some sensory activities, so the group built a large sensory rocker and a fidget board. EAST Lab teacher,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK – The City of Little Rock’s announced Wednesday, 500 openings for a virtual college fair that brings together 28 historically black colleges and universities from around the country during one event where students can ask questions and gather more information and possibly receive on-the-spot scholarship offers as they prepare to start their higher... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus . All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - March 5, 2021 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY (KATV) — Conversations about internet safety have never been more prevalent than in the era of mass virtual learning. It begs the question: how are schools and parents keeping students safe online as they multiply their hours in front of a computer screen? Nationwide more than 4,500 cases of predators using chat rooms to prey on children are... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (THV11) — A Little Rock man won't let anything stop him from giving his time to local schools in his community despite the struggles of the pandemic. He even spent years catching a city bus just to make it to his substitute teaching job at districts across central Arkansas. "Today, I'm at Maumelle High and try to do all the good I can,” said... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Central Arkansas Library System is offering a math tutoring program for students K-12. The program is free and being provided virtually for students. The Count UP after school math tutoring program matches experienced tutors with students to provide personalized support and guidance. The one-on-one program assists students with... READ MORE >
SAAC Club Presents: Black History Month CelebrationFriday, February 26thIn celebration of Black History, let's celebrate in style!Students may dress in Dashiki/ African Heritage attire, ceremonial dress, or come dressed in your best suit and tie or dress. READ MORE >
(PULASKI COUNTY, AR.—February 24, 2021) Winrock International’s The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and Pulaski County Special School District are partnering to challenge 3rd- through 12th-grade students to be innovators. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on education, this event serves to challenge students across Arkansas in the field of... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- ESS is hiring substitute teachers and support staff to work in Pulaski County School District. ESS is the nation’s largest staffing company. ESS provides qualified candidates with a fulfilling career in education and the opportunity to support schools in your local community. Join the ESS team and take advantage of employee perks such... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (ADH) -- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants to update healthcare providers on Arkansas’s recent adoption of new guidelines concerning the need for fully vaccinated persons to quarantine if exposed to a person known to have COVID-19. These changes were published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) February 10, 2021... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD - The Sylvan Hills High Survey of Business class heard from someone close to home to encourage them to think outside the box when it comes to internships and job opportunities in high school. Business marketing teacher Lawanna Harris brought her daughter, Chelsea Flowers, to meet with her students virtually as a guest speaker in the class. Ms. Harris and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KARK) — Snow days usually mean no school, but with virtual learning and regulations by the Arkansas Department of Education, the school day must go on. To meet in the middle, the Pulaski County Special School District has pivoted two days of this week to what they’re calling “winter-based instruction.” For kids, this translates to a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas PBS is celebrating Black leaders during Black History Month by providing resources on their website to encourage education and conversation. Arkansas PBS is offering videos about Black leaders and a list of books celebrating Black culture. They are also providing an opportunity to explore Black history through art. Printable... READ MORE >
Little Rock, Ark. (February 2, 2021)- The Office of Skills Development (OSD), a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Be Pro Be Proud announced the release of a new augmented reality game app aimed at attracting a new generation of skilled technicians to the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (THV11)— If you were to give the pandemic a report card... most people would not award it many good grades. But a failing grade is exactly what Arkansas students are afraid of— That their grades during this abnormal school year don't reflect their true abilities. Tara Aulenback and Amanda Hull both had kids that did not do well... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- The Sylvan Hills High Lady Bears wrestling team is celebrating a successful season and preparing for upcoming regional and state tournaments. The team finished with a 13-5 record. They are currently ranked 3rd in the 5A East conference and 5th overall in the state. The district conference tournament is planned for Feb. 12 in Mountain Home. The... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Three Sylvan Hills High football players have signed letters of intent to play football in college on Wednesday, February 3 and one more on Thursday, February 4. Dramer Lilly committed to Henderson State University. Kinady Macon committed to Bethel College in Kansas. Taevion Cunningham committed to the University of Tennessee at... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Many students are gearing to take the ACT tests this Spring, and Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) is providing free, virtual ACT prep sessions. PCYS is offering three separate sessions to focus on specific sections of the test. The ACT Prep English session is Saturday, February 13, 9:30-11 a.m. The ACT Prep Reading session is... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — About 50 students at the Pulaski County Special School District will get a mask specifically designed for those with sensory issues. Al Hunt, a student, showed off his new sensory-friendly mask on Thursday. His mother said he’s adjusting to it nicely. "They aren't tugging at the mask, they aren't repositioning, they... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to launch the StatewideCommunity Resources Portal, a website that connects schools and communities with much needed information about available support services around the state.As a result of COVID-19, many students and families were in need of essential support services, or “wrap-around”... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus . All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - January 15, 2021 READ MORE >
Attention Junior Parents: Your son/daughter received the following information regarding our upcoming ACT exam in February. This exam is free of charge and will be offered on the SHHS main campus, virtual testing is not an option for this exam. There are two documents that should be completed by next Thursday, January 21st. If your child is certain their career... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Earlier this week state legislators were sworn-in at the Capitol for the 93rd General Assembly for the State of Arkansas. Congratulations to these men and women who have been elected to represent Arkansans at the State Capitol. Below is a list of State Senators and State Representatives who represent Pulaski County: State Senator Will Bond... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Foodbank is looking for Hunger Heroes in Pulaski County. Hunger Heroes are kids and teens who want to give back to the community and are interested in helping to fight childhood hunger. The group helps to raise funds for the Arkansas Foodbank’s Food for Kids Program, including the backpack program. This year the Hunger Heroes... READ MORE >
The LAST day to get a personalized yearbook for the 2020 - 2021 school year is approaching. After January 29th, we will no longer be able put names and icons for your students' favorite memories. Make sure to go tojostensyearbook.comand order before then. Flexible payment plans are still available, and the book is still on sale for only $60! Email... READ MORE >
PBIS at Sylvan Hills: Student ExpectationsAs the second semester kicks off, make sure to check out our PBIS Matrix with student expectations, videos, and great tips to keep your students -- virtual and traditional -- successful in the classroom. Next week we will be hosting a 2021 Kickoff event with drawings and prizes for students in our PBIS App store. Those Bear... READ MORE >
Picture Day - SHHS & SHHN will be hosting picture day for VIRTUAL students on Monday, January 11th. Students with the last name A - M should arrive between 8:30 - 11:30 am and students last name N - Z should arrive 12:30 - 3:30 pm at the appropriate campus. Freshman campus will report to the library; main campus will report to the Auditorium at the top of Bear Paw... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK.– UA – Pulaski Tech’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be a virtual event featuring bestselling author and distinguished professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. Mayo Johnson, UA-PTC computer science faculty and member of Chancellor’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion, will... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) - Some school districts are returning, like normal, while others are working on what they can do next to ensure the safety of their students and faculty.Many students and teachers across the state returned to the classroom on Monday. With traveling families back home and local COVID-19 cases high, all of that that has gotten some... READ MORE >
Here is the Winter Challenge for Sylvan Hills High students! Have fun and enjoy the holiday break! READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Sylvan Hills High School teacher, Michael Johnson, has been appointed to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Mr. Johnson and we look forward to having his representation on the board. We are proud to have Mr. Johnson as part of our district and school! READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District football players received some amazing recognition as part of the high school football All-State and All-Conference selections. See the list of honorees below: Joe T. Robinson High: 4A All-State E’Marion HarrisJames JordanHunter Smith 7-4A All-State Brock BallardBuddy GastonE’Marion HarrisJames... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will receive 36,480 disposable masks from the Ford Motor Company for staff members. “During the height of the pandemic,” said Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty, “such support for our students and staff is deeply appreciated and a blessing.” The Ford Motor Company has been making disposable masks to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District Jr. High band members are getting recognized for their hard work at the Region I Band Audition. 73 PCSSD band members made All-Region, including 5 first chair, which means the highest scores of their sections: flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, and trombone. Congratulations to the students and... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin from SHHS. Click here to readthe testing schedule, upcoming events, and congratulations to our teams! READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. Remember, there is now a Bulletin for BOTH the Main and North campuses. Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus and click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the North Campus! - All the news and updates for tryouts, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! -... READ MORE >
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PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Two PCSSD high schools remain in the high school football playoffs as we head into the semi-final games. Both games will be played on Friday, November 27 with a 7 p.m. kick off. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. The Arkansas Activities Association released more guidelines for... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. This week we are trying something new! Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus and click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the North Campus! - All the news and updates for honor roll, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - November 20th, 2020 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Two Pulaski County Special School District choral directors have been chosen by their peers as Region 2 Distinguished Director of the Year as part of the Arkansas Choral Directors Association. Anthony Fuller with Joe T. Robinson Middle School was selected as the Distinguished Junior High Choral Director of the Year. Elaine Harris with... READ MORE >
PCSSD district administrators have decided to shift all schools - students and staff - to virtual learning next week. This will take place on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. The first day back on campus for all students and staff will be Monday, November 30 unless otherwise instructed. All students should connect with their teachers for instruction... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in the first week of high school football playoffs this week. All games will be played on Friday, November 13 with a 7 p.m. kick off. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask.The Arkansas Activities Association released more guidelines... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills Student Voice attended the Arkansas Leadership Academy this past month. Student voice listens to the collective ideas of the study body and communicates it to the people equipped to resolve/improve the problems the student body feels are plaguing them. This was a great opportunity for growth and leadership at Sylvan Hills High. Go Bears! READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Band and choir members across Pulaski County Special School District are celebrating their successes after All Region auditions were recently held. 24 students from Maumelle High School and Maumelle Middle School earned placement in the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region I band, with six advancing to All State auditions... READ MORE >
Make sure to read the latest edition of the BEARmedia Bulletin, parent newsletter. This week we are trying something new! Click here to read the BEARmedia Bulletin for the Main Campus and click here to read theBEARmedia Bulletin for the North Campus! - All the news and updates for honor roll, scholarships, upcoming games, and more! - November 13th, 2020 READ MORE >
So many great scholarship opportunities are being shared by the SHHS Counseling department. Make sure to visit the SHHS Counselor's page often to check out current listings. Here are just a few: Virtual College Fair 2020ATOMScholarsCirkled In ScholarshipHBCU Virtual College FairBear Facts Day @ UCA READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in the first week of high school football playoffs this week. All games will be played on Friday, November 13 with a 7 p.m. kick off. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be... READ MORE >
The English and Math Departments at SHHS are proud to announce the start of tutoring! Parents should visit with students to encourage taking advantage of the resources we have to help bring up grades. English Tutoring: email rgray7774@pcssd.org for more informationTuesday (A-M)--5:00-6:00 pmThursday (N-Z)--5:00-6:00 pmMs. Gray Room 12-204 (Virtual... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- All four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 10 of high school football this week. Three of our schools will kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5 and one school will play on Friday, November 6 and 7 p.m.As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, ARK. -- Pulaski County Special School District is honored to partner with Pulaski County Youth Services in the implementation of the PCSSD Teen Court Model for Restorative Justice. On Thursday, October 29, PCSSD held its Orientation and Swearing-in Ceremony for the Teen Court Students from the four High Schools in the district. PCSSD is the only... READ MORE >
The BEARmedia Bulletin is now available online. Click here to read the news for this week, October 30th, 2020. https://5il.co/mnqj READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 30. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate.... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Election Day 2020 is quickly approaching. In fact, many Arkansans have already cast their vote during early voting. For first-time voters, the voting process can be confusing and intimidating. To help alleviate confusion and stress, Pulaski County Special School District wants to make sure our families know the steps to ensure their voices... READ MORE >
The BEARmedia Bulletin is now available online. Click here to read the news for this week, October 23rd, 2020. https://5il.co/mg12 READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Pulaski County Special School District announces an all-new school opening in 2021. It's an all virtual district conversion charter school is coming at a convenient time, but this school has been in the works for 5 years. It will work much differently than virtual learning happening now. "We are so excited to open Driven Virtual... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present another program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and... READ MORE >
The BEARmedia Bulletin is now available online. Click here to read the news for this week, October 16th, 2020. https://5il.co/m87b READ MORE >
In order to help students succeed when using Schoology, Google Meet, and other online learning platforms, SHHS and PCSSD have created guidelines to help families stay better informed and on task. Check the learning expectation below: SHHS ExpectationsPCSSD Protocols READ MORE >
Students and Parents:Jostens will be making presentations to juniors and seniors next week. They will do a presentation for juniors for class rings and a presentation for seniors on graduation announcements and memorabilia. They will have a virtual platform for virtual students and an in-person presentation for our students that are physically attending... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 16. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Education Secretary Johnny Key announced Wednesday the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) extended the USDA waiver allowing all school students to be served meals free of cost for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. PCSSD began the free meal distribution on September 3 after the initial commissioner... READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 @ 6pm - 7pm SHHS will be hosting a live Zoom meeting for parents/families to ask questions about Schoology, HAC, Grades, Attendance, and Online Expectations. Watch the Interview below to get all the information you need: Parent Information PPTInterview: Parent InformationAnd/Or - Log on Live from 6-7pm if you have any questions:Log in... READ MORE >
The BEARmedia Bulletin is now available online. Click here to read the news for this week, October 9th, 2020. https://5il.co/lz2s READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Division of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) is presenting a new educational tool for families and teachers called SMACtalk. The Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) was created to ensure we all work together to keep our students healthy and safe while they learn and socialize online. For parents, SMACtalk offers resources... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District is unable to host onsite flu clinics for the 2020-2021 school year. However, the following local Health Units will offer flu vaccinations at their clinic for PCSSD students and staff. Jacksonville Health UnitNorth Little Rock Health UnitPulaski County Health UnitSouthwest Little Rock Health... READ MORE >
Things change, but the yearbook students are still working hard to get all those HOMECOMING photos in the book this week! Make sure to reserve your yearbook. Click here to order. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
We hear you! PBIS at SHHS are going to do another round of Yard Signs for our Bear Families. Orders must be placed by November 10th. Click here for the order form The last order have been sent home or are in the office & ready for pickup. READ MORE >
SHHS is having a Virtual College Fair. Please visit https://5il.co/lvk6 to tour different campuses and view their programs offered. READ MORE >
For National School Principal Month, we asked each principal what is something they've learned during the pandemic. Tracy Allen is the principal at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH and we're so thankful for his amazing leadership! READ MORE >
NWEA MAP MAKEUP TESTING PROCEDURES FOR OCT. 5-9: A DAY Blended/TRADITIONAL:Location: Lecture HallDate: October 5-6, 2020Start Time: 8:50 AM Materials Needed: Chromebook/ paper/ pencil or pen VIRTUAL STUDENTS ONLY: Date: October 7 & 9, 2020 Start Time: 8:50 AM Materials Needed: Chromebook/ paper/ pencil or pen Virtual students will need to use the below... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- PCSSD schools will participate in Week 5 of high school football this week. All high schools will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday (October 2). As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools recommend buying... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Special Education Department within Pulaski County Special School District will host its first Virtual Secondary Transition, Career and Resources Fair on October 20, 2020 from 9:45 am - 4pm. Transition fairs are an opportunity for families of high school students with disabilities to find available resources and learn about the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 21, 2020)– McFarland Eye Care is pleased to announce a day of free eye care at our Pine Bluff and Little Rock locations on Saturday, October 3, 2020. McFarland’s Free Eye Care Day is open to anyone; new or established patients. The purpose of this event is to provide fellow Arkansans with the care they need but have been delaying... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Six Bridges Book Festival from the Central Arkansas Library System is joining in the list of local events going virtual this year. The event, formerly called the Arkansas Literary Festival, will be available free and live online October 8-18. The event will feature more than 50 authors and presenters on a wide variety of subjects and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Little Rock Zoo is excited to launch a brand new, interactive distance learning opportunity for K-8th grade students and I would greatly appreciate any assistance that you can provide with spreading the word.Whether in the classroom or at home, these interactive programs are affordable, educational and entertaining! Teachers with students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The motto of “equity and excellence” within Pulaski County Special School District is making strides in the classroom this year. Nearly four decades since its inception at Sylvan Hills High School, the Studies in African American Culture Club (SAACC) is now present at every secondary school in PCSSD. SAACC originally started in 1982 at... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — Schools across the state aren't having much of an issue getting kids to wear a mask, but instead many are going to school with a dirty one. "Kids have really cute masks, some of them are really personalized to them,” said Stacy Bottoms, the Principal of Crystal Hill Elementary. But if you take a closer look at some masks, you... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- PCSSD schools will participate in Week 4 of high school football this week. Sylvan Hills High School will play on Thursday (September 24) and Robinson, Maumelle and Mills University Studies High Schools will play on Friday (September 25). All games will start at 7 p.m. The Sylvan Hills High School game will be televised on KARZ 42 as the... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (THV11) — A student with special needs at Sylvan Hills High School is breaking down barriers during COVID-19. Campbell Eddleman is best known as the delivery guy at school. Every day he makes sure teachers have enough personal protective gear to fight off COVID-19 in their classrooms. He loads his cart with wipes and hits the... READ MORE >
CLICK HERE to view the SHHS School schedule for the next 2 weeks due to MAP Testing. Please view to have students log in at appropriate times. Be sure to send them to school with a charged chromebook daily for testing. READ MORE >
Arkansas high school seniors and parents are invited to attend a free webinar entitled Paying for College to understand the college financial aid process. Would you please include this information on your website, via Google Classroom and/or other ways to notify your seniors about this valuable session? Arkansas Paying for College WebinarWednesday, October 7,... READ MORE >
MAP Testing begins Sept. 21 - 10th-12th grades. Please help your student be prepared. For Virtual Students, parents will have a Zoom Meeting to discuss: Topic: MAP Testing for Virtual StudentsTime: Sep 17, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/93432162608?pwd=aUY5R0t3cWF4ZEpKVDlQblhKb1Z1QT09Meeting ID: 934 3216... READ MORE >
Picture day is here! SHHS and SHHN will have Fall Picture Day:September 18th (Traditional/B-Day) September 21st. (Traditional/A-Day)Pictures can be ordered online ahead of time at mylifetouch.com. Virtual students will have a picture day scheduled with Lifetouch for later in November. Contact cadams7788@pcssd.org with questions. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (NASSP) -- The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is launching its 26th annual search for exemplary young volunteers. The awards program honors middle level and high school students for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications are now open! Now through November 10, 2020, students in... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Steve Landers Auto Group is proud to introduce ‘Do Good, Feel Good’ here to provide service and recognize local community members that go above and beyond. They have chosen a group that needs support this year more than ever - Classroom Heroes!Classroom Heroes awards the best of our state’s teachers. Each month, Landers partnering with KARK... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Week 3 of Friday Night Football kicks off Friday, September 11 and all games will begin at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets were pre-sold, some tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, schools recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid gathering... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the school year wears on, school districts across Arkansas are doing what they can to control the spread of the coronavirus. "We've done a really good job at not having any internal transmission so far, all of them have been outside the community," said Jessica Duff, a spokesperson for the Pulaski County Special School District. Duff... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (KATV) — In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the sanitation staff in the Pulaski County Special School District is taking extra precautions to clean and sanitize their schools. Deep cleaning measures that were once done weekly in the district are now taking place every other day. Custodial and grounds supervisor, Karen Lemmer, said... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. – The advisory class looks to provide students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Karon Branch is the Sylvan Hills High School Test Coordinator, “Basically a support system that we devised in order to meet the needs of the students academically, socially, emotionally,” she says Students are grouped together on how they perform... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Week 2 of Friday Night Football officially kicks off Friday, September 4. All games will start at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets were pre-sold, some tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, schools recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Education Secretary Johnny Key announced Wednesday the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) applied for a USDA waiver that would allow all school students to be served meals free of cost through the end of the year. As of Thursday, September 3, PCSSD received word to begin the free meal distribution immediately.... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Friday Night Football officially kicks off tonight, August 28. All games will start at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask.All tickets were pre-sold, no tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, all games will be live streamed in some capacity. Robinson vs. Pulaski Academy... READ MORE >
Classes start Monday! Here is some important information for SHHS families. Remember that the bell schedule at SHHS has moved to a later time, and the full schedule can be found HERE. Blended students can check HAC to see if they will be on A-Day (Mon/Tues) or B-day(Thur/Fri). All students attending virtually on Monday will log into Schoology, the LMS for... READ MORE >
Students at Sylvan Hills High school give a tour of the facilities for the 2020-2021 school year.Students at Sylvan Hills High school give a tour of the facilities for the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — Contact tracing will be a key part of keeping COVID-19 from spreading in schools and schools districts are preparing for how it will work. Dr. Janice Warren oversees all of the school nurses in the Pulaski County Special School District and is in close contact with the Arkansas Department of Health. She will help get... READ MORE >
Display your Bear Spirit with a Sylvan Hills Bear Yard Sign. Turn order form in to main office of Sylvan Hills High School. Click here for ordering information. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — Substitutes play a key role in school districts across the state every year. This year, the coronavirus could make finding them challenging. "There are some older people who like to sub because they are retired teachers, and some of those will not come in because of the health risk," said Breanna Hildreth, a kindergarten teacher... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — The entire school day will look different this year. For some students, that includes the ride to and from campus. Those who ride the bus will be met with new policies and procedures. Charles Anderson, an operations specialist for Pulaski County Special School District, said – pandemic or not – the school district has one... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We look forward to working with your child no matter what their school plan may be this year - Traditional, Blended or Virtual. We will begin our year by having a drive-thru distribution of chromebooks and ID Badges. Students may also pay their $20 school fee at this time. Student drivers will also need to pay for their $15... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK -- Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. The clinics will be held at the Partnership for a Healthy Arkansas building at 10117 Kanis Road in Little Rock on the following days: Saturday, August 8 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday, August 10 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday,... READ MORE >
PCSSD will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the district's application for a conversion charter school. The meeting will be held via zoom. Anyone who wishes to participate can click here on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. for the meeting.AGENDA FOR (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC HEARING Welcome & IntroductionsDriven Academy: District Conversion Charter... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- We are living in unprecedented times as we all do our part to fight against the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. PCSSD continuously looks for equitable and innovative ways to not only educate but also to celebrate our students. Unfortunately, we could not celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with the normal pomp and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Band, choir and orchestra will be available to students who choose ANY of the three instructional options for school next year. Those options include traditional (full time in person), blended (two days onsite and three days online) or virtual (full time online, not on campus) learning.Students may attend Band, Orchestra, and Choir classes... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- It is the desire of the district to maintain a safe environment for all of our students while providing a rigorous academic experience where students are able to interact with their teachers daily. This will include access to extra-curricular activities while abiding by the guidance and directives set forth by the Governor, Arkansas... READ MORE >
(PULASKI COUNTY, Ark.) – Pulaski County Special School District will launch a new program in the fall of 2020 as part of the curriculum for high school students. The program, which will be named Juvenile Justice as a course option, is modeled after the Teen Court program. Teen Court is implemented at schools across the nation. Students who take the course will be... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Unfortunately like so many things this year, the annual volunteer banquet was canceled this year due to a global pandemic. However, prior to COVID-19 sweeping through our state, we had hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to students in Pulaski County Special School District. Our PALS, people assisting local schools, are an... READ MORE >
UPDATED 7/8/20 -- Each high school will be working with its students to schedule a time to record a "walk-through" graduation to receive his/her diploma. Each walk-through will be recorded and edited to present a virtual graduation ceremony. Those virtual ceremonies will air on the district's YouTube channel later in the month of July.PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. --... READ MORE >
Roadmap to Reopening in PCSSD Community Virtual Meeting July 1, 2020 at 8:30 am Welcome - Dr. Charles McNulty, Superintendent of Schools Survey Results - Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications Health & Safety Discussion - Shawn Burgess, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Dr. Janice Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Equity & Pupil... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – A Pulaski County Special School District student-athlete tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week. The district was made aware of the positive case on Friday, June 26. The student-athlete is a member of the Sylvan Hills High School football team. This summer, practices are split into two sessions. Despite the split practice... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) -- We’re only months away from the start of a new school year and Arkansas school leaders are working to figure out the best way to educate our students. Several Arkansas school districts are surveying parents to find out what type of instruction they’d feel comfortable with. One option is having ‘blended’ on-site classes, which... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty discusses the options that PCSSD is exploring for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Parents are invited to provide feedback in a survey sent out on June 24. The survey will close at 5pm on Friday, June 26. READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders, I, like you, am shocked and saddened over the events of last week. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage across this country. Outrage on the senseless brutality of the act. Outrage because of the long years of disparate treatment of our citizens of color... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Since the Arkansas Activities Association released information on May 27 about the return of team sports, many of our school band and orchestra directors received questions about what this means for non-sport activities.The Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is currently working on guidelines for summer band activities across our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will reopen athletic facilities on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020. Only PCSSD student-athletes and coaches will be permitted in the facilities. Student-athletes are only allowed to use district athletic facilities under direct supervision of school coaches.At this time, there will be no public... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Five Sylvan Hills High School seniors were selected by the Sherwood Rotary Club to receive scholarships to further their education. Rotary Scholarship Award Winners: Blakely Baker - Attending Arkansas Tech University to major in biology/pre-vet Paeton Tucker - Attending Lyon College to major in education Brandon Donahue - Attending University... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- People across the country participated in Taps Across America on Memorial Day to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic. Upcoming Sylvan Hills High School Junior, Connor Keeler, participated in the nationwide event by playing Taps on the trumpet from his home. He is also a member of the Arkansas Symphony Youth... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present a program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and manage... READ MORE >
PCSSD School Board Recognizes “Inspiration in Education” (Little Rock, Ark.) - The Pulaski County Special School District Board of Education presented the 4th Quarter "Inspiration in Education" award to Carolyn Lipsmeyer, counselor at Sylvan Hills High School. The award presentation took place during the May board meeting held virtually on Thursday, May 21. The... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Local government entities are joining together in support of the Class of 2020. The City of Little Rock, City of North Little Rock, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Pulaski County Government have found a unique way to recognize graduating Pulaski County seniors. The Big Dam Bridge... READ MORE >
SHHS has set some dates and times for the return of school property such as textbooks, chromebooks, library books, uniforms, etc… to closeout this school year. Additionally, we have cleaned out all lockers and boxed up the contents. When you drop off your school property we will hand you a box with your personal items that were left in lockers (if any). We... READ MORE >
UPDATE: THV11 highlighted the Sylvan Hills High School trip through the Trail of Seniors.On May 16, 2020, we are honoring senior class members from LISA Academy, Abundant Life Academy, Homeschool students within the Sherwood limits and Sylvan Hills High School. Signs are being made for each graduate and will be displayed. If your student is a homeschool high... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2020 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you are a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Congratulations to the Class of 2020! What a year it has been for the seniors across Pulaski County Special School District. After much discussion and your input in the senior survey (click here to see those results), PCSSD will hold a live graduation for all seniors.The graduation date will be Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Barton Coliseum at the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's been more than a month since Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered all schools in the state to close in an effort to slow the COVID19 pandemic. For seniors in high school, that means their monumental year was cut short. Normally this time of year, Robinson High School senior Justin Nelson would be on the baseball field. "I never thought... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In the 2019-2020 school year, PCSSD implemented AVID at all of our elementary schools as well as sixth grade in the middle schools and ninth grade at the high schools.AVID teams are eagerly preparing to implement this system that will increase student engagement, promote classroom collaboration and activate deeper levels of learning in their... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Pulaski County Special School District employs 27 full time speech/language pathologists and two full time speech/language pathology assistants to provide therapy services to the students of PCSSD. PCSSD also employs one dually certified speech/language pathologist/audiologist who... READ MORE >
The AP Exam is less than one week away. Here are some tips from the AP College Board to prepare for the exams.AP® Exams are May 11–22, and you can help your child get ready by taking these key steps.Download and print an Exam Day Checklistfor each exam.Make sure your child knows what time exams startin your time zone.Learn how to get ready for exam day.Go through... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three students from Sylvan Hills High School have been chosen as Little Rock Family magazine’s Head of the Class 2020. The annual recognition is for the top graduating seniors from central Arkansas schools. See the award winners below: Madison Chunn GPA: 4.25College attending: University of Central ArkansasHonors/achievements: Student... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Students at Sylvan Hills High School participated in a project for their oral communication class. Ms. Alaquinez had her students write and present a 3-point speech. Below is a video of 3 examples of students presenting speeches they wrote and performed. The students include: Jade Love (11th Grade), Deven Johnson (11th Grade) and Allison Tipton... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Current high school seniors, and some juniors, are eligible to register to vote in this fall’s general election. Students who are already 18 or will turn 18 prior to November 3, 2020 can register to vote by filling out a voter registration application. Applications are available from your county clerk, local revenue or DMV office, public... READ MORE >
Do No Harm: Impact on Grading Policy GOALCreate a flexible grading system through a credit/no credit option for all students within Pulaski County Special School District. However, after looking at our student database this is not a possibility. OBJECTIVEThe Pulaski County Special School District central office leadership and local school leaders have developed a... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Sylvan Hills High School senior, Donovan Davis, wrote this monologue as an assignment from Ms. Alaquinez (Theatre, Speech, and Forensics teacher). Davis was the lead in the Sylvan Hills high school play that was set to open Friday, March, 13 (the first day of AMI quarantine).Donovan Davis - MonologueIt seems like yesterday was my first time... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Army National Guard, the oldest branch of the military, is looking for high school students to join their ranks and help with missions. The Army National Guard has dual missions, including serving the state in times of crisis as well as federal deployments overseas. The National Guard’s service members serve approximately one weekend a... READ MORE >
The PCSSD teachers, principals, AP coordinators, and central office administrators want you to know that we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. We realize that COVID-19 (coronavirus) created many unexpected challenges and we hope that you and your family are staying safe. We are reaching out to ensure that all AP students have every opportunity... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark -- On Monday, April 6, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that school buildings would remain closed through the remainder of the school year. Additionally, the coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC guidelines remain in place when it comes to social distancing. Therefore, PCSSD will cancel high school proms for all high schools. We... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV) -- Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty joined Ashley King on THV's mid-morning show "The Vine." Dr. McNulty has some words of advice for students as the rest of the school year goes online. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Sylvan Hills High School announces the hiring of Chris Hill as its new head football coach for the 2020-2021 academic year. Hall will join the Bear family effective July 1, 2020 pending PCSSD board approval. Coach Hill is excited to lead the Bears on the field next year and for years to come. Coach Hill comes to Sylvan Hills from Harding... READ MORE >
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. - Congratulations to Sylvan Hills High School’s Ivana Elliott. Elliott won her wrestling match and was named a Champion in the Arkansas Chapter of the Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Meet of Champions. She defeated Searcy's Harley Seymore by pin in the 3rd period. Maumelle’s Ember Smith also competed in the Meet of Champions. The meet featured some of... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The ASA High School Tour visited Mills University Studies and Sylvan Hill High Schools last week for a high-energy, unique bully prevention assembly.The ASA High School Tour travels across the country every year to share a bullying-prevention message as part of the Anti-Defamation League's 'No Place for Hate' program. Top X Games athletes... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Portable chargers, hats, shirts, even stickers, high school students are letting their creative juices flow. “It’s really cool to be able to see how people come together and create something good for the good of our community,” says Jeana Simmons, Sylvan Hills High Sophomore. Students like Jeana Simmons are learning what it takes to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Seven student-athletes from Pulaski County Special School District participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. These seven football players signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers. One student-athlete is from Sylvan Hills High School and six are from Joe T. Robinson High School.... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills High School Threat InvestigationPCSSD joins forces with local law enforcement, State Police and FBI SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District appreciates the hard work and cooperation with the Sherwood police department, Arkansas State Police and the FBI as we continue to investigate the threats made against Sylvan Hills High School.... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) -- Sylvan Hill High School Swim Team swept conference with a big win over Maumelle and Parkview at UALR on February 10. Seniors Lexi DuSharm, Kayla Hill, Naomi Jackson, and Andrea Merritt were recognized at the tournament.The Sylvan Hills boys team scored a total of 307 points compared to Maumelle boys team with 142 and Parkview boys team... READ MORE >
Miss Sylvan Hills - Jamie Fleenor (sponsored by Lady Bears track team)First Runner Up - Isabel Urena (sponsored by DECA)Second Runner Up - Savannah Hibbard (sponsored by National Honor Society)Third Runner Up - Briley Rogers (sponsored by Beta Club)Fourth Runner Up - Hallie PridmoreOverall Talent Winner - Briley RogersOverall Best Dress/Evening Gown - Jamie... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) - Sylvan Hills High School will hold a variety of celebrations during the month of February in honor of Black History month. READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (Sylvan Hills) -- Show your Bear pride with a "bicker" (bear sticker)! These stickers are waterproof, weatherproof and fade resistant. The Entrepreneurship class at SHHS High School designed the stickers. They also purchased stock into the launch of this product and will receive commission for how many they sell. The students will be competing at the... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) -- In January 2020, the life skills classes at Sylvan Hills High School started a "Transition Tuesday" program. The 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to explore post-secondary options. Some of the visits so far include partnerships with UA-Little Rock and UAMS.Students visited Academics, Community, Career Development and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
Indivisible Little Rock and Central Arkansas and the League of Women Voters in conjunction with the Pulaski County Clerk's office are registering SHHS students to vote in the upcoming elections. Students who are 17 or 18 and have a driver's license or a social security number can register during lunch. Parents who need to change address or want to register are... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
The voice of the Bears as well as Santa on Sayles, Mr. Tim Bir presents a $3025 check to Denny Tipton, SHHS athletic director for use in the athletic department. Santa on Sayles also made large donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and to the Make-A-Wish foundation using the money donated by citizens who visited Santa on Sayles this past holiday season. Also... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what you'll... READ MORE >
Wadsworth: Donovan Davis Yvette: Ava Armstrong/Deniea CrutchfieldScarlet: Samantha Majors/Hannah McNew (Understudy: Hannah Welch)Peacock: Jennifer Ben (Understudy: Madelyn Hall)White: Piper Hayes/Emily GarronMustard: Jacob GrinderPlum: Jaylen Dockery/Ethan DavisMr.Green: Kanon PetersenCook: Bethany Justice/LaMarques YoungMotorist: DJ SmithAux. Scarlet: Hannah... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is official open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students:January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020: Returning... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KARK) -- A high school vocalist with a unique skill is creating remixes to choral classics. Emil McCoy, an 11th grader at Sylvan Hills, is known for his beatboxing ability, which has recently been featured in some of the school choir’s holiday performances. “I mean, I pride myself on being different from everybody else,” McCoy says. McCoy, who... READ MORE >
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 >