Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, claim your time. You often work long hours, well past the usual school day. Take this time to do something for you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder was a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and was the first female president of the National Newspaper Association. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, reconnect with friends or family you haven't had time to see. Work on the relationships that have taken a backseat during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Alice Andrews is an environmental advocate in Arkansas. She helped to save the Buffalo River from dams and initiated the Buffalo National River designation in 1972. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Innovation Challenge is underway! We are looking forward to the solutions to real world problems students develop. The top 5 winners receive a prize package. One grand prize winner gets a prototype of their product.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Carolyn Pollan was elected to Arkansas House of Rep. in 1975 and served 12 terms. She established the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Abuse. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
UAMS is hosting a free dental exam and sealant clinic for children 5-17 years old. Appointments are required for the March 20 event. Call Kaitlyn Baldwin at 501-553-5633 to schedule an appointment.
Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!
Pat Walker was a philanthropist. She was awarded both UAMS and Razorback Fdn. Distinguished Service Awards and was recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Women in AR. She was inducted in Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight. Daylight saving time starts tonight!
