Tomorrow is election day! Don't forget to head to your polling location to vote in the annual school millage to restructure our current bonds. More details on the vote as well as poll sites can be found online: https://www.pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future
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Happy Halloween!!
The 700 pod at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE is EXPOnentially Fabulous! Can't you tell?
Students at Sylvan Hills Middle had the chance to dress up this week for career day. Looks like our principal, Mr. Hudgeons, is a career model for some of our students and staff. We're impressed with the creativity on this costume by our very own Ms. Milner!
Looking for a part time job? PCSSD is hiring bus drivers to assist with routes in the morning and/or afternoon. Base salary starts at $14.01/hr. Drivers must be at least 21 years old. Contact Charles Anders for more details at canderson@pcssd.org #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Early voting for the annual school election started today and continues through November 1. Early voting is only open Monday - Friday (no Saturday voting) at 5 different locations, which can be found on our website: www.pcssd.org/page/voter-info-bond-2021
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It is National School Bus Safety Week. At PCSSD we aim to ensure safe and successful school bus safety measures this week and every week of the school year.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/562782
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On November 2, PCSSD seeks approval of its current 40.7 school mill tax. If it passes, existing bonds will be restructured to generate $80M in revenue for facilities projects. If it fails, taxes remain the same, but no facility improvements.
pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future
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This is Digital Citizenship Week. At PCSSD, we work to educate our students about good digital citizenship and show them how to connect with each other, be kind, and leave a positive digital footprint.
Drawing I students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH are learning about linear perspective, which is a system of creating an illusion of depth on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. Good work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students and staff went into "tornado coverage" procedure this afternoon for about 30 minutes due to a tornado warning in the area. This was a protective measure as severe weather moved through parts of Pulaski County. The tornado warning expired at 3:45pm and students returned to their classes to prepare for dismissal. All students and staff are safe.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY (October 18). District and school staff will be participating in professional development across the PCSSD. District offices will be open regular hours and schools will be open for students again on Tuesday, October 19.
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October is National Principal Month. Check out this throwback photo of one of our principals - who do you think this is? He is a 1982 graduate of Foreman High. He was student body president, valedictorian of his class, and all-conference football. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
8th grade AVID students got a special treat this morning (Wednesday)! University of Arkansas at Little Rock recruiter, Allie Roles, talked with these students about college and career readiness. Specifically, she shared her experiences with what it takes to prepare for college and what it's like at UA-Little Rock. Thank you, Allie, for coming by!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Today's Tip Tuesday is to monitor what your child is doing online. Computers should be kept in an open area and parents should be aware of a child's cyber activities, learn about new technologies, and set rules for online use.
On November 2, PCSSD is asking for voters' approval to RESTRUCTURE its 3 existing bonds. RESTRUCTURE: refinance, or revise, bonds in order to save money in the long run. The money saved will be restructured to fund infrastructure projects related to facilities improvements. pcssd.org/page/building-for-the-future #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National School Lunch Week! President John F. Kennedy first recognized this week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch and the impact it has in and out of the classroom. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Earth Sciences Week and the theme is "Water Today and for the Future." PCSSD students continue to learn about the science of earth and the importance of taking care of her. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Sherwood Chamber of Commerce will host a Fish Fry next Thursday (October 14) from 5-8pm. Tickets are $15 for adults. Call (501) 835- 7600 for tickets. The event will be at Sherwood Forest located at 1111 W. Maryland Ave.
The annual school election is November 2 and the early voting window is October 26 - 31. There are more than 50 polling sites on Election Day and only 5 locations for early voting. Polling sites & voter info found here: http://ow.ly/uRRN50GlA0U
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