This year, all PCSSD schools will receive free breakfast and 19 schools will receive free lunch! Visit pcssd.org/page/back-to-school to learn more about applying for free lunches, using EZ School Pay, and finding daily menus on Nutrislice. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Open House events are happening across the District all week! Check out the full schedule at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2313171. We can't wait to welcome you back on campus. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Find your student's bus route and pickup time plus other helpful tips on our Back-to-School Guide! https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Don't forget, August 25 is the deadline for families to apply for the Summer EBT program! More details at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2195105. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Are you ready for the Arkansas sales tax holiday this weekend? Review the District's dress code policies and find your school's supply list at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
PCSSD provides Chromebooks to all of our students to enhance their instructional journey. To avoid unwanted extra costs, we offer Chromebook insurance for just $25. The deadline to sign up is October 3, 2025. See more tips at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Part of your back-to-school preparations may include getting required immunizations or sports physicals, but did you know these services are offered at Mainline Health, PCSSD's school-based health clinic? Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
The first day of school is just two weeks away! Our first back-to-school tip is a reminder that all PCSSD schools will be phone-free zones from bell to bell in 2025-2026. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/phone-free-schools #PCSSDProud
It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall
Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!
Daisy Bates Elementary
Thursday, August 7
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Title 1 Parent Meeting - 5:30-6:00
Teacher/Staff Meet and Greet - 6:00-7:00
Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall
Outshine the Summer Slide with this 'ole school' tip from DAISY BATES Principal, Masako Christian: "Dive into summer with board games that will keep brain muscles moving. Grab a relative, friend or you can even play against yourself! JUST HAVE FUN!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year.
**All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.**
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸
How will your family celebrate today?
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Here's a *sweet pun* in honor of International Joke Day:
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂📚
Have any silly jokes to share? Drop them in the comments!
#pcssdproud #serveall
June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to build a family emergency supply kit. Here's a checklist to help you get started: https://trst.in/LUCJL8
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We have a *reel-y* fun idea to round out Great Outdoors Month — go fish! And thanks to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, your family has plenty of stocked ponds to explore. Start casting here: https://trst.in/q0VytC #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Family Month! Did you know? Strong family bonds can help kids thrive in the classroom and beyond. According to CNN, meaningful family time can be as simple as having a conversation or enjoying comfortable silence: https://trst.in/yO4mIV
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