It's American Education Week! This week, we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools - in the classroom and behind the scenes. Check out ways to celebrate: https://trst.in/KdeWHq. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Kindness Day! This international observance is an invitation to help make kindness the norm in your home, school and workplace. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. What random act kindness will you do today?
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Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
According to a new CDC report, vaping usage is decreasing in high schools. Earlier this week, Dr. Sherman Whitfield spoke with THV11 about how this is a top priority in PCSSD and what is done to decrease usage among students. Watch: https://trst.in/4TKPxf #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're officially in the playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH are both on the road tonight, while MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES will host their opponent. Good luck to all three! Don't forget you can watch these games live: https://trst.in/eUvuKC #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to the JAG National Career Association State Winners!
Jace McMurray - 1st place in Career Preparation Research - His presentation was Sound Production: Audio Engineering Technology
Adamaris Santaclara-Estrada - 1st place in Employability skills - In her mock interview she was applying for a Bilingual Mental Health Medical Unit Clerk with the aspiration of becoming a Mental Health RN
Karla Valderrabano-Trevino - 1st place Project Base Learning - Karla presented our project on "Safe Driving in School Zones" So very proud of Karla it was a very emotional presentation
This is the first time RHS placed 1st in all of the categories they competed in. These students will represent not only Robinson High, but the state of Arkansas, at the JAG NCA National Leadership Conference and the JAG National competition. We are so proud!
Shout out to Coach Todd Eskola for receiving the Trailblazer Award from the Office of Innovation for Education. We all know that Coach Eskola is an advocate for students in the Robinson feeder. His hard work and dedication to the DRIVEN School of Innovation continues to pay off. Congrats on this honor and achievement, Coach Eskola!
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"I have a group of girls I can depend on and run to when I need. This is a unique opportunity only sports provides me.” -Kathryn Mizzel, ROBINSON HIGH
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This week we highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together," recognizes the importance of personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities all year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Listen up high school juniors and seniors: November is National Scholarship Month! This month has a special emphasis to research and learn more about scholarships out there. Talk to your counselors to learn more about what help is available for you! #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
It's the final week of the regular season! Good luck ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on the road, while MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH aim to protect the home turf. Let's end the season on a high note! Livestream available: https://trst.in/gktbpl #pcssdproud #serveall
If your student needs to take the ACT exam - check out this deal! Students who pay to register for the December 2023 ACT will receive a discount code that can be used to take another ACT® test for free. The discount code will be sent to your email no later than Dec. 18, 2023 and must be used by Jan. 31, 2024. More details on this deal can be found here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html#test-dates
November is National Military Family Month, a recognition first established in 1996. Since then, November is a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. Thank you, military families, for your dedication and service. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats are in order!! 19 students from Robinson High School earned a chair in the All-Region Choir, of which 7 are eligible to audition for the All-State Choir in February. Cadence Garbett is the first student in program history to earn 1st Chair in back to back consecutive years.
Details: https://rhs.pcssd.org/o/robinson-high-school/article/1318167
Today is celebrated as the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos). This is a widely recognized Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder: there is no school tomorrow for students. Teachers have a professional development day. District offices will be open. School will resume on Thursday, November 2. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Halloween! Did you know: Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. What kind of costume will you be wearing tonight (to ward off ghosts, of course 👻)? #pcssdproud #serveall
Our students aren't the only ones who are continuously learning! Congratulations to our very own, Jo Ann Koehler for earning her doctorate degree earlier this month. Dr. Koehler is the director of fine arts for the District. We're proud of you! #pcssdproud #serveall
