This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to be on extra alert when near a bus. The flashing lights serve to get a driver's attention to slow if yellow or stop if red. #pcssdproud #serveall
DESE is recognizing 3 PCSSD schools for their improvements from 2022 to 2023. College Station Elementary, Robinson High School, and DRIVEN Virtual Academy were each named as a “School on the Move Toward Excellence” based on student achievement and growth in English Language Arts and mathematics as well as other measures of school performance.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1289936
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month offers awareness and resources about dyslexia. The National Center on Improving Literacy provides some extra information to learn more about dyslexia:
https://improvingliteracy.org/article/dyslexia-awareness-month-oct-2023
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September was Attendance Awareness Month and we challenged all students to be a H.E.R.O. Students were tasked to be Here...Everyday...Ready...On time and we had some great results! JOE T. ROBINSON had 4/4 weeks with 95% or higher attendance.
We're more than halfway through the season now - every game counts! ROBINSON HIGH is on the road, while MAUMELLE and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH will play at home. (Comets are on a BYE). Good luck! You can watch all games via livestream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Friday the 13th! Let's make it a great day!
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Congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the PCSSD Teen Court for JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH! Teen Court is a class for students to hear cases of offenses committed by other students in the school and implement restorative justice principles. Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for their ongoing support of this program! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH have a number of fine arts programs, including art. The school has an art club to prepare students to compete in the Arkansas Young Artists Association competition. Other fine arts programs will be highlighted throughout the month!
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Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlight efforts to support mental health.
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023
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This is Earth Science Week, a week to encourage people to better care for, preserve, and appreciate the Earth. Earth Science Week began in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute. This year's theme is "Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People." #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, a hotline is in place to offer assistance: 1-800-799-7233
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October is Filipino American History Month. This month we celebrate and recognize the contributions and legacy of Filipino in the United States. #pcssdproud #serveall
It finally FEELS like football weather and we've got some great games tonight! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES is on the road, MAUMELLE faces off against ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS is hosting for homecoming. Good luck! Watch games live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Coaches Day! Thank you to the many PCSSD Coaches who help our students grow and learn on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH band director and PCSSD 2023 Teacher of the Year Ben Light says this of why he chose this career:
"I became a Band Director because music making is a deeply collaborative, intellectual, sometimes spiritual pursuit; music teaching and learning is requisite for any society to thrive.“
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The September attendance challenge officially ended last Friday. 8 out 16 elementary and *all* of our secondary schools had at least one week of 95% attendance. Way to go! We randomly selected a winner from the elementary and secondary schools; congrats to LAWSON ELEMENTARY and SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH! Stay tuned for details on your frozen treat day! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Teachers' Day! This is a day to celebrate teachers and the lasting impact they have on our children. We are so appreciative of the hard work of all PCSSD teachers! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month, advocates work to raise awareness, break down barriers, and celebrate the many abilities of those with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH Senator Sound Color Guard is showing off the theme for this year's marching show - Dia de los Muertos! Everyone looks great! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Custodian Day! PCSSD thanks our hardworking custodial staff who work tirelessly to ensure our schools are maintained and ready for students. #pcssdproud #serveall
