📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings around school this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
1 day ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal
Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Dr. Houston! 🎉🥳
We are so grateful for all that you do for our school and our Bears. We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve!
Love,
Your SHMS Family💙🐻
3 days ago, Janna Gibson
📣 PCSSD students ages 14–18 — are you ready to earn money 💵, gain real-world experience 💼, and build your resume 📄? Attend the Youth Employment Program Open House with our friends at Pulaski County Youth Services to learn how you can get involved and even get approved on-site!
📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Pulaski County Administrative Building 4th floor
201 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
📞 Questions? Call 501.340.8250
🔍 Program Details
🗓️ Dates: September 8 – November 14, 2025
⏱️ 10 weeks | 16 hours/week 💰 $13/hour
⚖️ Income-based eligibility — Funded by TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
📌 What to Bring:
👩🎓 Students:
-Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID, etc.)
-Signed Social Security card
-U.S. birth certificate
-Non-U.S. citizens: permanent resident card or work authorization
👨👩👧 Parents/Guardians:
-Recent check stub or 2024 W-2 OR proof of public assistance (SNAP, TEA, Work Pays, Medicaid, SSI)
If not receiving assistance: documentation of household size, SSN cards for all household members, and proof of household income
❓ Not sure what to bring? Call us at 501.340.8250 — we’re happy to help!
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, gain valuable skills, and get paid while you learn!
3 days ago, PCSSD
We loved seeing your college and career shirts last week! Don't forget that it's AVID Wednesday again tomorrow for all PCSSD students and staff. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
6 days ago, PCSSD
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings around campus this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
8 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal
✨ Teamwork in action! ✨
Students in Ms. Mayo’s class put their heads together to figure out what makes a successful student. They created anchor charts full of ideas and then shared their work with other groups. 👏📚
It’s always inspiring to see our Bears learning from each other and building skills that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom! 🐻💙
#SHMS #BearPride #StudentSuccess #AVID #SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest
8 days ago, Janna Gibson
🐻💙 Bearfest was AMAZING today! From start to finish, it was such a great celebration of our school and community. We love seeing our Bears, families, and friends all come together—days like this remind us how special it is to be part of the Bear family.
Now it’s time to take that energy to the field! ⚡️🏈 We can’t wait to see our Bears in action—so grab your blue and white and come cheer them on loud and proud. Let’s pack the stands and show everyone what Bear pride is all about! 🐾
#Bearfest #BearPride #GoBears #BearsAreBest #SHMSGreat
9 days ago, Janna Gibson
Ms. Aishman’s class took teamwork to new heights—literally! 🏗️✨ Students worked together to build pyramids out of solo cups without ever touching the cups with their hands. It took patience, problem-solving, and plenty of laughs, but the results were awesome! 🙌💡
We love seeing our Bears learn the power of cooperation while having fun at the same time! 🐻💙
#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #BearBuilders #AVIDStrategies #ProblemSolvers #MiddleSchoolFun #SHMSPride #HandsOffChallenge #FutureLeaders
9 days ago, Janna Gibson
🧠💡 Coach Nantze’s Health classes have been busy diving into Emotional Health and Coping Strategies this week! Students worked together to create posters that promote positive ways to handle stress, manage emotions, and support healthy learning.
From calming techniques to uplifting reminders, their presentations are all about helping classmates find smart, healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. 👏
Way to go, Bears—taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies! 🐻💙
9 days ago, Janna Gibson
💙🐻 In Ms. Hum’s AVID class, it’s all about teamwork and connection! Students spent time collaborating, sharing ideas, and building relationships that make learning stronger (and a lot more fun!). ✨
When kids feel supported by each other, they’re more confident to take risks, ask questions, and grow together. That’s what AVID is all about—working hard and lifting each other up along the way! 🙌
#AVID #BearNation #Collaboration #BuildingRelationships
10 days ago, Janna Gibson
🎉 Big news, Bear Nation! 🎉
Sylvan Hills Middle School has been named an EAST Program of Influence for 2025! 🏆🐻 This recognition goes to schools that go above and beyond in using the best EAST practices to make an impact both inside and outside the classroom.
We’re proud to be one of the 120 programs in the state to earn this honor, and even prouder of our students and facilitators who make amazing things happen every day. 💙🤍
#BearPride #EASTtwins #SHMS #ProgramOfInfluence
11 days ago, Janna Gibson
💼 This week in Ms. Frakes’ class, students learned how to give a proper handshake and introduce themselves like a pro. They even came up with their own interview questions and put their skills to the test in mock interviews. Safe to say, we’ve got some future CEOs in the making! 👏🤝
#FutureLeaders #BearPride #BearsAreBest #SHMSGreat
12 days ago, Janna Gibson
🐻💡 Back-to-school brainpower is in full swing! Coach Shepherd’s 6th grade Bear Success class put their creativity to the test this week. Each student got a sticky note and wrote down any 4 letters of the alphabet. Then, they teamed up and used their letters to make as many words as they could in just 20 minutes.
One group crushed it with 42 words! 👏 What a fun way to kick off the year with teamwork, creativity, and some serious brainpower! 🧠✨ #BearPride #BackToSchool #WordMasters
12 days ago, Janna Gibson
What a great first day at SHMS! 🐻💙 Our students came in smiling, ready to learn, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the year.
A huge shoutout to our amazing bus drivers who safely get our Bears to and from school every single day—you truly go the extra mile for our kids! 🚍💛 This morning, some of our students greeted them with big smiles, handmade signs, and sweet treats as a small way to say thank you for all you do.
Here’s to an awesome year ahead—let’s keep the positive vibes rolling! 🙌
14 days ago, Janna Gibson
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings around campus this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
15 days ago, Janna Gibson
Be sure you're following the District AND our schools on social media because we love sharing stories about our students, staff, and community! Let us know if you'd like to opt out of media consent for your student at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
16 days ago, PCSSD
If you haven't already, take some time this weekend to read through the 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook! Review the attendance policy, dress code, and more at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
17 days ago, PCSSD
Learn how to find all important dates for the school year and review the bell schedule for your student's campus at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. Each school's webpage also has quick links to their individual calendars and bell schedules! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
18 days ago, PCSSD
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
20 days ago, PCSSD
🎉 Reminder! Open House for 6th grade students at SHMS is tonight!
🏫 Come meet the teachers and get ready for an amazing year:
💵 If you'd like, you can also pay the $20 fee tonight (cash, check, or money order accepted), or just pick up your schedule!
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌟
20 days ago, Janna Gibson
