Sylvan Hills Middle School

🎉 Reminder! Open House for 6th grade students at SHMS is tonight!

🏫 Come meet the teachers and get ready for an amazing year:

Last Names A-M: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Last Names N-Z: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

💵 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! 🌟

about 4 hours ago, Janna Gibson

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

about 8 hours ago, PCSSD

Our SHMS staff Back to School Dinner was the perfect way to reset, reconnect, and recharge before the year officially begins. 🐻💙 From door prizes to dessert and everything in between, the night was filled with laughs, good food, and even better company. Huge thanks to Moving On for the sweet treats—they were just what we needed! 🍪🍰 We’re lucky to work with a team that feels like family. Here’s to a great year ahead! #SHMSgreat #BearsAreBest #BackToSchoolDinner #ThankYouMovingOn

3 days ago, Janna Gibson

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

4 days ago, PCSSD

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

4 days ago, PCSSD

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.

4 days ago, PCSSD

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

5 days ago, PCSSD

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

5 days ago, PCSSD

Please help us welcome Ms. Chapman to the SHMS family! 🐻 With 27 years in education, she brings a heart for service and a love for supporting both students and staff. As our new Test Coordinator, she’s ready to jump in and help however she can!

Outside of school, she enjoys reading, cooking, caring for her pets and plants, and snapping beautiful nature photos. We’re so lucky to have her on our team this year!
#SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #WelcomeToTheDen

6 days ago, Janna Gibson

Help us give a big SHMS welcome to Coach Garrett! 🐻 He’s joining the Bear Nation as our Middle School PE Coach, Head Coach for 7th Grade Girls Basketball, and Assistant Coach for the Senior High Girls team!

Coach Garrett brings energy, heart, and a passion for building strong connections with students. He’s all about creating a space where kids feel seen, supported, and motivated to grow—on the court and in the classroom. We’re so lucky to have him on our team!

#SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #WelcomeToTheDen #CoachGarrett #FromTheCourtToTheClassroom

7 days ago, Janna Gibson

Please help us wish Ms. Watkins a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

7 days ago, Janna Gibson

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

8 days ago, PCSSD

We’re so happy to welcome Ms. Underwood back to SHMS as our Life Skills teacher! 💙 She’s all about helping students connect, grow, and find their place in both our school and the community. When she’s not teaching, she’s spending time with family and friends—or fiddling around (literally)! 🎻

We’re lucky to have her heart, humor, and passion back in the building!
#SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #WelcomeToTheDen

8 days ago, Janna Gibson

Please help us wish Ms. George a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

8 days ago, Janna Gibson

Please help us wish Ms. Hardnett a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

9 days ago, Janna Gibson

📣 A Note from the Principal 📣

#SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #BackToSchool

10 days ago, Janna Gibson

Alright y’all—this is it! 🐻 Our last school tour of the summer is TOMORROW, Saturday, July 26 from 4–6 p.m. If you haven’t made it to one yet, don’t miss this one. You’ll get to check out the building, meet Mr. Hudgeons, ask questions, and hear a little about what’s coming up. It’s super laid-back—come and go as you need. Perfect chance to ease those first-day nerves and get your kid (and yourself) feeling ready. 📍SHMS | Sat, July 26 | 4–6 p.m. Let’s do this! 💙 #BearsAreBest #SHMSGreat #BackToSchool #MeetThePrincipal

11 days ago, Janna Gibson

🍿 Flashback Files: Poppin' into Summer! ☀️ Summer may be winding down, but we’re still smiling about how sweet it started—thanks to Double Good Popcorn! 💛 They sponsored our school and treated our teachers to some seriously delicious popcorn to kick off summer break. It was the perfect way to pop into summer and celebrate a year of hard work. We’re so grateful for the love and support from our community! 🐾🎉 #FlashbackFiles #DoubleGoodPopcorn #SHMS #BearNation #TeacherAppreciation #PoppinIntoSummer

11 days ago, Janna Gibson

Help us give a big SHMS welcome to Ms. Diaz! 🎉 She's joining us as our 6th and 7th grade AVID teacher and brings a heart full of encouragement, a love for building connections, and a passion for helping students feel truly seen. When she’s not in the classroom, she’s spending time with her family or out on a run!

We’re lucky to have her on the team this year! 💙🐻 #SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #WelcometotheDen

11 days ago, Janna Gibson

Let’s give a warm SHMS welcome to Mr. McInerney, our new choir director! 🎶 He’s pumped to be part of a team that puts students first—and he’s ready to bring the music all year long. Outside the choir room, he’s a gamer, a D&D fan, and apparently not afraid of a serious crawfish boil. 🦞🎮

We’re so excited to have him join the Bear family! 💙🐻
#SHMSGreat #BearsAreBest #ChoirIsCool #WelcomeToTheDen

12 days ago, Janna Gibson