Just a few reminders for the upcoming winter break! Schools are OPEN on Monday, December 20. Winter break begins Dec. 21 for students/teachers. More details can be found on the image & online: http://ow.ly/C4A150H9CIw
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We're hiring! PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District for part-time, full-time and temporary positions. Check out the full list of career options on our website: pcssd.org/page/careers. Start the new year with PCSSD!
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Basketball season is in full swing and all four PCSSD high schools have matchups this week. Check out the schedules for MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON, and SYLVAN HILLS high schools to cheer on your favorite team! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dear Students & families.
We have an opportunity for you & your students, scholars, band, orchestra, JROTC, DRIVEN, & athletes to support the Gear Store.
Click here. https://fancloth.shop/5GH5M
Baseball has it's sport specific gear. Click here. http://fancloth.shop/EGCHP
Order this week. It ships directly to you.
See our semester exam schedule. It is important to note that the semester exam counts for more than a regular exam.
See the attached.
Reminder, there is still time to participate in the holiday reading challenge! Students will keep a reading log of Newslea articles and e-books to earn a good bag. The top readers can earn $100 (1st place), $50 (2nd place) and $25 (3rd place). If you have questions, please contact Ms. Freeman at sfreeman4994@pcssd.org.
Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep sessions. Enrollment is now open for January session. The ACT Prep English session is Saturday, January 8, 9:30– 11:30 a.m. Register now using the link. Accepted applicants will be notified via email and receive a unique Zoom link before the first session.
If you have any questions, contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net.
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9
This is Computer Science Education Week and we celebrate all of the amazing teachers who are dedicated to teaching computer science, and our amazing students who are putting in the work learning to code! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Please join us in collecting toys for a Holiday Toy Drive. Mills University Studies High will be collecting new toys to provide as Christmas gifts for children who may not otherwise receive any. Drop off at the school (708 E. Dixon Rd.) during school hours (Monday - Friday between 8am - 4:30pm).
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be hosting 2 workshops where education specialists will be available to assist families and students with completing their FAFSAs for the 2022-2023 school year.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/590007
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Today is Special Education Day and we celebrate our teachers and staff who are dedicated to serving our life skills students across the District. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you many blessings during this festival of lights!
The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus is hosting a free Community Coding Day, Saturday, December 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include an hour of code, little robots, lighting of the Christmas trees, and cyber security. No registration is required.
https://ualr.edu/computerscience/files/2021/11/258486641_4412661105477595_1261679423418411925_n.jpg
Today is Day 7 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: make a donation (food, clothes, money, etc) to a charity.
Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org.
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Today is Day 6 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: let someone in front of you in line.
Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org.
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More than half of the schools in PCSSD saw academic growth based on the ESSA School Index Report in the 2020-2021 school year. Shout out to leaders and amazing educators at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. Keep up the great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
From everyone at PCSSD, we wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving.
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Today is Day 5 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: hold the door for a stranger.
Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org.
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Today is Day 4 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: leave a kind note on someone's windshield.
Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org.
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Dear Stakeholders,
Please pause and give these Comet Scholars a great round of applause starting with Mills Middle School's George Belt, 6th chair Viola-Jr. Orchestra and Alexandra Massey, 9th chair Viola-Jr. Orchestra.
Mills High School honorees include:
David Clark, 1st chair Bass, Jr. Orchestra, Jason Tomas Velasquez, 2nd chair 1st Violin, Jr. Orchestra, Blake Williams, 15th chair, 2nd Violin, Jr. Orchestra.
Sucely Mayora, 3rd chair 1st Violin, Sr. Orchestra, Kalinda Loomis, 6th chair 1st Violin, Sr. Orchestra, Jaylin Daniels, 9th chair 2nd Violin, Sr. Orchestra, & Star Riley, 5th chair Bass, Sr. Orchestra.
Great job Mr. Gabriel Bruce & Scholars. Have a great Fall break & Thanksgiving.
