Daisy Bates Elementary

Tax Day has been extended for Pulaski County residents until July 31! Gov. Sanders issued an executive order and the IRS has delayed collection for areas hit by the tornadoes on March 31. https://trst.in/4ru72V #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department presents Hairspray! The Broadway Musical. The show will run next week, May 1-3, at the Mills Concert Hall. Over 25 students from Mills University Studies High School and Mills Middle School will be performing in the program. Tickets are available online only at MyPaymentsPlus (go to "Activities" and look for the "Hairspray" events listing). Read more about the show: https://mills.pcssd.org/o/wilbur-d-mills-hs/article/1059864

This is National School Volunteer Week. We are so thankful for the many volunteers who take their time to be in our schools helping students and teachers. We couldn't do it without you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

CALS Children's Library and Learning Center is celebrating their birthday by inviting kids to a PJ storytime. Stop buy the event for a guest reader and breakfast for dinner! https://cals.org/childrens-library #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Earth Day is just a week away, but the Central Arkansas Library System is hosting a number of events this month to celebrate Earth Day. Check out their website for some upcoming activities! https://trst.in/G1Esdg #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

One week from today is the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day. Get your unused and expired medications together to bring to a drop off location on Saturday, April 22! Find a drop off location near you: https://trst.in/0Yi0Wl #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

DHS's Every Child Arkansas is a new program to support and recruit foster parents from around the state. The mission of Every Child Arkansas is to invite people to consider fostering and spread awareness that everyone can make a difference. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

At the April board meeting, the PCSSD Board of Education voted to eliminate the policy requiring uniforms for elementary students. This will go into effect beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. A dress code will be put in place in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Janice Warren at jwarren@pcssd.org.

April is Arab-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Arab-Americans, along with their heritage. In 2022, Congress issued a proclamation commemorating the event. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now! https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers https://youtu.be/vsmaDbuHn_Q #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD's Donation Centers are open for families in need following the tornados that tore through central Arkansas on March 31. Items from food, clothing, baby items, and more are available to be picked up. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1062898 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Pulaski County Youth Services is hosting a Read to Lead program at COLLEGE STATION, DAISY BATES, and HARRIS ELEMENTARY. Thank you to the local authors and readers who stopped by our schools to enforce the importance of reading! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

April is the Month of the Military Child. We are proud to serve military families across our PCSSD and are thankful for the service of all military families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Easter!

We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now! https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers https://youtu.be/r7JKZDcyFhE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

All schools and District offices will be open tomorrow (April 6). We appreciate the understanding and cooperation with our decision to have an AMI day today. Counselors will be available for all students and staff who wish to talk through recent events. Additionally, DHS is providing disaster relief counseling services. More info here: https://5il.co/1s3j1 As a reminder, PCSSD schools are closed on Friday (April 7) for professional development. District offices will be open regular hours.

Best wishes for a joyous Passover! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. We are thankful for our paraprofessionals throughout PCSSD who continuously show their dedication to our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It is National Assistant Principals Week! This week we will be shouting out our amazing assistant principals by feeder. Today we want to give a special thank you to the APs from Mills. We are so thankful for your dedication to our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our donation centers will NOT be open today since we have shifted to an AMI day. We will be open tomorrow accept and distribute donations. More details on the locations can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1062898.