
Congrats to our January Avid Shining Stars!


Samuel Lee Kountz Jr., M.D. was a physician and pioneer in organ transplantation. He performed the first kidney transplant on patients who were not identical twins. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1997.
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We are so thankful to have amazing support for our students with special needs, especially sensory issues. The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association (ADSA) received a donation from Briggs Equipment to provide sensory masks for more than 100 of our students across the district. Check out the story from THV11 : https://www.pcssd.org/article/390154?org=pcssd
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In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great Arkansan who has been influential in black history. We'll highlight someone from the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame each day. arblackhalloffame.org
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The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A free poetry workshop will be led by Jermaine McClure on Feb. 6. Registration is required for the Poems of Freedom session.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3Ni5eOomZUkT4BB9U5K-Mk9Imi2BT8fTdz6a5KYyAiK63w/viewform


The Museum of Discovery is hosting a free and virtual program to celebrate Black History Month! A kit will guide families through visual art projects to explore and celebrate the work of four different female African American scientists.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGq-25xgdD-ngS5_qoOVfmP4a4jSqoDw59ec_1Mo4tPzeGWg/viewform


This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We drive innovation in the classroom. Whether it’s WiFi on school buses or virtual classrooms, PCSSD is giving our students access to the technologies that are shaping our world. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Good afternoon RES Families,
Thank you for helping to keep our school safe. If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms: headache, cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, muscle ache, or loss of taste or smell, please do not send him or her to school. We will work with you to ensure your child is able to learn online. Please feel free to contact us at kgentry@pcssd.org if you have any questions.

This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We strengthen our communities. A strong community centers around a sense of equity, inclusion and support that stems from each school within the Pulaski County Special School District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We strengthen public schools. PCSSD employs strong teachers and rigorous curriculum to improve the learning environment at every school, cultivating a sense of equity and excellence. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


More and more PCSSD employees continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine! Check out our Facebook page for more pictures of employees from across the district getting their vaccine.
Facebook Album: http://ow.ly/1V2B50DhJVu
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This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We cultivate future leaders. Every student possesses the potential to become a great leader and our staff supports students in the pursuit of their passon. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Students in the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences dental hygiene program are accepting new patients this semester. A new clinic will be opening in February to serve new patients of all ages. Call (501) 686-5733 to make an appointment.
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The Arkansas Department of Health continues to provide guidance for Arkansans who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and have been recommended to quarantine.


Many PCSSD teachers and staff got the COVID-19 vaccine this week (as will many more in the coming weeks). The excitement is evident knowing that normal days aren't far away. But it's still important to still wear your masks and physical distance! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


This week is School Choice Week. Why choose PCSSD? We prepare students for life. Our staff works diligently with every child to ensure he or she is prepared for life beyond the classroom and can learn in a comfortable, safe environment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Stephen Delaney likes reading newspapers on microfilm at the library. He enjoys the old political cartoons and Cynthia Howell/George Bentley stories covering past Arkansas K-12 education issues. Jon Kennedy is his favorite cartoonist but George Fisher is a close second.
One thing he's learned during the pandemic is just how crucial public education is for EVERYONE including those without school-age children. We all need healthy, safe, and functional public schools!
Thank you, Stephen, for your dedication to PCSSD!
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Students in the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences dental hygiene program are accepting new patients this semester. A new clinic will be opening in February to serve new patients of all ages. Call (501) 686-5733 to make an appointment.
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


The Arkansas Department of Education has created the Statewide Community Resources Portal to connect schools and communities with much needed information about available COVID-19 support services around the state.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/384423?org=pcssd
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That feeling when it's Friday, but the school day isn't quite over yet.
Happy Friday, y'all! The weekend is almost here.
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