Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." – Albert Einstein #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "The teacher is the heart of the educational system." – Sidney Hook #pcssdproud #serveall
Cinco de Mayo commemorates a significant Mexican victory during the Franco-Mexican War in Puebla. While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, the U.S. celebrates from coast to coast with food (guacamole, anyone?), traditional Mexican folk music & more. #pcssdproud #serveall
May is the time to make moves! Since 1983, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great reminder to discover physical activities that your family enjoys together. What sports or activities are your students up to - individually or as a family? #pcssdproud #serveall
We are excited to announce that Nate Thomas will also be representing Maumelle High at Arkansas Boys State! Thanks to Holloway Engineering for sponsoring him. Nate is going to represent the hornets well!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Behind the scenes, these hard-working staff members make sure our students are fed every day - which is no small feat! Today we want to say a big thank you for all the prep, cooking, line-wrangling and more from these rockstars. #pcssdproud #serveall
On Educator Commitment Signing Day, let’s all give a big round of applause to the next generation of educators. We can’t wait to see you inspiring students in the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
Observed on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer encourages Americans to pray for our country’s government, education and more. PCSSD will be joining other local state officials to pray for our city, county and state. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today we celebrate with the Class of 2024 on National College Decision Day. For those heading to college, today marks the end of the admissions process and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Where is your grad headed? #pcssdproud #serveall
AP exams are just around the corner! All PCSSD high schools will follow the exam schedule as distributed by the College Board Advanced Placement team. There will be two weeks of exams. You can find the full schedule by course here: https://www.pcssd.org/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships.
Happy School Principals' Day! We are so grateful for each of our 26 outstanding educational leaders across the District. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE HIGH rounded out Senior Week with a fun tradition: senior walk! The Class of '24 walked the halls of their feeder schools - PINE FOREST, CRYSTAL HILL, OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY and MAUMELLE MIDDLE. What a great send off & inspiration to future Hornets! #pcssdproud #serveall
The Maumelle High School Jazz Ensemble performed in the second annual ARJE State Jazz Festival at Nettleton High School on April 13th. The ensemble earned ALL first division superior ratings for their performance. We are so proud of our students’ hard work this year especially preparing this challenging program. Go Hornets!
Last week, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES hosted the Area 5 Special Olympics outdoor events. Schools from across central Arkansas competed in various events. OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, MILLS, SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE MIDDLE and HIGH schools all competed. Congrats on these students' hard work! #pcssdproud #serveall
Time to get your groove on! Since 1982, International Dance Day is the perfect day to celebrate the value and importance of dance as an art form that can have a major impact on society. So we're curious - what is your favorite style of dance or dance move? #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District. If you missed the career expo last week, don't worry! You can still learn more about openings and apply online. Check out our current openings: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE ACT Prep sessions in May. ACT sessions are encouraged for 9th-12th grade students. All applicants are encouraged to attend each session for an attainable score.
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to all our musically-talented students who performed at the end of the year ArkCDA competitions. Choir students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH were spectacular in their performances. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1566564
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
