Happy Hanukkah! For the next eight nights, Hanukkah (often called the Festival of Lights), takes place for our Jewish friends. The celebration centers around lighting candles on the menorah while also enjoying food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #serveall
In 1994, the United States Congress declared December 7, National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Memorials and events are held each year at Pearl Harbor as well as across the nation honoring the 2,403 Americans killed and the nearly 1,200 injured. #pcssdproud #serveall
Construction has come a long way since we first broke ground just over a year ago. Yesterday, our athletic booster club received a donation from First Service Bank. WOW!
Following the check presentation, members from the Maumelle Chamber of Commerce and local businesses attended a sneak peek of our new indoor practice facility. We're so grateful for the community support!
Latest drone footage of the campus: https://youtu.be/HlCgMS1yq9M
Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #1: Foods that are rich in fiber, protein, & healthy fats keep the body feeling full longer, providing energy to focus and stay alert throughout the day.
Source: https://trst.in/EMho2z.
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The Maumelle Technology Student Association (TSA) is hosting a donation for the Maumelle Animal Shelter. The students created an "angel tree" and placed in the lobby of the Maumelle Kroger. Each ornament features an animal at the shelter and their Christmas wish. The tree will be there until Christmas Eve and then we'll collect the items and distribute them to the animal shelter. Please help support our local shelter this holiday season!
REMINDER! Maumelle High counseling office is hosting a financial aid information session this Tuesday (Dec. 5) at 6 pm. The session will be held in the seminar room at Maumelle High. Some topics to be discussed include state and federal scholarships, how to keep financial aid once awarded and other helpful tips. Lavonne Juhl will be our special guest speaker. See you there!
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from Ms. Thibeault's dance classes at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and MAUMELLE HIGH performed together last night at MUSHS. Students have been working on a variety of dance techniques. This performance included students' who studied Alvin Ailey's "Revelations." Way to go! The next performance will be at Maumelle High on Tuesday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Maumelle High counseling office is hosting a financial aid information session on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 pm. The session will be held in the seminar room at Maumelle High. Some topics to be discussed include state and federal scholarships, how to keep financial aid once awarded and other helpful tips. Lavonne Juhl will be our special guest speaker. See you there!
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"I've learned that you have to work hard in class and on the field. I focus on my school work before practice or games." -Elijah Newell, MAUMELLE HIGH
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GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this break and spend time with loved ones. What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? Let us know! #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM). In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as NAIHM. Check out interesting and historical about Native American culture: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov #pcssdproud #serveall
Just a reminder, schools will be closed November 20 - 24 and district offices will be closed November 23 - 24. Enjoy the week off! We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 27. #pcssdproud #serveall
National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of those children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. On this day, courts and organizations across the country open their doors to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. #pcssdproud #serveall
Week 2 of high school playoffs continues tonight. We have one team standing in the playoff race - MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck, Comets, against Parkview High. Don't forget you can catch all games on our live stream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
