It's National Crayon Day! Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Who remembers the crayon boxes with built-in sharpeners?
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Happy Easter! This Christian cultural holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Easter is based on a lunar month which is why the date varies each year. Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Mary E. Clarke was a US Army officer and department head of the Women's Army Corps. In 1978, she became the first woman to earn the rank major general in the US Army. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Hattie McDaniel was an actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. For her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind," she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Pearl S. Buck was best known for "The Good Earth" which won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. In 1938, Buck became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. #pcssdproud #serveall
"Music cuts through all boundaries and goes right to the soul." -Willie Nelson March is Music in Our Schools Month and this week we celebrate the musical talents from the MAUMELLE schools. Let us know in the comments if you're a Maumelle band or choir alum! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Jacqueline Cochran pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots. She was the first woman to break the sound barrier on May 18, 1953. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Kathryn Bigelow is a filmmaker who has received numerous accolades. In 2008, Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for "The Hurt Locker." #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Sarah Thomas is an official currently for the NFL. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, a bowl game, and a game in a Big Ten stadium. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Social Work Month, a profession needed more than ever. Social workers are uniquely qualified to handle a variety of societal troubles and truly want to help others. Thank you to those social workers who serve our school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden in 2022. She is the first black woman to serve as a Justice of the US Supreme Court. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Greek-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the core components of Greek culture and ideals. Also known as Hellenic History Month, the celebration coincides with National Greek Independence Day on March 25. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Loretta Perfectus Walsh became the first American active-duty Navy woman, the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, and the first woman allowed to serve as a woman in any of the United States armed forces, when she enlisted as a sailor in the U.S. Naval Reserve on March 17, 1917.
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National Athletic Training Month spreads awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. We'd like to recognize Dylan Thompson who works with MAUMELLE feeder schools. Thompson plays a vital role in ensuring student-athletes are taken care of everyday! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Janet Reno was a lawyer and public official who served as the first female and 78th United States attorney general. Reno held the position from 1993 to 2001, making her the second-longest serving attorney general. #pcssdproud #serveall
World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Poetry speaks to our common humanity and shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace. #pcssdproud #serveall
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date (21st day of 3rd month) signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Susan B. Anthony was a women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She was the first woman to appear on a US circulating coin. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. She joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American woman (and third woman) to fly in space in 1983. #pcssdproud #serveall
