STEM is LIT! is an initiative to expose students to STEM experiences by aligning “challenges” to literary works. All of our challenges are adapted to grade levels and include alignment to various STEM standards and English Language Arts standards. #pcssdproud #serveall
The Maumelle High School Cheer Team is proud to host a mini-cheer camp for students in grades Pre-K4 through 6th grade. The mini camp will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. until noon. Campers will have the chance to perform at the home football game on Thursday, September 28.
Registration is $40 and includes a t-shirt and snack. Register online at https://shorturl.at/fxEN7 (pay on site the day of the clinic). If you have any questions, please contact Coach Jones at kjones6305@pcssd.org
September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our minds. It helps students be more alert and improve their academic performance. Breakfast helps students focus on their classes rather than a hungry belly. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Read a Book Day! What are your favorite books?
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Happy Labor Day! Labor activists in the late 1800s pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the work that has contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882.
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Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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Three PCSSD high schools are on the road tonight for week 1 of high school football. Good luck to MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH (Sylvan Hills is off). Let's bring home a W!
Don't forget about livestream: https://trst.in/hQ7BTc
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September is Attendance Awareness Month and PCSSD is challenging all students to be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On time)! We encourage every school to attain 95% attendance every week in September. The challenge kicks off next week. Good luck! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. PCSSD is thankful for our security department as well as partnerships with local law enforcement that work together to keep our students and campuses safe. #pcssdproud #serveall
8 PCSSD students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1221605
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Scholars in Ms. Jones' AVID classes visited the Army Mobile Experience on Wednesday. Students used the AVID strategy of "inquiry" to explore different career paths that the Army has to offer. Students also participated in military technology simulations that provided hands-on experiences. What a fun opportunity!
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports the risk of mental health issues increase for adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media. ACHI released a video to help parents understand parental controls.
https://trst.in/Po9gqv
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Pulaski County Youth Services is once again hosting free Fall ACT Prep classes this year. The next session will focus in English/reading on Sunday, Sept. 24. For more information contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net or call 501-340-5615. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Local health department locations also often provide vaccinations. Here is a list of local health departments and their contact information in central Arkansas:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/central
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Today is Women's Equality Day. On this day in 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote! #pcssdproud #serveall
It might not feel like football weather, but the season is here! Week 0 of high school football kicks off tonight for PCSSD high schools. Reminder: games start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://trst.in/zxAKKS) for $7 or $10 at the gate. #pcssdproud #serveall
In case you missed it, local media interviewed PCSSD about the excessive heat and its impact on the school day and extracurricular activities. Check out the stories:
THV11: https://trst.in/040y7O
KATV: https://trst.in/CKUBa0
KARK: https://trst.in/akjjBV
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Students in Coach Garrison's Freshman Seminar class are starting the year off with a fun project. These students are making pennants of their favorite college and university to decorate the lockers around the school. What's your favorite college or university?
