
PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall


September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
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Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall


This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools.
https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/
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This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall


Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall


September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that aggressive behavior, withdrawal from community, and reckless behavior can be warning signs of suicide?
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization.
https://trst.in/RuPS0C
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Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall


Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health.
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Central Arkansas Water visited Maumelle High skilled trades class this week for their first co-teaching opportunity within the Academies. Four field experts share their stories about their career path with CAW. Students worked with guidance from these experts on reassembling water meters based on diagrams. Students also learned how to use the leak detection equipment. Thanks for the visit, Central Arkansas Water!




STEM programs provide exposure to STEM content and also provide students with opportunities and experiences that increase innovation, encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, build confidence and perseverance, and foster community and collaboration. #pcssdproud #serveall


During the school year, MAUMELLE HIGH has the opportunity to have TWO students represent our school and student body at the monthly Board of Education meetings. Last night, junior Camryn Ford represented our school at September meeting. We're so thankful for her hard work and willingness to represent the Hornets. Way to go, Camryn! Our next rep will be in January.




September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our bodies. The Cleveland Clinic says the morning is when bodies are most insulin-sensitive and suggests fiber-filled carbs for a healthy breakfast.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast/
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The deadline to sign up for Chromebook insurance is September 29! It's only $35 to sign up! Insurance will help you avoid unwanted extra costs if your student's Chromebook is lost, broken or stolen. Sign up today: https://trst.in/C495Cv #pcssdproud #serveall


This is National Arts in Education Week. PCSSD is proud of our fine arts programs and how they impact all aspects of education.
"Grit, industriousness, creativity and resilience are at the center of arts education," said PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light.
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Today is Patriot Day when we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Never forget.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism has increased since the pandemic. Addressing this is key to improving graduation rates and academic achievement.
https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that 79% of all people who die by suicide are male?
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2018/Addressing-Male-Suicide
Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
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