PULASKI COUNTY (KATV) — Conversations about internet safety have never been more prevalent than in the era of mass virtual learning. It begs the question: how are schools and parents keeping students safe online as they multiply their hours in front of a computer screen? Nationwide more than 4,500 cases of predators using chat rooms to prey on children are... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (THV11) — A Little Rock man won't let anything stop him from giving his time to local schools in his community despite the struggles of the pandemic. He even spent years catching a city bus just to make it to his substitute teaching job at districts across central Arkansas. "Today, I'm at Maumelle High and try to do all the good I can,” said... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Two Maumelle High School students have advanced as finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced Clayton Boothe and Toby Reid among the top one-percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Central Arkansas Library System is offering a math tutoring program for students K-12. The program is free and being provided virtually for students. The Count UP after school math tutoring program matches experienced tutors with students to provide personalized support and guidance. The one-on-one program assists students with... READ MORE >
(PULASKI COUNTY, AR.—February 24, 2021) Winrock International’s The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and Pulaski County Special School District are partnering to challenge 3rd- through 12th-grade students to be innovators. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on education, this event serves to challenge students across Arkansas in the field of... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- ESS is hiring substitute teachers and support staff to work in Pulaski County School District. ESS is the nation’s largest staffing company. ESS provides qualified candidates with a fulfilling career in education and the opportunity to support schools in your local community. Join the ESS team and take advantage of employee perks such... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (ADH) -- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants to update healthcare providers on Arkansas’s recent adoption of new guidelines concerning the need for fully vaccinated persons to quarantine if exposed to a person known to have COVID-19. These changes were published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) February 10, 2021... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KARK) — Snow days usually mean no school, but with virtual learning and regulations by the Arkansas Department of Education, the school day must go on. To meet in the middle, the Pulaski County Special School District has pivoted two days of this week to what they’re calling “winter-based instruction.” For kids, this translates to a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas PBS is celebrating Black leaders during Black History Month by providing resources on their website to encourage education and conversation. Arkansas PBS is offering videos about Black leaders and a list of books celebrating Black culture. They are also providing an opportunity to explore Black history through art. Printable... READ MORE >
Little Rock, Ark. (February 2, 2021)- The Office of Skills Development (OSD), a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Be Pro Be Proud announced the release of a new augmented reality game app aimed at attracting a new generation of skilled technicians to the... READ MORE >
After dropping a heartbreaker in the Class 5A state semifinals last year, Maumelle returns this season with a chip on its shoulder. Boasting more experience, more leadership and more hunger for a championship trophy, senior forward Darvis Rasberry and the Hornets are ready to take the 501 by storm. “My goal this season is to win a state championship,” Rasberry... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (THV11)— If you were to give the pandemic a report card... most people would not award it many good grades. But a failing grade is exactly what Arkansas students are afraid of— That their grades during this abnormal school year don't reflect their true abilities. Tara Aulenback and Amanda Hull both had kids that did not do well... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- A Pulaski County Special School District paraprofessional is the first in the state of Arkansas to become a certified intervener from the Paraprofessional Resource and Research Center. Interveners have received specialized training in deaf-blindness and the process of intervention. Nakia Morris has been a paraprofessional with the Pulaski... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Five Maumelle High football players signed letters of intent to play in college. Jaylon Smith committed to play football at Iowa Wesleyan University. Jonathan Reyes committed to play football at Iowa Wesleyan University. Houston Motes committed to play football at Arkansas Tech University. Nathan Juhl committed to play football at... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Many students are gearing to take the ACT tests this Spring, and Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) is providing free, virtual ACT prep sessions. PCYS is offering three separate sessions to focus on specific sections of the test. The ACT Prep English session is Saturday, February 13, 9:30-11 a.m. The ACT Prep Reading session is... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — About 50 students at the Pulaski County Special School District will get a mask specifically designed for those with sensory issues. Al Hunt, a student, showed off his new sensory-friendly mask on Thursday. His mother said he’s adjusting to it nicely. "They aren't tugging at the mask, they aren't repositioning, they... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to launch the StatewideCommunity Resources Portal, a website that connects schools and communities with much needed information about available support services around the state.As a result of COVID-19, many students and families were in need of essential support services, or “wrap-around”... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Earlier this week state legislators were sworn-in at the Capitol for the 93rd General Assembly for the State of Arkansas. Congratulations to these men and women who have been elected to represent Arkansans at the State Capitol. Below is a list of State Senators and State Representatives who represent Pulaski County: State Senator Will Bond... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Foodbank is looking for Hunger Heroes in Pulaski County. Hunger Heroes are kids and teens who want to give back to the community and are interested in helping to fight childhood hunger. The group helps to raise funds for the Arkansas Foodbank’s Food for Kids Program, including the backpack program. This year the Hunger Heroes... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK.– UA – Pulaski Tech’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be a virtual event featuring bestselling author and distinguished professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. Mayo Johnson, UA-PTC computer science faculty and member of Chancellor’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion, will... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) - Some school districts are returning, like normal, while others are working on what they can do next to ensure the safety of their students and faculty.Many students and teachers across the state returned to the classroom on Monday. With traveling families back home and local COVID-19 cases high, all of that that has gotten some... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. – Two months since its’ debut on Netflix, “The Queen’s Gambit” continues to dominate the most-watched list. The mini-series about a young orphan girl who grows up to a world champion chess player is spurring an interest in chess all around the world, including Arkansas. Clayton Boothe, 17, knows his way around a chess board. “I’ve been playing for... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- A Maumelle High School senior has been announced as a 2021 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist. Jada Simpson is one of just 1,609 students selected from 99,403 applicants from across the country. Coca-Cola Scholars are exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action to impact others. 150 high school seniors are selected each... READ MORE >
Here is the Winter Challenge for Maumelle High students! Have fun and enjoy the holiday break! READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District football players received some amazing recognition as part of the high school football All-State and All-Conference selections. See the list of honorees below: Joe T. Robinson High: 4A All-State E’Marion HarrisJames JordanHunter Smith 7-4A All-State Brock BallardBuddy GastonE’Marion HarrisJames... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will receive 36,480 disposable masks from the Ford Motor Company for staff members. “During the height of the pandemic,” said Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty, “such support for our students and staff is deeply appreciated and a blessing.” The Ford Motor Company has been making disposable masks to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District Jr. High band members are getting recognized for their hard work at the Region I Band Audition. 73 PCSSD band members made All-Region, including 5 first chair, which means the highest scores of their sections: flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, and trombone. Congratulations to the students and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Maumelle High School and Mills University Studies High School recently came together to put on a Winter Dance Concert. Theatre dance students from each school presented “What Christmas Means to Me.” Ms. Shoshanna Moore is the dance teacher at both Maumelle and Mills and brought the two departments together to create a very unique dance... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Staff and students continue to adapt and think out of the box during this COVID-19 pandemic. The winter concert looked different than the past, but staff made sure to provide a memorable experience for the students. The Winter Band Concert was held outside this year at the Lake Willastein Amphitheater in Maumelle. The students were able to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Two Pulaski County Special School District choral directors have been chosen by their peers as Region 2 Distinguished Director of the Year as part of the Arkansas Choral Directors Association. Anthony Fuller with Joe T. Robinson Middle School was selected as the Distinguished Junior High Choral Director of the Year. Elaine Harris with... READ MORE >
PCSSD district administrators have decided to shift all schools - students and staff - to virtual learning next week. This will take place on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. The first day back on campus for all students and staff will be Monday, November 30 unless otherwise instructed. All students should connect with their teachers for instruction... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in the first week of high school football playoffs this week. All games will be played on Friday, November 13 with a 7 p.m. kick off. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask.The Arkansas Activities Association released more guidelines... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Band and choir members across Pulaski County Special School District are celebrating their successes after All Region auditions were recently held. 24 students from Maumelle High School and Maumelle Middle School earned placement in the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region I band, with six advancing to All State auditions... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in the first week of high school football playoffs this week. All games will be played on Friday, November 13 with a 7 p.m. kick off. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- All four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 10 of high school football this week. Three of our schools will kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5 and one school will play on Friday, November 6 and 7 p.m.As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, ARK. -- Pulaski County Special School District is honored to partner with Pulaski County Youth Services in the implementation of the PCSSD Teen Court Model for Restorative Justice. On Thursday, October 29, PCSSD held its Orientation and Swearing-in Ceremony for the Teen Court Students from the four High Schools in the district. PCSSD is the only... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 30. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate.... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Election Day 2020 is quickly approaching. In fact, many Arkansans have already cast their vote during early voting. For first-time voters, the voting process can be confusing and intimidating. To help alleviate confusion and stress, Pulaski County Special School District wants to make sure our families know the steps to ensure their voices... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Pulaski County Special School District announces an all-new school opening in 2021. It's an all virtual district conversion charter school is coming at a convenient time, but this school has been in the works for 5 years. It will work much differently than virtual learning happening now. "We are so excited to open Driven Virtual... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present another program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and... READ MORE >
For National School Principal Month, we asked principals what they've learned during the pandemic. Jeff Senn is the principal at MAUMELLE HIGH and we're so thankful for his amazing leadership! READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 16. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Education Secretary Johnny Key announced Wednesday the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) extended the USDA waiver allowing all school students to be served meals free of cost for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. PCSSD began the free meal distribution on September 3 after the initial commissioner... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Division of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) is presenting a new educational tool for families and teachers called SMACtalk. The Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) was created to ensure we all work together to keep our students healthy and safe while they learn and socialize online. For parents, SMACtalk offers resources... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District is unable to host onsite flu clinics for the 2020-2021 school year. However, the following local Health Units will offer flu vaccinations at their clinic for PCSSD students and staff. Jacksonville Health UnitNorth Little Rock Health UnitPulaski County Health UnitSouthwest Little Rock Health... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three out of four PCSSD high schools will participate in Week 6 of high school football this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- PCSSD schools will participate in Week 5 of high school football this week. All high schools will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday (October 2). As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets are pre-sold though some tickets can be purchased at the gate. Schools recommend buying... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Special Education Department within Pulaski County Special School District will host its first Virtual Secondary Transition, Career and Resources Fair on October 20, 2020 from 9:45 am - 4pm. Transition fairs are an opportunity for families of high school students with disabilities to find available resources and learn about the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 21, 2020)– McFarland Eye Care is pleased to announce a day of free eye care at our Pine Bluff and Little Rock locations on Saturday, October 3, 2020. McFarland’s Free Eye Care Day is open to anyone; new or established patients. The purpose of this event is to provide fellow Arkansans with the care they need but have been delaying... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Six Bridges Book Festival from the Central Arkansas Library System is joining in the list of local events going virtual this year. The event, formerly called the Arkansas Literary Festival, will be available free and live online October 8-18. The event will feature more than 50 authors and presenters on a wide variety of subjects and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Little Rock Zoo is excited to launch a brand new, interactive distance learning opportunity for K-8th grade students and I would greatly appreciate any assistance that you can provide with spreading the word.Whether in the classroom or at home, these interactive programs are affordable, educational and entertaining! Teachers with students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The motto of “equity and excellence” within Pulaski County Special School District is making strides in the classroom this year. Nearly four decades since its inception at Sylvan Hills High School, the Studies in African American Culture Club (SAACC) is now present at every secondary school in PCSSD. SAACC originally started in 1982 at... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — Schools across the state aren't having much of an issue getting kids to wear a mask, but instead many are going to school with a dirty one. "Kids have really cute masks, some of them are really personalized to them,” said Stacy Bottoms, the Principal of Crystal Hill Elementary. But if you take a closer look at some masks, you... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- PCSSD schools will participate in Week 4 of high school football this week. Sylvan Hills High School will play on Thursday (September 24) and Robinson, Maumelle and Mills University Studies High Schools will play on Friday (September 25). All games will start at 7 p.m. The Sylvan Hills High School game will be televised on KARZ 42 as the... READ MORE >
Arkansas high school seniors and parents are invited to attend a free webinar entitled Paying for College to understand the college financial aid process. Would you please include this information on your website, via Google Classroom and/or other ways to notify your seniors about this valuable session? Arkansas Paying for College WebinarWednesday, October 7,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (NASSP) -- The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is launching its 26th annual search for exemplary young volunteers. The awards program honors middle level and high school students for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications are now open! Now through November 10, 2020, students in... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Steve Landers Auto Group is proud to introduce ‘Do Good, Feel Good’ here to provide service and recognize local community members that go above and beyond. They have chosen a group that needs support this year more than ever - Classroom Heroes!Classroom Heroes awards the best of our state’s teachers. Each month, Landers partnering with KARK... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Week 3 of Friday Night Football kicks off Friday, September 11 and all games will begin at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets were pre-sold, some tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, schools recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid gathering... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including two students from Maumelle High School. It is our great honor to announce Clayton Boothe and Toby Reid will be continuing in the competition. These academically... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the school year wears on, school districts across Arkansas are doing what they can to control the spread of the coronavirus. "We've done a really good job at not having any internal transmission so far, all of them have been outside the community," said Jessica Duff, a spokesperson for the Pulaski County Special School District. Duff... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (KATV) — In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the sanitation staff in the Pulaski County Special School District is taking extra precautions to clean and sanitize their schools. Deep cleaning measures that were once done weekly in the district are now taking place every other day. Custodial and grounds supervisor, Karen Lemmer, said... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Week 2 of Friday Night Football officially kicks off Friday, September 4. All games will start at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask. All tickets were pre-sold, some tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, schools recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Education Secretary Johnny Key announced Wednesday the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) applied for a USDA waiver that would allow all school students to be served meals free of cost through the end of the year. As of Thursday, September 3, PCSSD received word to begin the free meal distribution immediately.... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Friday Night Football officially kicks off tonight, August 28. All games will start at 7 p.m. As a reminder physical distancing is required and all guests ages 10 and up must wear a mask.All tickets were pre-sold, no tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, all games will be live streamed in some capacity. Robinson vs. Pulaski Academy... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — Contact tracing will be a key part of keeping COVID-19 from spreading in schools and schools districts are preparing for how it will work. Dr. Janice Warren oversees all of the school nurses in the Pulaski County Special School District and is in close contact with the Arkansas Department of Health. She will help get... READ MORE >
Principal Jeff Senn walks through important information for back to school at Maumelle High School for 2020-2021. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — Substitutes play a key role in school districts across the state every year. This year, the coronavirus could make finding them challenging. "There are some older people who like to sub because they are retired teachers, and some of those will not come in because of the health risk," said Breanna Hildreth, a kindergarten teacher... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) — The entire school day will look different this year. For some students, that includes the ride to and from campus. Those who ride the bus will be met with new policies and procedures. Charles Anderson, an operations specialist for Pulaski County Special School District, said – pandemic or not – the school district has one... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. (THV11) — The Arkansas Department of Health released a set of guidelines for school bands to follow to safely practice instruments and social distance. "It's been since mid-March, it's been almost four-five months since we've been able to play, so the kids are eager and ready to go," Kerry Blakemore said. Kerry Blakemore is the band director... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK -- Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. The clinics will be held at the Partnership for a Healthy Arkansas building at 10117 Kanis Road in Little Rock on the following days: Saturday, August 8 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday, August 10 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday,... READ MORE >
PCSSD will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the district's application for a conversion charter school. The meeting will be held via zoom. Anyone who wishes to participate can click here on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. for the meeting.AGENDA FOR (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC HEARING Welcome & IntroductionsDriven Academy: District Conversion Charter... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- We are living in unprecedented times as we all do our part to fight against the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. PCSSD continuously looks for equitable and innovative ways to not only educate but also to celebrate our students. Unfortunately, we could not celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with the normal pomp and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Band, choir and orchestra will be available to students who choose ANY of the three instructional options for school next year. Those options include traditional (full time in person), blended (two days onsite and three days online) or virtual (full time online, not on campus) learning.Students may attend Band, Orchestra, and Choir classes... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- It is the desire of the district to maintain a safe environment for all of our students while providing a rigorous academic experience where students are able to interact with their teachers daily. This will include access to extra-curricular activities while abiding by the guidance and directives set forth by the Governor, Arkansas... READ MORE >
(PULASKI COUNTY, Ark.) – Pulaski County Special School District will launch a new program in the fall of 2020 as part of the curriculum for high school students. The program, which will be named Juvenile Justice as a course option, is modeled after the Teen Court program. Teen Court is implemented at schools across the nation. Students who take the course will be... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Unfortunately like so many things this year, the annual volunteer banquet was canceled this year due to a global pandemic. However, prior to COVID-19 sweeping through our state, we had hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to students in Pulaski County Special School District. Our PALS, people assisting local schools, are an... READ MORE >
UPDATED 7/8/20 -- Each high school will be working with its students to schedule a time to record a "walk-through" graduation to receive his/her diploma. Each walk-through will be recorded and edited to present a virtual graduation ceremony. Those virtual ceremonies will air on the district's YouTube channel later in the month of July.PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. --... READ MORE >
Roadmap to Reopening in PCSSD Community Virtual Meeting July 1, 2020 at 8:30 am Welcome - Dr. Charles McNulty, Superintendent of Schools Survey Results - Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications Health & Safety Discussion - Shawn Burgess, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Dr. Janice Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Equity & Pupil... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) -- We’re only months away from the start of a new school year and Arkansas school leaders are working to figure out the best way to educate our students. Several Arkansas school districts are surveying parents to find out what type of instruction they’d feel comfortable with. One option is having ‘blended’ on-site classes, which... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty discusses the options that PCSSD is exploring for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Parents are invited to provide feedback in a survey sent out on June 24. The survey will close at 5pm on Friday, June 26. READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders, I, like you, am shocked and saddened over the events of last week. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage across this country. Outrage on the senseless brutality of the act. Outrage because of the long years of disparate treatment of our citizens of color... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Since the Arkansas Activities Association released information on May 27 about the return of team sports, many of our school band and orchestra directors received questions about what this means for non-sport activities.The Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is currently working on guidelines for summer band activities across our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will reopen athletic facilities on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020. Only PCSSD student-athletes and coaches will be permitted in the facilities. Student-athletes are only allowed to use district athletic facilities under direct supervision of school coaches.At this time, there will be no public... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present a program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and manage... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- The Maumelle High School PTSO has organized a Senior Celebration Swarm Convoy to happen on Friday, May 29, 10:30-11:15 a.m. The PTSO is asking seniors to dress in their caps and gowns, decorate their cars, and line up at Lake Willastein at 10 a.m. to create a convoy, led by the Maumelle Police Department, through the city. Convoy participants... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle High School is receiving a top of the line LED scorers table as part of an online coaching clinic giveaway. Coach Mike Shook has been attending daily online coaching clinics through the National Association of Basketball coaches. One sponsor of the clinics, Sideline Interactive, announced the scorers table giveaway. Coach Shook entered... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Local government entities are joining together in support of the Class of 2020. The City of Little Rock, City of North Little Rock, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Pulaski County Government have found a unique way to recognize graduating Pulaski County seniors. The Big Dam Bridge... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2020 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you are a... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Four seniors from Maumelle High School committed to continue their education and athletic endeavors by playing baseball at the next level. Cade Higgins (outfielder), Grant Johnson (catcher), and Ethan Cash (infielder) signed to play at National Park Junior College. Preston Lee signed to play at Ridge Mountain Junior College. The baseball staff,... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle High School student, Keeley Ausburn, has been named to the 2020 Arkansas Times Academic All-Star Team, which is made up of debaters, musicians, scientists and championship athletes. The All-Star Team highlights students who are exceptional in and out of the classroom. Congratulations Keeley!KEELEY AUSBURN Hometown: Maumelle School:... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Congratulations to the Class of 2020! What a year it has been for the seniors across Pulaski County Special School District. After much discussion and your input in the senior survey (click here to see those results), PCSSD will hold a live graduation for all seniors.The graduation date will be Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Barton Coliseum at the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's been more than a month since Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered all schools in the state to close in an effort to slow the COVID19 pandemic. For seniors in high school, that means their monumental year was cut short. Normally this time of year, Robinson High School senior Justin Nelson would be on the baseball field. "I never thought... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In the 2019-2020 school year, PCSSD implemented AVID at all of our elementary schools as well as sixth grade in the middle schools and ninth grade at the high schools.AVID teams are eagerly preparing to implement this system that will increase student engagement, promote classroom collaboration and activate deeper levels of learning in their... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Pulaski County Special School District employs 27 full time speech/language pathologists and two full time speech/language pathology assistants to provide therapy services to the students of PCSSD. PCSSD also employs one dually certified speech/language pathologist/audiologist who... READ MORE >
The AP Exam is less than one week away. Here are some tips from the AP College Board to prepare for the exams.AP® Exams are May 11–22, and you can help your child get ready by taking these key steps.Download and print an Exam Day Checklistfor each exam.Make sure your child knows what time exams startin your time zone.Learn how to get ready for exam day.Go through... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three students from Maumelle High School have been chosen as Little Rock Family magazine’s Head of the Class 2020. The annual recognition is for the top graduating seniors from central Arkansas schools. See the award winners below: Madison Allen GPA: 4.21College attending: University of Central Arkansas University Scholars... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Members of the varsity volleyball team at Maumelle High School put together a fun video to spread encouragement and positivity. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Current high school seniors, and some juniors, are eligible to register to vote in this fall’s general election. Students who are already 18 or will turn 18 prior to November 3, 2020 can register to vote by filling out a voter registration application. Applications are available from your county clerk, local revenue or DMV office, public... READ MORE >
Do No Harm: Impact on Grading Policy GOALCreate a flexible grading system through a credit/no credit option for all students within Pulaski County Special School District. However, after looking at our student database this is not a possibility. OBJECTIVEThe Pulaski County Special School District central office leadership and local school leaders have developed a... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle High School senior, Bailey Bishop, has been awarded a $1,000 College Board Opportunity Scholarship. She is among nearly 4,000 class of 2020 students from around the country to have earned a portion of $3.6 million in scholarship money offered as part of the College Board of Opportunity Scholarship. The College Board Opportunity... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Army National Guard, the oldest branch of the military, is looking for high school students to join their ranks and help with missions. The Army National Guard has dual missions, including serving the state in times of crisis as well as federal deployments overseas. The National Guard’s service members serve approximately one weekend a... READ MORE >
The PCSSD teachers, principals, AP coordinators, and central office administrators want you to know that we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. We realize that COVID-19 (coronavirus) created many unexpected challenges and we hope that you and your family are staying safe. We are reaching out to ensure that all AP students have every opportunity... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark -- On Monday, April 6, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that school buildings would remain closed through the remainder of the school year. Additionally, the coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC guidelines remain in place when it comes to social distancing. Therefore, PCSSD will cancel high school proms for all high schools. We... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV) -- Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty joined Ashley King on THV's mid-morning show "The Vine." Dr. McNulty has some words of advice for students as the rest of the school year goes online. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. - More than 500 students across Arkansas, including many from Pulaski County Special School District, attended Camp College at Arkansas State University. The program provided high school freshman an opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. Arkansas State University provided the students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three schools from Pulaski County Special School District participated in a ceremony to honor the academic accomplishments and achievements of African American High school students. This year's event took place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in the M. L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College.As a part of its Black History Month events,... READ MORE >
Austin, TX -- A small group of educators from Pulaski County Special School District attended the Digital Annual Learning Conference (DLAC)in Austin, Texas from February 24 - 26, 2020. Two central office employees - Rachel Blackwell, PCSSD digital learning facilitator, and Casey Dailey, instructional technology and professional development facilitator joined... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Five schools from Pulaski County Special School District competed in the Regional Tournament last weekend and two teams will advance to the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament in Hot Springs March 6-7.In the elementary division, the Pine Forest and Crystal Hill archery teams competed in the Region 8 tournament... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (PCSSD) -- Due to a high percentage of student absences and the duration of these absences, Maumelle Middle, Maumelle High and Robinson High schools will have an AMI day on Friday, February 7. These schools will be deep cleaned tomorrow to sanitize the building. For more information on the cleaning process that we use at PCSSD, please refer our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Former Maumelle High School football star and current NFL linebacker Kendall Donnerson came back home to Maumelle High School for a big honor. The school presented Donnerson with his jersey before the Maumelle Parkview basketball game. Donnerson went to Southeast Missouri State and now plays for the Raiders. READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Maumelle High School held an informational meeting for students who might be interested in the AVID program for the 2020-2021 school year. The students who attended are currently freshman and were recommended by their teachers to apply for the tenth grade AVID program at Maumelle High School. Current (2019-2020 school year) AVID students were on... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
UPDATE: KARK 4 News anchor, Susanne Brunner, featured Eva in a news story on January 20, 2020.MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Eva Casto, 15-year-old sophomore at Maumelle High School in Pulaski County Special School District, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Casto has taken the ACT three times, the first as a seventh grader where she scored a 28. She... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what you'll... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is official open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students:January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020: Returning... READ MORE >
MAUMELLE, Ark. -- Students in Ms. Tiffany Shettles-Tull's AVID class at Maumelle High School participated in an "AVID Fun Friday" activity. These students built towers by doing the spaghetti marshmallow tower challenge. The basic idea is for a team to create the tallest possible tower, made of spaghetti noodles, that can support a marshmallow. Teams are given 18... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
Maumelle High School hosted their second annual College and Career Fair, open to all high school students. The College and Career Fair was organized by the Maumelle High Career and Technical Education Department and the Counselors. More than 70 organizations attended, from colleges and universities, trade schools, and tutoring representatives. Maumelle city... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
The Maumelle High School (MHS) Hornet Marching Band is among a handful of Class 5A bands to receive a Superior rating at the Arkansas State Marching Contest. MHS was one of only seven schools to receive this highest possible rating at the competition. This is the school’s first “First Division” award since the State Marching Contest’s inception in 2016. “This... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Maumelle High School cross country teams for amazing performances at the Conference Championships! In the 5A Central Conference Championships, the Maumelle High School boys cross country team finished first, with Tyler Melton (1st), Nate Sutterfield (4th), Clay McDonald (6th), Stephan Boland (7th), Maurice Whitfield (9th) and Thomas Naylor... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
As part of Red Ribbon Awareness Week, Maumelle High student athletes, band members and cheerleaders held pep assemblies and presentation on drug awareness for elementary school students. Students at Crystal Hill Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary and Pine Forest Elementary enjoyed hearing from the high school students about the importance of being drug free and the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
The Maumelle High School Band traveled to Monticello this week to perform in competition at the 2019 UAM Kappa Kappa Psi Marching Invitational. There were 17 bands performing, representing schools from central, southeast and southwest Arkansas, as well east Texas. The MHS Band performed its 2019 Competition Show entitled "The Cure: A Survivor's Story" and earned... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your notification settings to get important updates and announcements from the district office as well as your child's school. READ MORE >
We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >