Sylvan Hills Middle School

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 Here's a pop quiz as we celebrate the symbol of our nation. How many times has the U.S. flag been modified since 1777? If you said 27 times, great job! #pcssdproud #serveall

It's Family Health & Fitness Day! Here's a small step with big health benefits: Taking a post-dinner family walk. It's a simple way to stay active together, plus, it can help boost moods and family bonding. How do you stay active with your family? #pcssdproud #serveall

As we continue to celebrate Great Outdoors Month, we have more fun to share! Check out these 7 summer-perfect Arkansas swimming holes: https://trst.in/IkDWKG Has your family ever taken a dip at any of these spots? Let us know your favorite! #pcssdproud #serveall

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Did you know that the Caribbean is home to over 700 islands? 🌴 Celebrate the vibrant culture & contributions of Caribbean Americans by cooking a Caribbean-inspired meal or learning more through a Caribbean author. #pcssdproud #serveall

Get ready for a summer of fun at CALS with their Summer Kickoff Party at the Children's Library this Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. And don't forget to register for the CALS Summer Reading Program here: https://cals.org/summer #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us wish Ms. Moore-Lindstrom a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

Please help us wish Mr. Lonnie a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

There's a reason Arkansas is called the Natural State! Our home state offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. During Great Outdoors Month, we'll share weekly Arkansas-based get-out-there inspiration. First up, 5 family-friendly hikes: https://trst.in/E62a1s

🎉 Big news, Bear Nation! 🎉 We’re so proud to celebrate Mr. Chris Phillips, one of our amazing SHMS teachers, for being inducted into the Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame! 🏆 Before he was inspiring students in the classroom, Mr. Phillips was making history on the track — from being a State Champion at Crossett High to becoming a 7-time NCAA Champion and 8-time All-American at the University of Arkansas. He even represented Team USA on the world stage and competed in the IAAF World Championships in Monaco! 🇺🇸👟 We’re lucky to have a legend right here at SHMS! Help us congratulate Mr. Phillips on this well-deserved honor! 🐻👏 #SHMSBearsShine #TrackLegend #HallOfFame #ItsGoodToBeABear #MrPhillipsRocks

Starting NEXT week, PCSSD will offer 5-day meal boxes every Thursday for households with children ages 2-18. There will be 2 pick up locations: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH & CATO ELEMENTARY. Boxes can be picked up 7-10am. https://trst.in/zitYEg #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us wish Mr. Boyd a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

June is National Hunger Awareness Month, the perfect time to highlight Be Mighty, a program that connects kids & teens with meals at CALS locations. Here's Be Mighty Little Rock's summer meal schedule (click Food Access): https://trst.in/p9uwJl #pcssdproud #serveall

Have you heard? May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Support strong communication skills by reading with your child daily 📚✨ Great tips for all ages here: https://trst.in/RxfvkH #pcssdproud #serveall

That’s a wrap on the school year at SHMS! 💙🤍 We ended the year just the way we started it—together. Today was the last day for teachers, and we celebrated with our Golden Bear staff awards, some laughs, and a lunch grilled up by Mr. Hudgeons himself. It was the perfect way to wrap up the year—good food, good company, and a lot to be proud of. Huge shoutout to our amazing staff for everything you did this year for our students and each other. Enjoy your summer—you’ve definitely earned it! 🐻☀️ #ItsGoodToBeABear #SHMSBearsShine #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

Happy last day of school to our students! What's on your summer schedule? Let us know in the comments with a GIF or emoji! 🤿 🏖️ ⛺️ 🗓️ 📚 #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us wish Officer Smith a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻

It’s our final newsletter of the year! 🎉 Take a look for important updates, end-of-year info, and a few shoutouts as we wrap up another great year at SHMS. #SHMSbearsShine #ParentsMakeADifference #ItsGoodToBeABear 🐻 📎 Newsletter is attached!

Today we honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died during military service. "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." — Eleanor Roosevelt #pcssdproud #serveall

As we wrap up our messages for the graduating seniors, we share a few words of encouragement and celebration for the Class of 2025 from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH principal, Tracy Allen. #pcssdproud #serveall

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. One reason May was chosen to celebrate the contributions of AAPI people is Golden Spike Day. The transcontinental railroad, built with the help of many Chinese workers, was completed on May 10, 1869. #pcssdproud #serveall