AVID students get together every year to get to know their AVID "cousins" from other PCSSD middle schools. These 6th graders engage in a number of activities to inspire collaboration, team building, and most importantly to foster those lifelong connections as a part of the PCSSD AVID Family.
October is National Principal Month. Dr. Valencia Essel is the principal of BAKER ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I am introverted and need time to recharge. After particularly long days, I retreat home to watch true crime shows under my weighted blanket.
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October is National Principal Month. Erikka Johnson is the principal of HARRIS ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I write and record music! Being an educator and singing/music are my dual passions!
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October is National Principal Month. Stacy Bottoms is the principal of CATO ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. I was also a competitive swimmer.
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Our very own School Resource Officer is being featured by the University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute! We are proud to have Officer Brown in our school and have a longstanding partnership with the Sherwood Police Department.
https://arsafeschools.com/our-sro-spotlight-is-on-cedric-brown/
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month we raise awareness about the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. This holiday has been celebrated since the 1980s. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. The International Dyslexia Association reports that up to 20% of the population may have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, weak spelling, and poor writing. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It's another Football Friday in PCSSD! We've got great matchups tonight, including another in-district match between ROBINSON and MAUMELLE HIGH. Come out and support your schools! You can also tune in live: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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October is National Principal Month. Mike Hudgeons is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE.
Fun Fact: I was valedictorian of my high school class with a 4.0 gpa. I wrote my speech in In School Suspension where I spent my last 3 days of school.
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Today is National Coaches Day and we are sending a big thank you to all of the athletic AND instructional coaches across PCSSD! They are all dedicated to building well rounded students inside and out of the classroom. We appreciate you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Dr. Kim Truslow is the principal of OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: One of the best memories I have of growing up is my time in marching band, from 8-12 grades and served as colorguard captain my last 2 years.
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Please help us wish Ms. Gibson a very happy birthday!
💙,
Your SHMS Family 🐻

October is Filipino American History Month. Recognition of this month was first officially recognized by Congress in 2009, and the month of October was selected to commemorate the first Filipinos coming to America in October 1587. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is World Teachers' Day! Today, and everyday, we celebrate the amazing teachers across PCSSD and their dedication to ensuring all of our students receive a high quality education to prepare them for college and career. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Time is running out to order yearbooks!

October is National Principal Month. Anjelica Evans is the principal of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: Most people wouldn't know that I am a very introverted person. I enjoy being in quiet spaces vs. being around a crowd.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is intended to educate everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. INearly 44,000 people in the U.S. will likely die from breast cancer this year.
https://www.komen.org/
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October is National Principal Month. Dr. Matt Mellor is the principal of LAWSON ELEMENTARY.
"I have over 1000 Hot Wheels in my office."
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Students in Ms. Holden's 7th grade Integrated Science class created corkscrew prototypes. This was a project that the Little Rock Reclamation Authority demonstrated for students. It's an Engineering Design as Communications project concept. The students definitely enjoyed this one!
During parent-teacher conferences last week, the AVID students set up a table in the front entry to greet parents. They invited parents to write their child a positive postcard and the AVID students worked with Mrs. Hum to put the notes in the designated lockers throughout the week!




