We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Heather Smith, board member for zone 3. Smith graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 1992. Smith was a member of the choir for four years. She was a Concert Belle, sang soprano, and was the opening solo in their Christmas Cantata procession. #pcssdproud #serveall
Did you know that our student nutrition partner, Chartwells K12, creates delicious recipes for you to try at home? Check out the latest recipes for January - perfect to create on these cold, winter days. https://trst.in/m3gID4 . Let us know if you try any!
Also - LUNCH MENUS are updated for next week! Be sure to check them out on your child's school website. Just look for the "dining menu" button on the right-hand side of the screen.
#pcssdproud #serveall
Due to hazardous road conditions in parts of the county and the expectation of possible black ice in some areas, PCSSD will be closed on Friday, January 19. We will continue to monitor the road conditions through the weekend. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #servreall
If you didn't receive messages from the PCSSD communication office this week regarding closures, please make sure your contact information is current with the District. If you have a student in PCSSD, please contact the registrar for your child's school: https://trst.in/W1Ya9g. If you work for PCSSD, please contact HR. We don't want you to miss out on important announcements! #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Kid Inventors Day! This day celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of young people all around the world. Kids have invented all sorts of things including earmuffs, popsicles, trampolines, Braille, and even the television. #pcssdproud #serveall
Due to hazardous road conditions in much of the county and the expected freezing rain tomorrow morning, PCSSD will be closed on Thursday, January 18. We will continue to monitor the road conditions throughout the day. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #servreall
School picture retake day will be Monday, January 22. You can order at mylifetouch.com with the student's ID or the picture day ID: EVTRC3P9K
Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Shelby Thomas, board member for zone 4. Thomas graduated from Jacksonville in 1989 and was a 3 year letterman in football. Thomas also was a member of the choir and is the "OG" board member serving since the advisory board days. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD will be closed Wednesday, January 17 due to freezing temps and road conditions. All afterschool activities are also canceled on Wednesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and assess if additional closure dates are needed. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYM the message this morning, PCSSD will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. All afterschool activities are also canceled on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and assess if additional closure dates are needed. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #serveall
Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights, equality, and justice. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Nation Human Trafficking Awareness Day which brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities worldwide. Learn more about potential red flags of human trafficking and more: https://trst.in/f34bRk. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to our December 2023 Students of the Month!
6th grade - Contessa Baquial
7th grade - Jaslyn Hilton
7th grade - Kennedy Hervey
8th grade - Gavin Mosley
Way to go Stingers!!!
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. First up, Lt. Eli Keller board member for zone 6. Keller graduated from American International School of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa) in 1996 for 11th & 12th grade. Prior to that he attended Bishop Mackenzie School (Lilongwe, Malawi) for 9th & 10th grade. He played rugby, track (1600m, 800m), basketball, soccer, & volleyball in high school. WOW! #pcssdproud #serveall
8th Grade Families,
Please join us on Tuesday, January 16 from 5:00-7:00, for an exciting opportunity for you to learn about Maumelle High School! MMS and MHS teachers and counselors will help our 8th graders learn about courses, clubs and extra curricular activities. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
We now have Tech Cards from the Central Arkansas Library System for our students. These cards provide access to digital content from CALS, including ebooks, research materials and much more! These are all valuable, free resources for our students! Please let us know if you would like for your student to receive one of these cards by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnEDJ9dLxhnLTG7Ncv87bMfkM9V4Bv73UI-rqCPD7WYd6b-g/viewform
Distribution of cards will begin the week of January 8. Instructions for using the cards will be covered during the students' library day with their ELA class. Students are not required to have a Tech Card, this is just something extra we have for them to use. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, January 3, 2024! Please remind students to charge their Chromebooks in order to be ready for school. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
Just a reminder, students will return to school tomorrow (Wednesday), January 3. District offices are open today if you need anything. Enjoy the last day of winter break, students. See you tomorrow! #pcsspdroud #serveall
