We received a proclamation from Judge Hyde of Pulaski County officially honoring Sept 12th as AVID day for all of the county!! ❤️❤️


What happens on AVID Day?
Schools and districts across the country participate in events and activities to honor AVID's mission.
Students are encouraged to make declarations of their "AVID Why," expressing their personal reasons for participating in the program and their commitment to academic goals.
The day is a time to recognize the hard work of educators and the achievements of students, as well as the broader community that supports the AVID system. Go Stingers!!!
1 day ago, Traci Matthews
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Hispanic Heritage Month at MMS

Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner, and MMS is ready! Our Spanish students have been working hard to celebrate and honor this special time. They have explored Hispanic countries, learning about their traditions, governments, leaders, populations, and many other fascinating facts.

Students also created their own telares. Telares, or weaving, is a Central American tradition dating back to pre-Hispanic times, long before the arrival of the Spanish. They further explored history by making crafts with seeds, symbolizing the origin of food and agriculture in early civilizations.

We are so proud of our students’ dedication and creativity as they bring Hispanic heritage to life in our classrooms! Go Stingers!!!

1 day ago, Traci Matthews
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PCSSD is proud to participate in AVID Day, joining schools and districts across the nation today in celebrating the transformative power of education
and opportunity. Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde honored PCSSD by declaring September 12, 2025, as “AVID Day” in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Read more about it here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2414479 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #myAVIDwhy #AVIDDay
1 day ago, PCSSD
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation
AVID Day Proclamation

We are proud to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week, a time to honor the chefs who bring passion, creativity, and care to every meal they prepare for our students. At PCSSD, we have a pair of chefs who transform food into celebration, comfort, connection, and community – Chartwells' Executive Chef King Joseph and Chef Sarah Montgomery, who prepare meals in our cafés & caterings for district staff; help train our kitchen staffs; conduct in-café programs with our students; and so much more. Thank you, Chef King & Chef Sarah, for all you do for the students of PCSSD!

2 days ago, PCSSD
Chef Appreciation Week

Tomorrow, PCSSD students and staff—let’s turn the hallways into a runway of college and career readiness! Every shirt you wear tells your story of where you've been or where you want to be.
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-job attire
📸 Snap a pic & tag us

What is AVID?
PCSSD is implementing AVID in every grade level at all elementary, middle and high schools across the district. Our AVID teams are eagerly promoting this system which increases student engagement, promotes classroom collaboration and activates deeper levels of learning in their classrooms with practical, immediately useful tools and instructional strategies. Teachers who participate in AVID professional learning begin to shift their beliefs about teaching and learning, allowing them to cultivate a growth mindset both for themselves and their students.

AVID Mission Statement

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

AVID for Elementary Schools

Putting future leaders on an early path to success in school

AVID Elementary engages young learners and provides them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers who have a thirst for learning. Teachers use AVID strategies to provide students with:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading to learn

  • Note-taking and time management skills

  • Best ways to work together inside and outside of the classroom

AVID for Secondary Schools

Moving future leaders toward college success and beyond

AVID’s teaching strategies and curriculum build positive teacher-student relationships to ensure student success schoolwide. AVID Elective students:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Enroll in advanced courses (AP®)

  • Receive academic instruction and tutorial support

  • Strengthen their writing skills

  • Improve study and organization skills

  • Gain “college knowledge”

  • Visit colleges and explore careers

The AVID Advantage

  • Reduces variation in classroom instruction.

  • Leverages grit and determination of students.

  • Emphasizes rigorous coursework, relevance of instruction and relationships.

  • Raises expectations of educators, students and their families.

  • Re-energizes the staff on campus and in the district.

4 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday Mills Middle
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Joe T. Robinson Middle
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Junior High
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary

🚀 Our incredible volunteers gave over 10,000 hours of their time to students last school year, and they’re ready to level up for 2025-2026!

📚 Today, ladies from the UAPB Alumni Association kicked off a monthly Book Club with our third graders at College Station and Harris Elementaries. Kids also had a friend scavenger hunt where they had to get signatures from the other school's scholars.

💖 Want in on the fun? Become a PCSSD volunteer and help spark young minds. Sign up here: https://securevolunteer.com/Pulaski-County-Special-School-District/home

🔒 Safety first: Anyone who wishes to volunteer at a PCSSD school must first complete a volunteer application. This includes a background check conducted online at no cost to the volunteer.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #CSESonFire #PantherProud #BetterTogether

4 days ago, PCSSD
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be here soon! We will be open during Parent/Teacher conferences on September 22 and during the regular school day the rest of that week. The link to the book fair website will give more information. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maumellemiddleschool1
4 days ago, Traci Matthews
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Students in Ms. Muffley's math classes have been working on coordinate plane skills to be able to apply them to ratio relationships. They created these amazing examples of these concepts to reflect their wonderful creative abilities. Go Stingers!!!
4 days ago, Traci Matthews
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Our Back to School Dance Bash is coming up on September 19 from 6:00-8:00! Dress is casual, but also school appropriate. Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold September 8-17 in the front office. No tickets will be sold at the door. Snacks will be sold at the dance for cash only, please. Students must have their ID on to attend the dance. Parents and guardians who would like to help with the dance must fill out the volunteer form for the school district approximately five days before. Here is the link to sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA9AD2AA7F58-58190395-mmsfall#/
Thank you! Go Stingers!
6 days ago, Traci Matthews
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Stinger Families, please remind your student(s) to keep up with their Chromebook during the school day, to charge it every night at home and to bring it to school every day. Chromebooks and chargers should not be left unattended anywhere because that could lead to expensive damages. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
8 days ago, Traci Matthews
Stinger families, if students are not using their assigned phone pouch, the phone will be taken to the office and a parent or guardian must pick it up. It will not be given back to the student. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
8 days ago, Traci Matthews
There is still time to purchase Chromebook insurance! This coverage is for the Chromebook itself, not the charger or bag. Those are $20 to replace. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 3. Please contact Traci Matthews, Maumelle Middle School Librarian, at tmatthews1379@pcssd.org if you have any type of Chromebook related questions. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
9 days ago, Traci Matthews
Congratulations to our Stinger Scholars of the Month for August!!!

6th grade - Amiya Jones
7th grade - Trevion Dickson
8th grade - Josie Rudd

Way to go, Stingers!!!
10 days ago, Traci Matthews
Stinger Families, we have yard signs available for sale! They are $10 and can be purchased in the front office, cash or check, please. If you have any questions, please call the school at 501-851-8990. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
10 days ago, Traci Matthews
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Not sure what to wear tomorrow? Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
👕 Rock your dream school tee
🩺 Don your future-career shirt
📸 Strike a pose & tag us in your pic

11 days ago, PCSSD
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
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Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
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Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Happy Labor Day! Schools and offices are closed in observance of the holiday. Thank you to our staff for all of their hard work getting the school year off to a great start! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
12 days ago, PCSSD
Happy Labor Day from PCSSD
Dr. Franco, our fabulous Spanish teacher, is excited to share some photos from the past three weeks in her classroom! During this time, students have been forging strong bonds while introducing them to basic Spanish concepts. One of the highlights was watching the students jump rope while singing the alphabet, a fun and active way to reinforce learning!
Students also explored vocabulary related to school supplies, and Dr. Franco created short videos using WICOR strategies to make lessons interactive and engaging. Go Stingers!!!
16 days ago, Traci Matthews
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There is still time to purchase Chromebook insurance! This coverage is for the Chromebook itself, not the charger or bag. Those are $20 to replace. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 3. The link for insurance information is https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance. Please contact Traci Matthews, Maumelle Middle School Librarian, at tmatthews1379@pcssd.org if you have any type of Chromebook related questions. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
16 days ago, Traci Matthews
Stinger Families, please remember that you can still order a yearbook for $30 until August 29, 2025. This is a great opportunity for a discounted price! The regular yearbook price goes up to $45 on August 30. Please visit jostens.com/btsoffer to order! Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
16 days ago, Traci Matthews
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You might be what the next generation of PCSSD students need! Are you certified in secondary math or Spanish? Those are just a few of the open positions available at pcssd.org/page/human-resources. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
17 days ago, PCSSD
Now Hiring Teachers