We had fun in the snow!
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Presidents Day is a day we honor all U.S. Presidents, past and present. Happy Presidents Day!
Chief Master Richard E. Anderson is an 8th-degree black belt master & highest-ranking African American in American Taekwondo Assoc. He works with at-risk youth. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013.
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PCSSD will have virtual days on Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures over the next 48 hours. Due to ADE regulations, the district is not allowed to declare a SNOW day and close down. However, we love seeing this winter weather and look forward to our teachers and students having winter-based instruction during this pivot!
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Judge Olly Neal Jr. was the first black district prosecuting attorney in Arkansas and served as a circuit court judge and on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Vertie Carter used her money to create a teacher education lab at Philander Smith College & uncovered discriminatory hiring practices on Arkansas' Merit System Council. She was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Abraham Carpenter Sr. and his family founded Carpenter's Produce which for national grocery chains. The family is an important symbol of success in agriculture. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Nearly 400 PCSSD employees received the COVID-19 vaccine this week! We are so excited for our amazing educators and professionals get the vaccine. Thank you to Cornerstone Pharmacy - JFK and Kroger Pharmacy for working with our district bring these vaccines to our schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Oliver Baker, Ph.D. is a Yale University physicist. He conducted groundbreaking research in particle physics and initiated integrating technology into the classroom. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Please join us for a Student Advocacy Opportunity on Monday, February 15 at 6:30. This meeting will allow for discussion of grade concerns, Schoology issues and preparations for upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences. The link to join this meeting is https://meet.google.com/drx-rxsc-mwd
Due to current weather conditions and its impact on roads, PCSSD will have another virtual day tomorrow. This means that all school and district buildings will be closed for access on Friday, February 12.
There is a chance for more winter weather on Monday and district administration will be monitoring that as well. Stay warm and safe!
Arkansas PBS is providing resources for parents during #BlackHistoryMonth, including activities, videos, and a writing contest. Learn more about these resources: https://www.pcssd.org/article/397945?org=pcssd
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Due to the possibility of power outages, our Cyber Safety Parent Event with the Arkansas Attorney General's Office representative has been postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30. A reminder will be sent closer to that date, but the link to join is https://zoom.us/j/99255550410
Thank you!
Roscoe Robinson is a gospel and R&B recording artist. His career spanned several decades and worked with artists such as the late Sam Cooke and the late Bobby Womack. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Winter weather is expected to continue to impact much of the state today. Therefore, in order maintain the safety of our students and staff, PCSSD will have a districtwide virtual day on Thursday, February 11. Stay safe and warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT: Maumelle Middle School's interim grades are ready to be viewed. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, February 17 from 1:30 until 4:30. Please contact your child's teacher via email to set up a time to discuss interim grades.
To view IPR grades:
From the PCSSD.org website, 1) Click EXPLORE, 2)Under FAMILIES, click PARENT LINKS, 3) Click eSchool Home Access Center (HAC), 4) Choose Pulaski County Special SD from the Select a District drop down menu, 5) Enter your user name and password, 6) From the horizontal menu at the top of the screen, 7) Click the red circle with A+ icon, 8) The interim progress report for Wednesday, February 10 will display your child's grades.
Darrell Walker was a basketball standout at University of Arkansas. He was drafted by the Knicks in 1983, played for 5 NBA teams & won a Championship with '93 Bulls. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Attention parents of 8th graders:
Mrs. Emfinger, a counselor from the high school, will be hosting a virtual parent night on February 9th from 6-7 p.m. discussing the transition to high school and course selection for the 2021-2022 school year. Please join her using this Google Meet link: meet.google.com/mji-wakv-dpw or via phone: (US) +1 567-275-2705 PIN: 361 829 063#. Hope to see you then!
Florence Beatrice Price was a published composer by 14, composing more than 300 pieces. She's a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
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