If your scholar is interested in being a student leader and making a difference at school, information packets are available in the front office. Thank you! Go Stingers!
🔗 Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
Coverage includes accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft, with $0 deductible and unlimited claims (police report required for loss/theft claims).
Policy cost: $25, valid through June 30, 2027.
English & Spanish portals:
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🍎 Congratulations to Ashley Washam, recognized today at the Governor’s Mansion as one of Arkansas’ Top 15 Teacher of the Year finalists. 👩🏫
Washam is stepping into a new role as dean of students at Pine Forest Elementary in 2026–2027, after previously serving as a special education teacher at Maumelle Middle School. Superintendent Jeff Senn and Principals Janna Carr and Dr. Yolanda Thomas joined with Washam's family to celebrate! 👏#ExpectBelieveSucceed
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.
🔗 View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool
Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!
Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.
🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.
Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.
Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.
Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed
We are grateful the Maumelle Chamber of Commerce and their continued support of our schools and community! Annual Maumelle Back-to-School Bash on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at Lake Willastein. We hope to see all of our Stinger families there!
New students and sixth grade will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Seventh and eighth grades will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595
Open House Schedule:
📍 Wednesday, August 5 | 4:00–6:00 PM
✨ 6th Grade & New Stingers
📍 Thursday, August 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM
✨ 7th & 8th Grades
Join us to:
📚 Meet your teachers
🗓️ Pick up your class schedule
🏫 Find your classrooms
💳 Pay student fees ($20)
We are excited to kick off another amazing year as we continue Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Success! We look forward to seeing our Stinger families there!
School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for elementary and middle schools. Families can find the supplies for school organized by feeder area here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015590
~Science Teacher
~Spanish Teacher
~Special Education – Life Skills Paraprofessionals
If you're ready to make an impact and help students thrive, apply today and become a part of the Maumelle Middle family!
🔗 https://pcssd.schoolspring.com/
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137
📣 We’re Hiring at Maumelle Middle School! Join our amazing team of educators for the 2026–2027 school year! We are currently seeking passionate, student-centered professionals for the following positions:
~Math Teacher
~Spanish Teacher
~Special Education – Life Skills Paraprofessionals
If you're ready to make an impact and help students thrive, apply today and become a part of the Maumelle Middle family!
🔗 https://pcssd.schoolspring.com/
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.
Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.
Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud
