March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Barbara McClintock. She won the Nobel prize in 1983 for her physiology work discovering a gene's ability to change position on the chromosome. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Earlier this year, 8th grade girls at Maumelle Middle participated in the Positive Period Project promoting healthy menstrual awareness. One student, Shekinah, led the charge in collecting feminine hygiene products out of her own pocket. She said "no girl should lack access to [these products] to keep herself clean and comfortable during her period." Way go go, Shekinah!
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Virginia Holsinger. She impacted public health by developing a shelf-stable milk substitute mix to send internationally by donation programs. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Marie Curie. She is the first woman to win a Nobel prize. In 1903 she won for her work in physics and again in 1911 for her work in chemistry. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students who showed growth on the January MAPS test were treated to a field trip on March 4 to the Millennium Bowl. Way to go, Stingers! Very proud of your hard work!
Our Guys in T.I.E.S. group had another informative and engaging meeting on March 2. They even had a visit from a career officer from the Little Rock Police Department. Go Stingers!
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight June Almeida. She pioneered immune electron microscopy to identify and visualize viruses, including the first human coronavirus. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is a reminder that Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 7. Only those students who have payment in hand or who have prepaid will be taking pictures on this day. Visit mylifetouch.com, school code EVTVJ8WHZ, for more information. Thank you!
As COVID-19 precautions continue to evolve, PCSSD maintains its dedication to following guidelines as recommended by the CDC and Arkansas Department of Health. Therefore, beginning Monday, March 7, all schools will resume normal visitor policy procedures.
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Sally Ride. She became the first American woman to fly into space in 1983. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
ACT Aspire is around the corner! Seniors from Maumelle High are working with students at Maumelle Middle to help close the achievement gap in Math and English Language Arts. These Hornets are living out our value of community service by sharing their knowledge with our next generation of Maumelle Hornets.
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Lydia Villa-Komaroff. In 1978, she discovered that bacteria could be engineered to produce human insulin. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The students who participated in the Reading Challenge in December were rewarded with a great field trip to Dave & Buster's on March 1. Administrators, teachers and students had a wonderful time. We are so proud of the hard work the students put in to win the challenge! Go Stingers!
Maumelle Middle School will host a special informational meeting with our wonderful principal, Mr. Echols, on Monday, March 7, from 5:00-6:00 in the cafeteria. Mr. Echols will be available to answer parent questions and to discuss upcoming events and activities happening at our school. Thank you!
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Edith Clarke. She developed a graphing calculator in 1921 and was the first professionally employed female electrical engineer in the U.S. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month and we are proud to recognize female leaders in STEM. Today we highlight Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. She changed computer programing by developing a computer language written in English rather than mathematical notation. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This evening (Mon., Feb. 28) the Pulaski County Sheriff Office contacted PCSSD security to inform them that the search for the suspect earlier today has concluded. Authorities believe the suspect is no longer in the area. School will operate as normal tomorrow (Tues., March 1).
Congratulations to Mrs. Henderson for being selected as our January 2022 Teacher of the Month! Thank you for all you do for our school and your students! Special thanks to Overtime Lounge for the wonderful gift card!
Students who are eligible to attend the bowling field trip on Friday, March 4, received their permission slips today. Please make sure they return these as soon as possible. This is a reward for certain areas of improvement on MAPS Test scores from January. Thank you!
The Dave & Buster's field trip will take place on Tuesday, March 1. Girls' and Boys' Track Tryouts are on Tuesday, March 1, after school. The cheer tryout clinic will also start on Tuesday, March 1, after school. Thank you!