The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Studies in African American Culture Club recently held its first meeting of the year. Members broke into committees, including the Mossi and Mali committees. We can't wait to see all the students learn this year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
NWEA MAP testing will be September 9th, 14th, & 16th for 10th and 11th grade students. Please make sure students get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast!.
September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH took part in a special moment for a young man who is battling leukemia. The teens came together to create a cheering section as the young man arrived at Best Buy or a shopping spree!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527173
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Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all schools and District offices are closed today. See you Tuesday morning!
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Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
Today is National Read a Book Day. Let's take advantage of our day off and spend some time reading a good book. What are you reading today?
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Research shows children more regularly attend classes when they know a parent, teacher, friend, or community member is keeping tabs on their attendance. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children are obese. We recognize this month to bring awareness and provide some potential solutions to get kids eating healthy and physically active.
Pulaski County Youth Services is aiming to address mental health challenges in families and educators in central Arkansas.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527216
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ICYMI: SHHS kicked off the year with a "Happy New Year" for 2021! Students discussed the School-wide expectations and celebrated being back in person.
https://youtu.be/r9IPi2yZJ2Q
September is Better Breakfast Month and we are highlighting our student nutrition department and their dedication to providing nutritionally balanced meals, both breakfast and lunch, to all PCSSD students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: PCSSD will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day. Schools and district offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy the extended weekend!
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Week 2 of high school football kicks off in just a few hours! All games start at 7 pm. Special note: MAUMELLE vs. ROBINSON was supposed to be at Maumelle High but due to turf replacement, the game will be played at Robinson. Good luck PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Jobs for Arkansas Graduates (JAG) Program is being recognized for achieving the national organization’s 5-of-5 Award. SHHS is one of 25 programs in Arkansas to receive the 5-of-5 recognition.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/523343
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep. Enrollment is open for reading (Sept. 11, 9:30–11:30 a.m.) & English (Sept. 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m.) For questions, contact mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net.
Register: http://ow.ly/U94n50FWlEd
Several administrators in central office love celebrating birthdays and our assistant superintendent for human resources is one of them! So here's a birthday shout out to Shawn Burgess! Thank you for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is teaming up with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) and Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to provide free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and older.
The vaccine clinic will be held at tonight's game: Maumelle High vs. Sylvan Hills High from 6-8:30pm.
Can you guess this famous PCSSD alum? Here's a hint: he's a class of 1996 SYLVAN HILLS HIGH graduate and has starred in major Hollywood movies for more than 10 years! #TBT #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE Virtual ACT Prep. Enrollment is open for reading (Sept. 11, 9:30–11:30 a.m.) & English (Sept. 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m.) For questions, contact mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net.
Register: http://ow.ly/U94n50FWlEd
