Sylvan Hills High School

Do you volunteer for PCSSD school(s)? Don't forget to log your hours!. The individual and school with the most hours is recognized at the end of the school year at our annual PALS banquet! Volunteer log sheets are online: https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD schools are kicking off PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports). Check out some photos from DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY, JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

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 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all schools and District offices are closed today. See you Tuesday morning! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

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?

Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.

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

Pulaski County Youth Services is aiming to address mental health challenges in families and educators in central Arkansas. https://www.pcssd.org/article/527216 #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.

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

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

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! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

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

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 #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

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