
Happy Halloween! Did you know: Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. What kind of costume will you be wearing tonight (to ward off ghosts, of course 👻)? #pcssdproud #serveall


Our students aren't the only ones who are continuously learning! Congratulations to our very own, Jo Ann Koehler for earning her doctorate degree earlier this month. Dr. Koehler is the director of fine arts for the District. We're proud of you! #pcssdproud #serveall


Are You Ready to Trunk or Treat, Drive-Thru Style?!!
Location: Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Day: Monday, October 30, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hope to see you there!!



October is Polish American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the history and culture of Polish Americans and the impact they have had on our country and communities. #pcssdproud #serveall


Just two more weeks left in the regular season. Let's get out there and support our schools! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH!
Don't forget you can watch live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall


This is Red Ribbon Week! This week, across PCSSD, we are working to educate and teach students the importance of staying drug-free! #pcssdproud #serveall


October is National Farm to School Month! This month we celebrate bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to students across PCSSD. #pcssdproud #serveall


October is Italian-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans to our culture and history. #pcssdproud #serveall


This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to allow extra time in the mornings if bus stops are on your commute. #pcssdproud #serveall


There are only 3 games left in the regular season - every game matters! We have a district matchup between MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH. MAUMELLE and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH are both on the road. Good luck! Livestream access: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network. #pcssdproud #serveall


This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to stop when they see flashing red lights. #pcssdproud #serveall


Sylvan Hills Junior High was randomly selected as the secondary-school winner in the District's attendance challenge last month. SHJHS had 3/4 weeks in September with 95% attendance or higher.
We celebrated on Monday with sno-cones for the ENTIRE school - students and staff! It was such a fun way to reward our scholars for their dedication to being a H.E.RO. (here-everyday-ready-on time). Let's keep the momentum going!







This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to keep a safe distance when following a school bus. #pcssdproud #serveall


This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to be on extra alert when near a bus. The flashing lights serve to get a driver's attention to slow if yellow or stop if red. #pcssdproud #serveall


Happy Boss's Day to the leaders across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall


October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month offers awareness and resources about dyslexia. The National Center on Improving Literacy provides some extra information to learn more about dyslexia:
https://improvingliteracy.org/article/dyslexia-awareness-month-oct-2023
#pcssdproud #serveall


September was Attendance Awareness Month and we challenged all students to be a H.E.R.O. Students were tasked to be Here...Everyday...Ready...On time and we had some great results! SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH had 3/4 weeks with 95% or higher attendance, with 1 week at 94%.


Today is Friday the 13th! Let's make it a great day!
#pcssdproud #serveall


Students in AVID are learning about communication through team building. They're learning how to trust their team mate, communicate and give directions to be successful in these classroom challenges. These skills teach important life lessons beyond the classroom.





Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlight efforts to support mental health.
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023
#pcssdproud #serveall
