
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, our 6th and 7th grade Spanish students celebrated with a salsa lesson last week. Special guest Leah Patterson, who owns Leah's School of Latin Dance, led the students in the salsa lessons. What a fun way to engage with Spanish culture!







Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻


October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bystanders play a crucial role. Did you know changing the subject or using humor can help diffuse a bullying incident? Learn more here: https://trst.in/Jmrydx
#pcssdproud #serveall


Please help us wish Ms. Reimer a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


October is Polish American Heritage Month. Celebrate by learning more about the contributions of Polish Americans. For starters: Did you know that Pulaski County is named after Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Continental Army officer? #pcssdproud #serveall


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn the loss of domestic abuse victims, connect with others to create change and celebrate progress to overcome. Find out how you get involved and provide support: https://trst.in/u3gA1R #pcssdproud #serveall


AVID 6th and 7th grade scholars each enjoyed a day of team building, meeting and connecting with other PCSSD AVID scholars at Lake Willastein Park in Maumelle. A beautiful, collaborative time to celebrate "advancement via individual determination." #pcssdproud #serveall









PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. For traditional Jewish people, this holy day is primarily centered on atonement and repentance.
#pcssdproud #serveall


Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.


For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall


Please help us wish Ms. Frakes a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Last weekend, our choir students attended 2024 Region 2- All Region Junior High Choir auditions. Out of nearly 1,000 choir students who auditioned, 18 students from SHMS Choir made the cut! Only 20-30 students per voice part were selected for each choir. All of the SHMS students selected were 7th graders who competed against 7-9th graders. Way to go SHMS Choir!!


Now Hiring! SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall


📢 SHMS Bears Community Service Club - Coats for Kids Coat Drive! 🧥
Our SHMS Bears Community Service Club is hosting a Coats for Kids Coat Drive to help keep children warm this winter! We are collecting gently used coats for kids of all sizes. You can drop them off anytime at SHMS. All donated coats will be distributed to elementary schools in our feeder pattern to kids who need them. Let’s come together as a community and make sure every child stays warm this season! ❄️
Thank you for your support! 💙
#SHMSBears #CoatsForKids #CommunityService #WarmHeartsWarmCoats

Huge shout-out to our 7th Grade Volleyball and 7th Grade Football teams for their big wins over the Robinson Senators! 🏐🏈 The Bears showed up and dominated—way to go, teams! 🐻💪
And let’s not forget our talented students who absolutely SHINED at the Fall Concert tonight! 🎶👏 You all were incredible, and we are SO proud of the hard work and dedication you put into your performance!
It’s a great day to be a Bear! 🐻💙 Keep up the awesome work, everyone—we’re so proud of you! #BearPride #GoBears #SHMSStrong











Please help us wish Ms. Vanwey a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Please help us wish Ms. Melero a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 💙, Your SHMS Family 🐻


Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻


October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
