🎉👟 What a night at the SHMS Sneaker Ball 2025! 🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible PTA and all the amazing parent volunteers who made this magical evening possible. Your dedication and support truly made a difference!
Special thanks to our awesome admin team - Mr. Hudgeons, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Withers - for their leadership and enthusiasm throughout the event. 🙌🏼 We couldn't have done it without you!
To everyone who joined us, thank you for bringing your energy and style to the dance floor. 🕺💃 Your sneakers were on point! Now, let's relive the memories: Drop your favorite Sneaker Ball photos below and keep the party vibes going! 📸✨ #SHMSSneakerBall #GratefulForSHMSPTA #ParentVolunteersRock
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Davis of MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES loves Nic Stone. This best-selling YA and middle-grade author wrote Dear Martin and Clean Getaway. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Social Work Month, and the 2025 theme is Compassion + Action. In a school setting, social workers show compassion *and* take action while supporting students' mental health. Thanks for all you do! #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Women's History Month! To celebrate, we will highlight female authors recommended by our very own teacher librarians. Follow along each day to expand your must-read list. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ramadan begins at sundown tonight (February 28) and ends at sundown on March 30. For Muslims around the world, it is a time of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and community. #pcssdproud #serveall
📣 Attention all rising 7th graders! 📣
Ready to show off your cheer skills and be part of the SHMS Cheer Squad? 🤩🎉
We’ve got tryouts coming up! Here’s the scoop:
🗓️ Mandatory Clinic Days:
- March 17th, 18th, 19th
- Time: 4:15-5:15 PM
- Location: SHMS Gym
💥 Tryouts:
- March 21st
- Time: 4:45-6:30 PM
- Location: SHMS Gym
🔑 Important Dates:
- March 3rd: Parent/Student Interest Meeting at 5:30 PM in the SHMS Cafeteria.
- Forms Due: March 14th. Make sure to have everything submitted!
🚨 Need to Know:
- You MUST have a current physical for clinic days.
- Cheer Info packets will be available at the meeting and in the front office.
Don’t miss out! It’s time to show your spirit and be a part of something special! 💙💛
Questions? Reach out to Coach Wallace & Coach Jones at:
📧 ewallace9841@pcssd.org
📧 bisaac9713@pcssd.org
#SHMSTryouts #CheerSquad #BeTheSpirit #FutureCheerleaders
As we wrap up our Public Schools Week celebration, we want to remind our stakeholders to connect with your local elected officials. Reach out and ask them to support our public schools. Find your local officials here: https://trst.in/9GSK21 #pcssdproud #serveall
🎶🎤 Get ready for a night of incredible music! 🎶🎤
Join us for the 2025 Pre-Assessment Choir Concert at Sylvan Hills! It's going to be a fantastic evening filled with beautiful voices and school spirit. 🐻✨
🗓 Date: Monday, March 3rd
🏫 Location:Sylvan Hills HS Performing Arts Center
🎶 Schedule:
- Sylvan Hills MS: 6:00 PM
- Sylvan Hills JH & HS: 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there to support our amazing choirs! 🎶🎵 #ChoirConcert #SylvanHills #MusicMatters #GoBears
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: VLS Waste Solutions provides valet trash, recycling, and junk removal with solid customer service. Learn more to see if this is a service you might need: https://trst.in/O1UHZI #pcssdproud #serveall
🚨✨ The Countdown is ON! ✨🚨
We’re just ONE DAY AWAY from the 2025 SHMS Sneaker Ball, and we can’t wait to see our students dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away! ❄️💃🕺
Here’s everything you need to know to make it a smooth and fun night:
👟 Entry: Students enter through the main entrance with their ID badge and wristband (if pre-purchased).
🎟 Tickets: Still available online! Plus, we’ll have cash-only sales at the door.
🍿 Snacks: Available for purchase (cash only). Come hungry!
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🚗 Dismissal:
➡️ 6th Grade: Pick up at the front entrance
➡️ 7th Grade: Pick up at the bus drop-off (first set of doors)
➡️ Both Grades? Pick up at the 7th-grade exit
Let’s make this a night to remember! Thank you for your support—see you tomorrow! 💙✨ #SHMSSneakerBall #DanceTheNightAway
As we continue our Public Schools Week celebration, we'd love to hear your public school success stories! How did your personal public school experience shape your college and career path? #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Ujima Maternity Network is a nonprofit that addresses the Black Maternal and Infant health crisis in the state of Arkansas. Learn more about their work: https://trst.in/ChkkI3 #pcssdproud #serveall
As we continue celebrating Public Schools Week, we'd like to spotlight our partners within the Academies of Central Arkansas, specifically in PCSSD. We are so thankful for the organizations who help our students explore college and career pathways. #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: The Chosen Law Group is a criminal defense law firm dedicated to each client's future. Bobby Forest, Jr. is the founder of this law firm. Learn more: https://www.chosenlawgroup.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall
🏀📚 READ BOWL CHAMPIONS!📚🏀
SHMS went ALL IN for the READ Bowl, and our students showed up and showed out with their reading skills! But when the final whistle blew, Mr. Boyd’s 6th period came out on top as the ultimate SHMS READ Bowl Champions!🏆👏
To celebrate their victory, Dr. Houston threw them an epic tailgate party! 🎉🎈 They enjoyed snacks, games, laughter, and all the championship vibes—because when you read like a champ, you celebrate like one! 🍿🏟️🔥
And let’s give a HUGE shout out to the overall MVP of the READ Bowl… Grace Blagg! 👑📖 She logged the most reading minutes and absolutely dominated this competition! Way to go, Grace! 🎉📚
But don’t put those reading muscles away just yet... because MARCH MADNESS is coming soon! 🏀📖 Stay tuned for our next exciting reading challenge—who’s ready to compete?! 👀🔥 #READBowlChamps #ReadLikeAChampion #MarchMadnessReads
It's Public Schools Week and we have a lot to celebrate in PCSSD, starting with our excellent educators. Take some time to write a note to an educator in your life today. Who will you be thanking? #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Studio 62 in Little Rock offers professional photography, videography, and full-service branding and marketing solutions. Check out this creative playground: https://www.studio62inc.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Public Schools Week, an annual celebration dedicated to educators in our community. Learn more about this invitation to lift up our schools: https://www.publicschoolproud.org/ #pcssdproud #serveall
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: SSD Realty Group redefines the real estate experience through cutting-edge solutions and a commitment to client satisfaction. See if she can help with your real estate needs: https://ssdrealtygroup.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall
Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻
