Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 2nd semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from November 20, 2020 through March 12, 2021. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: Lori Lachowsky at llachowsky@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Attention high school families: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host a webinar tonight (March 16) at 7 p.m. to discuss the college application process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held live on the AKA Facebook and AKA YouTube pages.
The 30+ Club at MAUMELLE HIGH is always growing! These seniors and have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go Evelyn, Clayton, Lydia, Lauren, Benjamin, William, Toby, Emma, William, Miles, Jillian, Nick, Steven, Lauren, and Logan! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Innovation Challenge is underway! We are looking forward to the solutions to real world problems students develop. The top 5 winners receive a prize package. One grand prize winner gets a prototype of their product.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Carolyn Pollan was elected to Arkansas House of Rep. in 1975 and served 12 terms. She established the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Abuse. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
UAMS is hosting a free dental exam and sealant clinic for children 5-17 years old. Appointments are required for the March 20 event. Call Kaitlyn Baldwin at 501-553-5633 to schedule an appointment.
Pat Walker was a philanthropist. She was awarded both UAMS and Razorback Fdn. Distinguished Service Awards and was recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Women in AR. She was inducted in Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight. Daylight saving time starts tonight!
Lottie Shackelford was the 1st woman elected LR Mayor. President Clinton appointed her as the 1st African American woman to serve on the Board of Trustees for OPIC. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAUMELLE HIGH engineering students spent their Saturday building picnic tables for students and staff on high school grounds. Maumelle residents donated materials to build six 6-foot tables, two will be teachers and four will be for students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
FINAL REMINDER: Registration is now open for the Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge challenges 3-12 graders across Arkansas in the field of science and technology in a new, innovative way.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Louise Thaden simultaneously held women's records for speed, altitude, & solo endurance. She partnered w/ Amelia Earhart to form an advocacy group for women pilots. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kay Kelley Arnold served twice as chairwoman of the LR Municipal Airport Commission. She was influential in changes to fund facility updates and rename the airport. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Roberta Fulbright was a publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Times and University of AR supporter. In 2012, UofA Board of Trustees names a dining hall in her honor. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The State Basketball Tournament is underway!
Today: JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH girls play West Chapel at 4 p.m. in Morrilton
March 11: MAUMELLE HIGH boys play Marion at 1 p.m. in Hot Springs
March 11: SYLVAN HILLS HIGH girls play West Memphis at 4 p.m. in Hot Springs
Watch: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/onair/waystowatch
March 11: SYLVAN HILLS HIGH boys play West Memphis at 7 p.m. in Hot Springs
March 12: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH boys play the winner of Wednesday's game #3 at 1 p.m. in Morrilton
