September is Better Breakfast Month. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have higher test scores and their schoolwork can suffer because they have a harder time focusing and can become more tired without eating breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is "Take Your Legislator to School" Month. This allows legislators to better understand issues and challenges facing public schools in their districts. Shout out to Rep. Ashley Hudson for visiting ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL earlier this week on Monday!
(also - doesn't Dr. Pickering look good in a tie? 🤣)
UAMS will host an online Q&A panel regarding Students & COVID-19 this evening (Monday, Sept. 20) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are invited. More information on the panelists as well as a link to the meeting can be found here: uamshealth.com/students-and-covid-19/
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September is Better Breakfast Month. Breakfast gives you the fuel you need to focus at work or school and gives you energy for the day. We are proud to offer breakfast to our students to get them ready to learn! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that approved free and reduced applications are more than just a meal? Completing the applications helps our schools in many ways beyond lower meal prices. Read more about the benefits and how to apply here: http://ow.ly/5ytN50GatvL
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Today is National Online Learning Day! We want to celebrate our DRIVEN Virtual Academy students and staff. Learn more about PCSSD's 100% virtual K-12 school: dva.pcssd.org
(note: DVA is accepting applications for the spring semester)
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of inspiring Hispanic Americans.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and is traditionally observed with a day-long fast and intensive prayer. For those celebrating, have an easy fast!
RHS softball pre-season work outs
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00 on the softball field.
Senior picture make up-Sept. 28th more info to come on setting appointment time
School picture day 9th-11th grade Oct. 5th
Conferences are this Wednesday. NO SCHOOL for students.
Please open the link below to sign up for parent conference times.
Click on the sign up link beside the teacher's name to open their sign up schedule.
https://bit.ly/3zeYK0M
Students from all PCSSD high schools gathered for a fun photo shoot earlier this month. MAUMELLE, MILLS, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS high schools are excited to be a part of the Academies of Central Arkansas. Stay tuned for this exciting endeavor! #pcssdproud #eqiutyandexcellence
This is National Arts in Education Week. We an to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the arts across PCSSD. We are proud of our many talented students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AVID classes at ROBINSON MIDDLE and ROBINSON HIGH met up for some team building activities. The students were divided into teams to play the "Floor is Lava" to try and get the whole team across the field without touching the ground. When finished, RMS students got a chance to ask RHS students about their school experiences. We look forward to continuing building these relationships!
Good evening RHS families, there is NO school Wednesday, Sept. 15th due to parent teacher conferences being held that day. Conferences will be held virtually from 12-6pm on Wed. A text will go out tomorrow with the teacher’s link to sign up for a meeting time.
MAP testing starts this week for the 9th, 10th and 11th graders.
Testing dates are:
Tues. 14th
Thurs. 16th
Tues. 21st
Wed. 22nd
Have a GREAT and restful evening.
GO SENATORS!!!
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attending school everyday is a habit that begins to build from the first day of school. Students and families need to understand the importance of being on time to school. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Introducing fruits and vegetables during meals and snacks is an important step to incorporating it in a child's diet. It is also important to model healthy eating to your child to set a good example.
Today we honor the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Football season is in full swing as we head into week 3! SYLVAN HILLS will be at home (beat Jacksonville!) while MAUMELLE, ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are all on the road. All games kick off at 7 p.m. Good luck to all our teams! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
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