Pulaski County Special School District students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders, I, like you, am shocked and saddened over the events of last week. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage across this country. Outrage on the senseless brutality of the act. Outrage because of the long years of disparate treatment of our citizens of color... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Since the Arkansas Activities Association released information on May 27 about the return of team sports, many of our school band and orchestra directors received questions about what this means for non-sport activities.The Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is currently working on guidelines for summer band activities across our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will reopen athletic facilities on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020. Only PCSSD student-athletes and coaches will be permitted in the facilities. Student-athletes are only allowed to use district athletic facilities under direct supervision of school coaches.At this time, there will be no public... READ MORE >
New principal and assistant principal assignments for 2020-2021 (PULASKI COUNTY, Ark.) – In an effort to maintain our goals of equity and excellence at Pulaski County Special School District, the District will make a few changes in school administrations for the 2020-2021 school year. Dr. Charles McNulty, PCSSD superintendent, along with a team from central... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present a program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and manage... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Local government entities are joining together in support of the Class of 2020. The City of Little Rock, City of North Little Rock, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Pulaski County Government have found a unique way to recognize graduating Pulaski County seniors. The Big Dam Bridge... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2020 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you are a... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mackenzie Frederick is no ordinary student. A now-graduate from Joe. T Robinson high school, Frederick played four sports, was an honors student, class president and the resume continues. Out of all the activities that Mackenzie is a part of soccer is her passion. She’s been playing since she was three years old and hasn’t stopped... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Congratulations to the Class of 2020! What a year it has been for the seniors across Pulaski County Special School District. After much discussion and your input in the senior survey (click here to see those results), PCSSD will hold a live graduation for all seniors.The graduation date will be Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Barton Coliseum at the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- School is happening online and so are clubs! The "Two Languages Club" at Robinson High School, which celebrates bilingualism, hosted two guest speakers recently. Both sessions were recorded and put online for students to access in their free time. First Reyna Marquez, a student ambassador from UA-PTC and social activist in our community,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's been more than a month since Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered all schools in the state to close in an effort to slow the COVID19 pandemic. For seniors in high school, that means their monumental year was cut short. Normally this time of year, Robinson High School senior Justin Nelson would be on the baseball field. "I never thought... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In the 2019-2020 school year, PCSSD implemented AVID at all of our elementary schools as well as sixth grade in the middle schools and ninth grade at the high schools.AVID teams are eagerly preparing to implement this system that will increase student engagement, promote classroom collaboration and activate deeper levels of learning in their... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Pulaski County Special School District employs 27 full time speech/language pathologists and two full time speech/language pathology assistants to provide therapy services to the students of PCSSD. PCSSD also employs one dually certified speech/language pathologist/audiologist who... READ MORE >
The AP Exam is less than one week away. Here are some tips from the AP College Board to prepare for the exams.AP® Exams are May 11–22, and you can help your child get ready by taking these key steps.Download and print an Exam Day Checklistfor each exam.Make sure your child knows what time exams startin your time zone.Learn how to get ready for exam day.Go through... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three students from Joe T. Robinson High School have been chosen as Little Rock Family magazine’s Head of the Class 2020. The annual recognition is for the top graduating seniors from central Arkansas schools. See the award winners below: Emma Kathleen Conner GPA: 4.2College attending: Ouachita Baptist UniversityHonors/achievements:... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mr. Crider, FACS teacher, and Ms. Young, art and FACS teacher, have teamed up for some fun activities while at home. They have recreated some art master works and begun doing “Crider in the Kitchen” on Wednesdays. Check out some of the fun below: READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Current high school seniors, and some juniors, are eligible to register to vote in this fall’s general election. Students who are already 18 or will turn 18 prior to November 3, 2020 can register to vote by filling out a voter registration application. Applications are available from your county clerk, local revenue or DMV office, public... READ MORE >
Do No Harm: Impact on Grading Policy GOALCreate a flexible grading system through a credit/no credit option for all students within Pulaski County Special School District. However, after looking at our student database this is not a possibility. OBJECTIVEThe Pulaski County Special School District central office leadership and local school leaders have developed a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Army National Guard, the oldest branch of the military, is looking for high school students to join their ranks and help with missions. The Army National Guard has dual missions, including serving the state in times of crisis as well as federal deployments overseas. The National Guard’s service members serve approximately one weekend a... READ MORE >
The PCSSD teachers, principals, AP coordinators, and central office administrators want you to know that we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. We realize that COVID-19 (coronavirus) created many unexpected challenges and we hope that you and your family are staying safe. We are reaching out to ensure that all AP students have every opportunity... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- On Monday, April 6, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that school buildings would remain closed through the remainder of the school year. Additionally, the coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC guidelines remain in place when it comes to social distancing. Therefore, PCSSD will cancel high school proms for all high schools. We... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV) -- Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty joined Ashley King on THV's mid-morning show "The Vine." Dr. McNulty has some words of advice for students as the rest of the school year goes online. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Ten Joe T. Robinson students have been selected for the 2020 Arkansas Governor’s School. The program will be held July 5 through August 1 at Arkansas Tech University. Below is a list of students accepted, as well as their area of concentration: Abby Bobo | English/Language ArtsAlyssa Chaffin | Visual ArtsAvani Reynolds | Choral MusicAvery... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. - More than 500 students across Arkansas, including many from Pulaski County Special School District, attended Camp College at Arkansas State University. The program provided high school freshman an opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. Arkansas State University provided the students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Joe T. Robinson High School senior Jayna George was recently selected for the state officer position of "reporter" in her first year with SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three schools from Pulaski County Special School District participated in a ceremony to honor the academic accomplishments and achievements of African American High school students. This year's event took place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in the M. L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College.As a part of its Black History Month events,... READ MORE >
Austin, TX -- A small group of educators from Pulaski County Special School District attended the Digital Annual Learning Conference (DLAC)in Austin, Texas from February 24 - 26, 2020. Two central office employees - Rachel Blackwell, PCSSD digital learning facilitator, and Casey Dailey, instructional technology and professional development facilitator joined... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Country music star and Star City native, Jared Blake, visited Joe T. Robinson High School on Friday, February 21 to share a message of recovery and redemption with students.Jared also appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” (Season 1) as a semi-finalist. He's using his rise to fame as a platform to share how students can choose their own unique path in... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Seven student-athletes from Pulaski County Special School District participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. These seven football players signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers. One student-athlete is from Sylvan Hills High School and six are from Joe T. Robinson High School.... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (PCSSD) -- Due to a high percentage of student absences and the duration of these absences, Maumelle Middle, Maumelle High and Robinson High schools will have an AMI day on Friday, February 7. These schools will be deep cleaned tomorrow to sanitize the building. For more information on the cleaning process that we use at PCSSD, please refer our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — A Robinson High School teacher has found a new way to help prepare students for the ACT and the ACT Aspire test. Instead of practice tests, students are participating in escape-room style activities."It was more like a game, so it wasn’t as boring," student Gracen Toland said. "We got to read directions, and then use our clues... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what you'll... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is official open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students:January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020: Returning... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Joe T. Robinson High School senior linebacker, JT Towers, joins three fellow in-state players as he announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday, January 6. Towers was still entertaining official visit plans from other programs like Army, Navy and more when the Razorbacks offered on Monday. He was planning to officially visit... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The newly created Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours is pleased to develop a partnership with Joe T. Robinson High School.The Rotary Club of Little Rock Afterhours is a new flexible Rotary Club that focuses on Service and Networking. They meet once per month and provide their members several service opportunities each month.They are excited... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Robinson High School avenged a loss from last year's state championship game with a dominating 56-28 win over Shiloh Christian on Friday, December 13.This is the Senators first state championship since 1980. Last year, the team lost to Arkadelphia last year in the title game and to Warren in the semi-finals two years prior. Senior wide... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Robinson High School ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students had the opportunity to take a field trip in November prior to fall break. Thirty-five students and two teachers (April Johnson and Clifford Abell) took the treck over to UA Little Rock.Students received a tour of campus and a presentation from the TRiO program, which... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, ARK (Arkansas Times) -- If you needed further proof that school librarians can be pivotal forces in young people’s lives, ask 16-year-old Emmarie Gates. When Gates’ librarian at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock handed her a copy of Nadya Okamoto’s “Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement” earlier this year, Gates was shocked at... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
The Robinson High School Library Club recently held their annual book exchange party.Students are asked to bring wrapped novels that they have enjoyed as a gift for a white elephant gift exchange. A white elephant gift exchange allows participants to either unwarp a new present of "steal" another's already unwrapped gift.The Library Club works to promote reading... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Seven student athletes signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, November 13 at Robinson High School. Six students will be playing baseball in college and one student plans to collegiate soccer. Two Robinson Senators will remain teammates in college, KJ Merriweather and Justin Nelson will head to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff to... READ MORE >
IT'S NOT TO LATE TO JOIN RHS PTO!!!!You can still join RHS PTO by completing the attached form and sending it to the school office.Check out the upcoming events below and see what you can do for RHS:Senator Football Playoffs!The SENATORS are the number 1 seed heading into the 4A playoffs! We will host Truman, Friday! Kick off at Charlie George is 7pm. Come out and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District school libraries are rebranding from the traditional “library format” into a versatile Library Learning Center. This transformation into user-centered spaces will better support the ever-changing needs of our school communities. While books are still the focus of the space, the Library Learning Centers will provide a space... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Joe T. Robinson High School cross country teams for amazing performances at the Conference Championships! In the 4A Region 5 Conference Championships, the Joe T. Robinson girls cross country team finished first, with Avery Caldwell (1st), Ashley Jones (3rd), Juniya Pruitt (7th), Hope Nichol (8th) and Sydney Littrell (9th) finishing in the top... READ MORE >
Joe T. Robinson High School's Beta Club inducted 78 new members in grades 9 through 12 on Thursday, October 24. The new members were invited to join Beta Club based on their GPA and exemplary character. During the ceremony, the new members were introduced to the four keys of Beta: achievement, character, leadership, and service. All members of Beta Club are... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark -- Robinson High School had an exciting week of homecoming activities during the week of October 21 - October 25. Check out these pictures from the various events and activities held that week. And congrats to the Senator football team for the 35-14 homecoming victory over Bauxite. READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
Little Rock, Ark. -- All schools in the Robinson feeder participated in the annual "Holiday Cards 4 Our Military" challenge through the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within the Arkansas Department of Education.Students from Robinson High, Robinson Middle, Robinson Elementary, Baker Elementary, Chenal Elementary and Lawson Elementary created cards... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Madison Scott for being awarded Youth Home’s Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas (BHSA) Therapist of the Year award at their annual Youth Home Employee Recognition Dinner. Youth Home is a non-profit psychiatric treatment center for emotionally troubled adolescents and their families. Youth Home’s mission is to equip and empower youth,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
Congratulations to MacKenzie Frederick, who was awarded the $2,500 McLarty Drives Education scholarship. The McLarty Drives Education Scholarship Program awards students who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in the community. Students who display their drive for learning, compassion for others, as well as utilize their high-standing character in the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
Come celebrate with your Robinson feeder families as Robinson Middle and Bramble Market partner together for a fall community event October 19th from 9am to 4pm. There will be food trucks, lots of local vendors selling various items, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, face painting and much more. Come join us! Get to know people in your community and school,... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, (Ark.) - The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association BE PART OF THE CHANGE, Down Syndrome Awareness Week, was a great success at Robinson High School. The week of October 7 - 11, students participated in recognizing down syndrome by participating in the Be a Part of the Change promotion. Students brought their pocket change during lunch and received... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
ArtSPARK is a program for juniors and seniors planning on pursuing art after graduating high school. Celeste Barnes, Alyssa Chaffin, Evan Chiaro, Scarlett Clements and Katie Koon went to the Windgate Center of Art and Design at UALR where they were able to take classes in ceramics, graphic design, woodworking and jewelry making with the professors. The students... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your notification settings to get important updates and announcements from the district office as well as your child's school. READ MORE >
(Little Rock, Ark.) -- Robinson High School students plan to dedicate an entire week to show support and stand up for fellow students and friends with Down Syndrome. All students, staff and faculty are invited to participate the week of October 7 - 11; October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Each day the students have been asked to wear a different color or... READ MORE >
This year, Pulaski County Special School District is implementing AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) across the district to help with the growth mindset of college and career readiness. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, spoke with our Robinson school family (Baker, Chenal, Lawson and Robinson Elementary schools, Robinson Middle... READ MORE >
Tuesday, October 1 is Parent Financial Aid Night from 5:30-6:30pm in the Library Learning Center at Robinson High School. U of A PTC Financial Aid officials will be available to talk about the financial aid process and FAFSA. If you would like to complete your student's FAFSA on site, we will have chromebooks available for use. To complete the FAFSA you will need... READ MORE >
The THEA Foundation’s annual sidewalk chalk event, THEA Paves the Way, brought artists from all over Arkansas to the Clinton Library on Saturday, September 21. The sidewalks were covered in a vibrant tapestry of dozens of chalk drawings, a collaborative art project involving many artists, young and old, teams and individuals.Robinson High School and Middle School... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >
Robinson High School football players PJ Hall and Buddy Gaston with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton at the Little Rock Touchdown Club READ MORE >
We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >
The Pulaski County Special School District boasts many bright students from 25 schools across central Arkansas. One such student is a rising senior at Robinson High School and future collegiate baseball player. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, spoke with Justin Nelson, a left fielder for the Senator baseball team, about his transition from... READ MORE >
The Pulaski County Special School District boasts many bright students from 25 schools across central Arkansas. Just down the road, at Joe T. Robinson High School, a group of students is leading the charge to bring awareness to menstrual care in Arkansas.PCSSD Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, sat down with Robinson sophomore Emmarie Gates and... READ MORE >