
Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


Congratulations to students at SHHS who scored 30+ on the ACT. Go Bears!

Two SYLVAN HILLS students have been accepted into the 60th Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, includes artwork from students K-12. Congratulations to McKenzie Young and Caylie Farrington!
https://www.arkmfa.org/learn/programs/for-schools/#yaa
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


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


SYLVAN HILLS HIGH EAST Lab students built a serve project for the school’s Life Skills Class. The students in the class were in need of some sensory activities, so the group built a large sensory rocker and a fidget board. #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: Ciara Adams at cadams7788@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.


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.


Attention parents - please see this important information regarding the ACT Aspire Test.
Info Flyer - https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/2034358/schools/46267
Transportation Request - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XiHXULfpP6UjbPtApfaqGst7BwuLLWmCKKjdaJ96__E/edit?usp=drive_web
If you have any questions, please contact KaRon Branch: kbranch7349@pcssd.org.
TESTING DATE & SUBJECT:
April 13 -Reading
April 14 -Math
April 15-Science
April 20-Writing
April 21 -English

Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!


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


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


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


Congratulations to the following SYLVAN HILLS HIGH wrestlers for placing in their weight class at the recent State Wrestling Tournament! Matthew Spencer 3rd place
Landry Beeching 3rd place
John Marpa 4th place
Seth Stout 4th place
Braiden Thomas 5th place
Tanila Roy 6th place

