Sylvan Hills Junior High

We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Shelby Thomas, board member for zone 4. Thomas graduated from Jacksonville in 1989 and was a 3 year letterman in football. Thomas also was a member of the choir and is the "OG" board member serving since the advisory board days. #pcssdproud #serveall

ICYM the message this morning, PCSSD will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. All afterschool activities are also canceled on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and assess if additional closure dates are needed. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #serveall

Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights, equality, and justice. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Nation Human Trafficking Awareness Day which brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities worldwide. Learn more about potential red flags of human trafficking and more: https://trst.in/f34bRk. #pcssdproud #serveall

We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall

We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall

We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. First up, Lt. Eli Keller board member for zone 6. Keller graduated from American International School of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa) in 1996 for 11th & 12th grade. Prior to that he attended Bishop Mackenzie School (Lilongwe, Malawi) for 9th & 10th grade. He played rugby, track (1600m, 800m), basketball, soccer, & volleyball in high school. WOW! #pcssdproud #serveall

Just a reminder, students will return to school tomorrow (Wednesday), January 3. District offices are open today if you need anything. Enjoy the last day of winter break, students. See you tomorrow! #pcsspdroud #serveall

Happy New Year from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

Last day to make the year great! How are you finishing out 2023 and ringing in 2024? #pcssdproud #serveall

December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Kyra Bell, OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. She loved the lesson that no matter who you are, what you look like, or how you act, your differences are what make you. That's all that matters" #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Kwanzaa! Established in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. #pcssdproud #serveall

Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

Thursday was the December Solstice, otherwise known as the First Day of Winter. How did you spend the shortest day of the year and longest night? #pcssdproud #serveall

Stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Shopping and wrapping are done, not a minute to spare! Santa will visit houses across the District tonight. Get to be early, don't cause a fright! Merry Christmas Eve to all in PCSSD, We hope you sleep well and get lots of zzzz's! #pcssdproud #serveall

December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Janna Gibson from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE read "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros. She loved the blend of magic, adventure, and of course, dragons! #pcssdproud #serveall

This past weekend the Lady Bears competed in the largest tournament in the state, Bring the Hammer, in Cabot. We were one of the lucky teams asked to represent our state against Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Our SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and HIGH school girls showed out! Emele Siegfried, 3rd Riley Fazio, 5th Chelsea Harmon, 2nd Ashlynn Stone, 8th Giselle Lopez 8th Natalie Noles, 6th Adrian York 4th Kyra Looney, 5th D’Mysha James, 🔨 Scoring wrestlers were Jadelynn Isom, Kyleigh Witherspoon, Payton Finch, Alayia Watson, and Malia Honda. It was a total team effort! Go Bears!

December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Tiffany Shettles-Tull, COLLEGE STATION, read "The Little Liar: A Novel" by Mitch Albom. She loved how it expressed the effects of truth and lies. #pcssdproud #serveall

Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages. Tip #2: Behavior problems due to malnutrition can be counteracted when children consume a balanced diet that includes protein, fat, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. Source: https://trst.in/c6G8bT #pcssdproud #serveall

Several students had an incredible opportunity to see a UH-60 Black Hawk up close, in person yesterday. Representatives from the Army National Guard at Camp Robinson. landed this search and rescue helicopter on the football field for students and staff to observe. This event was organized for students of Coach Clark's flight and space class, but physical science and civics classes had the chance to see it as well.