It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!
According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert
We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica
Fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earn this honor each year. As finalists, the two now advance to the final stage of competition for National Merit Scholarships to be announced in April.
Please join in congratulating these outstanding scholars on this exceptional achievement. — and read more about their journey in the full article: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2716586 #PCSSDproud
🍕 It’s TODAY, Bears! 💙🐻
Don’t forget — our Papa John’s fundraiser is happening ALL DAY today!
If you order from the Gravel Ridge location on Hwy 107, be sure to use promo code DOUGH.
✨ You get 30% off your order
✨ SHMS gets 20% back
Order online, by phone, or in person — just don’t forget to mention or enter the code DOUGH so it counts!
Pizza for lunch? Easy dinner plan? We’ll take it. 😊
Thank you for supporting Sylvan Hills Middle School!
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
PCSSD is aware of the concerns being raised by Lifetouch. PCSSD had an agreement in place prior to all of this new information being released, and the process for providing all school photos had already begun. PCSSD is currently reviewing for potential changes with the agreement, and the district will be considering other options for the next school year.
Last Call for Dance Tickets 🎉
SHMS families,
This is your final reminder about dance tickets!
• The last day to pay with cash is during lunch on Wednesday, February 25.
• All ticket sales will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. No exceptions.
The dance is cashless, so any food purchases must be paid for in advance when tickets are bought.
We’re looking forward to a great night with our Bears! 💙🐻
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
🚔💙 SRO Appreciation Spotlight! 💙🚔
We want to take a minute to recognize our incredible SRO, Officer Brown from the Sherwood Police Department!
Officer Brown does so much more than help keep our campus safe. He builds real relationships with students, connects with them in the hallways, supports staff when we need him, and brings a steady, positive presence to our building every single day. Our kids know he cares about them, and that makes a difference.
A big thank you to the Sherwood Police Department for providing donuts for our staff in honor of SRO Appreciation. 🍩 It was such a thoughtful gesture and meant a lot to our team.
We are grateful for our partnership with SPD and especially thankful for Officer Brown. SHMS is stronger because he’s part of our school family. 💙🐻
Help us show him some appreciation in the comments!
#BearsAreBest #SROAppreciation #ThankYouOfficerBrown
🏆💙 Big News from FBLA District V! 💙🏆
Our SHMS students showed up and showed out at the FBLA District V Spring Conference at UCA, competing against students in grades 6–9 from schools all across central Arkansas — and they did an incredible job!
🎉 State Qualifiers:
🥈 2nd Place – Exploring Website Design
Zynlee Anderson & Caiden Jakes
🥇 1st Place – Exploring Business Concepts
Griffin Harris
🥉 3rd Place – Exploring Business Ethics
Turner Choat & Zyler Hinson
🏅 5th Place – Parliamentary Procedure
Macee Laird
And we have even more exciting news…
👏 Turner Choat was elected as the District V Treasurer, where he will represent schools across central Arkansas. What an honor and a huge accomplishment!
We are so proud of the hard work, preparation, and confidence these students displayed. Competing at this level takes courage and commitment, and they represented SHMS so well.
Way to go, Bears! State, here they come! 💙🐻
#BearsAreBest #SHMSProud #FBLA
🛒💙 Real-Life Learning in Action! 💙🛒
Ms. Underwood’s Life Skills class has been busy doing some very important work… grocery shopping!
Our students created a shopping list, went to the store, found their items, checked out, and then came back and put their groceries away. Every step was intentional and meaningful. They practiced budgeting, decision-making, reading labels, following a list, handling money, and working together as a team.
These are the kinds of skills that build confidence and independence. It may look like a simple trip to the store, but it represents so much growth. For our students, these hands-on experiences help prepare them for real life in powerful ways.
We are so proud of the focus, responsibility, and teamwork they showed. This is what learning looks like beyond the classroom walls.
Way to go, Ms. Underwood and Life Skills crew! Your hard work matters, and our community is better because of it. 💙🐻
#BearsAreBest #LifeSkillsInAction #SHMSProud
REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.
We love celebrating kindness and friendship at SHMS! Valentine’s Day is always a fun time for our students.
Just a quick reminder that we will not be accepting Valentine’s Day gifts or deliveries at school. Please save flowers, balloons, candy, stuffed animals, and special treats for home.
Thank you for helping us keep the day running smoothly and focused on learning. We appreciate your support!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Bears! ❤️🐻
📰 This Week at SHMS 🐻
Our latest newsletter is ready! Take a look to see what’s coming up, important reminders, and all the happenings this week.
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 💙🤍
💙 National School Counselor Appreciation Week 💙
Today we’re giving a huge SHMS shoutout to Ms. Wade, our amazing 7th grade school counselor.
Ms. Wade’s favorite part of her job says it all. She loves getting to walk alongside students as they grow into confident, healthy versions of themselves academically, socially, and emotionally. She notices the big wins and the small ones, and she celebrates them all.
What makes her day? The simple moments. A quick “hi” in the hallway. A student stopping by to share something exciting. Those connections matter, and she makes every student feel seen.
As Ms. Wade reminds students on tough days: “Rough days happen — and honestly, they’re no fun. But they don’t last forever. Give yourself grace, get through today one step at a time, and remember tomorrow is a fresh start and a new chance to make it better.”
We are so grateful for Ms. Wade’s steady support, kind heart, and dedication to our SHMS Bears. 💙🐻
Our maintenance and transportation teams have worked diligently for several days removing snow and ice at our facilities, as well as assessing neighborhood routes for our buses. We have identified several bus routes that will be impacted due to lingering hazardous road conditions. A separate communication will be shared at approximately 6 p.m. for families on impacted bus routes. All other transportation routes will operate normally. Thank you for your incredible support and patience during this latest round of winter weather.
