Cato Elementary

Find your student's bus route and pickup time plus other helpful tips on our Back-to-School Guide! https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Don't forget, August 25 is the deadline for families to apply for the Summer EBT program! More details at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2195105. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Are you ready for the Arkansas sales tax holiday this weekend? Review the District's dress code policies and find your school's supply list at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.

PCSSD provides Chromebooks to all of our students to enhance their instructional journey. To avoid unwanted extra costs, we offer Chromebook insurance for just $25. The deadline to sign up is October 3, 2025. See more tips at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Part of your back-to-school preparations may include getting required immunizations or sports physicals, but did you know these services are offered at Mainline Health, PCSSD's school-based health clinic? Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

It's almost BACK TO SCHOOL time, and we are excited to see you all! Our Cato Open House will be Thursday, August 7 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Please drop in during this time, meet your child's new teacher, and drop off school supplies. Also, if your child takes medication during the school day, please bring the medication to drop off to Nurse Carla that evening. We will have a PTA table where you can order Cato shirts for your family ($10 children/ $15 adults-cash or check) and find out how you can get involved this year! See you soon!

It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall

July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall

Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year. **All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.** If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.

July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸 How will your family celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall

Here's a *sweet pun* in honor of International Joke Day: Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂📚 Have any silly jokes to share? Drop them in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall

June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to build a family emergency supply kit. Here's a checklist to help you get started: https://trst.in/LUCJL8 #pcssdproud #serveall

We have a *reel-y* fun idea to round out Great Outdoors Month — go fish! And thanks to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, your family has plenty of stocked ponds to explore. Start casting here: https://trst.in/q0VytC #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Family Month! Did you know? Strong family bonds can help kids thrive in the classroom and beyond. According to CNN, meaningful family time can be as simple as having a conversation or enjoying comfortable silence: https://trst.in/yO4mIV #pcssdproud #serveall

It's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for even more fun in the sun! ☀️ How have you been enjoying break so far? Drop a GIF or emoji in the comments to share your adventures! 😎 🚤 🏖️ 💼 🏊 #pcssdproud #serveall

It's still Great Outdoors Month and we still have lots of great outdoor inspiration to share! Did you know Arkansas is home to 52 state parks? Plan to visit one today with this extensive free guide: https://trst.in/qttcQD #pcssdproud #serveall