8 PCSSD students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1221605
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports the risk of mental health issues increase for adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media. ACHI released a video to help parents understand parental controls.
https://trst.in/Po9gqv
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Pulaski County Youth Services is once again hosting free Fall ACT Prep classes this year. The next session will focus in English/reading on Sunday, Sept. 24. For more information contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net or call 501-340-5615. #pcssdproud #serveall
One week left to register for the fall season of Future Senator football! The program is open to kindergarten - 6th grade students (4-5 Flag, 6-7 tackle, 8-9 tackle, and 10-11 tackle) in the Robinson feeder. Registration is $75 and is open until September 4. Sign up at futuresenators.net. If you have questions, please contact DeMone Gillette at futuresenatorsfb@gmail.com.
ICYMI: KATV spent all day Friday at ROBINSON HIGH for their "Road Trippin' " series. Thank you KATV! Check out these feature stories:
Band: https://trst.in/RHPz5j
Enrollment increase: https://trst.in/Ir2blU
Friends for Life Club: https://trst.in/Oeey3x
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Local health department locations also often provide vaccinations. Here is a list of local health departments and their contact information in central Arkansas:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/central
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PCSSD will livestream the funeral service for Officer Victor Montgomery. The service begins at 11am and can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Z4yVuP9VYHY?feature=shared
Today is Women's Equality Day. On this day in 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote! #pcssdproud #serveall
It might not feel like football weather, but the season is here! Week 0 of high school football kicks off tonight for PCSSD high schools. Reminder: games start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://trst.in/zxAKKS) for $7 or $10 at the gate. #pcssdproud #serveall
In case you missed it, local media interviewed PCSSD about the excessive heat and its impact on the school day and extracurricular activities. Check out the stories:
THV11: https://trst.in/040y7O
KATV: https://trst.in/CKUBa0
KARK: https://trst.in/akjjBV
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Due to excessive heat we are not allowed to do tryouts this week. Due to the Wet Bulb Guidelines and AAA we are expected to be above the heat index for outside activities. Therefore we will postpone tryouts until August 28-30.
August 28th @ 4:00pm - Pitchers/Catchers
August 29-30 @ 4:00pm - Position Players
Due to the excessive heat warning issued for this week, PCSSD is making several adjustments to its athletic/band. All practices will be moved indoors or held before 8am. Tennis and golf are canceled this week. JV and Varsity football games are pushed back. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health has a resource available for those with questions about immunizations. Check out the frequently asked questions on their website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/frequently-asked-questions-immunizations
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PBS Kids is offering some tips to help parents and students transition into the daily routine of school. Check out their recipes, checklists, and more:
https://trst.in/nJjRQ0
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Be Mighty Little Rock is providing free after school meals for kids and teens, 18 and under, at 11 local CALS locations. All meals must be consumer on site and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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As we wrap up the first week of school, check out these reminders:
Photo release: https://trst.in/Rpp5hW
Athletic tickets: https://www.pcssd.org/page/athletics
Free & reduced lunch: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
Chromebook insurance: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
Volunteer app: https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
In just a few short weeks, we'll officially kick off the high school football season! To help get us in the mood for football, check out pics from the ROBINSON vs. SYLVAN HILLS HIGH scrimmage earlier this week! #pcssdproud #serveall
Over the summer, PCSSD student nutrition and Chartwells K12 served meal boxes to families in need. Over the course of 8 weeks, they served nearly 50,000 meals (22,735 breakfast & 25,604 lunch). AR Hunger Relief Alliance feature: https://trst.in/qB8Qqa #pcssdproud #serveall
Registration is now open for the fall season of Future Senator football! The program is open to kindergarten - 6th grade students (4-5 Flag, 6-7 tackle, 8-9 tackle, and 10-11 tackle) in the Robinson feeder. Registration is $75 and is open until September 4.
Sign up at futuresenators.net. If you have questions, please contact DeMone Gillette at futuresenatorsfb@gmail.com.
Congratulations two new PCSSD department leaders. Kristin Herring is now the Academy Director for PCSSD, leading the charge for the Academies of Central Arkansas in our high schools. Dr. Kerry Daughety is our new director of gifted and talented. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
