This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Al Green, born in Forrest City, is a famous soul, R&B, and gospel singer/songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 #pcssdproud #serveall
February is Career and Technical Education Month. CTE programs provide students robust opportunities to obtain hands-on, real-world learning experiences that can lead to a successful career beyond high school. PCSSD participated in a CTE month kickoff event on Feb. 1 at the state Capitol. The Academies of Central Arkansas works with PCSSD high schools to implement CTE instruction in daily curriculum. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. LaToya Hobbs, born and raised in Little Rock, is an American painter and printmaker best known for her large-scale portraits of black women. #pcssdproud #serveall
February is American Heart Month. Wearing red today shows support and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death, especially women, in the U.S. Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn more about Heart Month: https://trst.in/L1yza5 #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his borrow to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. He did NOT see his shadow, which means an early spring. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Johnson lived in Arkansas briefly. He was a musician and songwriter known for his delta blues guitar and described as the first ever rock star. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up the month of January, we have one last message of appreciation for our school board. At our board of education meeting earlier this month, the board was recognized for their dedication to PCSSD. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Puzzle Day! Not only do puzzles bring us together, spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. What is your favorite kind of puzzle? #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Data Privacy Day. Our increased reliance on digital technologies to manage every facet of life necessitates the need to rethink what we share about ourselves, when and where we share it, and who we are sharing it with. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Lastly, choose what best meets your child's needs. Your child's educational needs come first and now you can make the choice that benefits them. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Taylor Honeysuckle for being named a scholarship winner by the Thea Foundation! Taylor will receive a scholarship in the Fashion category. She is one of more than 300 Arkansas students that applied for a scholarship. We're so proud of you, Taylor!
Full story: https://rhs.pcssd.org/article/1428994
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, evaluate schools. After researching and visiting schools, you can narrow down the schools based on which one meets your child's needs. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Tina Ward board member for zone 2. Ward graduated from Flint Northwestern High School in 1989. Ward was a member of the softball and track team, FBLA, and managed the school store. She was also voted class clown and Miss Brick-house. #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! Next week, we're hosting a "Senator Showcase" at ROBINSON HIGH and ROBINSON MIDDLE. The RHS event will be held on Tuesday, January 30 starting at 5:30pm.
This is our schedule (subject to change) for the evening:
•5:30 - 7:30 pm: Stop by the library with various stations set up for parents & students
•6:00 - 6:30 pm: Join us in the auditorium for a special presentation from admin & counselors
•Throughout the evening, we'll have refreshments available for parents & students outside of Champion Center
Hope to see you next week!
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, visit schools. Getting a personal tour allows you to experience the values and culture of a school and how your child will benefit. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Arlo Washington, father of two ROBINSON HIGH students, for the Oscar nomination of his film "The Barber of Little Rock." The film is nominated for Best Documentary Short at the 96th Academy Awards.
The film follows Arlo Washington as he helps members of his community escape the hazards of banking while Black. Read more about the documentary here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/barber-of-little-rock-arlo-washington-wealth-gap
Watch the documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1amOPUn49aM&t=807s
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, make a list and research schools. Knowing all the options available allows for the best and most informed decisions to be made. #pcssdproud #serveall
