Sylvan Hills Middle School

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. The increased temperatures and sunlight have helped to thaw roadways, and our maintenance crews continue to make progress clearing sidewalks and parking lots at our facilities. Even with these improvements, many of our students and employees would still face potentially dangerous travel conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.

9 minutes ago, PCSSD

Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. While our maintenance crews have made significant progress on clearing sidewalks and parking lots, and main roads and arteries throughout the county have been cleared, many of our neighborhood streets and secondary roads are still covered in thick sheets of ice. These conditions create potentially dangerous travel conditions to our facilities. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

about 24 hours ago, PCSSD

Thursday, January 29. Pulaski County. Hazardous Conditions. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, due to hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

2 days ago, PCSSD

Wednesday, January 28. Pulaski County. Inclement Weather. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices are closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26, and January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

4 days ago, PCSSD

Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Inclement Weather. Closed.

Hiring Substitutes!
On Thursday, January 29, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training for anyone interested in becoming a substitute with PCSSD.

We’d love to have you join our team and make a difference in our classrooms.

Start your application at ESS.com and register in advance to attend the session. REGISTER NOW using the link below.
https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-01-29-2026?month=2026-01

6 days ago, PCSSD

Promotional flyer for substitute teacher hiring event at Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD), hosted by ESS. Features a smiling person holding a green tablet, with classroom imagery in the background. Event details include date (January 29, 2026), time (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM), and location (PCSSD Admin Building, 925 E. Dixon Rd). Logos for PCSSD and ESS are displayed, along with the ESS slogan “Every day counts.” Text encourages viewers to apply at ESS.com..

Based on the latest weather predictions, the winter storm is expected to move into our area Friday evening; therefore, PCSSD will operate on a regular schedule for Friday, January 23. All district after-school activities will not be held. A decision regarding school operations for Monday, January 26, will be made over the weekend. We will continue to share updates as decisions are made and more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

7 days ago, PCSSD

Friday, January 23. Pulaski County. Schools will be open.

🎉🐻 HONOR ROLL SHOUTOUT! 🐻🎉

Big-time congratulations to our SHMS Bears who earned 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! 📚✨ Your hard work, focus, and determination paid off, and we could not be prouder of you.

Making honor roll takes commitment, perseverance, and showing up every day ready to learn. You set the bar high and showed what it means to be an SHMS Bear. Keep pushing, keep believing in yourself, and keep chasing those goals.

Way to make your school proud. We see you and we’re cheering you on! 💙👏

#SHMSProud #HonorRoll #BearStrong #HardWorkPaysOff #KeepShining 🐻💙

9 days ago, Janna Gibson

📰 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! 💙🤍

10 days ago, Janna Gibson

🗓️ Don't forget that schools and offices are closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will welcome back students and staff on Tuesday, January 21. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll

13 days ago, PCSSD

Illustration of a sign saying No School for Students and a banner saying Monday, January 19.

Illustration of a sign saying District Offices Will Be Closed and a banner saying Monday, January 19.

Huge SHMS shoutout to Tom Brannon, Chief Meteorologist at THV11, for coming out to talk weather with our 6th grade science students! 🌦️🌪️

Our students just wrapped up their weather unit, so hearing from a real meteorologist was the perfect way to bring everything together. Tom did an awesome job breaking down how forecasting works, sharing real-life experiences, and getting kids excited about science and weather. The forecast? Curious minds and great questions.

We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm he shared with our students. Experiences like this make learning stick and help students see how classroom lessons connect to real careers and real life.

Thank you, Tom Brannon and THV11, for supporting SHMS and inspiring our future scientists. 💙🐻
#SHMSBears #ScienceInAction #CommunityPartners #STEMLearning #FutureScientists #BearsAreBest #SHMSGreat

14 days ago, Janna Gibson

PCSSD marches forward on path to become a Purple Star School District! Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2607120

16 days ago, PCSSD

Three people sit together in front of a warm, autumn-themed backdrop with string lights and fall leaves. Two adults wear military uniforms, and a child in a leopard print coat sits between them, smiling. The image highlights PCSSD’s support for military families, featuring a quote from Sylvan Hills High School Military Club Sponsor Nora Cummings: “We remain dedicated to supporting and uplifting our military families, honoring their resilience, courage, and invaluable contributions.”

Help us wish Coach Shepherd a very happy birthday!
We are so grateful for everything you do for our students and our school.

Hope your day is filled with smiles, laughs, and a whole lot of love.
Love, your SHMS family 💙🐻

18 days ago, Janna Gibson

📰 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! 💙🤍

18 days ago, Janna Gibson

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we have to shout out one of the very best… Officer Brown 💙 A big thank you to the Sylvan Hills High School students for taking the time to recognize and celebrate Officer Brown today. Seeing our older students step up to show appreciation was such a great reminder of the strong community we’re building together. Officer Brown, we appreciate you today and every day. Thank you for all you do for our kids, our staff, and our school family. 💙🐻

20 days ago, Janna Gibson

SHMS is officially a Heart Safe School through Arkansas Project ADAM, and that’s a big deal. This means our campus is trained, prepared, and committed to keeping our students and staff safe. A huge thank you to Nurse Tuckey, our incredible school nurse, for taking the lead and making this happen. We’re also grateful to @Arkansas Children’s Hospital for their help, guidance, and support along the way. Way to go, SHMS Bears 🐻💙 #HeartSafeSchool #SHMSProud #BearsCare #ProjectADAM

21 days ago, Janna Gibson

📣 SHMS is always looking for extra help! 🐻💙

We’re currently in need of substitute teachers and support staff to help out at Sylvan Hills Middle School and across Pulaski County Special School District.

It’s a flexible, rewarding way to support our students and staff and be part of the SHMS community. Great fit for parents, grandparents, college students, retirees, or anyone looking to make a difference.

👉 Apply today at ESS.com

23 days ago, Janna Gibson

👩‍🏫Teachers and staff spent time at PCSSD Central Office today sharpening skills, sharing ideas, and preparing for a strong semester ahead. See you tomorrow, students!📚#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #BackToSchool #ProfessionalDevelopment

24 days ago, PCSSD

A group of people around a table, discussing documents and using laptop computers. The people are wearing a variety of casual and professional attire. There are also some office supplies on the table.

Three adults sitting together at a table, smiling and working on laptops in a classroom setting.

Classroom with adults working at desks, some standing in groups.

Several people sitting and talking in a classroom or meeting setting. Some people have long hair and are wearing colorful clothing.

People sitting at desks in a classroom-like setting, with posters and signs on the walls.

📰 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! 💙🤍

25 days ago, Mike Hudgeons, Principal

Enjoy your break! ❄️ Schools and offices are closed for the next two weeks in observance of the winter holidays. We will welcome students back to classes on Tuesday, January 6. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

🗓️ Don't forget that schools are closing for the holiday break! Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, and students will return on Tuesday, January 6. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD