Sylvan Hills Middle School

Today is Day 6 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: let someone in front of you in line. Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Day 5 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: hold the door for a stranger. Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

From everyone at PCSSD, we wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Day 4 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: leave a kind note on someone's windshield. Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 1st semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from March 13 through November 19. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: https://shms.pcssd.org/o/sylvan-hills-middle-school/page/volunteer-info Thank you for all you do!

Today is Day 3 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: take some food to your neighbor (or someone else you know). Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Are you interested in tutoring? We are looking for AVID tutors for middle and high school students. Applicants must be available 2 days per week (2-5 hours a day) and have a strong math and English background. Call Belinda at 501-234-2021 to apply. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Day 2 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: write a thank you note to a community helper. Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Looking for a fun activity to do with your student this Fall Break? How about Fall BINGO?! Here are some fun fall activities to do this week. Let us know if you get BINGO! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Day 1 of the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge: pick up trash - anywhere you see it! Don't forget to take a picture of your kindness in action. Send the picture to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Join us for the PCSSD Thanksgiving Kindness Challenge starting tomorrow! Each day we suggest a random act of kindness to participate in. If you do, take a picture and send it to communication@pcssd.org to be showcased after Thanksgiving break. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

AVID students had a friendly competition as part of the Sylvan Hills Middle School food drive. Each class worked in groups to see who could make the tallest food tower. The school collected 10 large boxes for the food drive. This was a great experience for our students and they all enjoyed helping others.

Today is Substitute Educators Day and we want to remember long-time PCSSD substitute teacher Ron Kimbrew who passed away earlier this month. He recently served as a long-term substitute at Oakbrooke Elementary. Thank you, Mr. Kimbrew! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

November is National Diabetes Month. The CDC reports that more than one-third of U.S. adults have prediabetes which puts them on track to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is preventable through committing to a healthy lifestyle.

Today is America Recycles Day and many of our schools have programs to promote recycling. PCSSD students are taught the importance of recycling by collecting recyclable items throughout the school. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is American Education Week! This week we celebrate our teachers and staff who work to provide a quality education to our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD's Student Nutrition partner, Chartwells, has released some new, healthy recipes that could be great additions to the upcoming holiday meals. https://www.pcssd.org/article/585190 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Be the "I" in the KIND! Today is World Kindness Day and we love seeing this at schools around the District. Shout out to these custodial pros for posing with this sign at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH. We appreciate their hard work every day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD and WillSub are teaming up for a training session for those interested in becoming a substitute teacher. We are always in need of qualified subs. The training will be held on Monday, November 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. at PCSSD Central Office. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today, and everyday, we thank our military veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve our country. We pay our respect to veterans and their families for their continued sacrifices for our freedoms. Thank you, veterans!