Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, claim your time. You often work long hours, well past the usual school day. Take this time to do something for you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder was a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and was the first female president of the National Newspaper Association. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, reconnect with friends or family you haven't had time to see. Work on the relationships that have taken a backseat during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Alice Andrews is an environmental advocate in Arkansas. She helped to save the Buffalo River from dams and initiated the Buffalo National River designation in 1972. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Two PCSSD schools are competing for State Titles tomorrow! Good luck to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH (4A Boys) and MAUMELLE HIGH (5A Boys)! The games will be aired on PBS, details on where to watch can be found here: myarkansaspbs.org.
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Clayton Boothe, Hana Lovett, and Toby Reid with the MAUMELLE HIGH Coding Team has advanced to the All-State Coding Competition, which will take place May 1. https://www.pcssd.org/article/421087?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We will be having an outdoor pep rally for our Boys Basketball Team as they leave for their Championship Game this Saturday from 10-10:30am in the bus lane in the back of the school. We will have our MHS Band and Varsity Cheer hosting the community wide outdoor pep rally and our Maumelle Fire Department and Maumelle PD, escorting our Basketball Boys off to State.
Please come out Saturday Morning to show your support.
The game will be at the Hot Springs Convention Center Saturday, March 20 at 7pm.
The PBIS Team will be there with prizes for the student section.
Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 2nd semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from November 20, 2020 through March 12, 2021. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: Lori Lachowsky at llachowsky@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 30+ Club at MAUMELLE HIGH is always growing! These seniors and have scored 30 or more on the ACT. Way to go Evelyn, Clayton, Lydia, Lauren, Benjamin, William, Toby, Emma, William, Miles, Jillian, Nick, Steven, Lauren, and Logan! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Attention high school families: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host a webinar tonight (March 16) at 7 p.m. to discuss the college application process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held live on the AKA Facebook and AKA YouTube pages.
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
