Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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Three PCSSD high schools are on the road tonight for week 1 of high school football. Good luck to MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH (Sylvan Hills is off). Let's bring home a W!
Don't forget about livestream: https://trst.in/hQ7BTc
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September is Attendance Awareness Month and PCSSD is challenging all students to be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On time)! We encourage every school to attain 95% attendance every week in September. The challenge kicks off next week. Good luck! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. PCSSD is thankful for our security department as well as partnerships with local law enforcement that work together to keep our students and campuses safe. #pcssdproud #serveall
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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Scholars in Ms. Jones' AVID classes visited the Army Mobile Experience on Wednesday. Students used the AVID strategy of "inquiry" to explore different career paths that the Army has to offer. Students also participated in military technology simulations that provided hands-on experiences. What a fun opportunity!
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
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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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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Students in Coach Garrison's Freshman Seminar class are starting the year off with a fun project. These students are making pennants of their favorite college and university to decorate the lockers around the school. What's your favorite college or university?
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
