We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Heather Smith, board member for zone 3. Smith graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 1992. Smith was a member of the choir for four years. She was a Concert Belle, sang soprano, and was the opening solo in their Christmas Cantata procession. #pcssdproud #serveall
Due to hazardous road conditions in parts of the county and the expectation of possible black ice in some areas, PCSSD will be closed on Friday, January 19. We will continue to monitor the road conditions through the weekend. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #servreall
If you didn't receive messages from the PCSSD communication office this week regarding closures, please make sure your contact information is current with the District. If you have a student in PCSSD, please contact the registrar for your child's school: https://trst.in/W1Ya9g. If you work for PCSSD, please contact HR. We don't want you to miss out on important announcements! #pcssdproud #serveall
Due to hazardous road conditions in much of the county and the expected freezing rain tomorrow morning, PCSSD will be closed on Thursday, January 18. We will continue to monitor the road conditions throughout the day. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #servreall
Happy Kid Inventors Day! This day celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of young people all around the world. Kids have invented all sorts of things including earmuffs, popsicles, trampolines, Braille, and even the television. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Shelby Thomas, board member for zone 4. Thomas graduated from Jacksonville in 1989 and was a 3 year letterman in football. Thomas also was a member of the choir and is the "OG" board member serving since the advisory board days. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD will be closed Wednesday, January 17 due to freezing temps and road conditions. All afterschool activities are also canceled on Wednesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and assess if additional closure dates are needed. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYM the message this morning, PCSSD will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. All afterschool activities are also canceled on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor conditions and assess if additional closure dates are needed. Stay warm! #pcssdproud #serveall
Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing struggle for civil rights, equality, and justice. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Dr. Laurel Tait, board member for zone 7. Dr. Tait graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1974. She played tennis and spent her last year as a medical assistant student. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Nation Human Trafficking Awareness Day which brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities worldwide. Learn more about potential red flags of human trafficking and more: https://trst.in/f34bRk. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. First up, Lt. Eli Keller board member for zone 6. Keller graduated from American International School of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa) in 1996 for 11th & 12th grade. Prior to that he attended Bishop Mackenzie School (Lilongwe, Malawi) for 9th & 10th grade. He played rugby, track (1600m, 800m), basketball, soccer, & volleyball in high school. WOW! #pcssdproud #serveall
Just a reminder, students will return to school tomorrow (Wednesday), January 3. District offices are open today if you need anything. Enjoy the last day of winter break, students. See you tomorrow! #pcsspdroud #serveall
Happy New Year from PCSSD!
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Last day to make the year great! How are you finishing out 2023 and ringing in 2024? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it.
Kyra Bell, OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. She loved the lesson that no matter who you are, what you look like, or how you act, your differences are what make you. That's all that matters"
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Happy Kwanzaa! Established in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
Shopping and wrapping are done, not a minute to spare!
Santa will visit houses across the District tonight.
Get to be early, don't cause a fright!
Merry Christmas Eve to all in PCSSD,
We hope you sleep well and get lots of zzzz's!
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