Today is National Coaches Day! Thank you to the many PCSSD Coaches who help our students grow and learn on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
The September attendance challenge officially ended last Friday. 8 out 16 elementary and *all* of our secondary schools had at least one week of 95% attendance. Way to go! We randomly selected a winner from the elementary and secondary schools; congrats to LAWSON ELEMENTARY and SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH! Stay tuned for details on your frozen treat day! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Teachers' Day! This is a day to celebrate teachers and the lasting impact they have on our children. We are so appreciative of the hard work of all PCSSD teachers! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month, advocates work to raise awareness, break down barriers, and celebrate the many abilities of those with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Custodian Day! PCSSD thanks our hardworking custodial staff who work tirelessly to ensure our schools are maintained and ready for students. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 700 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each day. But early detection is key to successful outcomes.
Learn more: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
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October is National Principals Month! We will be featuring a PCSSD principal each day this month, so check back to look for your school principal! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning and why it is important, while also feeling welcome and supported.
https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness recently published a book entitled "You Are Not Alone" to offer help, recovery options, and more.
https://zandoprojects.com/books/you-are-not-alone/
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We had a great matchup last night between MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and MAUMELLE HIGH. The Hornets came out on top 35-28 in a hard-fought game. Good luck to ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on the road tonight. Live stream is available: https://trst.in/c8zcVk #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD has a goal to include as many students in as many STEM experiences as possible. In addition to STEM is LIT, secondary students have the opportunity to participate in before and after school STEM programs throughout the District. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. Breakfast is offered at all PCSSD schools and is included in the free and reduced meal program. Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy
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Today is Human Resource Professional Appreciation Day. We are so appreciative of our team's hard work and dedication to PCSSD staff. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur.
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Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially the first day of Fall!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. More than 25% of students were chronically absent last year, putting them at higher risk of not learning to read and eventually dropping out. That is up from 15% before the pandemic.
https://trst.in/iWO4ud
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds? It is also the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults
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It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall
