Sylvan Hills Elementary

Happy Public Schools Week! We are celebrate the unique opportunities provided here and encourage you to Choose PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Charles Drew originated the concept of safely storing blood in "blood banks." He was a leading authority on blood plasma in the 1940s. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This week's Mood Boost Cafe word is CALM. Look for some calming recipes at pcssd.org to soothe any nerves this week! https://www.pcssd.org/page/chartwells-k12 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Alexander Twilight was first African-American to receive a bachelor's degree in America. In 1836 he became the first black man elected to office. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Bobby Austin founded the Village Foundation in 1997 to engage young African-American men in society through events like Give a Boy a Book Day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Vernon Jordan Jr. escorted Charlayne Hunter as she made her way through a crowd protesting desegregation at the University of Georgia in 1961. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

2nd graders at Sylvan Hills Elementary got a special treat from two very important visitors yesterday. Craig O'Neill from THV11 stopped by to read to these students with special guests from First Arkansas Bank and Trust. Sylvan Hills Elementary was a special stop on the Reading Roadtrip as part of Craig's Book Bracket Challenge. Craig read the "Grumpy Monkey" and Ashley read "Giraffe's Cant Dance." Students voted on which book they liked best. Check out the video that aired on THV11 during the 10pm news on Thursday night: http://bit.ly/3Sofwpn.

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Hallie Quinn Brown founded a scholarship for women's education in the 1880s, helping women enter academia. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It is important that families and children understand the benefits of good oral health to keep healthy smiles on the faces of our children. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Benjamin Banneker proposed the idea of "...free schools in every city, village, and township in the U.S." which became the Dept. of Education. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to the men and women who are dedicated to our students and ensuring they get to and from school safety each and every day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Henry Ossian Flipper was the first African-American graduate of West Point in 1877 and went on to become the first commissioned officer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is hosting a career fair on Saturday, March 11 from 9am - 2pm at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. We will have representatives from all schools and multiple departments to answer questions about job opportunities. www.pcssd.org/career-fair #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is now accepting applications for Pre-K for the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to the application and legal documents, families need to submit health forms, which are found on the website. https://trst.in/CzWHUk #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Katherine Butler Jones founded the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunities, and it works to educate black youth in Boston. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Presidents' Day! We honor the 46 leaders of the free world who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Gloria Blackwell was instrumental in the fight to desegregate schools, filing and winning several lawsuits against discriminating organizations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. James Edward Shepard founded the first state-supported liberal arts school for African-Americans in 1910. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans who made a lasting impact on education. Fannie C. Williams was the driving force behind Child Health Day and instituted kindergarten and standardized testing for students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! How are you showing kindness today #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence