The Maumelle High School Jazz Ensemble performed in the second annual ARJE State Jazz Festival at Nettleton High School on April 13th. The ensemble earned ALL first division superior ratings for their performance. We are so proud of our students’ hard work this year especially preparing this challenging program. Go Hornets!
Last week, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES hosted the Area 5 Special Olympics outdoor events. Schools from across central Arkansas competed in various events. OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, MILLS, SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE MIDDLE and HIGH schools all competed. Congrats on these students' hard work! #pcssdproud #serveall
Time to get your groove on! Since 1982, International Dance Day is the perfect day to celebrate the value and importance of dance as an art form that can have a major impact on society. So we're curious - what is your favorite style of dance or dance move? #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hiring for positions across the District. If you missed the career expo last week, don't worry! You can still learn more about openings and apply online. Check out our current openings: https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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Pulaski County Youth Services is offering FREE ACT Prep sessions in May. ACT sessions are encouraged for 9th-12th grade students. All applicants are encouraged to attend each session for an attainable score.
In 1872, Nebraska Board of Agriculture dedicated a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska, and is now celebrated all over the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to all our musically-talented students who performed at the end of the year ArkCDA competitions. Choir students from ROBINSON, MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH were spectacular in their performances. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1566564
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Shout out to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes in PCSSD. Thank you to the professionals who keep our District and school offices running smoothly every day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from MAUMELLE HIGH, ROBINSON HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH made a strong showing at the Arkansas Young Artist Association (AAYA) Convention & Competition last week in Hot Springs. Congrats! Read more about their accomplishments: https://trst.in/KoUnL3 #pcssdproud #serveall
We had a great morning celebrating the class of 2024 with our Academic Signing Ceremony! Family and friends cheered on our seniors as they committed to their plans after high school. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Founded in 1997, this week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of those who give their time to support public education. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chag sameach! In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first and last days are celebrated as legal holidays and holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to 3 PCSSD students who received the Seal of Biliteracy this school year. Jahzeel, Isabel and Isabella earned this recognition because they each conveyed proficiency with language skills in two or more languages. What an accomplishment! #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1970, Earth Day is a way for everyone to support for environmental protection. Since switching to Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication," PCSSD has saved more than 2 million sheets of paper! Ways to celebrate Earth Day: https://trst.in/HnVHDo. #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to the MAUMELLE HIGH Dazzling Daisies for winning the Mousetrap Car Competition at the Women In STEM Conference! The team was tasked to build a car designed to travel at least five feet...their car traveled 22 feet on competition day. Impressive! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to Jessica Duff, exec. dir. of communications, on earning her accreditation in public relations this month. The APR reflects a mastery of the knowledge, skills & abilities needed to succeed in the PR field. Read more: https://trst.in/IGgSKI #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Scottish-American Heritage Month where we reflect on the unmistakable mark they have on American culture. People of Scottish heritage were among the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, including James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo *TOMORROW* (April 20) from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School!! We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Several talented students attended the Arkansas Young Artist Association Competition in Hot Springs yesterday and came away with high honors. This is the first time since 2015 that Maumelle High School competed for state titles against the best art programs in the state! Drumroll please....
We are SO excited that our students have SIX STATE PLACEMENTS (results in comments)!! Congratulations to our students who worked extremely hard and are excited to earn this recognition!
Shout out to "The Dazzling Daisies" who won the Mousetrap Car Competition at the Women In STEM Conference last week! The team built a car designed to travel at least five feet and their car traveled 22 feet on competition day. They also created a video explaining their design concept, process and basic car functions. Such an impressive showing, Dazzling Daisies!
