During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. John Donly is a sitcom writer from Gould, AR. His writings appeared in shows including: Sanford and Son, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and Diff’rent Strokes. #pcsddproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Justin Bryant is an artist from Stuttgart. His "Color in Space" exhibit explores how the black male body fits into aspects of past and present histories. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Presidents' Day! Fun Fact: until 1968 when congress declared it the third Monday of February, Presidents' Day fell on Feb 22 which is George Washington's birthday. It now falls between Lincoln and Washington's birthday every year. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Little Rock native Art Porter Jr. was a musician and saxophonist. Porter Jr came from a musical family and was known for merging R&B and hip hop into his music. #pcssdproud #serveall
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Take time to encourage healthy dental hygiene habits among our children so we can see their beautiful smiles always! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Chester Arthur "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett was a blues musician that lived in Mississippi County. As a Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame member, he was a delta blues icon. #pcssdproud #serveall
Random Acts of Kindness Day, like every day, is a great time to be mindful and intentional with our words, actions, and expressions towards others. How will you pay it forward today? #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Crystal C. Mercer is an artist of many forms from Little Rock. Mercer is a designer, textile artist, actor, activist, poet, songwriter, author and more. #pcssdproud #serveall
Alumni spotlight!! Maumelle High graduate (c/o 2022) Kimberly Nicole Gilreath was part of the halftime show of this year's Super Bowl! Kimberly is a sophomore at Jackson State University and was one of 90 students from the school's Boom of the South Marching Band to perform with Usher during the halftime show. Kimberly has been playing the trombone since she was in 6th grade. She attended Crystal Hill and Maumelle Middle before graduating from Maumelle High. Currently, she is majoring in statistics with a minor in music. Way to go, Kimberly!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Gretha Boston is an actress and singer from Crossett, Arkansas. Boston has performed at Carnegie Hall, Broadway and is a Tony award winner. #pcssdproud #serveall
The internet and phone lines are currently down at Maumelle Middle and Maumelle High. It is not likely it will be restored today due to cut fiber in the area. Students are continuing the day with a normal class schedule. We appreciate your patience during this outage.
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! SROs are carefully selected, specifically trained, sworn law enforcement officers who work with schools. We are thankful for our SRO partnerships that aim to ensure safety of students and staff. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Barbara Hendricks, born in Stephens, Arkansas, is a soprano opera and concert singer. Hendricks has performed in major opera house across the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Valentine's Day from PCSSD! Did you know that colored roses have different meanings? A red rose traditionally symbolized love, other colors like deep pink, purple or white symbolize happiness, royalty and sympathy respectively. Which color do you give? #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Howard Sims, from Fort Smith, was a tap dancer. Sims created unique sounds during performing by using sand on his sandbox, earning him the nickname "Sandman." #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French. As the final day of the carnival season, Mardi Gras typically involves consuming rich foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. It is also a celebration of the rich, diverse French culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luther Allison was famous singer/songwriter and guitarist from Widener, Arkansas. His skills on a guitar had him known as the "Jimi Hendrix of Blues Guitar." #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we're celebrating Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Big Bill Broonzy was an American blues singer, songwriter, & guitarist born in Jefferson County. He played country music in the 1920s before shifting to more urban-blues. #pcssproud #serveall
It's game day! For all those football fans (and Taylor Swift fans, too) - today is the big game. Who are you choosing: the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers?
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During Black History Month we are celebrating black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Louis Jordan, born in Brinkley, was an American saxophonist and band leader. Jordan was known as the "King of the Jukebox". #pcssdproud #serveall
