Sylvan Hills High School

We love celebrating our teachers! Thanks to PCSSD, Baldwin & Shell Construction Company, and The Law Firm of Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, P.A. for providing Chuy’s to our entire certified staff last Thursday for Teachers Appreciation Week! #pcssdproud #serveall

It’s time to reflect on the class of 2024 and their accomplishments. This message is from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH principal Mr. Allen. "The Class of ‘24 has excelled in the classroom and is prepared for whatever challenges are encountered in the future." #pcssdproud #serveall

Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day is a wonderful time to honor moms and mother figures. Moms and special friends are often treated to flowers, brunch, gifts and quality family time. How are you celebrating mom, today? #pcssdproud #serveall

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the influence that AAPIs have made to US culture and history. You can celebrate by exploring books, shows or art that feature AAPI characters. Learn more about this month: https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov #pcssdproud #serveall

A big thanks to Capri Bell Salaam, 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, and Pearce Peacock, DESE Evaluation Specialist, for stopping by our campus with a cookie tray and poster in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week — what a sweet moment! #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” – Colleen Wilcox #pcssdproud #serveall

It's only fitting to wrap up a busy week of celebrations with School Communicators Day - to shout out the ones who help tell PCSSD's story. For all the pictures taken, graphics created, posts shared and stories written, thank you for helping capture PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

Watch out for Josiah Rainey - he's officially the fastest man in Arkansas! Josiah won the 100m and 200m dash at the Meet of Champions at Lake Hamilton. He set the Meet of Champs record in the 100 and is also the new 5A State record holder. https://bit.ly/3QFcoFI

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week.“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela #pcssdproud #serveall

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for our students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Today we recognize the nurses in the SYLVAN HILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall

Parents for Class of 2025: In case you missed the email - Here is the sign up for Senior Photos THIS week. If you haven't done so already, students can sign up to take their Senior Photos along with Senior Casuals. This will be the ONLY free event where they can take Senior Casuals. Next Fall will be for yearbook and graduation photos only. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A45A4AC28A4F85-49216235-senior#/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." – Albert Einstein #pcssdproud #serveall

The New York Institute of Technology is a pathway partner with the SHHS Biomed pathway and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. They arranged for physicians in their program to co-teach suturing with Ms. Duncan's in the Biomed Level 3 classes.

Nearly 3,000 students connected to break the Guinness World Record for Longest Human Electric Circuit record on Monday. Pictures: https://trst.in/rz5q0J Article: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1588690 #pcssdproud #serveall

How cool is this!? Dr. Josh Smith, Abel Gallegos, and Jennifer Wharton from the Osteopathic College of Medicine visited with Mrs. Duncan's classes at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH to teach and practice suturing last week. Hands-on experience is the best way to learn! #pcssdproud #serveall

WE DID IT!!! Nearly 3000 students and staff from our Sylvan Hills feeder connected to create the longest human electrical circuit. We're so thankful for all those who came out today to join us and support this endeavor. More pictures and videos to come! We'll announce we have official word of approval from Guinness in about a week.

Shout out to our 2024 Thespian students for an amazing year. Last week, the Thespian Honor Society held its annual "Beary" Awards which included inductions and senior recognitions. Full Length Bearys Best Actor in a Lead Role - Kedrick Wormley Best Actress in a Lead Role - Katelin Richmond Best Actor in a Support Role - Abraham Lopez Best Actress in a Support Role - Ysabelle Calahi Best Student Director - Arely Santillan Best Stage Manager - Kylie Belverstone Best Production Tech Crew Leader - Maya Gilbert Best Running Crew Leader - Chase Smith Best Costume Design - Maya Gilbert Best Hair / Makeup Design - Bryanna Torres One Act Bearys Best Actor in a Lead Role - Ezekiel Shephard-Taylor Best Actress in a Lead Role - Antonia Fetters, Hope People Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Brayvon Blood, Jaiden Berrieum Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Alyssa Harsch Best Student Director - Arely Santillan Best Stage Manager - Kallyn Davis Best Production Tech Crew Leader - Zachary Durbin Best Running Crew Leader - Teleah Conners Best Costume Design - Maya Gilbert Best Hair / Makeup Design - Madison Harper Best Student One Act - "Lift Every Voice" / Chase Smith Film Productions Best Actor in a Lead Role - Ezekiel Shephard-Taylor Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Isaac Dunbar Best Crew in a Technical Role - Imani Whaley Honor Awards Above and Beyond Cast Member - Alyssa Harsch, Isaac Dunbar Above and Beyond Crew Member - Maya Gilbert, Zachary Durbin Freshman Deep End Award - Anterrio Piggee, Kayleigh Myers Thespian of the Year - Kylie Belverstone

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers for so many reasons and we’ll share a few of them this week. "The teacher is the heart of the educational system." – Sidney Hook #pcssdproud #serveall

TOMORROW is the big day! At approximately 10am, we will attempt to break the world record for the longest human electric current. A few notes for those in the area: •Dee Jay Hudson and Bear Paw roads will be closed while this event takes place •Fire trucks will go off for the full minute during the attempt •This event is NOT open to the public •Students - bring a rain jacket (just in case) We couldn't do this without our presenting sponsor, Arkansas Children's. Thank you so much for your generous donation to make this event happen!

Cinco de Mayo commemorates a significant Mexican victory during the Franco-Mexican War in Puebla. While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, the U.S. celebrates from coast to coast with food (guacamole, anyone?), traditional Mexican folk music & more. #pcssdproud #serveall