🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 18 hours ago, PCSSD
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.
Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.
Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.
Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.
A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.
Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.
Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.
A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.
A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”

Come by and see us today at the PCSSSD Showcase & Career Expo! Until 12 this morning, we are inviting people to learn more about joining our team! It is located in the Mills High School Galaxy Arena at 708 E Dixon Rd, Little Rock, AR. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers

7 days ago, PCSSD
Bobcat cheerleaders
Sylvan Hills Elementary School table
Cato Elementary School table
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School table
Oakbrooke Elementary School table
Sherwood Elementary School table
Sylvan Hills Middle School table
Sylvan Hills Junior High Table
Sylvan Hills High table
two people stare
Our Kindergarten–2nd grade students will take their End-of-Year ATLAS assessments (reading and math) next week! We are excited to see all they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown. Please help them do their best by ensuring they get plenty of rest, arrive on time, and eat breakfast at school or home.
8 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
K-2

Hemphill is among 100 teacher delegates selected from all 50 states to attend the Congress of Educators.
"I look forward to learning, growing, and bringing back meaningful experiences that will inspire my students, strengthen my classroom, my school, and my state,” said Hemphill.
➡️ Read More: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2832019 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

11 days ago, PCSSD
A Sylvan Hills Middle School educator stands in a hallway lined with student artwork and lockers. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt. Text on the image announces that she has been selected as one of 100 delegates for the “We the Teachers” national fellowship, identifying her as Lillian M. Hemphill, a 6th grade ELA teacher.
➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
16 days ago, PCSSD
   A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”
Please check out this month's newsletter for important updates and reminders.
18 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
April
We have exciting news! Students can earn an excused absence for growing or scoring proficient (Level 3 or 4) on the ATLAS test. See attached letter for more details.

Testing starts Tuesday, April 14, 2026
21 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Excused Absence
Please make plans to attend Sherwood Elementary School's Art Show Thursday, April 30!
24 days ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Art Show
Please join us for our Second Annual Fishing Derby!
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sherwood Community Pond, Kiehl Ave
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Fishing Derby
ATLAS testing kicks off April 14. Join us in starting strong with a fun Spirit Week April 6-10 as we gear up for success!
about 1 month ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Atlas
Atlas
🌡️ Help Us Keep Students Healthy! 🤧
As we head into Spring Break, please review these guidelines on when to keep your child home from school.

According to the latest Viral Respiratory Diseases Report from the Arkansas Department of Health, public schools saw an average absenteeism rate of 8.2% last week. Following these guidelines helps keep our classrooms healthy and learning strong.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Informational poster from PCSSD titled “When Should I Keep My Child Home from School?” Lists symptoms and conditions that warrant keeping a child home, including fever, vomiting, persistent cough, sore throat, rash, pink eye, and contagious illnesses like flu or COVID-19. Also outlines criteria for returning to school, such as being symptom-free for 24 hours and feeling well enough to participate. Includes a reminder to notify the school of any contagious diagnoses and references page 52 of the PCSSD Student Handbook for more details. Poster features bold headings, icons, and a clean layout for clarity.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🎉

Because of your reading and fundraising, we raised over $7000 and read 7500 minutes together. We’re so proud of what we accomplished for Sherwood Elementary and so grateful for every reader, donor, and staff member who helped make it happen. 📚💙
about 2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Read-A-Thon
Project Clean Confidence is a hygiene product drive running from March 9 through April 10, 2026. The goal is simple but powerful: Collect essential personal care items and we will distribute them to students in need.
about 2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Counsleor

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!

According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃‍♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert

We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A student in a green t-shirt takes a bite of green scrambled eggs from a white plate that also holds a slice of ham.
A white paper plate on a wooden desk contains a serving of bright green scrambled eggs and two slices of ham, served with a teal plastic fork.
A smiling student in a maroon dress sits at her desk, holding a teal fork with a bite of ham as she prepares to eat.
A teacher smiles while holding a stack of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Green Eggs and Ham.
A young student in a white hoodie sits at a desk, looking down at a plate of green eggs and ham with a hand over her mouth, appearing amused or surprised.
Last day for Read-A-Thon!
about 2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Read-A-Thon
Sylvan Hills High School seniors Katie Griffin and Addison Thomas have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.

Fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earn this honor each year. As finalists, the two now advance to the final stage of competition for National Merit Scholarships to be announced in April.

Please join in congratulating these outstanding scholars on this exceptional achievement. — and read more about their journey in the full article: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2716586 #PCSSDproud
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A celebratory graphic featuring two female students from the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) who have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. On the left, a student with long red hair and glasses wears a teal shirt. On the right, a student with locs and glasses wears a plaid shirt over a black top. They are both smiling against a blue gradient background. The PCSSD logo is in the top right, and bold white text at the bottom reads "National Merit Scholarship FINALISTS."
Yearbooks are now on sale! 📚

You can order your child’s yearbook through March 19. Order forms were sent home in communication folders, so please check your child’s folder for details.

2 months ago, Denetha Lawrence-Hall
Yearbook