Winter weather is expected to continue to impact much of the state today. Therefore, in order maintain the safety of our students and staff, PCSSD will have a districtwide virtual day on Thursday, February 11. Stay safe and warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT: Maumelle Middle School's interim grades are ready to be viewed. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, February 17 from 1:30 until 4:30. Please contact your child's teacher via email to set up a time to discuss interim grades.
To view IPR grades:
From the PCSSD.org website, 1) Click EXPLORE, 2)Under FAMILIES, click PARENT LINKS, 3) Click eSchool Home Access Center (HAC), 4) Choose Pulaski County Special SD from the Select a District drop down menu, 5) Enter your user name and password, 6) From the horizontal menu at the top of the screen, 7) Click the red circle with A+ icon, 8) The interim progress report for Wednesday, February 10 will display your child's grades.
Darrell Walker was a basketball standout at University of Arkansas. He was drafted by the Knicks in 1983, played for 5 NBA teams & won a Championship with '93 Bulls. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Attention parents of 8th graders:
Mrs. Emfinger, a counselor from the high school, will be hosting a virtual parent night on February 9th from 6-7 p.m. discussing the transition to high school and course selection for the 2021-2022 school year. Please join her using this Google Meet link: meet.google.com/mji-wakv-dpw or via phone: (US) +1 567-275-2705 PIN: 361 829 063#. Hope to see you then!
Florence Beatrice Price was a published composer by 14, composing more than 300 pieces. She's a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Attention parents of 8th graders:
Mrs. Emfinger, a counselor from the high school, will be hosting a virtual parent night on February 9th from 6-7 p.m. discussing the transition to high school and course selection for the 2021-2022 school year. Please join her using this Google Meet link: meet.google.com/mji-wakv-dpw or via phone: (US) +1 567-275-2705 PIN: 361 829 063#. Hope to see you then!
Sterling B. Williams, M.D. was a leader in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, holding a number of faculty and leadership positions at universities across the U.S. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2008.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Milton P. Crenchaw is an original Tuskegee Airmen. He was one of the first African Americans (and the first in Arkansas) to be trained as a civilian licensed pilot. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2007.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. According to the American Dental Association, children 8 and older should use a fluoridated toothpaste and a toothbrush that is designed for a complex mixture of different-sized permanent and baby teeth. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
American Idol is about 1 week away from its premier this year, and a familiar face will be making an appearance! Crystal Hill Elementary and Maumelle Middle alum, Tania Kelley, who goes by Nia Renee, auditioned. Good luck Nia! We will be watching! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Deborah Mathis is an acclaimed columnist and reporter for both print and TV. She worked in Arkansas, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. She also authored three books. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2003.
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School board appreciation month may be over, but we wanted to give one last shout out to our amazing board of education! This picture was taken at the January board meeting when they received a plaque of appreciation. (Not pictured: Tina Ward)
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Today is National #WearRedDay for the American Heart Association. Check out some of our staff supporting heart health! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ernest Green was the 1st African American & only one from Little Rock Nine to graduate from Central HS in 1957. He served the Asst. Secretary of Labor from 1977-1981. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
#blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National School Counseling Week. We want to send a big shout out to our amazing PCSSD school counselors. Please take a moment to say thank you to your Maumelle feeder counselors. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Tomorrow (Friday) is Wear Red Day! Don't forget to wear your red to support the American Heart Association. Learn more here: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
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Michael A. Conley was a track & field star who won 16 NCAA titles at the Univ. of Arkansas. He also won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and silver medal in 1984. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Students who are interested in participating in track this semester should contact Coach Casey, girls' coach, at jcasey2347@pcssd.org or Coach Wilson, boys' coach, at mwilson5791@pcssd.org. This applies to traditional, blended and virtual students. Students must have a current physical.
The superintendent's cabinet wore African clothing and bright colors earlier this week to kick off Black History Month. Several cabinet members wore traditional kente designs which represent their own unique, symbolic value.
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Faye Clarke co-founded Educate the Children Foundation to support rural school districts with book donations & more. $20 million+ in supplies have been donated. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2002.
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