Sylvan Hills High School

REMINDER: Important policy changes for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.

Important policy changes for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.

Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall

World Youth Skills Day celebrates the importance of equipping students for future work. We support this goal with the Academies of PCSSD. This model gives students experiential opportunities thru local industry partners. Check it out: https://trst.in/whppKx #pcssdproud #serveall

Get ready for Open House! We can't wait to see you there. Open House is a great time to get a tour, pay student fees, plan your parking, and more!

July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall

Outshine the Summer Slide with this tech tip from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Assistant Principal, Chris Sierra: "If you're feeling adventurous, write your own blog to share thoughts in a positive way." #pcssdproud #serveall 

We are thrilled to announce that Zach James has been named the new Athletic Director for Sylvan Hills! With 14 years of dedicated service to our school community, Coach James brings a deep understanding of our athletic programs and a passion for student success. We are also excited to share that he will continue to serve as our Head Baseball Coach, ensuring continuity and leadership for our baseball program. Go Bears!!

Contact Coach James with any questions at zjames5155@pcssd.org

Congratulations to our student-athletes who were named to the AAA All-State Soccer list for the 2024-2025 school year. We're so proud of you!

Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year. **All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.** If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.

July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸 How will your family celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall

Here's a *sweet pun* in honor of International Joke Day: Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂📚 Have any silly jokes to share? Drop them in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall

June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to build a family emergency supply kit. Here's a checklist to help you get started: https://trst.in/LUCJL8 #pcssdproud #serveall

‼️ Attention ‼️ 25-26 FAFSA forms must be submitted by July 1 at midnight. Any student who wants to be considered for state, school or federal financial aid should apply, regardless of income. Access the FAFSA application here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. #pcssdproud #serveall

We have a *reel-y* fun idea to round out Great Outdoors Month — go fish! And thanks to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, your family has plenty of stocked ponds to explore. Start casting here: https://trst.in/q0VytC #pcssdproud #serveall

Congratulations to our student-athletes who were named to the AAA All-State Track and Field list for the 2024-2025 school year. We're so proud of you!

To round out our Student Spotlights for the 24-25 school year, we want to shout out our 7 SHH students who scored 30+ on the ACT. This achievement will help level up their career and college plans. Excellent work!

The Arkansas Activities Association "Dead Period" runs from June 22 - July 5, which means all schools sanctioned under AAA are not allowed to host practices. Therefore, all PCSSD athletic facilities will be closed during this time and will reopen on July 6. #pcssdproud #serveall