April is Scottish-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the history and contributions of the Scottish and Scottish-Irish heritage. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Thank you to the PCSSD Occupational Therapists who work with our students daily to help them improve or develop skills for daily living! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
https://youtu.be/3ZTsIgOcioE
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Grades 3-5 ACT Aspire Testing: April 25 - May 2nd
Participate in our Aspire SPIRIT WEEK!!!
There will be teacher AND student incentives!!!!
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Tax Day has been extended for Pulaski County residents until July 31! Gov. Sanders issued an executive order and the IRS has delayed collection for areas hit by the tornadoes on March 31.
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Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department presents Hairspray! The Broadway Musical. The show will run next week, May 1-3, at the Mills Concert Hall. Over 25 students from Mills University Studies High School and Mills Middle School will be performing in the program.
Tickets are available online only at MyPaymentsPlus (go to "Activities" and look for the "Hairspray" events listing).
Read more about the show: https://mills.pcssd.org/o/wilbur-d-mills-hs/article/1059864
This is National School Volunteer Week. We are so thankful for the many volunteers who take their time to be in our schools helping students and teachers. We couldn't do it without you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
CALS Children's Library and Learning Center is celebrating their birthday by inviting kids to a PJ storytime. Stop buy the event for a guest reader and breakfast for dinner!
https://cals.org/childrens-library
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Earth Day is just a week away, but the Central Arkansas Library System is hosting a number of events this month to celebrate Earth Day. Check out their website for some upcoming activities!
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It's the last time for K-2...NWEA MAP Spr '23 testing!
One week from today is the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day. Get your unused and expired medications together to bring to a drop off location on Saturday, April 22! Find a drop off location near you:
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DHS's Every Child Arkansas is a new program to support and recruit foster parents from around the state. The mission of Every Child Arkansas is to invite people to consider fostering and spread awareness that everyone can make a difference. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
At the April board meeting, the PCSSD Board of Education voted to eliminate the policy requiring uniforms for elementary students. This will go into effect beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. A dress code will be put in place in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Janice Warren at jwarren@pcssd.org.
April is Arab-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Arab-Americans, along with their heritage. In 2022, Congress issued a proclamation commemorating the event. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
https://youtu.be/vsmaDbuHn_Q
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD's Donation Centers are open for families in need following the tornados that tore through central Arkansas on March 31. Items from food, clothing, baby items, and more are available to be picked up.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1062898
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Pulaski County Youth Services is hosting a Read to Lead program at COLLEGE STATION, DAISY BATES, and HARRIS ELEMENTARY. Thank you to the local authors and readers who stopped by our schools to enforce the importance of reading! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
April is the Month of the Military Child. We are proud to serve military families across our PCSSD and are thankful for the service of all military families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Easter!
NEXT Friday is all about glam & sneakers!
Spring formal ticket info: $5 Student tickets. $5 Adult tickets. Ticket purchases for non-Harris students are allowed with adult ticket purchase & accompaniment!
Purchase options - At the front office OR online - Sign in/register on MyPaymentsPlus. https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome. Click on Events & Activities.
We're rollin' out the carpet for this one! Meet us on the runway next Friday!!
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