Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're officially in the playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH are both on the road tonight, while MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES will host their opponent. Good luck to all three! Don't forget you can watch these games live: https://trst.in/eUvuKC #pcssdproud #serveall
This week we highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together," recognizes the importance of personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities all year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
It's the final week of the regular season! Good luck ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on the road, while MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH aim to protect the home turf. Let's end the season on a high note! Livestream available: https://trst.in/gktbpl #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER: Join us for family day lunch on Thursday, November 16. Meals are $5 per adult (outside food is strongly discouraged).
The full menu will include: Turkey Roast & Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Fresh Seasoned Green Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Cup EXTRAS: Side Salad, Carrots/Celery
November is National Military Family Month, a recognition first established in 1996. Since then, November is a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. Thank you, military families, for your dedication and service. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is celebrated as the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos). This is a widely recognized Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. #pcssdproud #serveall
Oak Grove 5th graders took a week-long field trip to STARbase in Jacksonville last week. It was a busy week full of science, technology, engineering, and math! Here are some pictures that show some highlights. Special thanks to Mrs. Fuller, Ms. Drake, and Mrs. Moreno for making the trip with us!
Everyone loves a parade! Oak Grove celebrated the October AVID day with a college parade highlighting our research about Arkansas colleges. Every K-5 student made a sash with information they learned in small groups or as a class, and then cheered on each other as they lined the parade route. Way to go students and teachers!
Happy Halloween! Did you know: Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. What kind of costume will you be wearing tonight (to ward off ghosts, of course 👻)? #pcssdproud #serveall
Here is our attendance for the week of October 23-27. Technical difficulties on Friday afternoon and Monday morning are the reason for the delay. Attendance was up in every grade level and was close to the 95% mark overall, at 94%!
Reminder: there is no school tomorrow for students. Teachers have a professional development day. District offices will be open. School will resume on Thursday, November 2. #pcssdproud #serveall
This year our school theme is Level Up. At the beginning of the 2nd quarter, students and staff wore their favorite gaming t-shirts to remind us to Level Up this quarter! We have set goals for Lexia, IXL, Accelerated Reader, and each classroom has a behavior goal. Setting small goals and working hard to meet them will help us meet our school goals!
Our students aren't the only ones who are continuously learning! Congratulations to our very own, Jo Ann Koehler for earning her doctorate degree earlier this month. Dr. Koehler is the director of fine arts for the District. We're proud of you! #pcssdproud #serveall
We uncovered a few more pics from the Red Ribbon Week Celebration at Oak Grove!
October is Polish American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the history and culture of Polish Americans and the impact they have had on our country and communities. #pcssdproud #serveall
Just two more weeks left in the regular season. Let's get out there and support our schools! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH!
Don't forget you can watch live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
Attendance for the Week of October 16-20 was down overall. A shoutout to kindergarten and 4th grade that had increased attendance compared to the week before! Student attendance at 95% is a factor in increasing our school report card grade.
