Please welcome Elise Hampton, principal, and Dr. Gretchen Cobb, assistant principal, to Robinson Middle School! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Ms. Hampton and Dr. Cobb: https://rms.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
about 1 hour ago, PCSSD
headshot of Elise Hampton
headshot of Dr. Gretchen Cobb

Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school

about 3 hours ago, PCSSD
"DRESS CODE" written on a clip art t-shirt with clip art hangers behind it.
The Smart Tech Chromebook insurance portal is now open for the 2026–27 school year. Families can purchase coverage anytime between now and October 6, 2026.

Coverage includes accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft, with $0 deductible and unlimited claims (police report required for loss/theft claims).
Policy cost: $25, valid through June 30, 2027.

English & Spanish portals:
www.smarttechins.com/pulaski
www.smarttechins.com/pulaskistaff
about 7 hours ago, PCSSD
"Chromebook Insurance" on a clip art laptop screen
PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes sign‑up methods: text PULASKI to 1‑888‑414‑8007, call 877‑307‑6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
PCSSD Smart Tech device coverage flyer. Shows coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, loss, and theft with no deductible and unlimited claims. Repair prices without coverage: keyboard or touchpad $50, broken screen $90, total loss $300. States policy cost is $25 and expires June 30, 2027. Includes sign‑up methods: text PULASKI to 1‑888‑414‑8007, call 877‑307‑6777, register online at smarttechins.com/pulaski, or mail the printed form to Smart Tech Insurance in Lake Mary, Florida.
🚌 Check bus numbers, stop locations, and times on our Back to School page: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
about 20 hours ago, PCSSD
"BUS ROUTES" on a clip art sign on a clip art road
👕 Not sure what to wear in the first week of school? Each Wednesday is easy! Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! 🩺
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
3 days ago, PCSSD
AVID College & Career Wednesdays Wear a college or career shirt with decorated shirts and logos for AVID and PCSSD
Teachers and students in a hallway smiling with college shirts on
upper classmen smiling with college shirts on
Students in Carti garb giving care to baby doll mannequins
Good Evening Robinson Middle School Parents/Guardians! 6th Grade Open House is Thursday, August 6th from 5pm-6:30pm. Students will meet their teachers and receive their lockers and schedules. The annual fee of $25 to cover a locker & other beginning of the year expenses can be paid at Open House. We accept payment in the form of check or cash only.
3 days ago, Elise Hampton
🏫 Meet the school leaders who will help our students expect, believe and succeed this year!

Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.

🔗 View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool
3 days ago, PCSSD

Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!

Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.

4 days ago, PCSSD
Superintendent Jeff Senn
A person stands on a stage in front of a full auditorium, speaking to staff seated in rows.
Two people hugging
A person standing with people around him
A band playing
A person stands on a stage in front of a full auditorium, speaking to staff seated in rows.
two principals speaking with one another
a row of focused people in matching blue
people clapping for standing new teachers
a shot of a crowded auditorium

🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.

Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.

Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed

10 days ago, PCSSD

Get ready! Open House is scheduled for August 4th and 6th. 

7th and 8th Grade Open House is Tuesday, August 4th, from 10am-12pm OR 1:00pm-3:00pm. Students may attend the morning or afternoon session.
6th Grade Open House is Thursday, August 6, from 5:00pm - 6:30 pm.

The annual fee of $25 to cover locker and other beginning of the year expenses can be paid at Open House or at the school starting July 27.  We accept payment in the form of check or cash only.

The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595

24 days ago, PCSSD
A stylized sticky note says, "Save the Date" for Joe T. Robinson Middle School's Open House on August 4 and 6.

School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for elementary and middle schools. Families can find the supplies for school organized by feeder area here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015590

24 days ago, PCSSD
A square image that says school supplies written on a cartoon notebook with school paraphernalia in the background

Joe T. Robinson Cheer is hosting the Future Senator Summer Clinic on July 6–7 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m in the Robinson Middle School Gym. This clinic is open to students in PK–6th grade and includes cheers, chants, sideline dances, stunts, and cheer fundamentals.
Registration is $60 per child, and each participant receives a Senator cheer bow. All funds support the Robinson Athletic Booster Club.
Families can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRfLEykrU4vxUbKZFzQMJXeM4tk47guYzEh6CkFlbO0VZulQ/viewform?usp=dialog

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Cheer poster for Future Senator Summer Clinic
Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Recruitment flyer for Chartwells announcing open kitchen manager and foodservice worker positions for PCSSD schools. The flyer lists benefits such as no nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, flexible shifts, career growth, and free shift meals. It includes photos of foodservice staff preparing meals and serving food, plus QR codes linking to job applications.
🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud
2 months ago, PCSSD
A colorful summer‑themed flyer titled “Summer Meals” announcing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18. It lists two service locations: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School at 708 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock and Cato Elementary School at 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road in Sherwood. Meals are distributed Thursdays from June 4 to July 30, 7:00–10:00 a.m., with one Wednesday distribution on June 17. Details note that each child receives one pack with five breakfasts and five lunches, and children do not need to attend PCSSD to participate. Chartwells and PCSSD logos appear at the bottom.
Un volante colorido con tema veraniego titulado “Comidas de Verano” anuncia desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos para todos los niños menores de 18 años. Incluye dos lugares de servicio: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School en 708 E. Dixon Road en Little Rock y Cato Elementary School en 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road en Sherwood. Las comidas se distribuyen los jueves del 4 de junio al 30 de julio, de 7:00 a 10:00 a. m., con una distribución especial el miércoles 17 de junio. El volante indica que cada niño recibe un paquete con cinco desayunos y cinco almuerzos, y que no es necesario asistir a escuelas de PCSSD para participar. Los logotipos de Chartwells y PCSSD aparecen en la parte inferior.
Joe T. Robinson Cheer is hosting the Future Senator Summer Clinic on July 6–7 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m in the RMS Gym. This clinic is open to students in PK–6th grade and includes cheers, chants, sideline dances, stunts, and cheer fundamentals.
Registration is $60 per child, and each participant receives a Senator cheer bow. All funds support the Robinson Athletic Booster Club.
Families can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRfLEykrU4vxUbKZFzQMJXeM4tk47guYzEh6CkFlbO0VZulQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Join the Remind group: text @futuresena to 81010.
2 months ago, PCSSD
A vibrant pink and yellow cheerleading flyer titled “Future Senator Summer Clinic.” It features cartoon cheerleaders, a glitter bow, and a cheer stunt silhouette. The clinic is July 6–7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the RMS Gym for PK–6th grade students who are at least four years old and potty trained. Cost is $60 per child and includes a Senator cheer bow. Activities include cheers, chants, sideline dances, stunts, crowd leading, and cheer fundamentals. Registration is available through an online form.
📣 ATTENTION FUTURE LADY SENATORS! 📣

Volleyball Makeup Tryouts will be held on June 1st from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Joe T. Robinson Middle School Gym. This opportunity is for upcoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders who have not yet attended tryouts.

🏐 Meet Coach Robinson & Coach McBride
🏐 Showcase your skills
🏐 Become part of the Lady Senator Volleyball family
Follow https://www.instagram.com/rms_volleyball26/ for future updates or any scheduling changes.
2 months ago, PCSSD
A black‑and‑gold flyer with a large stylized volleyball in front of a net. Bold text announces “Middle School Lady Senator Volleyball Makeup Tryouts – June 1st.” Details list the location as Joe T. Robinson Middle School gym, the time as 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, and eligibility for upcoming 7th–9th graders who have not tried out. The bottom invites students to meet Coach Robinson and Coach McBride.
THV11's drone provided an eye-in-the-sky view of the Joe T. Robinson High School expansion. https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock/joe-t-robinson-high-school-expansion-anniversary/91-40bab8bd-3dcb-4743-b173-56fcd89d80d2
2 months ago, PCSSD

Joe T. Robinson High School celebrated a key construction milestone today as the final beam was raised on its new campus addition. The project adds a three‑story classroom building to support Robinson’s growing enrollment, along with a dedicated band building that doubles as a FEMA‑rated storm shelter for up to 1,000 people. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD
A construction worker steadies the ceremonial steel beam, decorated with an American flag and tree, during the topping out ceremony.
Joe T. Robinson High School Principal Laconya Isaac signs the ceremonial steel beam before it is lifted into place.
Attendees sign the ceremonial steel beam during the Joe T. Robinson High School topping out ceremony.
A construction worker stands in a lift near the crane hook as crews prepare to place the ceremonial beam at the Joe T. Robinson High School addition.
Joe T. Robinson High School Principal Laconya Isaac speaks with attendees during the topping out ceremony for the new school addition.
Inside the new Joe T. Robinson High School addition, construction crews prepare plumbing and groundwork in a large unfinished building space.
A crane lifts the ceremonial beam into place during the Joe T. Robinson High School addition topping out ceremony as workers guide the steel structure.
A PCSSD staff member speaks on camera at the Joe T. Robinson High School construction site during the topping out ceremony.
A PCSSD employee watches the Joe T. Robinson High School topping out ceremony while holding a water bottle.
Construction workers stand atop a steel beam with an American flag and small tree attached before it is raised into place at Joe T. Robinson High School.
PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.
3 months ago, PCSSD
A graphic with school‑related icons. Center portrait shows Bokari Williams wearing a gray suit jacket, white shirt, and plaid tie. Text reads: “Joe T. Robinson Middle School,” “Bokari Williams,” “Teacher of the Year,” and “2026,” with a mascot illustration.
A graphic with school‑related icons. Center portrait shows Wyvonne Hawkins. Text reads: “Joe T. Robinson Middle School,” “Wyvonne Hawkins,” “Support Staff of the Year,” and “2026,” with a mascot illustration.
School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud
3 months ago, PCSSD
A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.