Happy Valentine's Day from PCSSD! Did you know that colored roses have different meanings? A red rose traditionally symbolized love, other colors like deep pink, purple or white symbolize happiness, royalty and sympathy respectively. Which color do you give? #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Howard Sims, from Fort Smith, was a tap dancer. Sims created unique sounds during performing by using sand on his sandbox, earning him the nickname "Sandman." #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French. As the final day of the carnival season, Mardi Gras typically involves consuming rich foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. It is also a celebration of the rich, diverse French culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luther Allison was famous singer/songwriter and guitarist from Widener, Arkansas. His skills on a guitar had him known as the "Jimi Hendrix of Blues Guitar." #pcssdproud #serveall
14 Ladies entered and 14 left with a bid to state. SHHS Ladies' Wrestling placed 11 in the finals. Come out and see us: we will wrestle Feb 23 at the Jack Stephens Center in the Arkansas State Tournament. Go Bears!
During Black History Month we're celebrating Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Big Bill Broonzy was an American blues singer, songwriter, & guitarist born in Jefferson County. He played country music in the 1920s before shifting to more urban-blues. #pcssproud #serveall
It's game day! For all those football fans (and Taylor Swift fans, too) - today is the big game. Who are you choosing: the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers?
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During Black History Month we are celebrating black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Louis Jordan, born in Brinkley, was an American saxophonist and band leader. Jordan was known as the "King of the Jukebox". #pcssdproud #serveall
Millions of people around the year will celebrate the Lunar New Year today, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Wishing wealth and prosperity to all those who celebrate this holiday! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luenell, famous Actress and Comedian, was born in Tollette. From southwest Arkansas to the big screen, Luenell has appeared in TV and Film over 30 years! #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to these amazing ladies who lead our counseling department! What an amazing group we have! Go Bears! #Nationalcounselorsweek
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born in Cotton Plant, was a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her musical influence eventually dubbed her the Godmother of Rock n Roll. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National School Counseling Week and we're recognizing all counselors this week. Let's give a shout out to the counselors in the Sylvan Hills feeder. Thank you for the impact you have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to our SHHS music students who were selected by competitive audition to the Arkansas All-State Music Ensembles. They will attend a conference in Hot Springs Feb. 15 - 17 and perform a concert on Sun., Feb. 17 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Congrats, Bears!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Equilla Walker is a visual storyteller from Little Rock. Walker's art tells a story through the use of photos and recycled materials. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Signing Day! Traditionally, this is the first day student-athletes can officially sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to commit to an NCAA DI or DII institution. We can't wait to see where our student-athletes will be headed next year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Schools in the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern have the opportunity to attempt to break a world record this spring! 3rd - 12th graders from the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern are teaming up to take on a challenge like no other - breaking the World's Longest Human Electric Circuit record!
The event will take place on March 27 but we're selling shirts NOW! This fundraiser will help fund having officials from Guinness World Record here for our attempt. Details on how to purchase a shirt can be found here: https://shhs.pcssd.org/article/1445664
Students in Ms. Henley's Family & Parenting classes wrapped up their Preschool Unit by playing Ships & Sailors, Duck Duck Goose, participating in Show & Tell Day, and reading Children's books to the class! What a fun way to end a unit!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Mifflin Wistar Gibbs lived in Little Rock and had many careers. Gibbs was an attorney in Little Rock and was the first black judge elected in the U.S. #pcssdproud #serveall
You did it! You made it through 100 days of school! We have officially passed the 100 day mark for students in school for the school year. That means we only have 78 days of school left. How do you plan to make the rest of this year a great one? #pcssdproud #serveall
