Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month and PCSSD is challenging all students to be a H.E.R.O. (Here, Everyday, Ready, On time)! We encourage every school to attain 95% attendance every week in September. The challenge kicks off next week. Good luck! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. PCSSD is thankful for our security department as well as partnerships with local law enforcement that work together to keep our students and campuses safe. #pcssdproud #serveall
KATV recently spent some time with SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE's lead custodian, Paula Falls. She showed off her jacks skills to some students, teaching them her favorite pastime game.
https://trst.in/kBJMdF
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports the risk of mental health issues increase for adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media. ACHI released a video to help parents understand parental controls.
https://trst.in/Po9gqv
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Local health department locations also often provide vaccinations. Here is a list of local health departments and their contact information in central Arkansas:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/central
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Today is Women's Equality Day. On this day in 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote! #pcssdproud #serveall
It might not feel like football weather, but the season is here! Week 0 of high school football kicks off tonight for PCSSD high schools. Reminder: games start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://trst.in/zxAKKS) for $7 or $10 at the gate. #pcssdproud #serveall
Fall sports are here!!! Sylvan Hills is reminding fans to abide by the district guidelines for attendance at athletic events
Anyone attending Sylvan Hills sporting events is asked to abide by the following rules:
* No Outside Food or Drink Allowed
* No Pets (Except Service Animals)
* No Weapons (Pocket Knife Included)
* No E-Cigarettes/Vaporizer Pens
* No Clothing Deemed Obscene or Indecent in a Public Setting
* No Tents
9th grade students and below will not be allowed to attend games without adult (beyond high school age) supervision
Students in grades 6-12 must show a school ID to attend the games for free
Any student attending an elementary school in the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern who is wearing their school shirt and is accompanied by an adult will be allowed in for free
Students who choose to leave will not be allowed to re-enter
Students are not to loiter in the restrooms and concession area
Students are not allowed on the visitor side
Student backpacks will not be allowed in any athletic venue
Good sportsmanship should be displayed at all times
Fans/Students are to adhere to all Pulaski County Special School District and AAA Guidelines. Those choosing not to do so may be required to leave without a refund
Parents are responsible for transporting their children from the event in a timely manner. Any student who has not been picked up in a timely manner will be denied access to future events
1st of all, thank you for your patience as we continue to try to refine the safety and efficiency of dismissal at our new location. Beginning today, Wednesday Aug 23, students walking from the campus will be allowed to leave AFTER the 1st round of busses have left the campus. That should be right at 4:00.
In case you missed it, local media interviewed PCSSD about the excessive heat and its impact on the school day and extracurricular activities. Check out the stories:
THV11: https://trst.in/040y7O
KATV: https://trst.in/CKUBa0
KARK: https://trst.in/akjjBV
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Due to the excessive heat warning issued for this week, PCSSD is making several adjustments to its athletic/band. All practices will be moved indoors or held before 8am. Tennis is still on (late start), golf is canceled this week. JV and Varsity football games are pushed back. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health has a resource available for those with questions about immunizations. Check out the frequently asked questions on their website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/frequently-asked-questions-immunizations
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PBS Kids is offering some tips to help parents and students transition into the daily routine of school. Check out their recipes, checklists, and more:
https://trst.in/nJjRQ0
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Be Mighty Little Rock is providing free after school meals for kids and teens, 18 and under, at 11 local CALS locations. All meals must be consumer on site and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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WE would like to invite you to our annual Bearfest this Saturday. Our 7th grade volleyball team will play at 12:00 and the 7th grade football team will play at 4:00. All events will take place on the Sylvan Hills High School campus. No passes are allowed for this event as it is a fundraiser. The cost is $5 for adults and for children and is good for the entire day.
As we wrap up the first week of school, check out these reminders:
Photo release: https://trst.in/Rpp5hW
Athletic tickets: https://www.pcssd.org/page/athletics
Free & reduced lunch: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
Chromebook insurance: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
Volunteer app: https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
In just a few short weeks, we'll officially kick off the high school football season! To help get us in the mood for football, check out pics from the ROBINSON vs. SYLVAN HILLS HIGH scrimmage earlier this week! #pcssdproud #serveall
