Pulaski County Special School District students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders, I, like you, am shocked and saddened over the events of last week. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage across this country. Outrage on the senseless brutality of the act. Outrage because of the long years of disparate treatment of our citizens of color... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Since the Arkansas Activities Association released information on May 27 about the return of team sports, many of our school band and orchestra directors received questions about what this means for non-sport activities.The Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is currently working on guidelines for summer band activities across our... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Art students at Sylvan Hills High School North Campus completed Covid-19 inspired comic strips. Ms. Curtis assigned the project to tie together concepts taught during the 3rd nine weeks and current events in a fun and engaging way. The goal of the project was to use visual elements to create a narrative to shed some humor to this experience for... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will reopen athletic facilities on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020. Only PCSSD student-athletes and coaches will be permitted in the facilities. Student-athletes are only allowed to use district athletic facilities under direct supervision of school coaches.At this time, there will be no public... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present a program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and manage... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2020 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you are a... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, SHHS North will return personal items collected from lockers to students. We will also collect chromebooks, textbooks, and library books to close out our 2019-20 school year. To make this process as safe and easy as possible, we are using alphabetical time slots to help ensure social distancing and to minimize long lines. Please follow... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In the 2019-2020 school year, PCSSD implemented AVID at all of our elementary schools as well as sixth grade in the middle schools and ninth grade at the high schools.AVID teams are eagerly preparing to implement this system that will increase student engagement, promote classroom collaboration and activate deeper levels of learning in their... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Pulaski County Special School District employs 27 full time speech/language pathologists and two full time speech/language pathology assistants to provide therapy services to the students of PCSSD. PCSSD also employs one dually certified speech/language pathologist/audiologist who... READ MORE >
The AP Exam is less than one week away. Here are some tips from the AP College Board to prepare for the exams.AP® Exams are May 11–22, and you can help your child get ready by taking these key steps.Download and print an Exam Day Checklistfor each exam.Make sure your child knows what time exams startin your time zone.Learn how to get ready for exam day.Go through... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Students at Sylvan Hills High School North have not only been taking classes virtually, the Quiz Bowl Team is practicing virtually, too. Coach Nicole Lindsey has been setting up games for the team outside of class time, including lunch and after school. The group has been using Google Meet to play games once a week to see one another... READ MORE >
Do No Harm: Impact on Grading Policy GOALCreate a flexible grading system through a credit/no credit option for all students within Pulaski County Special School District. However, after looking at our student database this is not a possibility. OBJECTIVEThe Pulaski County Special School District central office leadership and local school leaders have developed a... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. - Students at Sylvan Hills High School - North campus were tasked with producing a video to describe how the COVID-19 quarantine has changed their personal ecosystem. Life Sciences teacher, Ms. Benham shared this video from one student, McKenzie Young. READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Students at Sylvan Hills High School - North campus were tasked with creating videos for their EAST class discussing COVID-19. Several students used the opportunity to share their feelings about COVID-19 in animated videos they made on their own. Dakare Brewer:Kenneth Young:Devin Staggs: READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Army National Guard, the oldest branch of the military, is looking for high school students to join their ranks and help with missions. The Army National Guard has dual missions, including serving the state in times of crisis as well as federal deployments overseas. The National Guard’s service members serve approximately one weekend a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV) -- Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty joined Ashley King on THV's mid-morning show "The Vine." Dr. McNulty has some words of advice for students as the rest of the school year goes online. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Sylvan Hills High School announces the hiring of Chris Hill as its new head football coach for the 2020-2021 academic year. Hall will join the Bear family effective July 1, 2020 pending PCSSD board approval. Coach Hill is excited to lead the Bears on the field next year and for years to come. Coach Hill comes to Sylvan Hills from Harding... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Congratulations to the Sylvan Hills Freshman Academy Band! The band competed at the Region 1 Concert Assessment and received highest markings for their performances. The band performed three prepared pieces for a panel of judges, and was also required to sight-read a never before seen piece for a seperate judge. All judges scored the band... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. - More than 500 students across Arkansas, including many from Pulaski County Special School District, attended Camp College at Arkansas State University. The program provided high school freshman an opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. Arkansas State University provided the students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Portable chargers, hats, shirts, even stickers, high school students are letting their creative juices flow. “It’s really cool to be able to see how people come together and create something good for the good of our community,” says Jeana Simmons, Sylvan Hills High Sophomore. Students like Jeana Simmons are learning what it takes to... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Seven student-athletes from Pulaski County Special School District participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. These seven football players signed NCAA Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers. One student-athlete is from Sylvan Hills High School and six are from Joe T. Robinson High School.... READ MORE >
Sylvan Hills High School Threat InvestigationPCSSD joins forces with local law enforcement, State Police and FBI SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District appreciates the hard work and cooperation with the Sherwood police department, Arkansas State Police and the FBI as we continue to investigate the threats made against Sylvan Hills High School.... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
The following students made the second quarter AB Honor Roll at Sylvan Hills High School North. Blake Anders Kelis Anthony Matthew Ashley Paige Atkins Noah Birch Chloe Brown Gavin Brown Kayla Burke Nia BurnettIsabella Cauley Veronica Coleman Hunter Compton Aiden Davis Jasmine Elliott Will Fausel Jaden Foster Kyra Gleason Norah Green Daniel Griffen... READ MORE >
THe following students made the ALL-A Honor Roll for the second nine weeks at Sylvan Hills High School NorthElizabeth Davis Xavier Graves Jessica Harvey Faith Kelly Ahlaya Marshall Katelyn MillerJianna Morris Victoria Poland Katherine TaylorKasi Ware ... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (Sylvan Hills) -- Show your Bear pride with a "bicker" (bear sticker)! These stickers are waterproof, weatherproof and fade resistant. The Entrepreneurship class at SHHS High School designed the stickers. They also purchased stock into the launch of this product and will receive commission for how many they sell. The students will be competing at the... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (SHHS) -- In January 2020, the life skills classes at Sylvan Hills High School started a "Transition Tuesday" program. The 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to explore post-secondary options. Some of the visits so far include partnerships with UA-Little Rock and UAMS.Students visited Academics, Community, Career Development and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what you'll... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is official open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students:January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020: Returning... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KARK) -- A high school vocalist with a unique skill is creating remixes to choral classics. Emil McCoy, an 11th grader at Sylvan Hills, is known for his beatboxing ability, which has recently been featured in some of the school choir’s holiday performances. “I mean, I pride myself on being different from everybody else,” McCoy says. McCoy, who... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
Trunk or Treat focused on students who had perfect attendance from October 2 - October 25. These students were present in all seven classes for the full 50 minutes, excluding school business (field trips, sport activities). There were about 76 students who qualified for this special treat. Each student received a wristband with the caption "Sylvan Hills The... READ MORE >
SHERWOOD, Ark. -- Life Skills students from Mrs. Dunlap's class at Sylvan Hills High - North and FCLA hosted Trick or Treat on the Sylvan Hills High School main campus this week. Students from the Sylvan Hills Middle School Life Skills class visited the school to go trick or treating. Life skills students from Sylvan Hills North buddied up with a middle school... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
October 21-25, 2019 is RED RIBBON WEEK The purpose for Red Ribbon Week is to help communities take a stand to make smart choices and not do drugs. Our theme at the North Campus is “YOUR FUTURE IS KEY SO STAY DRUG FREE” Monday, October 21: Follow Your Dreams, Don’t Do Drugs: Pajama Day Tuesday, October 22: Don’t Get Mixed Up With Drugs: Wear Mixed Matched... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your notification settings to get important updates and announcements from the district office as well as your child's school. READ MORE >
We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson visited Sylvan Hills Middle School as part of his Fall 2019 Computer Science Tour. This is his ninth tour which includes more than 70 Arkansas schools since he took office in January 2015. More than 1,100 students from three Sylvan Hills campuses attended the event which included 8th through 10th graders. Several legislative and district... READ MORE >