Thank you, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce and every other sponsor, for showing your appreciation to all the Sylvan Hills feeder schools! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
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
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.
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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
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
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.
Harris Elementary is adjusting traffic flow, office access, and visitor procedures during ongoing campus renovations. These temporary changes also impact College Station Elementary and help keep students, staff, and families safe while construction continues through November.
Read the full update and watch Principal Tracy Bailey introduce the temporary changes in the walkthrough videos: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3052742
🎉 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
Please welcome our pre-K teacher, Mrs. Bryant, our art teacher, Ms. Hughes, and our PE teacher, Coach E!
The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595
