World Teen Mental Wellness Day aims to raise awareness, decrease stigma and spark important conversations about mental well being and make those experiencing mental health challenges aware of resources. Some ideas from Better Help: https://trst.in/HITq1k
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📚️ On Read Across America Day, we recognize the value of literacy to our democracy. We celebrate books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of understanding, and explore diverse perspectives and cultures through the eyes of others. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Edith Wharton was an American writer and designer. In 1921, she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, for her novel The Age of Innocence. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Passini took a group of students from the Lessons for Life group on a college tour earlier this week. Our students visited UA-Little Rock for a campus-wide tour which included a guest speaker. On the tour, they experienced a "day in the life" of a college student and received information about the application process and the overall path to college.
Lessons for Life is an organization that meets with our girls each Wednesday in a mentor/mentee capacity.
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Charlotte Cooper Sterry was an English female tennis player. At the 1900 Olympics in Paris, she became the first female Olympic tennis champion as well as the first individual female Olympic champion. #pcssdproud #serveall
On the last day of Public Schools Week, we know how it important it is to have good working relationships with our elected officials. Speak with your local and state elected officials and ask them to support our public schools - both students and staff. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is maintenance/grounds works appreciation day! From ground inspections and repairs to safety compliance for all our schools and district buildings, maintenance works are one of the many unsung heroes in public education. We appreciate your hard work! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Public School Week and we are so thankful for our community partners across the District. There are so many programs within our schools that would not be a success with our community connections. Thank you to those who give so much to our schools. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Janis F. Kearney is an American author, lecturer, and publisher from Gould, AR. She served as a personal diarist to President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 2001. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Leap Day! Leap years exist because it actually takes the planet a little bit more than a year to orbit the sun. That time is rounded down to the 365 days we recognize as a typical year, those nearly six extra hours don't disappear. Leap years are added to account for the difference. The extra day keeps calendars and seasons from gradually falling out of sync and impacting harvesting, planting and other cycles based on the seasons. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Public Schools Week and many of us have public education to thank for our success in life today. So let's hear it! Share your story in the comments below. How did your public school help you succeed in your job or another area of life? #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists who have an Arkansas connection. Marjorie Williams-Smith, professor emeritus of art at UA-Little Rock, is most known for working with silverpoint. She most known for using silverpoint in her artwork. #pcssdproud #serveall
Join us tomorrow for a groundbreaking event at Mills University Studies High School! We will be breaking ground on not one, not two, but THREE simultaneous projects to enhance our school. The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the back part of the school (bus entrance). The community is invited, but please do not enter through the school.
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists who have an Arkansas connection. Henri Linton Sr. moved to Arkansas to work in the art department at UAPB where later became chair in 1980. He's known for his paintings of the Arkansas Delta landscapes. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Public Schools Week! Today, we want to take a moment to just say THANK YOU! Reach out to a teacher or school staff member to thank them for their work. Who are you sending appreciation to today? #pcssdproud #serveall
Did you know this week is Public Schools Week? This is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Born in Smale, AR, Willie Cobbs was a blues singer and is best known for his song "You Don't Love Me." He was also an established harmonica player. #pcssdproud #serveall
Mills Middle School 8th Grade AVID scholars shadowed their Mills University Studies High School AVID scholars for "A Day In The Life Of A High School Student." They audited classes, toured the campus, ate in the cafeteria and enjoyed a spirited debrief on the glows and grows of their transition from middle school to high school. A wonderfully enriching event for all. #rising9thgrader #avid4possibility #millscometnation #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud #avid
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Sonny Boy Williamson II, born as Alex Miller, was a blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He spent time in Helena-West Helena who influenced music in 1950s and 60s. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we celebrate Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Nighthawk was a blues musician who played and recorded under pseudonyms. A native of Helena-West Helena, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983. #pcssdproud #serveall
