🏀 HORNETS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON HONORS
Maumelle Basketball is celebrating five Hornets who earned postseason recognition for their outstanding play, leadership, and impact on the court this year!

⭐ Kam Alexander (Junior) – 5A All State
K4 did it all — scoring, pushing the pace, creating for teammates, locking up on defense, and racking up steals. His stock rose all season and continues to climb.

🔥 Kennon Johnson (Junior) – 5A All State Tournament Team
A fierce competitor who made his presence known every night. Kennon hit big shots, got big stops, and did whatever it took to win.

✨ Reese Shearon (Senior) – 5A Central All Conference
Reese capped off a strong senior season, shooting nearly 40% from three and giving everything he had to the program. A leader on and off the court.

💪 Jackson Walker (Junior) – 5A Central All Conference
High energy, tough finishes, big rebounds, and clutch defensive plays — Jackson brought grit and intensity to every game.

🔒 Ashton “ABuckets / A2” Shelton (Junior) – 5A Central All Conference
A lockdown defender and all‑around playmaker, Ashton took on the toughest matchups and made winning plays all season long.

🏀Congratulations on an incredible year. The future is bright in the Hornet’s Nest. #GoHornets #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
4 days ago, PCSSD
A Maumelle High School basketball graphic featuring junior Kamryn Alexander holding a basketball. Text highlights his selection to the 5A All State team. The background features the school building at sunset and the Hornet mascot.
A Maumelle High School basketball graphic featuring junior Kennon Johnson in uniform. Text recognizes him as part of the 5A All State Tournament Team. The background shows the school building at dusk with a basketball and Hornet mascot.
A Maumelle High School basketball graphic featuring senior Reese Shearon in uniform. Text highlights his recognition as a 5A Central All Conference player. The background shows the school building with dramatic lighting, along with a basketball and the Hornet mascot.
A Maumelle High School basketball graphic featuring junior Jackson Walker in a black jersey. Text recognizes him as 5A Central All Conference. The background includes the school building at sunset, a basketball, and the Hornet mascot.
A Maumelle High School basketball graphic featuring junior Ashton Shelton in a black Maumelle jersey. Text highlights his 5A Central All Conference honor. The design includes the school building, basketballs, and the Hornet mascot.

🎓 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: WICOR in Action! ✏️📚

The foundation of AVID techniques is the WICOR framework — Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading — and it was on full display at Sylvan Hills High School.

In Mrs. Bridges’ history class, students explored industrialization and its impact on countries worldwide. After reading about the topic in class, they dug deeper through research, organized their findings into visual models, collaborated on large‑scale posters, and used inquiry to understand how global events shaped the modern world.

👕 Don’t forget to wear your college or career shirt tomorrow and celebrate the strategies that help our scholars think critically and dream big.

#AVID #WICOR #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

5 days ago, PCSSD
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Other students are researching behind her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.
Student writing on a piece of paper on the ground as she researches from a laptop. Another students is researching beside her.
Students putting their desks together to research on laptops and write on a large paper.

The Pulaski County Special School District Health Center is open and ready to serve you with unmatched convenience. Mainline Health partners offer comprehensive care for both students and staff:
🩺 Primary Care: Quick, easy access for physicals, sick visits, chronic care management, immunizations, and general wellness.
🧠 Behavioral Health: Confidential, on-site support for your mental health needs.
👇 Watch this video to see hours, services, and book your visit today using the link in the video description:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgcFuUsvj5M
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

6 days ago, PCSSD
📢 Looking for a summer job? 📚☀️

The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is hiring for its Summer 2026 Paid Internship program! If you are 16 or older and looking to gain some great work experience while earning your own money, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Here are the details:
💵 Pay: $15.00/hour
⏰ Hours: 15-20 hours/week (for 8-10 weeks starting June 1st)
📍 Locations: Multiple CALS branches!
🎯 Requirements: Must be 16+ and pass a background check.

Don't wait—applications are due by Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Check out the flyer for the list of participating branches and email internships@cals.org if you have any questions! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
9 days ago, PCSSD
A promotional flyer from the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) announcing paid summer internship opportunities for 2026. The headline reads, "We're Hiring: Summer 2026 Paid Internship Opportunities!" The flyer lists the CALS locations hosting interns: Children's, Dee Brown, Fletcher, Maumelle, Nixon, Roberts, Rooker, Sanders, Terry, Thompson, and Williams Libraries. Program details include: applicants ages 16 years and up; learn fundamentals of public library work; 15 to 20 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks starting June 1st; must successfully pass a background check; and pay is $15.00 per hour. The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Contact internships@cals.org with questions.

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and you don't have to try green eggs and ham like Mrs. Neal's class. 🍳 Breakfast is FREE for every single student in PCSSD starting this school year!

According to the School Nutrition Association, students who eat breakfast are more likely to:
📈 Reach higher achievement levels in reading and math
📝 Score higher on standardized tests
🎯 Have better concentration and memory
🏃‍♂️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay alert

We are proud to fuel our students' minds and bodies! Way to go, Mrs. Neal and Sherwood Elementary, for this fun memory. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica

10 days ago, PCSSD
A student in a green t-shirt takes a bite of green scrambled eggs from a white plate that also holds a slice of ham.
A white paper plate on a wooden desk contains a serving of bright green scrambled eggs and two slices of ham, served with a teal plastic fork.
A smiling student in a maroon dress sits at her desk, holding a teal fork with a bite of ham as she prepares to eat.
A teacher smiles while holding a stack of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Fox in Socks, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, and Green Eggs and Ham.
A young student in a white hoodie sits at a desk, looking down at a plate of green eggs and ham with a hand over her mouth, appearing amused or surprised.

PCSSD is aware of the concerns being raised by Lifetouch. PCSSD had an agreement in place prior to all of this new information being released, and the process for providing all school photos had already begun. PCSSD is currently reviewing for potential changes with the agreement, and the district will be considering other options for the next school year.

17 days ago, PCSSD
Students in Mrs. Mallett’s Drawing 1 class created Bisa Butler inspired portraits.
Bisa Butler is an American artist who is revolutionizing quilting, elevating it into the realm of fine art by using thousands of vibrantly colored textiles to create intricate, life-sized portraits.
17 days ago, PCSSD
A Bisa Butler inspired portrait of a Maumelle High School student.
A Bisa Butler inspired portrait of a Maumelle High School student. It is surrounded by supllies like tape, scissors, a pencil, and scrap paper. Some text says "BETTING ON START R"
A Bisa Butler inspired portrait of a Maumelle High School student
Maumelle High School Girls Soccer schedule for the 2026 season!!
All Varsity games will be held at 5 pm, except for the Greenbrier games on March 10 (7 pm) & April 16 (7 pm).
We will also have a JV game on April 14 at 4 pm (Sheridan games will be held on their recreational field).
Senior Night will be before our game on May 7!
21 days ago, PCSSD
A sports schedule poster for the 2026 Maumelle Lady's Soccer team featuring a soccer ball with the Hornets logo at the center. The schedule lists game dates from February 24 to May 7, with home games highlighted in red and away games in black. Notable events include a tournament on March 6–7 at Greene County Tech and matchups against teams such as Greenwood, LRCA, Greenbrier, White Hall, Jacksonville, Beebe, CAC, Sylvan Hills, Vilonia, Parkview, Sheridan, and Mills. The title reads “2026 Maumelle Lady’s Soccer Schedule.”
We are very proud of our Maumelle High School 9th-grade AVID I students showcasing AVID tutorial strategies for all secondary principals and AVID coordinators in the district. Great leadership in action by Mason Ward, Isaac Warrior, Earl Graham, Kayli Bone, Khenedi Purley, and Jackson Bishop.
25 days ago, PCSSD
Maumelle High School 9th grade AVID I students showcasing AVID tutorial strategies for all secondary principals and AVID coordinators in the district. One student is using a whiteboard while many look to him in the library
Maumelle High School 9th grade AVID I students showcasing AVID tutorial strategies for all secondary principals and AVID coordinators in the district. One student is using a whiteboard while many look to him in the library.
Several scholars participated in a job shadow event at locations throughout Maumelle and Little Rock. Students got to see experts in various career fields, visit construction sites and luxury homes on the market, talk to engineers and chemists, and learn about banking and finance.

We appreciate all the companies that hosted our scholars: #Telcoefederalcreditunion, #Centralarkansaswater, & #Cryeleikerealtorofmaumelle.

#GoHornets #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
25 days ago, PCSSD
Six people stand in front of a building with shrubbery around them. Most appear to be students
Eight pepole stand in front a strip mall. The business sign behind them says "CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS"
Seven people sit in an office setting. A clock and "HOME" signs are on the walls. A school bus can be seen behind the blinds of the window.
Four people standing in a bank lobby. Neon signs say "accounts" and "loans" in the background
Students stand in front of Maumelle High School. One is giving bunny ears to his classmate
Seven people sit in an office setting. A clock and "HOME" signs are on the walls. A school bus can be seen behind the blinds of the window.

REMINDER: School is closed today for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes tomorrow. District offices will remain open.

28 days ago, PCSSD
Alt text: A dark blue PCSSD announcement graphic with chalk‑style school doodles, including a globe, laptop, pencil, paper, apple, music note, and stars. Large red and white text reads “Parent/Teacher Conferences” and “Schools Closed Monday, February 16.” The PCSSD logo appears at the top.

School will be out on Monday, February 16, for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 17. District offices will remain open.

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Alt text: A dark blue PCSSD announcement graphic with chalk‑style school doodles, including a globe, laptop, pencil, paper, apple, music note, and stars. Large red and white text reads “Parent/Teacher Conferences” and “Schools Closed Monday, February 16.” The PCSSD logo appears at the top.
Maumelle is shining bright at All‑State Jazz! 🎷🎺 Khollin Franklin earned 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone in the 2nd Jazz Band, and Adam Csege earned 4th Chair Trumpet. They’ll perform at the Hot Springs Convention Center on February 21. #GoHornets #PCSSDproud
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A red graphic announces “Congratulations! All‑State Jazz Band” at the top. A large hornet mascot wearing an “M” shirt is centered above the student names. Below it, the 2nd Jazz Band selections are listed: Khollin Franklin, Tenor Saxophone, 1st Chair, and Adam Csege, Trumpet, 4th Chair. Musical notes decorate the background.
Congratulations to Coach Grover Garrison on being appointed to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association's Executive Committee!
about 1 month ago, Fredricka Sharkey
Picture of Coach Grover Garrison
All PCSSD schools and offices will be open and operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 3. After-school activities are expected to resume, but please contact your individual school for confirmation. We know that some students may still be unable to safely travel to school. If your student will be absent, you should contact the school registrar or attendance clerk.

Our maintenance and transportation teams have worked diligently for several days removing snow and ice at our facilities, as well as assessing neighborhood routes for our buses. We have identified several bus routes that will be impacted due to lingering hazardous road conditions. A separate communication will be shared at approximately 6 p.m. for families on impacted bus routes. All other transportation routes will operate normally. Thank you for your incredible support and patience during this latest round of winter weather.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Tuesday, February 3. Pulaski County. Schools and offices are OPEN.
All PCSSD schools will be closed on Monday, February 2. Our maintenance crews have made great strides in clearing walkways and parking lots at our facilities, as well as monitoring travel on city and county roadways, and we appreciate their hard work. Due to continued concerns about hazardous road conditions, schools will remain closed. PCSSD Central Office staff and some district employees will return to work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Monday, February 2. Pulaski County. Schools will be closed. Central Office open.
All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, January 30, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. The increased temperatures and sunlight have helped to thaw roadways, and our maintenance crews continue to make progress clearing sidewalks and parking lots at our facilities. Even with these improvements, many of our students and employees would still face potentially dangerous travel conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these difficult decisions. We plan to continue monitoring the weather and will provide future updates as needed.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Friday, January 30. Pulaski County. Continued Hazards. Closed.
All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, due to continued hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. While our maintenance crews have made significant progress on clearing sidewalks and parking lots, and main roads and arteries throughout the county have been cleared, many of our neighborhood streets and secondary roads are still covered in thick sheets of ice. These conditions create potentially dangerous travel conditions to our facilities. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Thursday, January 29. Pulaski County. Hazardous Conditions. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, due to hazardous road and weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Wednesday, January 28. Pulaski County. Inclement Weather. Closed.

All PCSSD schools and district offices are closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26, and January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. All events and activities are canceled or will be rescheduled. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. Inclement Weather. Closed.