It is already more than halfway through the first quarter, which means it is a good time to check in on student progress! Log in to the Home Access Center anytime at hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to view grades, attendance, and more. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Students in the CLASS OF 2027 AND BEYOND must earn 75 COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING (CSL) HOURS to graduate. Students can earn hours in four approved ways, beginning the summer after 8th grade.
1. SCHOOL‑SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through PCSSD-SPONSORED EVENTS, teacher-approved projects, campus clean-ups, family nights, and other school-based service activities. These opportunities are supervised, structured, and easy for students to access.
2. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Students may volunteer with FOOD BANKS, ANIMAL SHELTERS, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, and other nonprofit organizations. Families must vet all sites for safety and transportation.
3. WORK‑BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may earn hours through volunteer experiences connected to CAREER PATHWAYS, including job shadowing, workplace‑based service, and community events hosted by employers.
4. QUALIFYING EMPLOYMENT FOR WORKING STUDENTS
Students who work may count PAID EMPLOYMENT HOURS toward CSL when documentation meets state requirements. This option supports students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.
Learn more at pcssd.org/page/community-service.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3136021 #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Three Pulaski County Special School District high school seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program!
Tatum Roberts of Maumelle High School, Jackson Dowdy of Sylvan Hills High School, and Kate Mitchell, a Joe T. Robinson High School student when she entered the competition and now a DRIVEN School of Opportunity student, earned the distinction and will continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships to be awarded in spring 2027.
According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, more than 1.2 million juniors in about 20,000 high schools entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, and only the top 1% (16,000 students) make it to this stage with a chance to become Finalists and earn major scholarships.
Read more ⬇️
https://www.pcssd.org/article/3120568
Army JROTC Instructor SFC James Swanson shared that, as a battalion, cadets climbed a combined total of 2,200 stairs — honoring the 2,977 lives lost that day, the brave first responders who ran toward danger, and the service members who have served and sacrificed since. #ExpectBelieveSucceed #NeverForget
He also leads as a drum major in the school’s band. He is involved in the jazz band, Beta Club, National Honor Society, wrestling, and theatre. ➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3119269
PCSSD is partnering with the Academies of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas National Guard to connect students at each high school with more opportunities to enroll, enlist or be employed after graduation.
As part of the partnership, the Arkansas National Guard will:
🎓 Provide a Military Career Coach at each campus in the Academies of Central Arkansas network.
📚 Offer ASVAB testing and preparation to all 11th- and 12th-grade students.
🪖 Provide military pathway awareness programming highlighting educational benefits, leadership development and career opportunities.
🤝 Participate in the Academies Annual Career Expo, host tours of Camp Robinson and other partners, and coordinate Veterans Day and Military Recognition Day activities at each campus.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3094122 #ExpectBelieveSucceed
AVID builds a college‑ready mindset where students plan ahead, stay organized, and set goals with intention. These habits show up in AVID strategies across classrooms, from focused note‑taking to inquiry and collaboration.
Lay out your favorite college or career shirt tonight and sport it proudly Wednesday #ExpectBelieveSucceed
🔗 Learn more about AVID: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
🔗 Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
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.
English & Spanish portals:
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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
COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for the CLASS OF 2027 AND BEYOND. Students must complete 75 HOURS of documented service between grades 9–12. Learn more at pcssd.org/page/community-service.