Pulaski County Special School District

Congratulations to Kennedy Jones-Maumelle High School - PCSSD, Miray Fahmi-Joe T. Robinson High School - PCSSD, Celeste Wilson-Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School - PCSSD, and Morgan Perry-Sylvan Hills High School - PCSSD, for being named Academy Ambassador of the Year during the Academies of Central Arkansas Annual Awards from their schools. A special congratulations for Celeste Wilson for being named Regional Academy Ambassador of the Year. During the awards ceremony, Superintendent Jeff Senn participated in a panel discussion where he praised students, teachers, and the Academies of Central Arkansas for helping to provide successful partnerships and pathways.

📚✨ ACT PREP BOOT CAMP SESSION 2 IS ALMOST HERE! ✨📚

Are you ready to boost your confidence and improve your ACT scores before test day? Pulaski County Youth Services is excited to offer our FREE ACT Prep Boot Camp once again this summer for students who want to sharpen their skills and prepare for success.

📅 July 13–17, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily

Students will receive:
✅ Instruction in Math, English, Reading, and Science
✅ Proven ACT test-taking strategies
✅ Pre- and post-assessments to measure growth
✅ Guidance from certified ACT instructors

Whether you're taking the ACT for the first time or looking to improve your score, this boot camp is designed to help you feel prepared and confident on test day.

📲 Registration is required and space is limited!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevmnQZ2rfSpO.../viewform

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and take the next step toward reaching your college and career goals. 🎓📈

Two Sylvan Hills High School graduates — Jaiya Hampton and Kyra Looney — have been awarded the Bobby Agee AVID Scholarship, made possible through the generosity of Baldwin & Shell Construction Company and sponsored by the SHMS PTSA. Both students served as AVID assistant staff members at SHHS, demonstrating leadership, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting their peers.

Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship to support their postsecondary goals.

🎓 Jaiya Hampton will attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
🎓 Kyra Looney will continue her education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Thank you, Baldwin & Shell, for your continued support of our students and their futures. Congratulations, Kyra and Jaiya, on this well‑earned recognition.

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Summer provides plenty of opportunities for educators to develop their education and improve their classrooms. More than 200 teachers from PCSSD and surrounding school districts attended AVID Path Training hosted by the University of Arkansas–Pulaski Technical College this week.

They strengthened strategies in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading — tools that help students build the skills that carry them through school and into their futures.

Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137

Dr. Justin Lutrell, PCSSD Director of Secondary Education, is officially a Harvard Fellow! He completed his two‑year Harvard Strategic Data Project Fellowship and recently presented his research, "Implementation Fidelity and Its Impact on Student Achievement and Growth on State Assessments", at the SDP Convening in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Here is a look at what's included this week in our free breakfast and lunch packs for children 18 years and younger in our community. Meal packs are available for pickup at Cato Elementary and Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School from 7:00-10:00 a.m. on Thursday, while supplies last. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

This week's pack includes:
• Half gallon of 1% Milk
• 5 servings of cereal
• 5 fruit juice cups/cartons
• 5 packs of Pepperidge Farm Giant Goldfish Cinnamon Graham Crackers
• Week supply of fresh fruit for breakfast & lunch
• Chicken alfredo pasta and broccoli
• Turkey corn dog and carrots
• Chicken nuggets and green beans
• Chicken sandwich and tater tots
• Fiestada beef stuffed sandwich and refried beans

Students at Maumelle High School had an incredible experience in the CARTI Summer Program, gaining hands-on healthcare experience, collaborating with peers, and making meaningful new connections. Thank you, CARTI, for investing in their future through this opportunity and the $1,000 scholarship awarded to participants! ❤️🩺💉

UPDATE: We had a great time meeting so many interested applicants! Thank you for coming out and learning about PCSSD!

ORIGINAL POST: The 2026 Education Expo is underway, and PCSSD is here meeting future educators, support staff, and more. If you’re exploring a career in education, stop by our booth today to learn more about open roles and how you can make an impact in our schools.

We’re here until 1 PM at 1217 W 22nd Street, North Little Rock.

Free to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Can’t make it in person? You can explore openings and apply anytime at pcssd.schoolspring.com.

🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.