Cato Elementary School - PCSSD

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

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

🚗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.

PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.

School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image.

Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.

Students in grades 3-5 who met their personal ATLAS growth goals were treated to a fun day at Top Golf! Thanks to all our sponsors and a big congrats to our students on this major accomplishment. Your teachers, principal and families are so proud of you!

Volleyball Camp at Sylvan Hills High Arena on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and June 9, from 8-11:30 am. This camp is for grades 4-6! For more information, please contact Coach Michelle Muhammad [email protected] or Coach Emily Johnson [email protected].

Student Nutrition is offering Breakfast in the Classroom at all elementary schools through the end of the school year. This is free to students, so please be sure your scholar arrives in time for Breakfast in the Classroom.

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring!