Our PBIS kickoff event is this Friday! Make sure your students come dressed up in appropriate western wear and ready to celebrate. This special event is just for our students and volunteers—we can’t wait to kick things off in style!
1 day ago, Georgette Sierra

Tomorrow, PCSSD students and staff—let’s turn the hallways into a runway of college and career readiness! Every shirt you wear tells your story of where you've been or where you want to be.
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-job attire
📸 Snap a pic & tag us

What is AVID?
PCSSD is implementing AVID in every grade level at all elementary, middle and high schools across the district. Our AVID teams are eagerly promoting this system which increases student engagement, promotes classroom collaboration and activates deeper levels of learning in their classrooms with practical, immediately useful tools and instructional strategies. Teachers who participate in AVID professional learning begin to shift their beliefs about teaching and learning, allowing them to cultivate a growth mindset both for themselves and their students.

AVID Mission Statement

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

AVID for Elementary Schools

Putting future leaders on an early path to success in school

AVID Elementary engages young learners and provides them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers who have a thirst for learning. Teachers use AVID strategies to provide students with:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading to learn

  • Note-taking and time management skills

  • Best ways to work together inside and outside of the classroom

AVID for Secondary Schools

Moving future leaders toward college success and beyond

AVID’s teaching strategies and curriculum build positive teacher-student relationships to ensure student success schoolwide. AVID Elective students:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Enroll in advanced courses (AP®)

  • Receive academic instruction and tutorial support

  • Strengthen their writing skills

  • Improve study and organization skills

  • Gain “college knowledge”

  • Visit colleges and explore careers

The AVID Advantage

  • Reduces variation in classroom instruction.

  • Leverages grit and determination of students.

  • Emphasizes rigorous coursework, relevance of instruction and relationships.

  • Raises expectations of educators, students and their families.

  • Re-energizes the staff on campus and in the district.

2 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday Mills Middle
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Joe T. Robinson Middle
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Junior High
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary

🚀 Our incredible volunteers gave over 10,000 hours of their time to students last school year, and they’re ready to level up for 2025-2026!

📚 Today, ladies from the UAPB Alumni Association kicked off a monthly Book Club with our third graders at College Station and Harris Elementaries. Kids also had a friend scavenger hunt where they had to get signatures from the other school's scholars.

💖 Want in on the fun? Become a PCSSD volunteer and help spark young minds. Sign up here: https://securevolunteer.com/Pulaski-County-Special-School-District/home

🔒 Safety first: Anyone who wishes to volunteer at a PCSSD school must first complete a volunteer application. This includes a background check conducted online at no cost to the volunteer.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #CSESonFire #PantherProud #BetterTogether

2 days ago, PCSSD
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries

🚗⚾️ Home-Run Mornings at Baker Elementary! ⚾️🚗
🐎This week, UA Little Rock Trojan sluggers made Baker Elementary School their first base —greeting students with high-fives and big smiles! A massive shout-out to Little Rock Baseball for pitching in and making drop-off a blast. Thank you for knocking it out of the park, volunteers! 👏 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #LittleRockBaseball

7 days ago, PCSSD
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors
UA Little Rock baseball opens car doors

Reminder:
1st and 2nd grade students will take the ATLAS Math Screener tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th. Testing will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. each morning.
Please make sure your child:
Arrives to school on time
Gets a good night’s sleep
Brings a fully charged Chromebook

8 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Good afternoon, Baker Families!
We are excited to celebrate our Grandparents and Special Friends in a new and fun way this year!
Please join us this Friday, September 5th in the Media Center for a joyful read-aloud and a yummy treat:
PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Dog a Donut -- 8:30-9:00 a.m.
2nd and 3rd Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Moose a Muffin — 9:30–10:00 a.m.
4th and 5th Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake — 1:00–1:30 p.m.

Important Reminders for Visitors:
All visitors must bring a Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID for building entry. For the safety of our students, no adult will be allowed to enter without proper identification.
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for a smooth check-in process.
After check-in, your student will be sent to join you in the Media Center. (Only students with a visitor will be sent.)
Please use this link to RSVP so that we have plenty of treats for all of our guests. http://bit.ly/4m1WpOW

We can’t wait to see our Baker grandparents and special friends for this special celebration of reading, family, and fun!

8 days ago, Valencia Essel
Grandparents Day

Not sure what to wear tomorrow? Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
👕 Rock your dream school tee
🩺 Don your future-career shirt
📸 Strike a pose & tag us in your pic

9 days ago, PCSSD
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Reminder:
Kindergarten students will take the ATLAS K–3 Math Screener tomorrow,
Wednesday, September 3rd.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. each morning.
Please make sure your child:
Arrives to school on time
Gets a good night’s sleep
Brings a fully charged Chromebook

Thank you for helping us set students up for success!
9 days ago, Georgette Sierra
Happy Labor Day! Schools and offices are closed in observance of the holiday. Thank you to our staff for all of their hard work getting the school year off to a great start! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
10 days ago, PCSSD
Happy Labor Day from PCSSD
Happy Friday, Baker Families! Please enjoy this 3-day holiday weekend and we will see you back at school on Tuesday. Use the link below to access the first issue of this year’s Bronco Buzz Newsletter courtesy of our awesome PTO!

http://bit.ly/4pe0YZs
13 days ago, Valencia Essel
You might be what the next generation of PCSSD students need! Are you certified in secondary math or Spanish? Those are just a few of the open positions available at pcssd.org/page/human-resources. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
15 days ago, PCSSD
Now Hiring Teachers
1st and 2nd grade students will be taking the ATLAS K-3 Literacy Screener tomorrow (August 27th). Testing will begin at 8:15 each morning. Please be sure your child is on time for school, has slept well, and has a charged chromebook
16 days ago, Georgette Sierra
-PreK, K, and 1st Grade Grandparents: **8:30am-9am If You Give a Dog a Donut**
-2nd and 3rd Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Moose Muffin 9:30am -10:00am
-4th and 5th Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Cat a Cup Cake 1pm-1:30 pm
16 days ago, Valencia Essel
Good afternoon, Baker Families! We are excited to celebrate our Grandparents and Special Friends in a new and fun way this year!

Please join us Friday September, 5 in the media center for a fun read aloud and a yummy treat:

-PreK, K, and 1st Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Dog a Donut
-2nd and 3rd Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Moose Muffin 9:30am -10:00am
-4th and 5th Grade Grandparents: If You Give a Cat a Cup Cake 1-1:30 pm
16 days ago, Valencia Essel
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Please fill out the meal application for all your students.

Here is the link: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=ZjIyMDhiZDgtNmYyOS00OWU5LTg4NGMtZmE4MDM4MjU2OTk3
17 days ago, Georgette Sierra
win prizes
📣 PCSSD students ages 14–18 — are you ready to earn money 💵, gain real-world experience 💼, and build your resume 📄? Attend the Youth Employment Program Open House with our friends at Pulaski County Youth Services to learn how you can get involved and even get approved on-site!

📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Pulaski County Administrative Building 4th floor
201 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
📞 Questions? Call 501.340.8250

🔍 Program Details
🗓️ Dates: September 8 – November 14, 2025
⏱️ 10 weeks | 16 hours/week 💰 $13/hour
⚖️ Income-based eligibility — Funded by TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

📌 What to Bring:
👩‍🎓 Students:
-Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID, etc.)
-Signed Social Security card
-U.S. birth certificate
-Non-U.S. citizens: permanent resident card or work authorization
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/Guardians:
-Recent check stub or 2024 W-2 OR proof of public assistance (SNAP, TEA, Work Pays, Medicaid, SSI)

If not receiving assistance: documentation of household size, SSN cards for all household members, and proof of household income

❓ Not sure what to bring? Call us at 501.340.8250 — we’re happy to help!

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, gain valuable skills, and get paid while you learn!
20 days ago, PCSSD
workforce open house
Don't miss out on the benefits: families can apply online for the meal assistance program operated by PCSSD or pick up a paper application at your local school. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch.

All schools will receive free breakfast, and 19 schools will receive free lunch in the 2025-2026 school year. Families from Robinson High, Robinson Middle, Chenal Elementary, Baker Elementary, Maumelle High, and Sylvan Hills High are encouraged to apply for meal assistance. #PCSSDproud # ServeAll
21 days ago, PCSSD
Apply Now for Meal Assistance
We loved seeing your college and career shirts last week! Don't forget that it's AVID Wednesday again tomorrow for all PCSSD students and staff. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
23 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday

Welcome to the Baker Team

24 days ago, Georgette Sierra
Sign welcoming Elisabeth Redlinger
Please fill out the meal application for all your students.

Here is the link: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=ZjIyMDhiZDgtNmYyOS00OWU5LTg4NGMtZmE4MDM4MjU2OTk3
24 days ago, Georgette Sierra
win  prizes