February is Black History Month. Samuel Massie Jr. was a chemist and worked on the Manhattan Project during WWII. His research led to medications to treat malaria, meningitis and more. He was born in North Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club is sponsoring their 2020 FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from any Orange Lady or Gentlemen's Club member. They may also be purchased in the front office. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge. Pre-K through 1st-grade students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
What a wonderful way to enjoy music, dancing, and food concessions with your child on Valentine's Night! Question???? Please contact Mrs. Copeland or Mr. White.
This week we're participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge was "crazy hair day!" How cute are our Pre-K teachers and students with their crazy hair?! ❤️❤️
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is just a friendly reminder that Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Your child should be bringing home paperwork this week for you to schedule a conference time. Also, there will be no school on this day. Thank you and have a great evening!
February is Black History Month. Vice Admiral Edward Moore Jr. was the highest ranking African American in the Navy at the time of his retirement. Moore's family moved to Little Rock while he was in high school. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1999.
February is Black History Month. John Harold Johnson built Johnson Publishing Company, a publishing empire that launched Ebony and Jet magazines. He was born in Arkansas City and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
School counselors help students in more ways than you realize. This week we celebrate them and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career as a part of National School Counseling Week.
February is American Heart Month. Help raise awareness for heart disease by participating in "Wear Red Day" this Friday (Feb. 7). Together we are empowering women to beat heart disease and stroke, giving them more time to do amazing things.
Registration is now open for students *RETURNING* to PCSSD for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration can be done online through the registration portal: https://pcssd-cas.hosted.src-solutions.com/cas_PulaskiCountySSD/login
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is just a friendly reminder that we are a uniform school and students should be in uniforms daily. To be in compliance with the PCSSD uniform code, students should be in a sold color polo top and khaki, blue, or black bottoms. As we start off the year with our Mission Possible Reset, we ask that children are in uniform daily. Thank you for your assistance.
February is Black History Month. Maya Angelou is a renowned bestselling author, poet, actor and performer. She lived in Stamps, AR for ten years with her grandmothers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
Happy Groundhog Day! Do you want 6 more weeks of winter?
In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great leader in African American history. We'll highlight someone new each morning.
Though school board appreciation month is ending, we're always thankful for the work of our school board members. Your dedication and hard work for our students is evident every day! THANK YOU!
Congratulations to PCSSD athletic director, Danny Ebbs, on his selection to be placed into the Arkansas Activities Association Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. What an honor! Congrats, Danny! http://ow.ly/IFMA50y45kT
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
Tonight is our Family Night and Science Fair at 5:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Also, chili will be served. We look forward to seeing you this evening!
Happy 100 days of school to our students and teachers! Cheers to an awesome school year so far! Schools across PCSSD are participating in fun, unique ways. We'll have pictures from all our schools over on our Facebook page.
Tomorrow night is the Science Fair and chili dinner from 5:30 - 6:30. Students who come with a parent will receive a free dress pass. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Also, The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club are sponsoring FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any Orange Lady, Gentlemen's Club member or the front office. Tickets are $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge and must accompany any Pre-K through 1st-grade student. Come enjoy a wonderful evening with your child on Valentine's Night!
Eli Keller has two kids who both attend PCSSD schools. His fiancée, Mary, has 3 kids. When he's not chasing around the kids, Eli volunteers for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Please stay tuned for a few announcements:
First, we will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Wednesday, January, 29, 2020. Students can dress up as a 100 year old. Also, please send $1.00 to help cover cost of fun activities planned. Next, our Family Night & Science Fair will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 5:30-6:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Thank you and have a great evening!