Sherwood Elementary

It is our pleasure to officially welcome Ms. Elizabeth Hammons to Sherwood Elementary School!

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Sherwood Elementary family — where learning grows, imaginations soar, and every child matters. I can’t wait to inspire and be inspired!”

-Ms. Elizabeth Hammons

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Aryssa Rathfon to Sherwood Elementary School!

“I am so excited to join the Sherwood Elementary family as a 3rd grade teacher! I can’t wait to meet my students and begin building a fun, engaging, and supportive classroom.”

-Mrs. Aryssa Rathfon

We are excited to welcome Ms. Denetha Hall as the principal for the 2025-2026 school year!

“I am incredibly honored and grateful to step into the role of principal at Sherwood Elementary School.

As I look ahead, I am committed to continuing a school culture that provides a nurturing learning environment that focuses on academic excellence. I look forward to partnering with Sherwood Elementary School families to ensure student success. Together, we can make this a fantastic school year for our students.”

-Ms. Denetha Hall

July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall

-Save the date for KINDERGARTEN SIGNING DAY - July 24, 2025 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm! This is a chance to meet the Kindergarten teachers and learn about Sherwood Elementary.
-Register today for Kindergarten Screening. Teachers will assess students on a variety of readiness skills.

Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year. **All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.** If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.

July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸 How will your family celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall

We'd like to welcome Ms. Denetha Hall to Sherwood Elementary! She joins us as our new principal for the 2025-2026 school year. We can't wait for an exciting school year with her leadership! Welcome, Ms. Hall!

Here's a *sweet pun* in honor of International Joke Day: Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! 🎂📚 Have any silly jokes to share? Drop them in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall

June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to build a family emergency supply kit. Here's a checklist to help you get started: https://trst.in/LUCJL8 #pcssdproud #serveall

We have a *reel-y* fun idea to round out Great Outdoors Month — go fish! And thanks to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, your family has plenty of stocked ponds to explore. Start casting here: https://trst.in/q0VytC #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Family Month! Did you know? Strong family bonds can help kids thrive in the classroom and beyond. According to CNN, meaningful family time can be as simple as having a conversation or enjoying comfortable silence: https://trst.in/yO4mIV #pcssdproud #serveall

It's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year for even more fun in the sun! ☀️ How have you been enjoying break so far? Drop a GIF or emoji in the comments to share your adventures! 😎 🚤 🏖️ 💼 🏊 #pcssdproud #serveall

It's still Great Outdoors Month and we still have lots of great outdoor inspiration to share! Did you know Arkansas is home to 52 state parks? Plan to visit one today with this extensive free guide: https://trst.in/qttcQD #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but it's been observed since 1865 to mark when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free! You can celebrate by supporting Black-owned businesses or attending a local event. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Birthday to the Natural State! Arkansas is as beautiful as ever at 189. How are you going to celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall

In honor of Father's Day, we give you a dad-tastic fun fact. Did you know that the word "dad" was first recorded in the 1500s? Its inspiration is from ... drumroll ... many babies' first word "dada." Wishing all our PCSSD dads & father-figures a great day! #pcssdproud #serveall

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 Here's a pop quiz as we celebrate the symbol of our nation. How many times has the U.S. flag been modified since 1777? If you said 27 times, great job! #pcssdproud #serveall

It's Family Health & Fitness Day! Here's a small step with big health benefits: Taking a post-dinner family walk. It's a simple way to stay active together, plus, it can help boost moods and family bonding. How do you stay active with your family? #pcssdproud #serveall