The Philander Smith Director of Choirs presented Sylvan Hills High Senior, X’Zavier, with a full ride scholarship to Philander Smith University! He also informed X’Zavier he would be touring and performing with Philander Smith Choir in Los Angeles and surrounding areas this summer at no cost!
Congratulations to the two Sylvan Hills High students who earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in English and one or more other languages by high school graduation. Outstanding accomplishment!
DonorsChoose is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5–9 and your child's teacher can benefit from it!
This year’s theme: Bring on the Week.
🎉Bring on the celebration.
💰Bring on the classroom funding
🤩Bring on the joy.
Find a PCSSD project to help: https://trst.in/6pXDXb
#pcssdproud #serveall
College Board AP Exams for 2025 are this week and next! See the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/4deC463
Sylvan Hills High School proudly recognizes Nathan Lam, a rising senior in the Arkansas Children's Academy of Medical Sciences, for being selected to participate in the Arkansas Children's Research Institute Summer Science Program. Nathan hopes to become a physician, and this program will offer meaningful, hands-on experience.
Thanks to Arkansas Children's — a valued partner of Sylvan Hills High School — for providing students like Nathan meaningful educational experiences.
#ArkansasChildrensAcademyofMedicalSciences #AcademiesofPCSSD @ArkansasChildren's
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽 Did you know Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862—not Independence Day? It’s a celebration of resilience, culture, and pride! 🎉 #pcssdproud #serveall
We held our Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday (May 1), recognizing all of our amazing seniors and their accomplishments this year. Nearly 75% of our senior class received an award! We're so proud of the Class of 2025. Go Bears!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! A time to shine a spotlight on what teachers do to support their students daily. Let's give them a round of applause — how have PCSSD teachers inspired your students? Share in the comments! #pcssdproud #serveall
The 2025 theme for Mental Health Awareness Month is “Turn Awareness into Action.” If you're looking for small, yet meaningful steps to support mental health for yourself, your family and your community, this "action guide" can help: https://trst.in/mvV3MS #pcssdproud #serveall
The American Music and Dramatic Academy visited with our vocal and drama students to conduct a Master Class on various performing arts skills. The ADMA instructor used our students' performances to discuss techniques that will apply to all students and discussed the audition process in today's world. What a great opportunity for real world feedback from professionals in the field of performing arts.
How do your students make moves? May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, a great time to discover physical activities your family enjoys. Across PCSSD, PE teachers help students develop a lifelong love of movement that fits into a healthy lifestyle. #pcssdproud #serveall
SHHS AP language students are reviewing for the upcoming exam using the COLLABORATION strategy of WICOR. The students paired in groups to participate in a Synthesis Carousel Activity where they rank the effectiveness of thesis statements & evidence for an AP essay prompt.
Our FACs (Foods, Safety, & Nutrition) classes have been hosting a "Burger Wars," with all of Ms. Cummings' classes. This week, they had some celebrity guest judges who came to judge the finale! Thank you to Sgt. Mayo for providing prizes for our top burger!
Please join us in giving a huge shout out to our teachers recognized at our faculty meeting this month. These educators go above and beyond around the campus and in the community.
We love our School Lunch Heroes! They serve up smiles with delicious + nutritious meals and offer fun food-fueled lessons on every campus. Often behind-the-scenes, their efforts take center stage as they support focused learning and healthy lifestyles. #pcssdproud #serveall
This week, our Life Skills family planted a tree in honor of their teacher Ms. Robin Dunlap. This will be a great place for her students to sit, remember her and enjoy a peaceful moment.
Happy National College Decision Day to the Class of 2025! For our college-bound seniors, today marks the end of the admissions process and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Where is your grad headed? #pcssdproud #serveall
Please join us in celebrating our April Bears of the Month. Each month our teachers select students, students select teachers, and everyone selects support staff.
This month we are celebrating :
💙 Sophomore Leila Macon and Alejandro Diaz
💙 Juniors Ariana Morris and Ethan Troy
💙 Seniors Kira Gordon and Austin Crowley
💙 Support Staff Mr. Tyler Lewis
💙 Teachers Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Lock
Today, on the National Day of Prayer, we honor the many ways people connect through faith, hope, and reflection. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy School Principals' Day! We are so grateful for each of our 25 outstanding educational leaders across the PCSSD. Thank you for your dedication to your students, staff and school communities. #pcssdproud #serveall
