📚🎧 SHMS is celebrating Read Across America with Media Monday! 🎉
Reading isn’t one-size-fits-all—there are so many ways to enjoy a great story! Whether you love audiobooks, eBooks, podcasts, or classic paperbacks, there's a format for YOU! 📖✨
🔹 Love multitasking? Listen to an audiobook on the way to school like Ms. Aishman & Ms. Wade! 🚗🎧
🔹 Tech-savvy reader? Try an eBook like Mr. Hudgeons & Ms. Dennis! 📱🔥
🔹 Prefer turning real pages? Ms. Moore swears by a paper book! 📜📚
🔹 Podcast fan? Ms. Hum dives into true crime mysteries! 🔍🎙️
🔹 Want the best of both worlds? Ms. Gibson loves reading with the audiobook playing! 🎧📖
💬 What’s YOUR favorite way to read? Drop a comment below! ⬇️ #SHMSKidsRead #ReadAcrossAmerica #MediaMonday
Do you have a gamer or music lover in your family? World Hearing Day is all about taking steps toward a lifetime of ear health, like wearing ear plugs during a concert or noise-cancelling ear phones while gaming. Find more tips: https://trst.in/FQ8sdr #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Ms. Moore's Spanish class spent a week learning about 24 famous Afro-Latinos. To add a little "fun" to the lesson, students played "Grudgeball." Students were split into two teams for this review game. Students were tasked with finding the correct answer to a series of multiple choice questions related to the people they just studied. *If* they got the right answer, they had the opportunity to shoot a basket for extra points!
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Sanabria from HARRIS ELEMENTARY loves children's author Sharon Creech. Creech was the first person to win both the American Newbery and the British Carnegie Medals. #pcssdproud #serveall
💖 A Huge Thank You for Spreading the Love!💖
We may be a little late, but gratitude never goes out of season! 🌟 A big THANK YOU to all the students, families, and teachers who took the time to share kind words and appreciation for our incredible SHMS staff. Your heartfelt messages brought smiles, encouragement, and a whole lot of joy!
It’s truly special to see how much love and support fills our school community. Let’s keep that spirit of appreciation going all year long! 💕
#SHMSGrateful #ThankYou #BearsAreBest
SHMS Family, Let’s Celebrate Mr. Withers! 🎉🏅
This weekend, our very own Assistant Principal, Mr. Withers, took on the Little Rock Half Marathon—13.1 miles of determination, endurance, and hard work!
As the saying goes, "The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself." Mr. Withers didn’t just run the race—he showed us what perseverance and dedication look like in action.
Let’s give him a huge shoutout for this incredible achievement! Drop a comment to congratulate him on this milestone! Way to go, Mr. Withers! 👏🏃♂️💪 #SHMSStrong #HalfMarathonFinisher #NoLimits #BearsAreBest
🎶 Big Week Ahead at SHMS! 🎶
🚨 Choir Concert - March 3rd
🎤 Choir Competition - March 5th
🎓 AVID College Spirit Day - March 5th (Wear your college gear!)
📚 Read Across America - March 3rd-7th
Monday: Media Madness
Tuesday: Get Caught Reading
Wednesday: Book Review
Thursday: Mystery Book Hunt at Lunch
Friday: Read Like a Bear (Wear your school shirt!)
Let’s finish strong before Spring Break! 💙 #SHMSBearyStrong #ReadAcrossAmerica 📖🐻
In honor of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, take some time to learn about the big changes that happen to the brain during adolescence. Here are 7 things to know about the teen brain from the National Institute of Mental Health: https://trst.in/XQPVRZ
#pcssdproud #serveall
Celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday, Read Across America Day is all about sharing the love of reading. This iconic Seuss quote sums it up perfectly: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” #pcssdproud #serveall
🎉👟 What a night at the SHMS Sneaker Ball 2025! 🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible PTA and all the amazing parent volunteers who made this magical evening possible. Your dedication and support truly made a difference!
Special thanks to our awesome admin team - Mr. Hudgeons, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Withers - for their leadership and enthusiasm throughout the event. 🙌🏼 We couldn't have done it without you!
To everyone who joined us, thank you for bringing your energy and style to the dance floor. 🕺💃 Your sneakers were on point! Now, let's relive the memories: Drop your favorite Sneaker Ball photos below and keep the party vibes going! 📸✨ #SHMSSneakerBall #GratefulForSHMSPTA #ParentVolunteersRock
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Davis of MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES loves Nic Stone. This best-selling YA and middle-grade author wrote Dear Martin and Clean Getaway. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Social Work Month, and the 2025 theme is Compassion + Action. In a school setting, social workers show compassion *and* take action while supporting students' mental health. Thanks for all you do! #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Women's History Month! To celebrate, we will highlight female authors recommended by our very own teacher librarians. Follow along each day to expand your must-read list. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ramadan begins at sundown tonight (February 28) and ends at sundown on March 30. For Muslims around the world, it is a time of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and community. #pcssdproud #serveall
📣 Attention all rising 7th graders! 📣
Ready to show off your cheer skills and be part of the SHMS Cheer Squad? 🤩🎉
We’ve got tryouts coming up! Here’s the scoop:
🗓️ Mandatory Clinic Days:
- March 17th, 18th, 19th
- Time: 4:15-5:15 PM
- Location: SHMS Gym
💥 Tryouts:
- March 21st
- Time: 4:45-6:30 PM
- Location: SHMS Gym
🔑 Important Dates:
- March 3rd: Parent/Student Interest Meeting at 5:30 PM in the SHMS Cafeteria.
- Forms Due: March 14th. Make sure to have everything submitted!
🚨 Need to Know:
- You MUST have a current physical for clinic days.
- Cheer Info packets will be available at the meeting and in the front office.
Don’t miss out! It’s time to show your spirit and be a part of something special! 💙💛
Questions? Reach out to Coach Wallace & Coach Jones at:
📧 ewallace9841@pcssd.org
📧 bisaac9713@pcssd.org
#SHMSTryouts #CheerSquad #BeTheSpirit #FutureCheerleaders
As we wrap up our Public Schools Week celebration, we want to remind our stakeholders to connect with your local elected officials. Reach out and ask them to support our public schools. Find your local officials here: https://trst.in/9GSK21 #pcssdproud #serveall
🎶🎤 Get ready for a night of incredible music! 🎶🎤
Join us for the 2025 Pre-Assessment Choir Concert at Sylvan Hills! It's going to be a fantastic evening filled with beautiful voices and school spirit. 🐻✨
🗓 Date: Monday, March 3rd
🏫 Location:Sylvan Hills HS Performing Arts Center
🎶 Schedule:
- Sylvan Hills MS: 6:00 PM
- Sylvan Hills JH & HS: 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there to support our amazing choirs! 🎶🎵 #ChoirConcert #SylvanHills #MusicMatters #GoBears
Black History Month, Local Black-Owned Business Spotlight: VLS Waste Solutions provides valet trash, recycling, and junk removal with solid customer service. Learn more to see if this is a service you might need: https://trst.in/O1UHZI #pcssdproud #serveall
🚨✨ The Countdown is ON! ✨🚨
We’re just ONE DAY AWAY from the 2025 SHMS Sneaker Ball, and we can’t wait to see our students dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away! ❄️💃🕺
Here’s everything you need to know to make it a smooth and fun night:
👟 Entry: Students enter through the main entrance with their ID badge and wristband (if pre-purchased).
🎟 Tickets: Still available online! Plus, we’ll have cash-only sales at the door.
🍿 Snacks: Available for purchase (cash only). Come hungry!
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🚗 Dismissal:
➡️ 6th Grade: Pick up at the front entrance
➡️ 7th Grade: Pick up at the bus drop-off (first set of doors)
➡️ Both Grades? Pick up at the 7th-grade exit
Let’s make this a night to remember! Thank you for your support—see you tomorrow! 💙✨ #SHMSSneakerBall #DanceTheNightAway
As we continue our Public Schools Week celebration, we'd love to hear your public school success stories! How did your personal public school experience shape your college and career path? #pcssdproud #serveall
