Pulaski Heights Middle School

10.08.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. VOLLEYBALL - Tonight at 7:00 our football team plays Pinnacle View at Scott Field. Lets cheer our Panthers on to victory. 3. STUDENT COUNCIL - Students, Are you a leader who wants to contribute to our school? Run for Student Council! See McFarland, Room 223 to get a packet. Election will be held on October 25. 4. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 5. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, Cheeseburger, Spicey Black Bean Burger Vegetable: Baked Potato with Mushrooms and cheese, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries Fruit: Blueberry Cup Fruit Juice Milk Choices

10.07.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. VOLLEYBALL - Tonight at 5:30 the Volley ball team plays Mabelvale at Mabelvale. Be sure to go and support!!!! 3. FOOTBALL - Tomorrow night at 7:00 our football team plays Pinnacle View at Scott Field. 4. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 5. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, Personal Supreme or Cheese Pizza Vegetable: Green Beans, French Fries, Tossed Salad Fruit: Mandarin Oranges Fruit Juice Milk Choices

10.04.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. ALL-REGION CHOIR - Students auditioning for All-Region Choir, there will be extra, after-school rehearsals on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4-6 pm. All-Region auditions are on Saturday, October 5. Please arrive at PHMS by 6:45 am so that you can meet your chaperone and be ready to leave on the bus. 3. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 4. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese Vegetable: Lettuce tomato cup, French Fries Fruit: Apple Fruit Juice Milk Choices

The Scholastic Book Fair begins Monday October 7 and ends Monday October 14! Students will preview the fair during English classes and may come shop before school or during lunch. Students may also come shop during the school day if they have a pass from a teacher. Family shopping night is Wednesday October 9 from 4 – 5:30. You can pay with cash, credit card, or Apple Pay, or create an eWallet on the Scholastic Book Fair website. The flyers are being sent home through English Classes.

10.03.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. 21ST CENTURY - There will be no 21st Century today after school. 3. MINDPRINT - Teacher’s, students that have not completed the Mind Print Assessment will be pulled during elective classes. 4. ALL-REGION CHOIR - Students auditioning for All-Region Choir, there will be extra, after-school rehearsals on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4-6 pm. All-Region auditions are on Saturday, October 5. Please arrive at PHMS by 6:45 am so that you can meet your chaperone and be ready to leave on the bus. 5. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 6. LUNCH MENU: Beef or Cheese Nachos Vegetable: Lettuce tomato cup, black beans, French fries, pico de gallo Fruit: Sliced Pears Fruit Juice Milk Choices

🎓 Join us for LRSD’s 50th Annual College Night on October 8th, 6-8 PM at the Jack Stephens Center! Meet college reps, connect with alumni, explore military options, and get financial aid tips. Register at StriveFair.com! #LRSDCollegeNight #FutureReady #ReimaginingLRSD

010.02.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. VOLLEYBALL - Tonight at 5:30 the volleyball team plays Forest Heights at Forest Heights. Be sure to go and support our lady panthers!!!! 3. MINDPRINT - Teacher’s, students that have not completed the Mind Print Assessment will be pulled during elective classes. 4. ALL-REGION CHOIR - Students auditioning for All-Region Choir, there will be extra, after-school rehearsals on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4-6 pm. All-Region auditions are on Saturday, October 5. Please arrive at PHMS by 6:45 am so that you can meet your chaperone and be ready to leave on the bus. 5. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 6. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, Chicken Wings, macaroni and cheese Vegetable: Spinach Souffle, French Fries Fruit: Sliced Peaches Fruit Juice Milk Choices

Today PHMS FBLA members took a trip to BoBrook Farms, had a wonderful time at the pumpkin patch, learned about the local pumpkin patch & farming business, and got to deliver their pumpkins to Briarwood Nursing home! Community service with a smile! 😃

09.27.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES are Monday from 12:00-6:00. No school for students. 3. THE GEMS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS will meet this Saturday from 10:00-2:00 at the Southwest High School Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. Parents are asked to attend the first hour to receive information on volunteer opportunities. Be sure to stop by the front office if you are needing additional information. 4. KICKBALL - It’s that time again for the staff vs. student kickball game!!!! We are using this as a staff fundraiser. WE NEED YOU!!! The game is scheduled for Thursday October 10th during 6th block. The admission is $3.00 per student (pta will sell tickets during lunch on the 9th and 10th) and concessions will be sold. 5. GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE will begin tonight from 4:00-5:30. Be sure to turn in your consent and physical forms to Coach McGee. 6. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Grilled Cheese Vegetable: Egg Roll, Vegetable Fried Rice, Steamed Broccoli, French Fries Fruit: Apple Fruit Juice Milk Choices

CHECK US OUT TOURS PHMS is hosting our “Check Us Out” tours Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 9 am – 1:00 pm each day. PTSA members will be available to give tours during that time to parents and guardians. Students are welcome to join them. Tours typically last an hour. If you cannot come during those days, but would like a tour, please reach out to phmspanthers1@gmail.com. SHADOWING PROGRAM INFORMATION PHMS offers shadowing opportunities for 5th grade students who are interested in PHMS. Shadowing days will be offered the weeks of November 4 and November 11. Please check back in October for more information on dates and times and how to sign-up. OPEN ENROLLMENT LRSD has scheduled Open Enrollment for Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 13, 2024. Families must contact Student Assignment to complete this process. Student Assignment is located at 501 Sherman Street. The phone number is 501-447-2950. For more information, visit the LRSD website at https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.

Panther Families: PHMS has an afterschool program. If this is something you're interested in you can fill out the form at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PM1gSR2mwCnr4OUNeQ9zSfMZsgJeE_-7h-j0Zsod2QQ/edit

FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th We have been informed that some parents are not aware of parent/ teacher conferences scheduled for Monday, September 30th. Conferences will occur from 12pm thru 6pm. This information is included on the LRSD Calendar. Teachers have created opportunities for parents to schedule times on their Schoology pages via Sign-Up Genuis. HOWEVER, if times are not scheduled, teachers will be available for walk-in conferences. Please make an effort to attend conferences OR reach out to teachers via email or phone. Parental involvement is key to student success. Darryl James Powell

FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th We have been informed that some parents are not aware of parent/ teacher conferences scheduled for Monday, September 30th. Conferences will occur from 12pm thru 6pm. This information is included on the LRSD Calendar. Teachers have created opportunities for parent to schedule times on their Schoology pages via Sign-Up Genuis. HOWEVER, if times are not scheduled, teachers will be available for walk-in conferences. Please make an effort to attend conferences OR reach out to teachers via email or phone. Parental involvement is key to student success. Darryl James Powell Principal- Pulaski Heights Middle School Vice President- Principal's Roundtable (501) 447-3202 Office; (501) 447-3201 Fax (501) 516-2427 Mobile 401 N. Pine St Little Rock AR., 72205

Panther Families: This is a reminder to please go to http://www.myschoolapps.com/ and fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch application. Even if you know your family does not qualify, just having the forms filled out can be a big help when it comes to funding for the school year. As a school we need to meet the 50% threshold for responses each year. We are currently at 49.22%. The deadline to meet this threshold is October 1st.

CHECK US OUT TOURS PHMS is hosting our “Check Us Out” tours Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 9 am – 1:00 pm each day. PTSA members will be available to give tours during that time to parents and guardians. Students are welcome to join them. Tours typically last an hour. If you cannot come during those days, but would like a tour, please reach out to phmspanthers1@gmail.com. SHADOWING PROGRAM INFORMATION PHMS offers shadowing opportunities for 5th grade students who are interested in PHMS. Shadowing days will be offered the weeks of November 4 and November 11. Please check back in October for more information on dates and times and how to sign-up. OPEN ENROLLMENT LRSD has scheduled Open Enrollment for Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 13, 2024. Families must contact Student Assignment to complete this process. Student Assignment is located at 501 Sherman Street. The phone number is 501-447-2950. For more information, visit the LRSD website at https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.

Today, students from J. A. Fair K-8 Preparatory Schoo, Pulaski Heights Middle School, and Forest Heights STEM Academy had an opportunity to participate in the 67th Commemoration of the Little Rock Nine at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. This special event featured Keith Beauchamp, acclaimed producer of Till and director of The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till. He shared his experience and students had the honor of meeting him and members of the Little Rock Nine. More pics: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBJRqm

Today, as part of the commemoration of the 67th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine, Mrs. Waldron and Ms. Dukes had the opportunity to accompany 22 of our PHMS 8th graders to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to hear film producer Keith Beauchamp tell about his experiences and efforts in uncovering the truths behind Emmet Till’s story, as he produced the 2022 feature film and documentary, “Till.” Our students were honored to be in the presence of Little Rock mayor, Frank Scott Jr., Robin White, superintendent of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, and four members of the Little Rock Nine: Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Carlotta Walls LaNier, and Dr. Terrence Roberts. Our students were great representatives of our school and district and had thoughtful input and interactions throughout the event.

🌸📸 Grandparents, you have just a few days left to enter our Grandparents Day Sweepstakes! Snap a photo with your LRSD grandchild and upload it to www.LRSD.org/2024-GRANDPARENTS. Multiple entries are allowed and winners are selected randomly. Celebrate your special bond with us! 💜

09.25.24 STUDENT BULLETIN 1. CELL PHONES - While in the building cell phones are to be powered off at all times. 2. VOLLEYBALL - Tonight at 5:30 the lady panthers play Fair @ Pulaski Heights!!! Be sure to go and cheer them on to victory!!!!! 3. ID BADGES are done on Tuesday and Thursdays the first 15 mins of class after the announcements. You are to pay Mrs. Sherrill next door to Mrs. Hardiman and she will give you a receipt to take to the media center for your badge. 4. THE GEMS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS will meet this Saturday from 10:00-2:00 at the Southwest High School Cafeteria. Lunch will be provided. Parents are asked to attend the first hour to receive information on volunteer opportunities. Be sure to stop by the front office if you are needing additional information. 5. SUMMER 2025 - Are you looking for an amazing way to spend your summer? Señora Coon will be leading a trip this June to Paris, Barcelona, and several different areas in southern Spain, including the Sun Coast and a day trip to Morocco. If you would like to hear more about this exciting travel opportunity for students and families, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 26th, at 6 pm. 6. GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE will begin this Friday September 27th from 4:00-5:30. Be sure to turn in your consent and physical forms to Coach McGee. 7. LUNCH MENU: Chef Salad, Wing Wednesday, Vegetable Quesadilla Vegetable: Celery Sticks, Carrot Sticks, French Fries Fruit: Fresh Strawberries Fruit Juice Milk Choices

CHECK US OUT TOURS PHMS is hosting our “Check Us Out” tours Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 9 am – 1:00 pm each day. PTSA members will be available to give tours during that time to parents and guardians. Students are welcome to join them. Tours typically last an hour. If you cannot come during those days, but would like a tour, please reach out to phmspanthers1@gmail.com. SHADOWING PROGRAM INFORMATION PHMS offers shadowing opportunities for 5th grade students who are interested in PHMS. Shadowing days will be offered the weeks of November 4 and November 11. Please check back in October for more information on dates and times and how to sign-up. OPEN ENROLLMENT LRSD has scheduled Open Enrollment for Monday, December 2 – Friday, December 13, 2024. Families must contact Student Assignment to complete this process. Student Assignment is located at 501 Sherman Street. The phone number is 501-447-2950. For more information, visit the LRSD website at https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.