We all make mistakes, especially when it's such a busy time of year. Please accept this sincere apology and give a very warm welcome to Mrs. Elizabeth Blevins who is our new music teacher. She jumped right in to the Oak Grove family and rolled with it when Mrs. Hodge called her by the wrong name on her first day. She can't wait to learn all of YOUR names! Welcome, Mrs. Blevins!
What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success. Last year, PCSSD AVID seniors earned $9M in scholarships! #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Welcome these new and returning principals and assistant principals, as well as deans of students, for 2026-2027.
🔗 View the complete list: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037
#ExpectBelieveSucceed #BackToSchool
Staff from across the district gathered Monday for convocation and the start of Back to School Week, reconnecting and setting a shared focus for the year ahead!
Superintendent Jeff Senn reiterated PCSSD's new motto, #ExpectBelieveSucceed. He also encouraged educators to reflect on their PLC (Power, Legacy, and Completion) and the lasting difference they can make for students.
🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.
Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.
Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.
Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed
Ms. Shannon is back in the office and ready to help! If you need to register a new student, bring updated records or change information such as address or phone number, she can help you. New PreK students are assigned from the district office. Register for PreK online at https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/pre-k-registration or call 501-234-2065. Kindergarten through 5th grade students can register online at https://www.pcssd.org/page/registration by clicking the top link. School starts August 10th. OGE is a great place to be!
4th & 5th Graders: Here is something to look forward to! You will have BOTH Ms. Tucker, who will teach Language Arts and Mr. Dearasaugh who will teach Math and Science. Classes will switch mid-morning. Teachers will be able to focus on planning for their content area and students will have increased responsibility for their learning. While there may be some growing pains, this supports our school goal to dive deeper for student success!
Get ready! Open House is scheduled for Friday, August 7, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. We will also have a hot dog cookout provided by the Church @ Maumelle during the event.
The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595
School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for elementary and middle schools. Families can find the supplies for school organized by feeder area here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015590
To register new students, go to:
https://www.pcssd.org/page/registration
Here are school supply lists:
https://bit.ly/ogeschoolsupplies
Open House is Friday, August 7th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
