From Mr. Powell:
Good Day Panther Family & Welcome Back! Welcome to February!
The snow has melted and the streets have cleared! I know that we are all delighted to be back in school. Please make note of the following:
• ATLAS Interim Assessments will begin this week for English Language Arts. In subsequent weeks, we will administer the Math & Science Assessments. This is the final interim assessment before the ATLAS Summative in April 2026. Please assist the PHMS team by encouraging your students to give their best efforts.
• To make up for the 6th days of lost instruction, the LRSD considering converting all (or some) of the following non-contact days to instructional days. These days are Monday, February 16th, Monday, February 23rd, and Friday, March 20th. The LRSD Administration will provide guidance on this plan in the coming days.
• Bell 2 Bell; No Cell.... The first year of implementation of this law has been challenging. We begin the year with pouches for students to secure their cellphones. Regrettably, our pouch supply has now been depleted. We now require students to power their phones off upon arriving to campus. Cellphones should then be placed in their backpacks and not removed until the end of the school day when students have left the school building.
• Bell 2 Bell; No Cell... Given that this is a state law & LRSD policy, enforcement and consequences for non-compliance are necessary. These consequences will include progressive disciplinary actions (i.e.: Warnings, Lunch Detention, In-School Suspensions, & Suspensions). Confiscated cellphones will be placed in school vault for parent retrieval. PLEASE NOTE: Students are not subject to an arrest for cellphone violations.
• No Pass Days.... Students are never restricted to use our restroom facilities. No Pass Days requires our teachers to inform the office, administrators or security of those students who will be leaving their classes to use the restroom facilities. This is a safety feature that allows us to better monitor authorized travel in our school corridors and restrooms.
• PHMS Students, Stakeholders, and Staff will celebrate African American History Day on Thursday, February 26th. Further details will be available prior to the date.
• Finally, our PHMS Counseling Department (Ms. Franklin & Ms. Christie) will be providing information pertaining to the Course Selection Process. Counselors and Administrators will be available for questions in this regard.
Good Day Panther Family & Welcome Back! Welcome to February!
The snow has melted and the streets have cleared! I know that we are all delighted to be back in school. Please make note of the following:
• ATLAS Interim Assessments will begin this week for English Language Arts. In subsequent weeks, we will administer the Math & Science Assessments. This is the final interim assessment before the ATLAS Summative in April 2026. Please assist the PHMS team by encouraging your students to give their best efforts.
• To make up for the 6th days of lost instruction, the LRSD considering converting all (or some) of the following non-contact days to instructional days. These days are Monday, February 16th, Monday, February 23rd, and Friday, March 20th. The LRSD Administration will provide guidance on this plan in the coming days.
• Bell 2 Bell; No Cell.... The first year of implementation of this law has been challenging. We begin the year with pouches for students to secure their cellphones. Regrettably, our pouch supply has now been depleted. We now require students to power their phones off upon arriving to campus. Cellphones should then be placed in their backpacks and not removed until the end of the school day when students have left the school building.
• Bell 2 Bell; No Cell... Given that this is a state law & LRSD policy, enforcement and consequences for non-compliance are necessary. These consequences will include progressive disciplinary actions (i.e.: Warnings, Lunch Detention, In-School Suspensions, & Suspensions). Confiscated cellphones will be placed in school vault for parent retrieval. PLEASE NOTE: Students are not subject to an arrest for cellphone violations.
• No Pass Days.... Students are never restricted to use our restroom facilities. No Pass Days requires our teachers to inform the office, administrators or security of those students who will be leaving their classes to use the restroom facilities. This is a safety feature that allows us to better monitor authorized travel in our school corridors and restrooms.
• PHMS Students, Stakeholders, and Staff will celebrate African American History Day on Thursday, February 26th. Further details will be available prior to the date.
• Finally, our PHMS Counseling Department (Ms. Franklin & Ms. Christie) will be providing information pertaining to the Course Selection Process. Counselors and Administrators will be available for questions in this regard.
02.03.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. FBLA meeting tomorrow from 8:00-8:30 in Ms. Wolfe’s room. Make sure to check Schoology for additional announcements.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Strips, Beef Spaghetti
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. FBLA meeting tomorrow from 8:00-8:30 in Ms. Wolfe’s room. Make sure to check Schoology for additional announcements.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Strips, Beef Spaghetti
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
Good Evening, Families and Staff:
We’re pleased to share that LRSD schools will be open tomorrow (Tuesday, February 3) at regular reporting times. District crews have spent the past several days, including today, working to remove ice and snow to safely reopen schools. This decision was made after consulting with our Safety and Security, Maintenance, and Transportation teams, as well as neighboring school districts. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to campus.
LRSD Administration
We’re pleased to share that LRSD schools will be open tomorrow (Tuesday, February 3) at regular reporting times. District crews have spent the past several days, including today, working to remove ice and snow to safely reopen schools. This decision was made after consulting with our Safety and Security, Maintenance, and Transportation teams, as well as neighboring school districts. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to campus.
LRSD Administration
It’s time to start making 26-27 elective class selections. PHMS Counselors will visit with rising 7th and 8th grade students during their Social Studies class. Students will select four elective options for next year and rank them by preference.
Schedule:
• Rising 7th Graders (Current 6th Graders) – Week of January 22nd – 23rd
• Rising 8th Graders (Current 7th Graders) – Week of February 3rd – 6th
• Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th Graders) – Beginning in March, TBD
Things to Remember:
• Core class placements are based on grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations.
• Students are choosing elective classes only.
• Parents Guardians – Please review, sign, and return the elective choice form to your student’s Social Studies teacher by Friday, February 13th.
Schedule:
• Rising 7th Graders (Current 6th Graders) – Week of January 22nd – 23rd
• Rising 8th Graders (Current 7th Graders) – Week of February 3rd – 6th
• Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th Graders) – Beginning in March, TBD
Things to Remember:
• Core class placements are based on grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations.
• Students are choosing elective classes only.
• Parents Guardians – Please review, sign, and return the elective choice form to your student’s Social Studies teacher by Friday, February 13th.
LRSD schools will be closed for students Mon., Feb. 2, due to icy conditions impacting bus routes. Employees will report to work: non-school. staff - 8:30-4:00; school-based staff 8:30-3:30 p.m. Road conditions will be checked again Mon. & families will be notified about the status of school for Tuesday.
LRSD wants to hear from you! The Little Rock School District is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to join upcoming community meetings focused on the FY27 budget. These conversations are a chance to learn more about district priorities, ask questions, and share feedback before final decisions are made. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Rd). The second meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson (401 John Barrow Rd). Both meetings will cover the same information. Come be part of the conversation as we plan responsibly for the future of LRSD.
Due to inclement weather, LRSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and roadways and provide an update by Tuesday on the status of schools for the remainder of the week. Enjoy the snow, and stay safe and warm!
01.23.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Congratulations to the Varsity girls and boys for their victory over Horace Mann.
2. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Walking Taco, Grilled Cheese
Vegetable: Black Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Peaches
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Congratulations to the Varsity girls and boys for their victory over Horace Mann.
2. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Walking Taco, Grilled Cheese
Vegetable: Black Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Peaches
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
01.22.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Tonight at 5:30 the Panthers play Mann at Mann. Be sure to go and cheer the Panthers to victory!!!!!
2. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Cheeseburger
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Pears
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Tonight at 5:30 the Panthers play Mann at Mann. Be sure to go and cheer the Panthers to victory!!!!!
2. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Cheeseburger
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Pears
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
Please follow the link for information about high impact tutoring from PHMS Instructional Lead Teacher Adrian Booker.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1jjWmFcrQj2uIB3mFylSCyEjMskgFAc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1jjWmFcrQj2uIB3mFylSCyEjMskgFAc/view?usp=sharing
01.21.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
Let’s begin next week with a strong start.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Wing Wednesday, Fish Sticks
Vegetable: Breaded Okra, Seasoned Carrots, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
Let’s begin next week with a strong start.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Wing Wednesday, Fish Sticks
Vegetable: Breaded Okra, Seasoned Carrots, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
01.20.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Congratulations to the varsity Panthers on winning the MLK- I Have a Dream basketball tournament!!!!
2. FBLA Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 8:00am in Miss Wolfe’s room. Please make plans to be there.
3. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
Let’s begin next week with a strong start.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce and Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Mandarin Oranges
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Congratulations to the varsity Panthers on winning the MLK- I Have a Dream basketball tournament!!!!
2. FBLA Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 8:00am in Miss Wolfe’s room. Please make plans to be there.
3. This week marks the start of Week 1 of our January “SHOW UP” Attendance Challenge, which runs from January 20 to January 23.
To qualify, students must have perfect attendance all week, with no absences and no more than three tardies.
Students who meet this goal will:
🐾 Have their names added to the Panther Attendance Board
🎟️ Earn a raffle entry for prizes like snacks and school swag
🎉 Receive a morning shout-out by grade level the following week
⭐ And be eligible for our February Incentive Day
Panthers, your attendance and punctuality are important.
Be present! Be punctual! Be ready!
Let’s begin next week with a strong start.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken Spaghetti, Hamburger
Vegetable: Green Beans, Lettuce and Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Mandarin Oranges
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
Congratulations to the varsity Panthers on winning the MLK- I Have a Dream basketball tournament.
01.16.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets
Vegetable: Vegetable Soup, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Red Grapes
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets
Vegetable: Vegetable Soup, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Red Grapes
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
During physical science, students explored the states of matter through a hands-on lab using dry ice. Student observed dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) change state when energy is added or removed. Students watched dry ice sublimate directly from a solid to a gas, compared what happens when it’s placed in water and soapy water, and observed how gas particles behave when trapped in a flask. Students measured temperature changes, recorded detailed observations, and connected what they saw to particle motion in solids, liquids, and gases. This lab helped students distinguish between physical changes and chemical changes, reinforce safety practices in the lab, and apply real-world examples to abstract concepts like particle spacing and energy transfer.
01.15.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Tonight at 5:30 the Panthers play Mabelvale at PH. Please be sure to go and cheer them to victory!!!!
2. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Beef Nachos, Chicken Fajitas
Vegetable: Black Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Gala Apple
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Tonight at 5:30 the Panthers play Mabelvale at PH. Please be sure to go and cheer them to victory!!!!
2. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
3. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Beef Nachos, Chicken Fajitas
Vegetable: Black Beans, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Gala Apple
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
01.14.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken and Waffles, Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vegetable: Steamed Mini Carrots, Mixed Greens, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
2. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Chicken and Waffles, Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vegetable: Steamed Mini Carrots, Mixed Greens, French Fries
Fruit: Mixed Fruit
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
01.13.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Panthers and Panthers for their victory over JA Fair!!!!!!
2. Student Council will meet tomorrow Wednesday morning at 8:15 in Ms. McFarland’s room.
3. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Beef Chilli, Turkey Hot Dog
Vegetable: Baked Potato, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Fresh Orange
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Panthers and Panthers for their victory over JA Fair!!!!!!
2. Student Council will meet tomorrow Wednesday morning at 8:15 in Ms. McFarland’s room.
3. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Beef Chilli, Turkey Hot Dog
Vegetable: Baked Potato, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Fresh Orange
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
01.12.26 STUDENT BULLETIN
1. There will be a fire drill today at 9:00.
2. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
3. Group/Team/Club picture day will be tomorrow. This is the only day that these pictures will be taken. Sponsor’s, please send your membership rosters to Ms. Brooks as soon as possible.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Sausage Pizza, Cheeseburger
Vegetable: Seasoned Corn, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Pears
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
1. There will be a fire drill today at 9:00.
2. Students when you arrive in the morning you are to report directly to the gym or cafeteria. You are not to be in the parking lot, court yard, or in front of the school.
3. Group/Team/Club picture day will be tomorrow. This is the only day that these pictures will be taken. Sponsor’s, please send your membership rosters to Ms. Brooks as soon as possible.
4. Lunch Menu:
Chef Salad, Sausage Pizza, Cheeseburger
Vegetable: Seasoned Corn, Lettuce Tomato Cup, French Fries
Fruit: Sliced Pears
Fruit Juice
Milk Choices
During 8th grade Physical Science, students witnessed a combustion reaction up close during their first class back for the second semester! Mrs Scott placed a sparkler through a chicken egg and then ignited the sparkler. Students observed how a combustion reaction releases energy in the form of heat and light. The sparkler’s intense heat showed how combustion requires fuel, oxygen, and heat, and how that energy transfer can cause physical and chemical changes to materials around it. The egg was a perfect real-world example of how heat from a combustion reaction. Students then came inside and discussed how oxygen was still being created inside the egg as the sparkler continued to move through the egg.
