31 Jul 2023 PCSSD is ready for 2023

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By Jessica Duff

The Pulaski County Special School District boasts many dedicated educators and administrators from 26 schools across Central Arkansas, which includes the DRIVEN Virtual Academy now beginning its third year with the district. These educators are getting ready for another school year and looking forward to seeing their students again and meeting new students.

Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Deputy Superintendent of Learning Services Dr. Sonya Whitfield are both looking forward to kicking off the 2023-2024 school year.

“We could not be more excited for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year,” McNulty said. “Here at PCSSD we value all students along with their families and make every effort to provide an academic and social learning environment that prepares students today and for the future.”

One of the biggest changes PCSSD will see this year is the full implementation of the Academies of Central Arkansas.

“I am most looking forward to the opportunities the Academies will provide our high school students,” said Dr. Whitfield. “High school students who are interested in entrepreneurship, engineering, science, construction, business, energy or medical science will matriculate through their desired pathway; giving them relevant and hands-on experiences in their desired field of study.”

McNulty is very pleased with the growth within PCSSD over the last few years, but he envisions more good things to come.

“We are now highly competitive at the state level with our academic and co-curricular programs getting recognition across Arkansas,” he said. “We now set our sights on being the best school district in the nation because we have the best professional staff, students, and families in the nation!”