Cato Elementary

Good Evening, Cato Families! 🦉

Our teachers have been working hard getting their classrooms ready for our students, and we are so excited to welcome you back!

This is a reminder that Cato’s Open House is tomorrow night from 5:00–7:00 PM. We can’t wait to see you and your family!

📋 Class lists will be posted on a board at 5:00 PM so families can find their child’s teacher.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening and an amazing school year! See you tomorrow! 💙🦉

about 24 hours ago, Georgette Sierra

Today is the day!!! Cato's OPEN HOUSE 5-7!

Doors open at 5 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

Remember Bad to the Bone BBQ and Kona Ice will be here. They accept cash or cards. Come see your child's teacher and support our local businesses.

about 3 hours ago, Georgette Sierra

Please welcome Principal Georgette Sierra to Cato Elementary! As we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 10, we're excited to announce and celebrate the PCSSD administrators in new roles across the district. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Learn more about Mrs. Sierra: https://cato.pcssd.org/page/admin-team

View the list of all school leaders: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3059037

1 day ago, PCSSD

👕 Not sure what to wear in the first week of school? Each Wednesday is easy! Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! 🩺
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

2 days ago, PCSSD

AVID College & Career Wednesdays Wear a college or career shirt with decorated shirts and logos for AVID and PCSSD

Teachers and students in a hallway smiling with college shirts on

upper classmen smiling with college shirts on

Students in Carti garb giving care to baby doll mannequins

🏫 Meet the school leaders who will help our students expect, believe and succeed this year!

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

2 days ago, PCSSD

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.

3 days ago, PCSSD

A person stands on a stage in front of a full auditorium, speaking to staff seated in rows.

A person standing with people around him

two principals speaking with one another

a row of focused people in matching blue

people clapping for standing new teachers

Get ready, Cato community—we’re coming to see you!

4 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Here's a Peek at our Cato Staff! https://canva.link/rve1vf1yhtf2jdo

6 days ago, Georgette Sierra

🎉 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

9 days ago, PCSSD

Good evening Cato Parents and Staff! For the safety of our students, our arrival and dismissal procedures have changed. Please review the new procedures.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEBX71KXLGn49mrvOUIltOTlif-xu6vS/view?usp=sharing

10 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Open House August 6 5-7

13 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Open House

13 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Sign up for the community league Basketball! Click the link for more information.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jMoIkQ1iwf4WP7v2c7kTj0RtLgutsmPx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101019128858719073666&rtpof=true&sd=true

14 days ago, Georgette Sierra

Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595

23 days ago, PCSSD

A stylized sticky note says, "Save the Date" for Cato Elementary School's Open House on Thursday, August 6

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

23 days ago, PCSSD

A square image that says school supplies written on a cartoon notebook with school paraphernalia in the background

Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

Recruitment flyer for Chartwells announcing open kitchen manager and foodservice worker positions for PCSSD schools. The flyer lists benefits such as no nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, flexible shifts, career growth, and free shift meals. It includes photos of foodservice staff preparing meals and serving food, plus QR codes linking to job applications.

🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud

2 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful summer‑themed flyer titled “Summer Meals” announcing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18. It lists two service locations: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School at 708 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock and Cato Elementary School at 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road in Sherwood. Meals are distributed Thursdays from June 4 to July 30, 7:00–10:00 a.m., with one Wednesday distribution on June 17. Details note that each child receives one pack with five breakfasts and five lunches, and children do not need to attend PCSSD to participate. Chartwells and PCSSD logos appear at the bottom.

Un volante colorido con tema veraniego titulado “Comidas de Verano” anuncia desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos para todos los niños menores de 18 años. Incluye dos lugares de servicio: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School en 708 E. Dixon Road en Little Rock y Cato Elementary School en 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road en Sherwood. Las comidas se distribuyen los jueves del 4 de junio al 30 de julio, de 7:00 a 10:00 a. m., con una distribución especial el miércoles 17 de junio. El volante indica que cada niño recibe un paquete con cinco desayunos y cinco almuerzos, y que no es necesario asistir a escuelas de PCSSD para participar. Los logotipos de Chartwells y PCSSD aparecen en la parte inferior.

PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.

3 months ago, PCSSD

A green and yellow recognition graphic with school‑related icons. Center portrait shows Milissa Pennington smiling in a gray shirt with a name badge. Text reads: “Cato Elementary School,” “Milissa Pennington,” “Teacher of the Year,” and “2026,” with an owl mascot.

A yellow and green recognition graphic with school‑themed illustrations. Center photo shows Vincent Davie wearing glasses, a black suit, and a black tie. Text reads: “Cato Elementary School,” “Vincent Davie — Dyslexia Interventionist,” “Support Staff of the Year,” and “2026,” with an owl mascot.

School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

3 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.

Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.

3 months ago, PCSSD

English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.

Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.