For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall
All four PCSSD high schools are defending home turf this week. It's homecoming for MAUMELLE tonight and it's the game of the week! SYLVAN HILLS HIGH (homecoming for the Bears, too), MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH are all at home tomorrow. #pcssdproud #serveall
In October, we are highlighting Fine Arts Programs across PCSSD. Did you know only about a dozen high schools in AR have an orchestra? MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is one of the few! Students in the MILLS feeder can even start orchestra at MILLS MIDDLE! #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget that our Trunk or Treat event is on Friday, October 11th! We will have FREE hamburgers , hot dogs, and water/juice for everyone. We will also have a food truck and Kona Ice with items available for purchase. We will have lots of games, prizes, and candy for everyone, so bring out the whole family to Mills University Studies High School between 5:00-7:00 p.m. We can't wait to see you then!
Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.
Our 💫🏀Lady Comets Basketball Team💫🏀 is taking school pride to the next level! They have adopted one mile of highway in front of our school, and as a team, they will work to keep our stretch of road clean and welcoming to everyone who visits our campus. Way to go, ladies! And thanks to Principal Patterson and Coach Gregory for their tireless support of the team and the project!
Reminder - stop by our community meeting tomorrow!
Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the PCSSD Teen Court for MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Teen Court is a class for students to hear cases of offenses committed by other students in the school and implement restorative justice principles. Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for their ongoing support of this program!
Now Hiring! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall
Scientific discovery is in action at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Students went outside so they could identify and discuss the biodiversity in the ecosystem. Students identified & analyzed producers/autotrophs & decomposers/heterotrophs around the campus. #pcssdproud #serveall
Look at these smiling faces!
Believe it or not, today our seniors met with Jostens to begin the process of ordering graduation items. Parents/guardians of seniors, be looking for these packets coming home today! If you have any questions, please contact our school counselors or graduation coaches.
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Coaches Day! Established by President Nixon in 1972, he said, "A coach can help a young person learn how to win gracefully and how to grow from defeat." Thank you to all the PCSSD coaches who help our students grow on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's easy to celebrate World Teachers Day in PCSSD because we just happen to have some of the very best teachers in the world! Thank you to all of our educators! We appreciate the hard work you put in every day with our students. #pcssdproud #serveall
Kick off the Halloween season early with our first annual Trunk or Treat night at Mills University Studies High School! Friday, October 11th starting at 5:00, we will have our parking lot set up with carnival games, face painting, a cake walk, candy, and more. Please bring out the whole family to enjoy this free celebration. We are so excited to see all of you here next week.
It's starting to feel like fall and the perfect weather for Friday Night Football! ROBINSON, MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is at home. Don't forget, you can livestream games here: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ #pcssdproud #serveall
It’s a great day to get brand new books into the hands of students! Every donation for books on Donors Choose will be doubled, while funds last. Let’s help students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books! #pcssdproud #serveall
Parents of seniors - Mark your calendars! On Monday, October 7th we will hold a parent/guardian night for all of our 12th grade students from 6:00-7:00 in our high school auditorium. We will be sharing information about graduation, college and trade school applications, financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, and more. We have lots of information to share and want to help you navigate getting your senior to graduation and beyond! If you have any questions about this meeting, please call the school and ask for the counseling center. We look forward to seeing all of you Monday evening!
Reminder for the Mills community: Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!
