Did you know that approved free and reduced applications are more than just a meal? Completing the applications helps our schools in many ways beyond lower meal prices. Read more about the benefits and how to apply here: http://ow.ly/5ytN50GatvL
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Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and is traditionally observed with a day-long fast and intensive prayer. For those celebrating, have an easy fast!
Today is National Online Learning Day! We want to celebrate our DRIVEN Virtual Academy students and staff. Learn more about PCSSD's 100% virtual K-12 school: dva.pcssd.org
(note: DVA is accepting applications for the spring semester)
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of inspiring Hispanic Americans.
Students from all PCSSD high schools gathered for a fun photo shoot earlier this month. MAUMELLE, MILLS, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS high schools are excited to be a part of the Academies of Central Arkansas. Stay tuned for this exciting endeavor! #pcssdproud #eqiutyandexcellence
This is National Arts in Education Week. We an to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the arts across PCSSD. We are proud of our many talented students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mills High will host the first Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 6:00 pm in the Mills High Concert Hall. The topics of discussion include updating the Parent Compact, Schoology, PBIS, ZAP, and the school's current reality. Refreshments will be provided.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attending school everyday is a habit that begins to build from the first day of school. Students and families need to understand the importance of being on time to school. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today we honor the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Introducing fruits and vegetables during meals and snacks is an important step to incorporating it in a child's diet. It is also important to model healthy eating to your child to set a good example.
Senior Parents/Guardians are in invited to the Annual Senior Moms and Supporters Tea that will be Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11 am in the Mills High Seminar Room. An official invitation has been mailed. This meeting is to provide parents with information concerning seniors and graduation, planning next steps for seniors, and organizing senior incentives and events. Please RSVP with Dr. Houston at 501.234.5491 or chouston@pcssd.org by September 15, 2021.
Do you volunteer for PCSSD school(s)? Don't forget to log your hours!. The individual and school with the most hours is recognized at the end of the school year at our annual PALS banquet! Volunteer log sheets are online:
https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
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Football season is in full swing as we head into week 3! SYLVAN HILLS will be at home (beat Jacksonville!) while MAUMELLE, ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are all on the road. All games kick off at 7 p.m. Good luck to all our teams! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in Mr. Lehman's journalism class at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH learned about the role of a journalist in informing the public and classified stories as "Need to Know" or "Nice to Know" and had conversations about each. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Parents are invited to join the Mills Band Boosters for a special meeting on Monday, September 13 at 5 p.m. Meet at the concession stand as we clean it out, prepare for the next year and discuss what's in store this year for our Mills students. This is open to Mills Middle & High students.
September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Robotics students at MILLS MIDDLE are learning coding basics before moving on to building robots. Teacher, Mr. Williams, is looking forward to forming the school's robotics competition team for the year and seeing what all they can accomplish! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
