The Six Bridges Book Festival from @CALibrarySystem will be available free & live online October 8-18. The event will feature more than 50 authors & presenters including cooking demonstrations, crafts, and contests. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Update on from the PCSSD IT Department: The ClassLink Portal should be back up and running nationwide. Students and staff can access their portal now at launchpad.classlink.com/pcssd. Thank you for your patience this morning!
From the PCSSD IT Department: The ClassLink Portal is currently down nationwide. We are hopeful it will be back up and running for students to access their portal very soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
October is Computer Learning Month. This month, we encourage members of the PCSSD community who are not familiar with computers to learn something new. Many local libraries provide resources to teach everything from the basics to more advanced skills.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That means, on average, every 2 minutes a woman receives that life-changing news. Join PCSSD in raising awareness for this disease. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Great news! Our chromebook insurance partner has reopened the portal to enroll. Sign up for chromebook insurance for just $35 for the school year. Deadline is October 31!
More info: https://5il.co/jewe
Link to enroll: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
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McFarland Eye Care is hosting a free eye care day this Saturday (October 3) at their Little Rock and Pine Bluff locations. This is for new and existing patients to provide eye care that might have been delayed due to COVID-19. http://ow.ly/Pr4850BFBY8
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Today is National Custodial Worker Day. Thank you to our custodial workers across the District who have gone the extra mile to keep facilities clean to protect staff and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principals Month! We will highlight our principals throughout the month. Stay tuned to our social media to learn more about your principal. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October 5-9, 2020 has been designated as College Week at Mills High School. During the week, we will have virtual college tours, meetings with college and trade school recruiters, and we will start the Common App for college entrance. All Seniors have received an email containing the flyer with the active links for the week. Students will click on the link each day to join the meetings. Door prizes will be given each day. Please encourage your Senior to join us as we help him/her plan for their futures.
Friday's Football Game @ Central Arkansas Christian
We have ticket vouchers available in the front office. Coach Lee has tickets available for the players' families. The vouchers are free at Mills. The vouchers will allow Mills fans to purchase the tickets at CAC. Our fans will not be allowed to purchase tickets and will not be admitted into the game even if they have a AAA card without the voucher. We have a total of 125 vouchers.
See their guidelines for CAC.
https://www.cacmustangs.org/athletics/athletics-at-cac/
It's important to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But just as important is to wear it correctly and wash it regularly. Here are some helpful reminders for when it comes to wearing your mask and keeping yourself and others safe. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Great news! Our chromebook insurance partner has reopened the portal to enroll. Sign up for chromebook insurance for just $35 for the school year. Deadline is October 31!
More info: https://5il.co/jewe
Link to enroll: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
Several central office employees received a special award for a "job well done" from fellow employee, Fred Austin. As part of his "DARE 2 B" program, Fred recognizes employees for their hard work and dedication to students. Thank you Crain Team for helping with the awards. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAPs Testing Schedule for the week.
Make sure you are ready to vote! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is preparing our young people by helping new voters register to vote. The last day to register to vote for November's election is October 5. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Better Breakfast Day! PCSSD is proud to be a recipient of the expansion of the USDA's Seamless Summer Option to provide nutritious and free breakfast and lunches to all students, including those participating in the virtual option. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The National Park Foundation is providing free youth passes to students under 16 for national parks across the country. The pass is good through August 31, 2021. Find Arkansas's National Parks: findyourpark.com/park-finder
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MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON high schools kick off week 4 games tonight. Don't forget to wear your mask, arrive early and physical distance at the games. School-specific game details can be found online: http://ow.ly/L6uL50BztiH #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Our @AVID4College leadership team is working to set goals for this 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to continuing with AVID and reaching students where they are to help them succeed. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
