Mills University Studies High School

Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Use easy to understand language and positive phrasing to explain why it is important for children to wear their mask. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

12 schools in PCSSD are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools! Read more here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/282080?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mills High Chromebook Pick-up August 17th thru 19th, 3pm until 6pm

Senior Class 2021 Photos are scheduled for November 3, 2020. They will be taken at Mills. https://schools.lifetouch.com/blog-picture-day-protocol/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PrinNews_Aug_US&utm_medium=email%e2%80%8b&utm_source=ExactTarget%e2%80%8b&utm_campaign=PrinNews_Aug_US%e2%80%8b&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fschools.lifetouch.com%2fblog-picture-day-protocol%2f%3futm_source%3dExactTarget%26utm_medium%3dEmail%26utm_campaign%3dPrinNews_Aug_US

COMING SOON: Chromebook Distribution PCSSD will release information about chromebook distribution for all students soon. Every student in grades K - 12 will receive a chromebook no matter which instructional option they are in. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Football Practice: Dear student athletes, football practice is being held Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 9am-12 pm. In addition, it will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week at the same time. For more info call 501-234-5481 or 501-234-5470.

Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. Check out the schedule on our website: https://www.pcssd.org/article/279757?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The revised district calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been posted on the district website and all school websites. This is a DRAFT version as it must still be approved by the Board of Education, but we wanted to share with you now for planning. You can find it here: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events

Regular physical activity during the summer can actually lead to increased concentration and improved test scores.

Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Find a park with walking trails and playground equipment for children to play.

Students and parents, Please visit Arkansas Activities Association for more updates concerning interscholastic activities.

REMINDER: Parents, please select one instructional option for each child who attends a PCSSD school. Responses must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. New students should complete this report, too! https://forms.gle/6eH77dqk2RjVuiBP8

The River Lights in Little Rock will be glowing green and gold tonight in honor of the senior class of 2020 from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL. Put on your mask and head downtown to get a picture of the tribute to our amazing seniors! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Consider signing kids up for a sports team or organization of their choice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Harris Elementary will be a free testing site for anyone wanting a COVID-19 test. Details on time and requirements can be found on online: http://ow.ly/kV0850AwdTR #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Kids are never too young to learn about diversity. To help broaden understanding of our black community, here is this week's resource as a helpful starting point: what you can learn from a box of crayons! http://ow.ly/fzy850AzBFd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Alesia Smith visited Salem Media this week to talk about the Roadmap to Reopening. Listen to the segment on Rejoice Little Rock at the 35 minute mark: http://ow.ly/pUrl50AxuOR #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Please see the attached documents in regards to the Virtual Graduation Recordings taking place Tuesday and Wednesday at Mills High School. Still can still sign up to attend at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABA728A1FB6-mills Contact Dr. C. Houston at 501.485.8888 for additional assistance.

PCSSD is conducting a FINAL SURVEY to plan for the 2020-2021 academic year. Parents will select one instructional option for each child for the year. Parents MUST fill out one survey for each child who attends a PCSSD school. This survey must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. https://forms.gle/93BL5azfHWUuUkUq9 If you're new to PCSSD, please fill out this survey as well!

Seniors and parents of seniors. Check your emails. Parents, if you do not have email. Get this info. The email has important details. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABA728A1FB6-mills Greetings Mills High School class of 2020. The time has come that you all have been waiting for, GRADUATION! As you know we will be having a virtual graduation this year. The date for our virtual graduation is Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Mills High. This virtual graduation will be done according to the following: only designated students and staff will be allowed in the auditorium during designated times. Students will arrive at the school completely dressed in their graduation regalia wearing masks. Stoles and cords will be issued to you upon your arrival. Please complete the Sign Up Genius attached in this email to sign up for your time slot. We have scheduled a 10-hour shift to accommodate as many seniors as possible. Regalia for clubs and organizations is $6 per cord. Additional information will be emailed to you once you sign up in Sign Up Genius. Diplomas will from 10-12 Monday and another date to be determined. For questions email chouston@pcssd.org or dclayton@pcssd.org or call 501-234-5491 for the graduation coach, 501-234-5452 for the principal.