Shout out to our very own Jahzeel Escudero-Lopez for earning the 2024 Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for qualifying candidates. This credential offers a competitive advantage by helping bilingual individuals earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement and so much more. Congratulations!
Mills University Studies High School Symphonic Band secured a FIRST DIVISION rating at ASBOA State Concert Contest yesterday (Monday, April 15). Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved recognition of their hard work and musical talent! And special thanks to Mr. Cooper for his direction and leadership of our band.
Shout out to debate rockstars, Melvin Henderson and Jimiah Cooper (MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES) and Raven Buenger and Ysabelle Calahi (SYLVAN HILLS)! These students had an incredible performance at the 4th annual IPDA National Championships. Way to go! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and Linewize are teaming up to create an educational hub for parents and teachers when it comes to online safety. This hub includes articles, videos, courses and more. https://pcssd.onlinesafetyhub.io/ Stay tuned for info about a Parent App with more features! #pcssdproud #serveall
Making smart choices with your money is an essential skill all students should learn. April is financial literacy month which is a great time to educate students about managing their financial lives. Check out these tips from NASFAA: https://trst.in/zzLtIG #pcssdproud #serveall
Tax day is just around the corner! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Monday, April 15.
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PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Mills University Studies High is proud to announce our teacher of the year for this 2023-2024 school year - Ms. Amanda Davis! We are so thankful to have Ms. Davis as part of our staff. She is truly an inspiration for our students in all that she does around our school - everything!! She will represent Mills University Studies High at the next level to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Davis!
We're partnering with Pulaski County Government to help improve broadband access across the state. Join the speed test challenge and submit your results to AR Connect. These results will be used to help identify areas to improve access to all Arkansans! https://tinyurl.com/y5942e5r
April is Occupational Therapy Month, honoring an essential profession to ensure all student success. Occupational therapy intervention works with students to improve health, well-being and participation in important activities. We're so thankful for our OTs! #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder! Schools are closed for the eclipse tomorrow! We'll see students back in the classroom on Tuesday. Enjoy this spectacular event and don't forget to wear your special glasses to view the eclipse. #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Arab American Heritage Month, when we celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. During this time, we honor the shared history and Arabic language, representing a diverse community of different religions, races and creeds. #pcssdproud #serveall
We wrapped up National Assistant Principal Week with a special treat for our wonderful school leaders at a surprise recognition gathering on Friday. The students and staff at Mills University Studies High showered their assistant principals with a snack basket, commemorative t-shirt and more!
April is recognized as month of the Military Child, giving us a chance to recognize the challenges faced by military children. Did you know: military families move on average every 2-3 years, impacting families by changing schools and support networks. #pcssdproud #serveall
Created in 1987, National Student-Athlete Day recognizes the outstanding achievements of high school and college student-athletes. Shout to all PCSSD student-athletes for excellence in academics and athletics, and contributions to their school and community. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Dr. Franco's class learned about the astrological phenomenon called eclipse (Ékleipsis in Greek). They also studied the different types of eclipses, illustrating the differences. We're prepared to see it with our new glasses thanks to the Arkansas STEM Coalition and Entergy Arkansas!
It's National Assistant Principal week and we are lucky to have so many amazing APs in our buildings. Let's give a shout out to the assistant principals of the MILLS feeder. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community.
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World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about autistic individuals. It's a chance to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual on the spectrum and to educate more people about autism, promoting acceptance and inclusion. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're launching a new tool for communication! What better way to stay updated with the latest information from PCSSD than with your very own pager. Clip it to your belt and you'll be walking in style AND the latest from PCSSD.
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