The 5-time boys basketball champions of Comet Nation have entered a new Galaxy. Dozens walked through the arena for the first time today and learned the building will be named after Coach Raymond A Cooper, who led Mills University Studies High School to state titles in 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2025. Some of those players made a basket with students today.. Here are the top ten pictures from the event. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
8 minutes ago, PCSSD
Exterior of the Raymond A. Cooper Arena without its name revealed. A crowd is gathering for the unveiling.
Exterior of the Raymond A. Cooper Arena with its name revealed. People are beginning to walk in.
Interior of the Raymond A. Cooper Arena . A crowd on the basketball court.
A group photo of the Mills University Studies High School basketball team
A basketball being handed to Coach Raymond A. Cooper. His team is smiling in the background.
Coach Cooper making the first basket in the new arena.
A signature on a basketball court saying "Ray Cooper Court"
Four rows of chairs in a film study room with the words win, strive, effort, determination, and passion on the wall.
People gathered under an omnidirectional jumbotron that hangs above a basketball court
Three Mills University Studies High School cheerleaders smiling directly at the camera
Take a look at the new table-top easels and regular easels that Mr. Bean is getting to use in his classroom this year! These Drawing I students are benefiting from these resources and materials enhancing their skills and preparing for next level art classes.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#ArtMatters
about 2 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School
Student sketching a basketball player
Student drawing palm trees
Student sketching in art class
Students drawing in art class
SAY CHEESE! School pictures for 9th-11th graders are this Thursday, October 16th! Bring your best smile and your order form if you plan to purchase. Even if you're not ordering any photos, all students get a picture made for the yearbook, so be ready!
about 5 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School
Graphic for school pictures on October 16th
In Mr. Lewis's physical science students had the pleasure of guest speaker Dr. Varnell with Arkansas AIMS demonstrating a density lab for them. They got to experience the physical properties that the various liquids exhibited and wrote a lab report about what they observed and what they would hypothesize about them as well.

#ScienceMatters
#PuttingThePiecesTogether


4 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Science lab
Students in science lab
Students preparing for lab work
Teacher with lab work and student groups
Teacher modeling density lab
Teacher with density lab
Ms. Prewett's AP Psychology class recently built models of the human brain using Play-Doh. They had to model the hypothalamus, brain stem, lobes, cerebellum, and more! In addition to building the model, the students had to write what that part of the brain is responsible for and how it affects the human body as well.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
4 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Students with their model brain
Student with her brain model
Student with her model brain made of clay
Students building brains
Students building a model of the brain
Students building brain models
MUSH seniors recently had the pleasure of attending the PCSSD college and career fair. They got great information and several of them got accepted to a college on the spot! Can you name all the colleges represented here? We bet they can!

We are very excited to see what happens in these students' future!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
4 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Students at college table
Students getting info on colleges
Students getting info at college fair
Students talking with recruiter
Students speaking with college admissions counselor
Students posing with college fair table and recruiter
Students at college fair
Students speaking to college recruiter
Student at college fair table
October is National Principals Month! Today, we are celebrating Damian Patterson of Mills University Studies High School. Thanks for everything you do for our PCSSD students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
5 days ago, PCSSD
Damian Patterson
If you missed senior family night last week, never fear! The school counselors are meeting with seniors during their English classes this week to make sure they get the information. Please check with your senior about their green folder FULL of important dates, information, and paperwork. Our counselors are here to help, and if you need anything at all, please call the school and ask for Ms. Deneke or Ms. Spaight.
11 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Senior looking at graduation materials
Upcoming dates for seniors
Senior looking at folder of materials
School counselor speaking to class of seniors
School counselor speaking to class and student looking at folder
Senior class and their school counselors
Two school counselors talking to senior class
Student looking at handouts on senior materials
MUSHS students have several opportunities to get community service hours in October! Almost all of them will be during school hours, but students need to communicate with the appropriate teacher or sponsor to get the process started. You and your student can sit down and look at this calendar to see what would work best. If you have questions, you can call the school and ask for Mr. Fairley.
12 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Calendar event flyer for October community service
🎓 AVID teaches techniques that allow students to pursue the colleges and careers they dream of. 📚

💭 What does AVID allow you to do?

👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud
13 days ago, PCSSD
My AVID why challenge completed by Maumelle Middle School
My AVID why challenge completed by Crystal Hill Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Landmark Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Crystal Hill Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
AVID DAY poster from Mills Middle School
AVID DAY poster from Mills Middle School
🎓 AVID teaches techniques that allow students to pursue the colleges and careers they dream of. 📚

💭 What does AVID allow you to do?

👕 Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirt tomorrow to show where you’re going or where you’ve been because of Advancement Via Individual Determination. #AVID #CollegeAndCareerReady #PCSSDproud
13 days ago, PCSSD
My AVID why challenge completed by Mills Middle School
My AVID why challenge completed by Landmark Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Crystal Hill Elementary
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
AVID DAY poster from Mills Middle School
AVID DAY poster from Mills Middle School
My AVID why challenge completed by Chenal Elementary
If you still need to purchase Chromebook insurance, the deadline is Friday, October 3. Here is the link with information on ways to enroll, online, by mail, or over the phone: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
13 days ago, PCSSD
chromebook reminder
Chromebook insurance
Chromebook insurance espanol
Last week our school counselors hosted our Senior Family Night, and we are so thankful for the great turnout! Topics including college application, military enrollment, financial aid assistance, and scholarship details were all discussed. If you missed it and have any questions, please call the school and ask for the counseling center. We appreciate the hard work of our school counselors for putting on this fantastic event.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#LifeAfterHighSchool
13 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Multiple families sitting in meeting at school cafeteria
Parents speaking to two school counselors at round table
Students sitting at sign-in table
Table with senior memorabilia
Senior Information Poster
Student speaking to school counselor
Parents and students in cafeteria for meeting
School counselor at her computer
Mills University Studies High School is proud to announce our new 2025-2026 Academy Ambassadors! These students were recently named after an application and interview process. They had the honor of meeting with our school board representative, Ms. Tina Ward as they enter their new roles. These students will represent the Academies of Central Arkansas that are present at our campus. They welcome guests, introduce new students, and represent the campus through various activities. We are very proud of this group of ambassadors and look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in this role!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
13 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Students at tables listening to guest speaker
Students with guest speaker
Students in library listening to speaker
We want to give a BIG congratulations to our students who were recently awarded for their outstanding achievement on the 2025 ATLAS state testing! These students - Tykayla Price, Eliza Vazquez-Lopez, Candy Lopez-Gonzalez, and Juan Cabrera were the top performers on English 9, English 10, biology, Algebra I and geometry! Principal Patterson awarded each of them and thanked them for their outstanding work. We are so proud of them!

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#MillsOnTheMove
#HardWorkPaysOff
13 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Principal and students in office
Recently our AVID seniors visited Harding University campus. Students attended Black & Gold Day where they gained insightful information on the opportunities available at Harding. Students attended college classes, received information about scholarships, toured the campus, and received a delicious meal of their choice. They had a great time learning about this choice for life after high school!

#AVIDSchool
#PuttingThePiecesTogether
13 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Group of students on sidewalk
Harding University Swag Booth
Harding University Logo
Three students and their school counselor
Students seated in student center
Students at information booth
Students at Harding University on sidewalk
Students eating lunch at the student center
Back of student listening to speaker
SAVE THE DATE! Mills University Studies High School will be hosting our district AVID program's YARD FEST on November 7. So many fun activities as well as representatives from local colleges and universities will be onsite for a great day.

#AVIDMatters
#PuttingThePiecesTogether
17 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
YardFest Graphic for November 7
Our JROTC classes have been ON POINT and ON TARGET with archery lessons lately! Lieutenant Colonel Brown and Master Sergeant Dunn have had students working on their archery skills - among other things - in their program.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#AccuracyMatters
#MillsOnTheMove
17 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Instructor helping student with bow
Instructor demonstrating arrow use
Instructor demonstrating appropriate use of bow and arrow
Bullseye

REMINDER! 🎓 PCSSD puts AVID in Action ✨. At College Station Elementary, teachers brought college to our classrooms — sharing campus stories, degree opportunities, and real advice from their alma maters 🏫. Tomorrow, join the fun: wear a college or career shirt to school. 👕 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #AVID #CollegeReady

20 days ago, PCSSD
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
Student asking question during College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station
College Presentations at College Station

🏆 Shoutout to Maziyah Curry — #33 and certified bucket-getter from the reigning 4A state champs! This weekend, he lit up the court and took home the crown in the One-on-One Match & very first 3 Point Showdown & held in honor of the Joe Samuel Stallings Jr. 🔰☄️🏀

💰 For his clutch performance, Maziyah scored a $2,000 scholarship courtesy of NBA star Joe Johnson and the ISO Foundation, whose mission is all about "Empowering Youth Through Basketball & Wellness."

🎓 You’re repping Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School with pride, passion, and pure skill. Keep shining, Maziyah — the future’s looking 🔥! #PCSSDproud #MillsOnTheMove

21 days ago, PCSSD
Maziyah wins scholarship
Maziyah wins 3pt shootout and one-on-one
3 point shootout trophy
Maziyah state champion