Mills University Studies High School

This Friday, we will celebrate AVID Day, joining schools across the country in recognizing the impact of educators and students working together to expand access and opportunity. At Pulaski County Special School District, AVID strengthens skills like critical thinking, organization, collaboration, and self-advocacy, helping students prepare for college, careers, and beyond. We are proud of the growth we see every day and grateful for the shared commitment that makes it possible. #MyAVIDWhy #ExpectBelieveSucceed

Did you know today is National Voter Registration Day? At Mills High School, we joined the cause with a voter drive during both lunches. We were happy to have representatives from the LRAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as well as members of the NAACP who helped eligible students register.

Early voting in Arkansas begins on October 19th and Election Day is November 3rd. You can find out all you need to know about voting by going to https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections.

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#YourVoteIsYourVoice

Today the University of Arkansas (in Fayetteville) had a representative on our campus at Mills High to discuss the opportunities our seniors have to become a Razorback next fall. Numerous students were interested in learning about this college, and they'll have many more opportunities in the months to come. But it's never too early to begin planning!

#LearningIsUrgent
#CollegeAndCareerReady
#MillsOnTheMove

On October 2nd our FCCLA will host a blood drive here at Mills University Studies High School. Students must be 16 or older to participate, but faculty, staff, and community members are invited to join in as well! Every drop counts!

Please check in through the office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. if you would like to drop by and donate.

We truly appreciate any and all donations!

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#BloodDonations

Did you see Mr. McGrew's assignment where students created their own graphic design images? Here are more outstanding examples created by his classes!

These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

In Mr. McGrew's graphic design class created digital typography images using their own sketches, their own word banks, and a form of software that could convert their art into a digital version. Here's one example of a student's process from photo to sketch to graphic. More images to follow, so be watching this space for more!

#LearningIsUrgent
#ArtMatters

AVID Wednesday was in full force at Mills University Studies High School last week. The JROTC students wore their fatigues to demonstrate ENLISTMENT. The Health Care students wore their scrubs for EMPLOYMENT. And our teachers wore their college outfits for ENROLLMENT. We appreciate all the participation for our AVID program!

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#LearningIsUrgent

Ms. Allenbaugh, our new media specialist, has been doing lessons with ELA classes the past several weeks. She has been doing interest inventories, sharing various genres of literature, and encouraging students to read! We love having her as a part of our staff this year!

#LearningIsUrgent
#ReadingMatters

Mills High School students - Are you 18 yet? Will you be 18 by November 3rd? If so, you can take part in National Voter Registration Day at school!

The LRAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be here helping eligible students and staff register to vote on Tuesday, September 15th during both lunches. Let your vote be your voice starting this year!

#LearningIsUrgent
#CommunityMatters
#CivicEngagementMatters

Mills High School 9th and 10th graders are part of Gear Up Arkansas. Be sure to check out the attached GEAR UP Arkansas September Newsletter for updates, highlights, upcoming opportunities, and important information from our partnership!

Believe it or not, it is now half way through the first quarter of school! In the past, we would print and send home interim reports at this time. However, the district will not be printing these paper reports this year. But, thanks to technology, you can access grades - as well as attendance - in the HAC portal. Plus, you have this access 24 hours a day all year long!

So, we are asking you to check online for the progress of your student's grades if you haven't already done so. If you need any assistance with logging in, you can call the school and ask for Ms. Mechille Williams, our school registrar.

If you have questions about a specific grade, please email the teacher for that course and let them know.

We are here to help!

The first home football game of the season is this week! Be sure to note that Mills High students must have their ID badges with them to enter the game, and all students younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older). The flyer provides you a QR code or a link to purchase tickets in advance so you don't have to have cash at the gate. Come out and support the Comets on Friday!

Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, and all district offices will also be open.

Strong schools rely on strong leadership. PCSSD principals spent their morning at Central Office to collaborate, connect, and continue preparing for a successful year across our schools. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

The Mills feeder pattern schools were honored to host Mr. Kyle Greene, motivational speaker, on their campuses this week.

At Mills University Studies High School, the student body got to hear from him on Tuesday, September 1st when he spoke on the topic that Your Life Has a P.U.R.P.O.S.E.™ — progress over perfection.

Students were super engaged and very excited to learn from him. His life story was one that moved and motivated, and you can see that one of his mantras was "My Later Will Be Greater Than My Now."

More about Mr. Greene can be found at this link:

https://www.kyleagreene.com/

#LearningIsUrgent
#ProgressOverPerfection

Students in Mr. Curne's quantitative literacy classes have been working on vision boards and the goals they have for when they are adults. Today, students got the chance to do presentations on what they envision for themselves.

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#MillsOnTheMove

Students in Ms. Young-Rice's art class recently got to participate in a sculpture building competition. They got 10 sheets of paper, a roll of tape, and two pairs of scissors. After 25 minutes, the table with the largest sculpture was the winning group. They learned that a flat piece of paper can become all sorts of shapes!

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#MillsOnTheMove
#LearningIsUrgent

Algebra students have been getting up and moving when it comes to their learning! Recently they discussed box plots and other statistical terms. Their teachers had them creating human box plots and teaching each other how they determine the minimum, the maximum, the median, and the different quartiles.

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#MathMatters
#LearningIsUrgent