The summer slide overwhelmingly impacts kids from lower income families more than others. It is reported that by the end of the 5th grade, students from lower income families are often 2.5 years behind their peers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
LAST CHANCE!! The final collection date for Chromebooks is Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 pm. To avoid any late fees, please drop off the device, charger, and bag at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, ROBINSON MIDDLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH or MAUMELLE HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers spend valuable classroom time at the beginning of each school year to catch up students who have fallen behind where they should be. It can take 4-6 weeks to re-teach students the material they forgot. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
By the time students get to high school, the learning loss caused by the summer slide can create a performance gap of 2-5 years. But simply practicing some skills will keep your student sharp heading into next year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 screening at the City Hall in Wrightsville on Saturday, June 6 from 9am - 2pm
DETAILS: https://mills.pcssd.org/article/256758?org=wilbur-d-mills-hs
The summer slide is real and students can lose more than 2.5 months of math skills, 2 months of reading skills, and multiple grade levels of abilities without putting what they have learned this list year to practice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Registration is still open! Families with students returning to Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Angela Nichols at anichols7097@pcssd.org.
Many students have already closed their books and won't open them again until school is back in session. This puts kids at risk of falling behind and lower standardized test scores. We will provide facts and tips to avoid the summer slide here. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Seniors,
Don't forget the FAFSA day June 3, 2020.
Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idmzAgdSNdE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to all our students from the superintendent's Cabinet at PCSSD! You are officially finished with the 2019-2020 school year. Check out this message of appreciation for you as head into summer break. https://youtu.be/1SlonalhXOU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Parents if you have not registered your student for the 2020-2021 school year you will need to do so prior to this Thursday, 05/28. Schedules will not be generated for students who are not pre-registered. If you need assistance Mrs. Nichols, registrar, is available to assist you in person at the school. She can be contacted at 501-234-5266.
Seniors can now request their transcripts online. The $5.00 fee will be waived until further notice. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Angela Nichols, Registrar @501-234-5266. Thanks!
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Starting today from 9-5pm Chromebook & textbook drop off! Bring your Chromebook fully charged, the bag is cleaned out. Have all items in a bag sitting on the passenger seat of the vehicle. Mon. 5/18 - 9th grade, Tues. 5/19 - 10th grade, Wed. 5/20 - 11th grade
Mills University Studies High staff missed ending the year with our students at school and in our classrooms. We're so proud of all of our students for their hard work this year. We can't wait to see everyone in the fall!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTVU6_sMnQU&feature=youtu.be
Safety reminder for chromebook & textbook drop off! Please bring your Chromebook fully charged, the bag is cleaned out. Have all items in a bag sitting on the passenger seat of the vehicle. 9am-5pm Monday 5/18 - 9th grade, Tuesday 5/19 - 10th grade, Wednesday 5/20 - 11th grade
Five Pulaski County Special School District teachers are newly certified from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. https://www.pcssd.org/article/246726?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Nurse Announcement:
Updated medicine pick-up is Friday, May 15 from 9 am to 12 noon. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Good Evening Parents & Students:
If your child has any medication in the Nurse's Office you can pick them up Thursday, May 15th by noon or it will be destroyed.
Good Evening Senior Parents & Students:
May 14th & 15th, 12 pm to 5 pm to turn in your Chromebooks 100% charged up & textbooks. NO building entrance ONLY drive-thru and drop off. Graduation is scheduled for July 19 w/CDC regulations. Check the websites and your for updates.