Mills University Studies High School

Arkansas PBS is providing resources for parents during #BlackHistoryMonth, including activities, videos, and a writing contest. Learn more about these resources: https://www.pcssd.org/article/397945?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Roscoe Robinson is a gospel and R&B recording artist. His career spanned several decades and worked with artists such as the late Sam Cooke and the late Bobby Womack. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2019. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Winter weather is expected to continue to impact much of the state today. Therefore, in order maintain the safety of our students and staff, PCSSD will have a districtwide virtual day on Thursday, February 11. Stay safe and warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thank you to the MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH JROTC cadets for their dedication to raising and lowering the U.S. flag each day. This is an important task and we are proud of these students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Darrell Walker was a basketball standout at University of Arkansas. He was drafted by the Knicks in 1983, played for 5 NBA teams & won a Championship with '93 Bulls. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our Family and Community Engagement Event is starting please join us now Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95332537845?pwd=anJnaTllbXhSQmFzY1gxOXB1UXBOQT09 Meeting ID: 953 3253 7845 Passcode: 0Jk2dG

Florence Beatrice Price was a published composer by 14, composing more than 300 pieces. She's a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2018. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Good evening Mills Parents and Guardians. This is a reminder about our parent workshop entitled Education Today, What Every Parent Needs to Know, that will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6 pm. You may attend in person or virtually. To register for this event, please see the FACE Event flyer in the documents section at Mills.Pcssd.org. Family and Community Engagement is an important part of providing successful outcomes for our students.

We are so proud of the 2 PCSSD students who were named top 10 finalists in Arkansas for their essays on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keylon Pok is a junior at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and Tawney Forney is a student at JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Sterling B. Williams, M.D. was a leader in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, holding a number of faculty and leadership positions at universities across the U.S. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2008. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Dear Stakeholders, Due to the VID, COVID that is, we are tardy to the celebration. However, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge and appreciate these outstanding students for their first semester merit list and honor roll. Stay tuned for National Honor Society Nominations and Inductions. Contact Ms. Deborah Austin for more National Honor Society information. Some are currently working on plans mitigate some commitments that were hampered during this pandemic. Comet Nation, we are proud of you. In addition, Keylon Pok, a junior finished in the top ten of all of the Arkansas students in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. He received a $50 Gift Card from Wal-Mart. Outstanding! Click on the Link. file:///media/fuse/drivefs-42682f48c5dd768ba6e26fc295424092/root/Academic%20Recognition.pdf

Milton P. Crenchaw is an original Tuskegee Airmen. He was one of the first African Americans (and the first in Arkansas) to be trained as a civilian licensed pilot. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2007. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. According to the American Dental Association, children 8 and older should use a fluoridated toothpaste and a toothbrush that is designed for a complex mixture of different-sized permanent and baby teeth. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Deborah Mathis is an acclaimed columnist and reporter for both print and TV. She worked in Arkansas, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. She also authored three books. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2003. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

School board appreciation month may be over, but we wanted to give one last shout out to our amazing board of education! This picture was taken at the January board meeting when they received a plaque of appreciation. (Not pictured: Tina Ward) #pcssdproud #equityandexcelelnce

Today is National #WearRedDay for the American Heart Association. Check out some of our staff supporting heart health! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February 5, 2021 Hello MUSH Parents: Wilbur D. Mills U.S. High School would like to inform you of the upcoming ACT test to be given to all 11th graders on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. All 11th graders are required to come to school that day for this assessment. Students must report to school no later than 8:45 a.m. CDC-recommended guidelines for social distancing will be strictly enforced; students are required to wear masks. Please remind your student(s) to bring their Chromebook to school. The state Department of Education is paying for students enrolled in any Arkansas public school in grade 11 during the testing window to take the ACT® test at school to assist students as they prepare for their future after high school. There is no cost to you for this administration. Find preparation resources at www.act.org/info-for-examinees. Preparing for the ACT, test taking strategies, tips for each content area, a complete practice test ACT AcademyTM, a personalized learning tool and test practice program Taking the ACT, a checklist for taking the ACT, information about sending and receiving scores, testing rules and policies, non-test questions If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Andrea Johnson, the assistant principal, at 501-490-5700.

Dress Code Reminders This is a reminder about our basic dress code policies. If your students wear jeans/pants with holes above the knees, they should wear tights, leggings, or shorts to cover exposed areas from holes. Shirts/tops should also not expose the midriff area of the students. Students violating the dress code will be issued written documentation by a staff member, and parent contact will be made by the student to correct the attire. Continued violations may result in interventions and consequences specific to restorative justice and collaboration specific to the student and school. Below you will find a link to our 2020-21 Procedures Manual with all our policies. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school, MUSH Administration 2020-2021 Procedures Manual link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1puazE-NeGRCXMCY7IstvTb-safgDHWUoEbm-5CIhePQ/edit

Ernest Green was the 1st African American & only one from Little Rock Nine to graduate from Central HS in 1957. He served the Asst. Secretary of Labor from 1977-1981. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993. #blackhistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mills University Studies High School is providing a workshop for parents and community stakeholders. The workshop is entitled Education Today: What Every Parent Needs to Know; it will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6 pm, in the Mills High School cafeteria. Parents may attend in person or join us virtually. There is limited seating and refreshments will be provided. All safety guidelines will be followed which includes required face masks, social distancing, and temperature checks. Please visit the DOCUMENTS tab on our website, mills@pcssd.org, and click on the FACE flyer to sign up to attend in person or virtually.