Mills University Studies High School

Our @AVID4College leadership team is working to set goals for this 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to continuing with AVID and reaching students where they are to help them succeed. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON high schools kick off week 4 games tonight. Don't forget to wear your mask, arrive early and physical distance at the games. School-specific game details can be found online: http://ow.ly/L6uL50BztiH #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The National Park Foundation is providing free youth passes to students under 16 for national parks across the country. The pass is good through August 31, 2021. Find Arkansas's National Parks: findyourpark.com/park-finder #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Greetings Parents, Tenth-grade students are scheduled to take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) on October 14, 2020. Whether your students are on the traditional, A-Day, B-Day, or Virtual schedule, we invite them to attend school on Wednesday, October 14. This test is only given on campus. Visit mills.pcssd.org for more details.

Hello Senior Parents/Guardians. The Senior Moms and Supporters group is having their annual tea party this Saturday, September 19, at 11 a.m. in the Seminar Room at Mills High School. You may attend in person or join us virtually by copying and pasting the following link https://meet.google.com/bkm-torx-avt . Seating is limited so please RSVP at chouston@pcssd.org or by calling 501-234-5491. The RSVP deadline has been extended to Friday, September 18. During this meeting we will discuss our current reality, next steps for the graduating seniors, and plan events to make this a memorable senior year. We will follow all safety guidelines and face masks and temperature checks are required. If you need more information please call 501-234-5491.

Dear parents and stakeholders, Thanks for your patience as we are navigating a new normal. Our choices of virtual, blended, and traditional instruction is different for many. Teachers are working hard and serving to ensure students are get their needs met. Please review the attendance expectations. Parents, Please review our attendance expectations which include virtual and in person. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-GJvRsqhrJFr6LANQ3YS3JGkgEL65DF33ezh3pySnE/edit?usp=sharing

The first NWEA MAP growth assessment begins this week. These evaluations guide teachers on how to help students continue to learn. We've added a section on our website with tips for traditional and virtual students: http://ow.ly/im1K50BqlZM #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Dear parents and students, Lunch pick up is on the west side near middle of the school See the map. The pick up are Monday-Thursday 8:45 am-12 noon and 1:30-2:15 pm. For more information contact Mrs. Fekicia Smith at 501-234-5463 or email at fsmith@pcssd.org

Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Great news for our PCSSD families: we are now able to offer FREE meals thanks to a recent USDA waiver. That means our virtual, blended and traditional students can eat breakfast & lunch for free through Dec. 31! http://ow.ly/GmaQ50Bh7HE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Presale tickets for Mills vs. Jacksonville Titans, can be purchased today at the Mills High School ticket booth, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Mask up and support the Comets! ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL!!!

Thank you @jon_yost for conducting the Creating Systems of Interventions and Extensions RTI at Work.

Dear stakeholders and Comet fans, Friday night we host the Jacksonville Titans at Comet Stadium at 7 pm. We will have presale tickets available starting Thursday. This season as we are hosting home games, we will enforce contact tracing for each one entering the facilities including filling out the following: Date of entry The sign should state that your organization has the right to refuse service and must insist that anyone with these symptoms leaves the premises. First and Last name Phone number Email Address Time in Time out Club & team/Spectator/Parent/Caregiver Modified Stadium Capacity Total Bleacher Capacity (Home and Visitor Side) 2,023 Our Plan 1,335 Covid Capacity using the large venue directive from the Arkansas Department of Health Families are allowed to sit in pods in the bleachers. To help with social distancing ,we are planning to use three additional spaces along with our current home and visitor bleacher side. West End Zone (Bring your own lawn chair family area so you can spread out with your family) Near the fence on the west side of the track. East End Zone outside the gate near the paved concessions area. (Bring your own lawn chair family area so you can spread out with your family) For tickets info, call the front office 501-490-5700.

Good Evening Mills University Studies High School Future Spirit Leaders, if you are interested in trying out for the Comet Elite Dance Team, go by room 404 Monday or Tuesday to see Ms Swinton for a handbook on what to expect or email pswinton8606@pcssd.org to request an electronic copy of the handbook. Dance Clinic is only two days: this Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30-7:30 and tryouts are Friday, September 4 beginning at 4:30 pm. There is also a mandatory 2 day camp this Saturday and Sunday for all who make the team. Again, contact Ms Swinton in room 404 or email pswinton8606@pcssd.org to request more information. Thank you! Let's Go Comets

PCSSD will be open for regular business hours tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 28). Schools will operate on their normal Friday schedule (which includes blended Group B students). Extended care and athletic activities will resume tomorrow as well. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Good morning. We are on a shortened day. Dismissal for Inclement Weather. Welcome B-day students. We dismiss at 1pm. Follow the schedule below for traditional, virtual learners.

Central Arkansas is expected to feel the impact of Hurricane Laura tomorrow. Based on the most current weather updates, the heaviest impact is expected between 3-4pm. Therefore, PCSSD will dismiss school early on Thursday, August 27. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30am and Secondary schools will dismiss at 1:00pm. Dismissal times are for both car and bus riders. District offices will dismiss at 1pm as well. There will be no district athletics events on Thursday, August 27. No decision has been made about school or athletic activities for Friday at this time.

Schoology Update: The parent access feature is not turned on yet for Schoology. We are working to get all teachers and students up to speed before adding the parent access. We'll share more information next week. Thank you for your continued patience.

Parents & Fans, Tickets and protocols for the Mills Comets vs. the Newport Greyhounds are on sale. Student tickets are $4 and adult tickets are $5. Students tickets aer See Ms. Kendrick or Ms. Clemmons in the front office. See more CDC and PPE stadium guidelines. If you have a 100.4 temperature or higher, you will not be allowed entry. $1 for face masks. Go Comets!

SCHOOLOGY UPDATE: Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator for PCSSD, offers another walk through of what Schoology looks like for students, starting with the log-in process to the student portal. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence http://ow.ly/J3U850B8ZV1