October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn the loss of domestic abuse victims, connect with others to create change and celebrate progress to overcome. Find out how you get involved and provide support: https://trst.in/u3gA1R #pcssdproud #serveall
This week our band got the chance to perform for Daisy Bates Elementary, College Station Elementary, and Landmark Elementary. The young students really enjoyed the performance, and our high school students did too!
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PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. For traditional Jewish people, this holy day is primarily centered on atonement and repentance.
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Homecoming week is almost here! We will show our MUSH SPIRIT on October 14-18 with retro dress-up days . We can't wait to see all the creative 'fits our students and staff come up with!
In October, we are highlighting Fine Arts Programs across PCSSD. Did you know only about a dozen high schools in AR have an orchestra? MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is one of the few! Students in the MILLS feeder can even start orchestra at MILLS MIDDLE! #pcssdproud #serveall
Lexicon hosted Steel Day 2024 with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Welding Society (AWS) today. The AWS Careers in Welding mobile exhibit was on site at Lexicon’s Little Rock River Port headquarters. MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH, along with several other schools, had the chance to try their hand at virtual welding, tour Lexicon and enter for a chance to win scholarships as part of Steel Day.
All four PCSSD high schools are defending home turf this week. It's homecoming for MAUMELLE tonight and it's the game of the week! SYLVAN HILLS HIGH (homecoming for the Bears, too), MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH are all at home tomorrow. #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget that our Trunk or Treat event is on Friday, October 11th! We will have FREE hamburgers , hot dogs, and water/juice for everyone. We will also have a food truck and Kona Ice with items available for purchase. We will have lots of games, prizes, and candy for everyone, so bring out the whole family to Mills University Studies High School between 5:00-7:00 p.m. We can't wait to see you then!
Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.
For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall
Our 💫🏀Lady Comets Basketball Team💫🏀 is taking school pride to the next level! They have adopted one mile of highway in front of our school, and as a team, they will work to keep our stretch of road clean and welcoming to everyone who visits our campus. Way to go, ladies! And thanks to Principal Patterson and Coach Gregory for their tireless support of the team and the project!
Congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the PCSSD Teen Court for MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Teen Court is a class for students to hear cases of offenses committed by other students in the school and implement restorative justice principles. Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for their ongoing support of this program!
Reminder - stop by our community meeting tomorrow!
Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!
It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall
Now Hiring! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Look at these smiling faces!
Believe it or not, today our seniors met with Jostens to begin the process of ordering graduation items. Parents/guardians of seniors, be looking for these packets coming home today! If you have any questions, please contact our school counselors or graduation coaches.
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Scientific discovery is in action at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Students went outside so they could identify and discuss the biodiversity in the ecosystem. Students identified & analyzed producers/autotrophs & decomposers/heterotrophs around the campus. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Coaches Day! Established by President Nixon in 1972, he said, "A coach can help a young person learn how to win gracefully and how to grow from defeat." Thank you to all the PCSSD coaches who help our students grow on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
It's easy to celebrate World Teachers Day in PCSSD because we just happen to have some of the very best teachers in the world! Thank you to all of our educators! We appreciate the hard work you put in every day with our students. #pcssdproud #serveall
