Mills University Studies High School

This year, the theme of Black History Month is labor and its effect on Black history & culture (source: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/). PCSSD will spotlight 27 local Black-owned businesses throughout February. We are excited to celebrate these local entrepreneurs! #pcssdproud #serveall

Check out these talented artists! Students in our drawing classes are learning figure drawing this quarter and have the opportunity to draw from an actual model rather than just from photographs. Student volunteers are doing a great job of posing for their fellow classmates and helping them develop their observational, problem solving, and drawing skills in the Drawing I, II, and III classes. #ArtMatters #Elevating Excellence

It is School Choice Week, and here are just a few of the students who attend Mills University Studies High School by choice and what they had to say about why they are here! #ElevatingExcellence #SchoolChoiceWeek

School Choice Week may be wrapping up, but the school choice window in PCSSD is going strong! School choice applications are accepted now through May 1, 2025. Get started: https://trst.in/03gK1p #pcssdproud #serveall

Next week is basketball homecoming week at MUSHS! Show your COMET SPIRIT each day!

This week the 9th graders have been working on their plans for becoming sophomores! Today they got the chance to do mock interviews with some of our community partners demonstrating their poise, communication skills, resume building, and even their strong handshake. We are excited to see the class of 2028 become all that they can be! #ElevatingExcellence

Don't forget to include your students in decision-making during School Choice Week. 70% of teens believe that choosing a school should be a decision that the students & parents make. https://trst.in/lVLfXU #pcssdproud #serveall

Hiring Substitutes! On Thursday, February 6th, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training. 925 E. Dixon Road 10am - 12pm We would love to have you join us as a substitute! Visit ESS.com to start your application and use the link below to register in advance to attend the meeting. https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-subs-for-pulaski-county-special-school-2

This week our 9th grade students attended the Career Pathways Fair on our campus. Students were exposed to the courses they can take leading to various career fields and opportunities. They'll be selecting their pathways and their 10th grade courses very soon, so be on the lookout for those documents coming home! #Elevating Excellence

Happy Lunar New Year! Did you know? In the Chinese Zodiac, animals represent each year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation! Although the Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration, the Year of the Snake continues until Feb.2026. #pcssdproud #serveall

We're halfway through School Choice Week! Did you know? More than 80% of Arkansas families choose traditional public schools. Check it out: https://trst.in/KaiW0A #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy National Puzzle Day! 🧩 Did you know? Studies find tackling puzzles uses both sides of the brain, and daily puzzling can even improve memory, sharpen cognition and enhance problem-solving skills! What's your favorite way to puzzle as a family? 🧠✨ #pcssdproud #serveall

Today, we recognize Board President, Stephen Delaney of Zone 1. His superpower is Invisibility because he believes a school board member should never be the Main Character. Students, parents, and staff should be put first. #serveall #pcssdproud

Here's an important reminder on this 3rd day of School Choice Week, transportation is NOT provided for School Choice students by the District. There are rare situations when transportation is provided, refer to this page: https://trst.in/ieECQW. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Data Privacy Day! This year's theme is all about *taking control* of your data. Here are some tips to empower teens to take charge of their own online safety: https://trst.in/H9D6VT #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD is working with a search firm to select a new superintendent for the upcoming school year. It is essential to include stakeholder input in this process. We will have a meeting for the Mills feeder on February 4 at 6 p.m. located in the Mills University Studies High Seminar Room. More information on meetings and stakeholder survey: https://www.pcssd.org/page/superintendent-search

As we continue with our School Choice Week tips, did you know that the Arkansas Public School Choice Act was founded in 2015? It enables K-12 students to attend a school in a nonresident district. https://trst.in/Fg5EFu #pcssdproud #serveall

We are proud to share the November and December teachers and students of the month. These hard working students have been honored by being nominated by teachers to represent their grade level. And the teachers - also hard working - have been nominated by their students. We are so fortunate to have amazing people like this on our campus every day. #MillsUniversityStudiesHighSchool #ElevatingExcellence #WalkingInGreatness

Big congratulations to these Mills University Studies High School band members earned a spot in the ASBOA All Region 1 Honor Bands recently! They went up against students from every school in Pulaski County and Saline County. Because of their hard work and dedication, each got to attend the honor clinic at Maumelle High School this past weekend. Congratulations to these musician-scholars! #MillsUniversityStudiesHighSchool #ElevatingExcellence #MusicMatters Angel Martinez- 2nd Band 6th Chair Lesly Orantes- 1st Band 25th Chair Chandler Stephens- 2nd Band 17th Chair Sharon Lloyd - 2nd Band 23rd Chair Dayana Martinez- 2nd Band , 1st Chair - ALL STATE QUALIFIER George Belt - 2nd Band 12th Chair Blake Williams - 2nd Band 1st Chair Ronan Kordsmeier- 1st Band 1st Chair- ALL STATE QUALIFIER Aiden Elmore - 2nd Band 6th Chair David Clark- 1st Band 1st Chair- ALL STATE QUALIFIER

Mills High School Senior AVID students recently hosted a Transition Day to welcome potential 8th grade AVID students for the 2025-2026 school year. The senior students provided program highlights, led a Q&A session, and introduced 8th grade students to our rigorous curriculum by touring advanced classes. We are so excited to have these rising 9th graders here next year! #MillsUniversityStudiesHighSchool #ElevatingExcellence