Mills University Studies High School

MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's leadership team recently gathered to prep for a new school year. We are ready to welcome all students and staff for an amazing school year filled with intentional practices and critical thinking! #pcssdproud #serveall

WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information. https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044 #pcssdproud #serveall

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall

Arkansas' tax free weekend starts tomorrow!! If you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your child's school supplies. Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq. Details on tax free shopping found here: https://trst.in/KgDrOG #pcssdproud

School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24 #pcssdproud #serveall

Mills University Studies High will host its open house on Wednesday, August 9 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

PCSSD is excited to begin year 2 of the PCSSD Sports Network with Natural State Sports this fall! We're exactly 4 weeks from Week Zero and a full slate of football games! Check out our schedule and subscribe to the YouTube channel! #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points! https://trst.in/LFzyY5 #pcssdproud

Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right." #pcssdproud

Nearly 200 new teachers gathered at Maumelle High School for two days of orientation training this week. We are so excited to welcome these educators to schools across PCSSD! Share a welcome message for them in the comments. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light, was recognized at a special reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. Mr. Light was named one of 14 regional finalists in the 2024 ATOY program. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to students! #pcssdproud #serveall

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Digital Learning Facilitator Rachel Blackwell, says: "I make the teacher feel confident in technology. Teachers who feel supported and prepared support students and make a difference." #pcssdproud #serveall

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities." #pcssdproud

Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy #pcssdproud