Mills University Studies High School

We're excited to welcome two new assistant principals to Mills University Studies High for the 2023-2024 school year! Dr. Gabriel Jackson will be our full-time assistant principal (alongside Mr. Rimmer). Mary Carolyn Bailey joins us as a part-time assistant principal as she'll be splitting time with Mills Middle and Mills University Studies High. Congrats and Welcome to Mills Middle, Dr. Jackson and Mrs. Bailey! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1159950

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson: "Give your family one-half hour every day to read, work math problems, or indulge in fun activities like brain teasers or crossword puzzles." #pcssdproud

There are still openings for Pre-K at Landmark Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year! If you're interested in enrolling your 3- or 4-year-old in the Pre-K program, you can register online: www.pcssd.org/page/pre-k-registration. Learn more about Pre-K at Landmark here: https://bit.ly/landmarkPreK

This year, Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission honors 30 years of preserving the life and legacy of Dr. King throughout the state. PCSSD is proud to be part of the celebration coverage in the June issue of 501 LIFE magazine. Full story: https://trst.in/IwMWxd #pcssdproud

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, says: "All leaders should recognize that whatever they do will make a difference. So pave the way, leaders. Take the risk to meet every child where they are." #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Central Arkansas Library System has a number programs on music, magic, and more! https://cals.org/summer #pcssdproud

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 include others in their activities. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

For the second time in just 3 years, PCSSD is excited to announce its teacher of the year has been selected as a regional finalist in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program (ADE). Congratulations to Ben Light, band director at ROBINSON HIGH!! https://trst.in/1ezb54 #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Guided reading is key to helping children grow in their reading comprehension, so consider choosing a book to read as a family." #pcssdproud

Today we celebrate Independence Day, marking the anniversary of when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. How are you celebrating today? #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Principal, Lisa Smith, says: "I've found the most important way to make a difference in students is by building positive and relatable relationships with scholars and families." #pcssdproud

The Friends of CALS Used Book Sale is set for July 13-15 in the basement of the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock). This sale offers educators a 25% discount on $1 books (both paperbacks and hardbacks). https://cals.org/news/friends-of-cals-summer-used-book-sale #pcssdproud

School may be out, but the Academies of Central Arkansas isn't slowing down! Educators from all 4 Pulaski County districts are planning for next year! Find out how your business can become a partner before next school year starts: https://trst.in/FdlSYC #pcssdproud

July is designated as French-American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the influences and the contributions that the French have had on the United States in art, culture, language, etiquette, and more. #pcssdproud

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The Arkansas Activities Association All-Star weekend events wrapped up last weekend but we're still celebrating our student-athletes. Congratulations to our 13 student-athletes and 2 coaches who played in the All-Star game this summer! Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD Student Nutrition/Chartwells K12 is feeding families this summer with 5-day meal boxes for families with children 18 and under. Boxes are available every Thursday (through Aug. 3) from 7am - 11am at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends focusing on recognizing/labeling emotions like happy, sad, curious, disappointed. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Measured Mom blog offers a Read in 100 Places summer reading challenge! https://trst.in/HSEpm5 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence