Mr. Thompson had his students outside this week so they could identify and discuss the biodiversity in the ecosystem of MUSHS. In this lesson, students identified and analyzed producers/autotrophs and decomposers/heterotrophs. Ask your students if they can identify autotrophs and heterotrophs both near the school and around the central Arkansas area!
Check out our Academies in Action! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH Freshman Seminar students experienced the Be Pro Be Proud mobile simulation workshop, and MAUMELLE HIGH students visited Wilson Water Treatment Facility to learn how water is treated. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to our recently-named homecoming court! These young ladies will represent their respective grade levels at homecoming on Friday, October 18 when the Comets play Riverview. More details on the events will be coming out soon.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attendance matters for even our youngest learners. Chronically absent Kindergarten students are at risk for falling behind in reading proficiency by 3rd grade. Learn more here: https://trst.in/Q1o4MF #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: Sign up for sign language rights! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn more about how to compassionately support a friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts: https://trst.in/Zan8Fk #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD high school students are back as active participants in our monthly school board meetings. Earlier this month, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH senior Chance Bradford represented the student body at the September Board of Education meeting. #pcssdproud #serveall
After a week off, all of our high schools are back in action tonight. SYLVAN HILLS, MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while ROBINSON HIGH is at home. Bring a rain jacket and don't forget, you can livestream games here: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ.#pcssdproud #serveall
We had author Santiago Jose Sanchez visit our ESL students. He shared about the process of writing his book and his experiences immigrating to the United States.
In honor of High School Voter Registration Week, Pulaski County Government hosted a voter registration drive at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. Twenty-seven Comet Seniors (who will be 18 by Nov. 5) registered to fulfill their civic duty. Thanks to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Little Rock Junior League and our Teen Court students for helping with the registration drive!
Happy HR Professional Appreciation Day to our Human Relations staff! HR pros do so much to support the PCSSD team. We are thankful for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. You truly are a pro! #pcssdproud #serveall
SCAM ALERT!! If you come across the message below (or something similar) about a girls' basketball skills class to be held at Mills University Studies High - it is NOT legitimate. This "event" was brought to our attention earlier today and, after researching the details, we found it to be a scam. Do not register on the form link or submit payment. If you see the post on social media, please report it as spam.
On Wednesdays, we wear AVID! Students and staff are encouraged to wear a college, branch of the armed services, or career shirt to demonstrate our commitment to post-secondary goals. The activity class with the most participation earns a prize each week!
From our student council:
This Friday we are exiting our series of bye-weeks with a BIG show out against Bald Knob! Sometimes to pull out a win you've gotta go bad... and a villain is nothing without their minions! On September 27th the Comets will ride out and claim victory over the bulldogs. We ask of you to show your endless support with this week's spirit theme: Minion Takeover!
Also, students have the opportunity to sign up for a spirit bus to take them all the way to Bald Knob to watch our players! An email sits in students' inboxes with the form open for a limited time.
#GoComets
Attention Mills community! 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 Better Breakfast Month! Kicking off the day with nutrient-rich foods helps students stay focused and make healthier choices throughout the day. Menu planning and meal prep are two ways to help cut-down on the morning rush! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that attendance can be a better predictor of graduation than test scores? Learn more about why attendance matters here: https://trst.in/0OJmre #pcssdproud #serveall
🍂It’s the first day of Fall! 🍂Fun Fall Fact: Although it’s the official start of the season, leaves in central Arkansas won’t start to change for another month or so. What’s your favorite thing about fall? #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder: School will be out on Monday, September 23 for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12pm - 6pm. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, September 24. #pcssdproud #serveall
