March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Mills feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Lottie Shackelford was the 1st woman elected LR Mayor. President Clinton appointed her as the 1st African American woman to serve on the Board of Trustees for OPIC. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
FINAL REMINDER: Registration is now open for the Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge challenges 3-12 graders across Arkansas in the field of science and technology in a new, innovative way.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
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GM Stakeholders of Comet Nation. Tickets for the state tournament are here. The game starts at 1 pm in Morrilton.
https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA
Go Comets!
Louise Thaden simultaneously held women's records for speed, altitude, & solo endurance. She partnered w/ Amelia Earhart to form an advocacy group for women pilots. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March Madness! Game Time! Friday, March 12. We will Cap the week off with ball caps to signify that we are getting ready to ACT & Aspire. All students are encouraged. Next Friday, March 19, is Jersey Day. We will conclude April 2 & April 9 with Made in the Shade wearing sunglasses at lunch and on our heads in classes.
Kay Kelley Arnold served twice as chairwoman of the LR Municipal Airport Commission. She was influential in changes to fund facility updates and rename the airport. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Roberta Fulbright was a publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Times and University of AR supporter. In 2012, UofA Board of Trustees names a dining hall in her honor. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mills High 2021 Prom will be Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 700 Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The cost is $30 per person. For more information please visit the DOCUMENTS section at mills.pcssd.org and click PROM.
The State Basketball Tournament is underway!
Today: JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH girls play West Chapel at 4 p.m. in Morrilton
March 11: MAUMELLE HIGH boys play Marion at 1 p.m. in Hot Springs
March 11: SYLVAN HILLS HIGH girls play West Memphis at 4 p.m. in Hot Springs
Watch: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/onair/waystowatch
March 11: SYLVAN HILLS HIGH boys play West Memphis at 7 p.m. in Hot Springs
March 12: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH boys play the winner of Wednesday's game #3 at 1 p.m. in Morrilton
Tickets for the State Basketball Tournament can be purchased here. The tournament is in Morrilton.
http://www.ahsaa.org/news/1099
Dr. Edith Irby Jones was the 1st African American to be accepted, attend & graduate from UAMS. 1985 she was elected the 1st female president of the Nat'l Medical Assoc. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is International Women's Day. This year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge. From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge! #IWD2021 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Hungry Hundred Program at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is for students based on their potential to achieve proficiency and beyond on the ACT Aspire and in other courses. Students will receive free tutoring in English and math to help improve skills in these content areas.
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Mary "Brownie" Ledbetter was a political activist. She founded the Ark. Fairness Counsel, Ark. Women's Political Caucus, and Women's Environment & Development Org. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Juniors and Seniors! Join us at 3 pm. Zoom
ACT make up for 11th graders will be March 9-12. Your child must be at school no later than 8:30 am each day for make up. Student will receive a follow up email from Coach Woods for more directions.
Dorothy Morris is a fine arts philanthropist. She and her husband ran the Morris Foundation, raising half million dollars in 1 day during 2018 Arkansas Gives event. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Olivia Farrell was among the founders of @ArkBusiness and eventually became the CEO of ABPG. She also co-founded the Arkansas Women's Foundation. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
#FlashbackFriday! Dr. Price took it back a few decades for throwback day at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH taking students down memory lane to learn some disco! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
