PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Twelve schools in Pulaski County Special School District are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools. The provision will be available at the following schools: Cato Elementary, College Station Elementary,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK -- Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. The clinics will be held at the Partnership for a Healthy Arkansas building at 10117 Kanis Road in Little Rock on the following days: Saturday, August 8 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday, August 10 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursday,... READ MORE >
PCSSD will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the district's application for a conversion charter school. The meeting will be held via zoom. Anyone who wishes to participate can click here on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. for the meeting.AGENDA FOR (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC HEARING Welcome & IntroductionsDriven Academy: District Conversion Charter... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- We are living in unprecedented times as we all do our part to fight against the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. PCSSD continuously looks for equitable and innovative ways to not only educate but also to celebrate our students. Unfortunately, we could not celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with the normal pomp and... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Band, choir and orchestra will be available to students who choose ANY of the three instructional options for school next year. Those options include traditional (full time in person), blended (two days onsite and three days online) or virtual (full time online, not on campus) learning.Students may attend Band, Orchestra, and Choir classes... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- It is the desire of the district to maintain a safe environment for all of our students while providing a rigorous academic experience where students are able to interact with their teachers daily. This will include access to extra-curricular activities while abiding by the guidance and directives set forth by the Governor, Arkansas... READ MORE >
(PULASKI COUNTY, Ark.) – Pulaski County Special School District will launch a new program in the fall of 2020 as part of the curriculum for high school students. The program, which will be named Juvenile Justice as a course option, is modeled after the Teen Court program. Teen Court is implemented at schools across the nation. Students who take the course will be... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Unfortunately like so many things this year, the annual volunteer banquet was canceled this year due to a global pandemic. However, prior to COVID-19 sweeping through our state, we had hundreds of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to students in Pulaski County Special School District. Our PALS, people assisting local schools, are an... READ MORE >
UPDATED 7/8/20 -- Each high school will be working with its students to schedule a time to record a "walk-through" graduation to receive his/her diploma. Each walk-through will be recorded and edited to present a virtual graduation ceremony. Those virtual ceremonies will air on the district's YouTube channel later in the month of July.PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. --... READ MORE >
Roadmap to Reopening in PCSSD Community Virtual Meeting July 1, 2020 at 8:30 am Welcome - Dr. Charles McNulty, Superintendent of Schools Survey Results - Jessica Duff, Executive Director of Communications Health & Safety Discussion - Shawn Burgess, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Dr. Janice Warren, Assistant Superintendent for Equity & Pupil... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV11) -- We’re only months away from the start of a new school year and Arkansas school leaders are working to figure out the best way to educate our students. Several Arkansas school districts are surveying parents to find out what type of instruction they’d feel comfortable with. One option is having ‘blended’ on-site classes, which... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty discusses the options that PCSSD is exploring for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Parents are invited to provide feedback in a survey sent out on June 24. The survey will close at 5pm on Friday, June 26. READ MORE >
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Harris Elementary will be a testing site for COVID-19 on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Testing will be provided by the Arkansas Department of Health. There will be no screenings and you can have a test done with or without symptoms. Masks are required while on the testing site premises. Harris Elementary is located at 4424... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Attention 7th-12th grade Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2020-2021 school year will be held June 26th at Mills High School. Below you will find a link to a google document that has all information regarding tryouts. Things you need for tryouts Fill out the tryout sign up google formFill out the PCSSD athletic consent google formPrint and fill... READ MORE >
Parents and Students, Please have your student fill out the attached form if interested in competitive speech this coming year. I am needing this information earlier in the summer, because I plan to start some early speech practices in July, if possible. Speech Team Interest Form We are in the planning stages of a new, and challenging upcoming year for our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 screening at the City Hall in Wrightsville on Saturday, June 6. The drive-thru screening event is part of a statewide effort to increase testing for Arkansans. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the city hall located at 13024 Arkansas 365-South. At each event, there will... READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District students, families, professional staff, and community stakeholders, I, like you, am shocked and saddened over the events of last week. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage across this country. Outrage on the senseless brutality of the act. Outrage because of the long years of disparate treatment of our citizens of color... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Since the Arkansas Activities Association released information on May 27 about the return of team sports, many of our school band and orchestra directors received questions about what this means for non-sport activities.The Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is currently working on guidelines for summer band activities across our... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Special School District will reopen athletic facilities on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020. Only PCSSD student-athletes and coaches will be permitted in the facilities. Student-athletes are only allowed to use district athletic facilities under direct supervision of school coaches.At this time, there will be no public... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services is partnering with Dr. Danielle Jackson to present a program for parents to better communicate with their children about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Social and emotional learning (SEL), also called social and emotional wellness (SEW), is the process through which children and adults understand and manage... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Local government entities are joining together in support of the Class of 2020. The City of Little Rock, City of North Little Rock, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Pulaski County Government have found a unique way to recognize graduating Pulaski County seniors. The Big Dam Bridge... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Beginning July 1, 2020 the Special Education Department of the Pulaski County Special School District will start to destroy special education records which are six years old or more. According to State and Federal guidelines, special education records should be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the program. If you are a... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mills University Studies High School continues their success on the hardwood once again this year. The Comets amassed a 28-3 record on the season en route to becoming 4A State Champions for the 2019-2020 season. Although they didn't get a chance to play in the state final tournament game, the Arkansas State Activities Association named Mills... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Congratulations to the Class of 2020! What a year it has been for the seniors across Pulaski County Special School District. After much discussion and your input in the senior survey (click here to see those results), PCSSD will hold a live graduation for all seniors.The graduation date will be Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Barton Coliseum at the... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's been more than a month since Governor Asa Hutchinson ordered all schools in the state to close in an effort to slow the COVID19 pandemic. For seniors in high school, that means their monumental year was cut short. Normally this time of year, Robinson High School senior Justin Nelson would be on the baseball field. "I never thought... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In the 2019-2020 school year, PCSSD implemented AVID at all of our elementary schools as well as sixth grade in the middle schools and ninth grade at the high schools.AVID teams are eagerly preparing to implement this system that will increase student engagement, promote classroom collaboration and activate deeper levels of learning in their... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Pulaski County Special School District employs 27 full time speech/language pathologists and two full time speech/language pathology assistants to provide therapy services to the students of PCSSD. PCSSD also employs one dually certified speech/language pathologist/audiologist who... READ MORE >
The AP Exam is less than one week away. Here are some tips from the AP College Board to prepare for the exams.AP® Exams are May 11–22, and you can help your child get ready by taking these key steps.Download and print an Exam Day Checklistfor each exam.Make sure your child knows what time exams startin your time zone.Learn how to get ready for exam day.Go through... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three students from Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School have been chosen as Little Rock Family magazine’s Head of the Class 2020. The annual recognition is for the top graduating seniors from central Arkansas schools. See the award winners below: Alex Giron GPA: 3.8Colleges accepted to: Philander Smith College, University of... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Current high school seniors, and some juniors, are eligible to register to vote in this fall’s general election. Students who are already 18 or will turn 18 prior to November 3, 2020 can register to vote by filling out a voter registration application. Applications are available from your county clerk, local revenue or DMV office, public... READ MORE >
Do No Harm: Impact on Grading Policy GOALCreate a flexible grading system through a credit/no credit option for all students within Pulaski County Special School District. However, after looking at our student database this is not a possibility. OBJECTIVEThe Pulaski County Special School District central office leadership and local school leaders have developed a... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - The Army National Guard, the oldest branch of the military, is looking for high school students to join their ranks and help with missions. The Army National Guard has dual missions, including serving the state in times of crisis as well as federal deployments overseas. The National Guard’s service members serve approximately one weekend a... READ MORE >
The PCSSD teachers, principals, AP coordinators, and central office administrators want you to know that we are thinking about you during these unprecedented times. We realize that COVID-19 (coronavirus) created many unexpected challenges and we hope that you and your family are staying safe. We are reaching out to ensure that all AP students have every opportunity... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Monday, April 6, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that school buildings would remain closed through the remainder of the school year. Additionally, the coronavirus continues to spread, the CDC guidelines remain in place when it comes to social distancing. Therefore, PCSSD will cancel high school proms for all high schools. We... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (THV) -- Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty joined Ashley King on THV's mid-morning show "The Vine." Dr. McNulty has some words of advice for students as the rest of the school year goes online. READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education sent out the following clarification on several recent provisions. Included in this update were clarifications for seniors on graduation, coursework/good standing and concurrent credit.Clarification About Seniors The decision from DESE related to seniors... READ MORE >
Pulaski County, Ark. - More than 500 students across Arkansas, including many from Pulaski County Special School District, attended Camp College at Arkansas State University. The program provided high school freshman an opportunity to ask questions about college, tour campus, and experience some of campus life. Arkansas State University provided the students... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- In a press conference, Governor Hutchinson closed schools in Arkansas for on-site instruction through April 17, 2020. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has extended all approved 2019-2020 Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) applications for an additional fifteen (15) days. For our families, please refer to the... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- The ASA High School Tour visited Mills University Studies and Sylvan Hill High Schools last week for a high-energy, unique bully prevention assembly.The ASA High School Tour travels across the country every year to share a bullying-prevention message as part of the Anti-Defamation League's 'No Place for Hate' program. Top X Games athletes... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mills University Studies High School is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Galaxy Gymnasium on campus.Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, parents and students will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free Career and College fair. Numerous local... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — As concerns about the coronavirus continue to increase, school districts in Arkansas are taking precautions should there be an outbreak in the Natural State. So far there haven't been any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, but if that changes, those with the Pulaski County Special School District say they're... READ MORE >
THE COMETS ARE BACK TO BACK 4A EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! The final score: Mills 64Blytheville 60 The Comets will represent the East as the 1 seed in next week’s state tournament at Farmington. The bracket will be released shortly. Congrats to the Comets! #CometNation #MillsBasketball READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Three schools from Pulaski County Special School District participated in a ceremony to honor the academic accomplishments and achievements of African American High school students. This year's event took place on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in the M. L. Harris Auditorium at Philander Smith College.As a part of its Black History Month events,... READ MORE >
Austin, TX -- A small group of educators from Pulaski County Special School District attended the Digital Annual Learning Conference (DLAC)in Austin, Texas from February 24 - 26, 2020. Two central office employees - Rachel Blackwell, PCSSD digital learning facilitator, and Casey Dailey, instructional technology and professional development facilitator joined... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Five schools from Pulaski County Special School District competed in the Regional Tournament last weekend and two teams will advance to the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament in Hot Springs March 6-7.In the elementary division, the Pine Forest and Crystal Hill archery teams competed in the Region 8 tournament... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declared this week, February 24 - 28, as Arkansas Gifted and Talented Awareness Week across the Natural State. Schools across Pulaski County Special School District will recognize the proclamation with activities among their gifted and talented classes. Arkansas defines Gifted and Talented children and... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) selected Lori Delk, a teacher from Mills University Studies High School, for their annual AGATE Educator Recognition Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize those individuals in the field of education who have made significant contributions to the education of gifted and talented... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly every school in Pulaski County Special School District participated in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fair on Friday, February 7 at UA-Little Rock. This was the culmination event of all science fairs for third through 12th grade students of PCSSD. More than 100 students participated in this year’s... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- As cold and flu season continues, Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to prevent the spread of illness. Good health habits like covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. According to the Arkansas Health Department,... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AAA) -- The three Hall of Fame organizations under the umbrella of the Arkansas Activities Association have selected their honorees for the 2020 induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame for the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association was formed in 1995. The Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Are you interested in working with PCSSD as a substitute teacher? Pulaski County Special School District is partnering with ESS Arkansas (WillSub) for a special hiring event on January 30. The hiring event will be held at PCSSD Central Office from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check out the event page for detailson how to register and what you'll... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is official open. Here are the important registration dates for new and returning students:January 6 – May 1, 2020: Arkansas School Choice Applications acceptedJanuary 13, 2020: Online registration opens for students new to the District in grades K through 12.February 3 – May 1, 2020: Returning... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Do you have a strong passion for science as well as knowledge about the scientific method? If so, we’d love to have you help with the annual Pulaski County Special School District Science Fair!The event will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2020 at UA Little Rock in the fitness center. Students from across the district will present their science... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- This Martin Luther King Jr. Day the UAMS Eye Institute will be providing free comprehensive eye exams and free glasses to students ages 5 - 18 who failed their nurse-administered exam. According to publicly available data, children at schools across the district failed their vision screening without seeing an eye doctor. It is important for... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is challenging local teens to carry on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with the MLK Challenge. This one day of service challenge encourages students to volunteer across central Arkansas. Students between the ages of 12 to 18 can participate in this event. Early registration is highly recommended, which... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A school district is rebranding its traditional library format into a versatile library learning center. The library has always been a place to check out books, read and study. But over time teacher librarians, like Traci Matthews, have noticed more needs to be done to accommodate students and ever changing technology. “You see their... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a five-year grant totaling $38 million to improve literacy in the state. The state received the maximum amount allowed under the grant. ADE has received an initial $1.1 million to begin implementing the... READ MORE >
Mills University Studies High School will be conducting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 9am in the auxiliary gym. Consent forms must be signed and return to the front office a day before the event. Come by the front office to obtain a consent form. READ MORE >
Mills University Studies High School (Girls only 9th-12th) Comprehensive Sex Education Program If you are intested in attedning this program on Novemeber 13, 2019, please sign-up and get permission form from the front office. ***small courtesy gift and snacks provided*** READ MORE >
A group of Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School DRIVEN students recently attended the Secretary of State’s Young Voters Workshop. The day-long program demonstrates the importance of voting to high school students who are nearing or have already reached voting age. Hundreds of students from across Arkansas participated in the workshop, which also... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mills University Studies High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. The OEP creates an annual report entitled the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards where we recognize schools with high student academic... READ MORE >
Congratulations! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire! The OEP creates an annual report entitled the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards where we recognize schools with high student academic growth. We... READ MORE >
All NEW 12th Graders or any student who missed taking pictures last spring should attend this session.There will be a $10.00 re-take fee for students who want to take Senior pictures again. READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) hosted the 7th annual Champions of Youth luncheon on October 29 and Pulaski County Special School District is the proud recipient of the Partners in Education award. PCYS provides after school and summer programs for several PCSSD families as well as ACT prep for high school students. The "Ready, Set,... READ MORE >
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. - Pulaski County Special School District wishes to offer condolences to the family of John Walker, a civil rights advocate and lawyer for more than six decades in central Arkansas. He was an integral part of the Plan 2000 Desegregation case with PCSSD since its inception. Walker’s driven dedication and support for civil rights will be greatly... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A new anonymous tip texting platform will soon be implemented in Arkansas public schools. The Rave Eyewitness will be used by public and open-enrollment charter schools K-12 and provide parents, staff, and students a tool to report a variety of behaviors or threats. Safety and Security Facilitator for the Pulaski County Special School... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s not something that’s often talked about, but a day before National Period Day, a 16-year-old girl is trying to start a “Menstrual Movement.” Emmarie Gates wants change for girls and women. She’s fighting to make sanitary products more accessible for Arkansas women. "So 35 states still tax tampons, Arkansas being one of them," said... READ MORE >
Mills University Studies High School (MUSHS) JROTC Comet Battalion has challenged the Lonoke High JROTC Jackrabbit Battalion to a push-up challenge at half time during tonight's football game. Push 4 A Cure! In doing so, they are challenged to match our concessions contributions or give a worthy donation. Additionally we will have a Stuff The Pink Boot activity... READ MORE >
State Releases School Report CardThree PCSSD elementary schools improve letter grades. (Little Rock, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education released the 2019 federal and state accountability reports for public schools. The reports include data from the 2018-2019 school year, including 2019 ACT Aspire results.... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's a conversation we're familiar with here in Arkansas: teens, education, and sleep. Now, it's coming back up because of what's happening in California. A new law is changing the start times for many middle and high schools in the name of brain health. The topic of later starting school times always bring many different opinions to... READ MORE >
Youth activists from the PERIOD movement in Arkansas will host arally at the State Capitol on October 19, 2019, at 10 AM. They will be collecting period products to give back to those in need in our community. Members of the Menstrual Movement believe that it is a fundamental human right to have access to menstrual hygiene products. Currently, 35 states in the US... READ MORE >
Introducing the new PCSSD app. It's everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Here's a quick tutorial video on how to navigate the app. And don't forget to turn on your notification settings to get important updates and announcements from the district office as well as your child's school. READ MORE >
Mills Athletics has a booster now. Contact Business owner and entrepreneur, Lawrence Moss for more information call 785-304-1820 or email bmoss8001@pcssd.org READ MORE >
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School as one of its 2019 Youth Literacy Grant Recipients to fund the school’s “One Book, One School” proposal. Mills High was selected to receive $4,000 in grant money to purchase “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas for a school-wide book study, which will incorporate both... READ MORE >
Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School students participating in the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) had a great showing at the Watson Chapel’s Color Competition over the weekend. Three teams placed for their work: All Male Color Guard Team: 3rd Place, Lead by Cadet/2nd Lieutenant Xerin Merriweather All Female Color Guard... READ MORE >
It's Homecoming Week at Mills High School! READ MORE >
Pulaski County Special School District will host flu clinics at various sites for all students and staff. Schools will provide vaccinations start October 2, 2019 and continue through November 13, 2019. Central office will offer vaccinations on November 13. The full schedule can be found below. Sherwood flu clinics are served by the Jacksonville Health Unit. The... READ MORE >
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We celebrated PBIS Kick Off Week September 9 - 13 across PCSSD. Schools dressed up, danced, laughed and encouraged positive behavior through PBIS approaches.What is PBIS you might ask? It stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. It is not a packaged curriculum, scripted intervention, or manualized strategy. PBIS is a framework that helps schools... READ MORE >