🚌 It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 At PCSSD, we *WHEEL-y* appreciate our transportation team. Thank you for safely transporting our students to school, events and field trips! You always go the extra mile. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Earth Day! PCSSD is proud to support environmental protection through our partnership with Peachjar for nearly all "flyer communication." Since making the switch, the District has saved more than 3.5 million sheets of paper and 425 trees! #pcssdproud #serveall
Believe it or not, it's time to schedule senior portraits for the Class of 2026! Please use the QR code here or email Ms. Hampton at jhampton9648@pcssd.org.
We're giving extra special thanks to our "PALS" (people assisting local schools) during National School Volunteer Week! Ready to jump in? Fill out the volunteer application here: https://trst.in/FZ4dL2 #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Easter! This central Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, a season of feasting, joy, love and hope. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD!
⚕️ Great benefits
🏫 Multiple Locations
💲 Retirement Plan
🌱 Opportunity for Growth
🤝 Supportive Environment
⬆️ High Achievement
Don't forget the Career Expo on May 3! Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik
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DATE CHANGE!! Due to unforeseen circumstances, the dates for the Mills University Studies production of Peter/Wendy have changed. The production will take place on two days:
Thursday, May 8 at 7:15 pm (immediately following the choir concert)
or
Friday, May 9 at 1:30 pm (in conjunction with Mills/Maumelle Theatre & Dance recital)
Tickets are only $2!!
Mills University Studies High is proud to announce our 2024-2025 support staff of the year - Ms. Vickie Jackson! We are so thankful to have Ms. Jackson on our team as our Lead Custodian. She will represent Mills University Studies High to compete for the title of PCSSD Support Staff of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Jackson!
Part of our observation of Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day is a chance to wear purple in support of our military families. This special day recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children.
Shout out to our Purple Star schools: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY.
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Tomorrow , Tuesday, April 15th, begins four days of ATLAS state testing at Mills University Studies High School. It is imperative that students be at school and on time!
Testing will begin each day at 8:30. Tuesday and Wednesday will be testing for all 9th and 10th graders for reading and writing. On Thursday, all students in geometry and Algebra I will test. Friday will be the biology test for students in that course.
Please help us ensure students are at school, on time, well-rested, and ready to go. We offer breakfast daily and hope students will take advantage of that option. Chromebooks need to be charged and brains need to be ready!
We can do this! Let's show up and show out!!!
The end of the school year is approaching, and all the special events are beginning to happen! Today, the seniors walked their elementary schools and were celebrated for reaching this milestone. Just look at these big smiles!
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#CometNation
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Mills University Studies High is proud to announce our 2024-2025 teacher of the year - Mr. Michael Flowers! We are so thankful to have Mr. Flowers on our team. He is truly an inspiration for our students! He will represent Mills University Studies High to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Mr. Flowers!
Here we are! It's time for the ATLAS testing this week! Testing begins tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m.
We know students will be at school, on time, with charged Chromebooks and without electronic devices including phones in the testing sessions. We know they will get good sleep, eat breakfast daily, and do their very best to show their skills in reading, writing, math, and science. Let's go, Comets! #ElevatingExcellence #ShowUpAndShowOut
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and the 2025 theme is Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives. Across PCSSD, OTs inspire hope & change lives by helping students develop skills they need in the classroom, like fine & gross motor skills, sensory processing & more. #pcssdproud #serveall
Tax day is this week! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Tuesday, April 15.
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Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Passover! This major Jewish holiday celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and will begin this evening with a ceremonial meal called a seder. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD! We are always hiring support staff positions, including bus drivers, student nutrition, paraprofessionals, office, and more. Find out more about openings at our Career Expo on May 3. Details here: https://www.pcssd.org/career-expo
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Did you know that EVERY student can have access to extended time and text-to-speech tools on the ATLAS test? This is a big difference from previous types of state tests, so we want to be sure students are taking advantage of these capabilities.
Also, the test platform has other tools such as highlighters, calculators, and word counters on the test.
Students will also always have scratch paper, and we are expecting them to use it as much as possible, especially when planning for writing their essays!
When students have tools at their disposal, they should use them! The tools will help students be more successful as they take this year's ATLAS.
#ElevatingExcellence #ShowUpAndShowOut
The MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH basketball team is making the rounds this week for some well-deserved recognition! On Tuesday, the boys' team and coaches were recognized at the PCSSD Board of Education meeting. Then, on Wednesday, the boys' and girls' teams visited the Arkansas Capitol. Senator Jamie Scott recognized the teams on the Senate floor for their hard work and accomplishments this season. Let's go, Comets!!
Every year, students take state-mandated tests, and this year is no different. On the ATLAS assessment, we just want our students to show what they know!
The reading test is given to the 9th and 10th graders, and they will have multiple choice and short answer questions after reading different types of passages like fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or other genres.
The writing test - also for 9th and 10th graders - may ask students to read texts and write a full essay or they may just have an essay prompt with no reading portion. Those essays may be narrative, argumentative, or informative.
The Algebra I, geometry, and biology tests can have multiple choice, constructed response, and even click-and-drop.
No matter what the test is asking, we just want students to show how much they've learned this year and how successful they have become as learners!
#ElevatingExcellence #ShowWhatYouKnow #ShowUpAndShowOut
