Mills University Studies High School

Mills University Studies High School was in the news Friday as KATV highlighted outstanding students in two outstanding programs ahead of the Comets’ 47–28 win over Monticello.

Listen to interviews with Achieve Academy of Leadership & Social Services Health Science pathway ambassadors Raeghan Coleman and Mychael Flowers, and JROTC Senior Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Christian Mason by clicking the links below. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

https://katv.com/news/local/mills-high-school-students-gain-hands-on-healthcare-experience-with-nursing-program-reporter-autumn-foltz-ambassadors-raeghan-coleman-mychael-flowers

https://katv.com/news/local/mills-high-school-jrotc-senior-takes-on-leadership-role-encourages-classmates-to-join-reporter-autumn-foltz-senior-cadet-lieutenant-colonel-christian-mason

about 12 hours ago, PCSSD

A Mills High ROTC student sits on a sports field with two ABC7 reporters during an outdoor interview. Behind them, additional ROTC students stand in formation wearing matching shirts and camouflage pants.

A group of Mills High students pose in a classroom, some wearing scrubs and others in khaki pants with green shirts and navy blazers. A whiteboard behind them reads “Intro into Healthcare” and “Medical Terminology,” shown during a KATV education segment.

A Mills High JROTC student stands in a uniform room wearing a dark formal jacket, surrounded by racks of military‑style uniforms. A U.S. Army emblem and a garment bag labeled “MILLS HIGH JROTC” appear behind him, shown in a KATV news segment titled “MILLS SENIOR LEADS JROTC BATTALION.”

Senior Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Christian Mason stands in uniform in front of a painted mural while being interviewed on camera. A KATV lower‑third identifies him as a senior cadet during a news segment.

In Mr. McGrew's graphic design class created digital typography images using their own sketches, their own word banks, and a form of software that could convert their art into a digital version. Here's one example of a student's process from photo to sketch to graphic. More images to follow, so be watching this space for more!

#LearningIsUrgent
#ArtMatters

about 21 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School

Famous photo of Muhammad Ali in the boxing ring

The student's digital typography of the sketch

AVID Wednesday was in full force at Mills University Studies High School last week. The JROTC students wore their fatigues to demonstrate ENLISTMENT. The Health Care students wore their scrubs for EMPLOYMENT. And our teachers wore their college outfits for ENROLLMENT. We appreciate all the participation for our AVID program!

#AVIDMatters
#MillsOnTheMove
#LearningIsUrgent

about 22 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School

High school students in their scrubs for class

Two teachers in Arkansas Razorback outfits

JROTC students in their fatigues in front of college banners

Ms. Allenbaugh, our new media specialist, has been doing lessons with ELA classes the past several weeks. She has been doing interest inventories, sharing various genres of literature, and encouraging students to read! We love having her as a part of our staff this year!

#LearningIsUrgent
#ReadingMatters

about 23 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School

Students in the library listening to discussions about book genres

Media specialist speaking to the students at tables in the library

Students listening to the media specialist about books they can read

Students at library tables listening to the media specialist about books

Mills High School students - Are you 18 yet? Will you be 18 by November 3rd? If so, you can take part in National Voter Registration Day at school!

The LRAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be here helping eligible students and staff register to vote on Tuesday, September 15th during both lunches. Let your vote be your voice starting this year!

#LearningIsUrgent
#CommunityMatters
#CivicEngagementMatters

6 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Mills High School 9th and 10th graders are part of Gear Up Arkansas. Be sure to check out the attached GEAR UP Arkansas September Newsletter for updates, highlights, upcoming opportunities, and important information from our partnership!

6 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Believe it or not, it is now half way through the first quarter of school! In the past, we would print and send home interim reports at this time. However, the district will not be printing these paper reports this year. But, thanks to technology, you can access grades - as well as attendance - in the HAC portal. Plus, you have this access 24 hours a day all year long!

So, we are asking you to check online for the progress of your student's grades if you haven't already done so. If you need any assistance with logging in, you can call the school and ask for Ms. Mechille Williams, our school registrar.

If you have questions about a specific grade, please email the teacher for that course and let them know.

We are here to help!

7 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Flyer to let parents know how to get to grade updates in HAC

Spanish flyer for letting parents know how to log in to check grades in HAC

The first home football game of the season is this week! Be sure to note that Mills High students must have their ID badges with them to enter the game, and all students younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older). The flyer provides you a QR code or a link to purchase tickets in advance so you don't have to have cash at the gate. Come out and support the Comets on Friday!

7 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, and all district offices will also be open.

11 days ago, PCSSD

A cartoon sign says, "district offices will be closed Monday, September 7"

Strong schools rely on strong leadership. PCSSD principals spent their morning at Central Office to collaborate, connect, and continue preparing for a successful year across our schools. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

12 days ago, PCSSD

a man in a bow tie speaking to a room of principals

a room ful of principals and administrators learning

The Mills feeder pattern schools were honored to host Mr. Kyle Greene, motivational speaker, on their campuses this week.

At Mills University Studies High School, the student body got to hear from him on Tuesday, September 1st when he spoke on the topic that Your Life Has a P.U.R.P.O.S.E.™ — progress over perfection.

Students were super engaged and very excited to learn from him. His life story was one that moved and motivated, and you can see that one of his mantras was "My Later Will Be Greater Than My Now."

More about Mr. Greene can be found at this link:

https://www.kyleagreene.com/

#LearningIsUrgent
#ProgressOverPerfection

13 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Student holding up a Tshirt that says "my later will be great than my now."

Guest Speaker in front of an auditorium full of students

Students asking guest speaker for an autograph

Guest Speaker talking to students in the audience

Students in Mr. Curne's quantitative literacy classes have been working on vision boards and the goals they have for when they are adults. Today, students got the chance to do presentations on what they envision for themselves.

#LearningIsUrgent
#MillsOnTheMove

14 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Student holding up his vision board project

Two students working on their poster project

Students in Mr. Curne's quantitative literacy class were working on their presentations

Students in Ms. Young-Rice's art class recently got to participate in a sculpture building competition. They got 10 sheets of paper, a roll of tape, and two pairs of scissors. After 25 minutes, the table with the largest sculpture was the winning group. They learned that a flat piece of paper can become all sorts of shapes!

#ArtMatters
#MillsOnTheMove
#LearningIsUrgent

14 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Two students work on their paper sculpture in art class

Students working together in art class to build paper sculptures

Two students building a sculpture out of printer paper and painters tape

Algebra students have been getting up and moving when it comes to their learning! Recently they discussed box plots and other statistical terms. Their teachers had them creating human box plots and teaching each other how they determine the minimum, the maximum, the median, and the different quartiles.

#MillsMatters
#MathMatters
#LearningIsUrgent

19 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Student writing a data set on a white board

Students collaborating on creating human box plots

Students holding boxes and string to understand box plots

Students creating a human box plot on a number line

The students in art foundations created exquisite corpses recently. So what exactly is an exquisite corpse?

This classic art activity is a collaborative drawing game invented by surrealist artists.

Students fold a piece of paper into three equal horizontal sections, and then the first student draws just the head in the top section. They extend the lines of the neck slightly over the fold lines, then fold the paper backward to hide the drawing. They leave only the neck marks visible. Next the second student draws the torso and arms in the middle section using the visible neck marks as a guide. They extend lines past the bottom fold, fold the paper to hide their work, and leave only the waist/leg marks visible. Then the final student draws the legs and feet in the bottom section using the visible marks. When completed, they unfold the paper to see the full, funny combined character.

#MillsMatters #ArtMatters #LearningIsUrgent

19 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Parents & Families: Mark your calendars! School Picture Day will be held on Thursday, October 1st. All students in grades 9-11 will be photographed.

20 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Flyer stating fall pictures will be October 1st

🌟 COMETS CHEER IS READY TO SHINE! ☄️📣
Last month, the Mills University Studies High School Cheer Team traveled to Bryant Junior High for NCA Cheer Camp, and our Comets made an incredible impression! 💛

With 12 new additions to the team, our athletes embraced the challenge, built chemistry, and made memories that will carry us into an exciting new season!

🏆 NCA CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
🥇 1st Place — Varsity Band Chant
🥇 1st Place — Varsity Game Day Cheer
🏅 Overall Team Sportsmanship Award
🏅 Varsity Team Leadership Award — Chanel Williams

⭐ NCA ALL-AMERICAN AWARDS
Congratulations to Chanel Williams and Dakota Oates on earning All-American honors!

🌟 NCA STAFF NOMINATIONS
Three Comets were nominated to apply for NCA Staff:
✨ Daecia Anderson
✨ Chanel Williams
✨ Aniya Alford

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork displayed by this squad. The future is BRIGHT for Mills Cheer! 💛

Now, it's time to put the work from camp into action! We are officially preparing for a new competition season and kicking off our sideline cheer season this Friday as we travel to Osceola High School to cheer on our Mills Comets Football Team! 📣

ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. ONE COMET FAMILY. ☄️

#MillsCheer #MillsComets #CometPride #GameDayReady #GoComets

20 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Cheerleaders posting for photo wearing super hero capes and masks

It's that time, families! Time to hear from Jostens and order caps and gowns and other items for graduation! The seniors will meet on October 5th to hear from the Jostens representative and learn about all the things they can order for May. Then on October 9th they can place orders. If you have any questions, you can call the school and ask for the counseling center.

20 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Flyer for Senior Presentation and Packet Pick Up

PCSSD is partnering with the Academies of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas National Guard to connect students at each high school with more opportunities to enroll, enlist or be employed after graduation.

As part of the partnership, the Arkansas National Guard will:
🎓 Provide a Military Career Coach at each campus in the Academies of Central Arkansas network.
📚 Offer ASVAB testing and preparation to all 11th- and 12th-grade students.
🪖 Provide military pathway awareness programming highlighting educational benefits, leadership development and career opportunities.
🤝 Participate in the Academies Annual Career Expo, host tours of Camp Robinson and other partners, and coordinate Veterans Day and Military Recognition Day activities at each campus.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3094122 #ExpectBelieveSucceed

20 days ago, PCSSD

Graphic featuring Mills University Studies High School senior Cadet Lt. Col. Christian Mason standing with Arkansas National Guard Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges. A quote from Mason reads, “This partnership represents much more than an opportunity for our students to learn more about military service. It opens the door to limitless possibilities.”

Baseball players and fans, please note the important upcoming dates that Coach Flowers has put out. We are looking forward to a successful year!

22 days ago, Mills University Studies High School