Mills University Studies High School

🎉 Ashley Washam has been selected as one of the Top 15 Finalists for the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership across Arkansas.

Washam will be recognized alongside other finalists on August 6 at the Governor’s Mansion. Each finalist receives a certificate and a $1,000 award provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Earlier this year, Washam was named PCSSD’s District Teacher of the Year after being selected at the school level. She spent the last year serving Maumelle Middle School and will begin a new role as Dean of Students at Pine Forest Elementary for 2026–2027.

Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! Read more about her recognition here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3046865 #ExpectBeliveSucceed

about 1 hour ago, PCSSD

🏌️‍♂️ Comets Golf is back for Fall 2026! We can't wait to see our golfers back on the course for another great season. ⛳

8 days ago, PCSSD

image of a Mills Golf 2026 schedule. A close-up photo shows a golf club behind a white golf ball resting on a bright yellow tee on a green fairway

Get ready! Open House is scheduled for August 6 and 7. Students will be able to pay their $20 student fee, pick up their class schedule, see their assigned classrooms, and take their photo for their school ID. Drivers can purchase a parking permit for $15. Drivers must provide a copy of their driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.
Freshmen and sophomores will meet on Thursday, August 6, from 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Juniors and seniors will meet on Friday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The schedule for each PCSSD Open House can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/3015595

14 days ago, PCSSD

A stylized sticky note says, "Save the Dates" for Mills University Studies High School's Open House on August 6 and 7.

Chartwells is hiring for our cafeterias in the 2026–2027 school year. Apply now:
Kitchen Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e14cbc4cf408d1
Foodservice Worker: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18a2714574f2a137

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

Recruitment flyer for Chartwells announcing open kitchen manager and foodservice worker positions for PCSSD schools. The flyer lists benefits such as no nights or weekends, paid sick days and holidays, flexible shifts, career growth, and free shift meals. It includes photos of foodservice staff preparing meals and serving food, plus QR codes linking to job applications.

🚗Don’t forget — PCSSD’s summer meal program kicks off tomorrow morning. 🍱
We’re providing free breakfast and lunch packs for all children 18 years and younger in our community. No registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD to receive meals.

Each pack includes 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Families can pick up meals from 7:00–10:00 a.m. at the designated distribution sites, and staff will load the packs directly into your vehicle.

Full details are available on the attached flyer.
#ServeAll #PCSSDproud

about 2 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful summer‑themed flyer titled “Summer Meals” announcing free breakfast and lunch for all children under 18. It lists two service locations: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School at 708 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock and Cato Elementary School at 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road in Sherwood. Meals are distributed Thursdays from June 4 to July 30, 7:00–10:00 a.m., with one Wednesday distribution on June 17. Details note that each child receives one pack with five breakfasts and five lunches, and children do not need to attend PCSSD to participate. Chartwells and PCSSD logos appear at the bottom.

Un volante colorido con tema veraniego titulado “Comidas de Verano” anuncia desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos para todos los niños menores de 18 años. Incluye dos lugares de servicio: Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School en 708 E. Dixon Road en Little Rock y Cato Elementary School en 9906 Jacksonville‑Cato Road en Sherwood. Las comidas se distribuyen los jueves del 4 de junio al 30 de julio, de 7:00 a 10:00 a. m., con una distribución especial el miércoles 17 de junio. El volante indica que cada niño recibe un paquete con cinco desayunos y cinco almuerzos, y que no es necesario asistir a escuelas de PCSSD para participar. Los logotipos de Chartwells y PCSSD aparecen en la parte inferior.

🔰 Graduation still has us grinning! Our #ClassOf2026 Comets left their mark at MUSHS, and the pride in the room was unmistakable. Take a look at a few moments from the day. ☄️ #PCSSDproud #MillsOnTheMove

2 months ago, PCSSD

Graduates in green caps and gowns toss their caps into the air inside an arena filled with cheering spectators.

A graduate in a green cap and gown raises a diploma folder above their head in celebration as the audience watches.

Graduates in green caps and gowns with yellow stoles stand in a line smiling as the audience watches from the bleachers.

A graduate in a green cap and gown points forward and sticks out their tongue while standing with other graduates during a ceremony.

A graduate in a green cap and gown with a white stole gives a fist bump to an academic official during a graduation ceremony.

An audience member holds a large cutout photo of a graduate while seated among a cheering crowd at an indoor event.

Two graduates in green caps and gowns sit on stage wearing stoles labeled “Valedictorian” and “Salutatorian,” with plants and a podium nearby.

A graduate in a green cap and gown wearing a white JROTC stole raises both hands with index fingers pointing upward near a podium.

A graduate in a green cap and gown with honor cords and a medal stands with a hand over their chest during a ceremony.

A graduate in a green cap and gown hugs a faculty member in colorful academic regalia while other graduates sit nearby.

Our community service learning team got to assist Daisy Bates on their annual field day and then they were able to help clean at Boyle Park. They have been hard working and dedicated to the goals we have set, and we are proud of their efforts!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#CommunityServiceLearning

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Two students in safety vests picking up trash

Large group of students on stairs wearing safety vests

PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.

2 months ago, PCSSD

All these students will receive a diploma with merit for earning the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD

Group photo of eleven Mills University Studies High School students standing in two rows on a gym floor, each holding a Seal of Biliteracy certificate. A large green‑and‑yellow Mills banner hangs behind them. The front row has six students and the back row has five students, all facing the camera and displaying their certificates.

Group photo of twelve Mills University Studies High School students standing in two rows on a gym floor, each holding a Seal of Biliteracy certificate. A large green‑and‑yellow Mills banner hangs behind them. The front row has six students and the back row has five students, all facing the camera and displaying their certificates.

Congratulations to the following students for being elected to the 2026-2027 MUSHS Student Council!
🟢 President — Christian Mason
🟡 Vice President — Skyanna West
🟢 Secretary/Treasurer — Alanna Hardesty
🟡 Spirit Coordinator — Chanel Williams
🟢 Historians — Sidney Leeper, Daecia Anderson, Ariyanna Weston, Simon Thao
🟡 Senior Rep / Class President — Marely Diaz
🟢 Junior Rep — Raeghan Coleman
🟡 Sophomore Rep — Jaelle Jackson
🟢 Members‑at‑Large — Zaraya Moore, Mikiyah Finley, Jonasia Shelley, Maria Gonzalez Oliva, Charnae Moses, Chloe Brown, Kyle Hall, Teylor Rodriguez, Ahmmiyer Epps
#MillsOnTheMove #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

2 months ago, PCSSD

Graphic announcement for Mills University Studies High School listing the 2026–2027 Student Council. The design has a dark background with gold sparkles and the school crest at the top. Text on the graphic lists the elected officers: President Christian Mason; Vice President Skyanna West; Secretary/Treasurer Alanna Hardesty; Spirit Coordinator Chanel Williams; Historians Sidney Leeper, Daecia Anderson, Ariyanna Weston, and Simon Thao; Senior Representative and Class President Marely Diaz; Junior Representative Raeghan Coleman; Sophomore Representative Jaelle Jackson; and Members‑at‑Large Zaraya Moore, Mikiyah Finley, Jonasia Shelley, Maria Gonzalez Oliva, Charnae Moses, Chloe Brown, Kyle Hall, Teylor Rodriguez, and Ahmmiyer Epps. A congratulatory message appears at the bottom.

Find out more about the Philander Smith University START program for first-time freshmen.

Any questions should be directed to 501-370-5211.

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

🔰 The #ClassOf2026 opened graduation week with a Baccalaureate service on Sunday. ☄️
Thank you to the families, staff, and classmates who joined us to honor this milestone for our Comet Seniors. #PCSSDproud
Photos by Cadet Christian Mason. 📸

2 months ago, PCSSD

A graduate in a green cap and gown with a “26” tassel stands closely with another person in a floral blouse in a crowded indoor space with other graduates in the background.

A group of graduates in green caps and gowns stand in a hallway holding programs, with other people and a gray wall in the background.

Two graduates in green caps and gowns stand together smiling; one wears a National Honor Society collar and cords, and the other wears clear glasses. Other graduates are visible behind them.

A person in a military uniform hands a certificate to someone dressed in black on a stage with a podium, U.S. flag, and a musician standing near a large string instrument.

Two people wearing formal attire with ribbons stand on a stage; one speaks at a podium while the other holds an item in both hands. A U.S. flag and a table with a white cloth are visible.

A person in a green graduation gown stands behind a podium onstage, reading from a paper with a microphone nearby. A U.S. flag stands beside the podium against dark green curtains.

A person in a light blue dress stands at a podium speaking into a microphone, with a U.S. flag beside them and a musician with a double bass visible in the background.

A person in a military uniform presents a certificate to a graduate in a green gown on a stage with a podium, microphone stand, and U.S. flag.

A person in a red shirt walks toward the camera in a school hallway while graduates in green gowns and an attendee in a white dress take photos in the background.

A person holding a microphone speaks onstage near a podium with a U.S. flag, while musicians with instruments sit behind them.

School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud

2 months ago, PCSSD

A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.

Seniors and families of Seniors,

The graduation practice at the Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock has been moved! Please note that rehearsal is now at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Students must be at Mills High by 2:00 p.m. that and they are required to ride the bus to and from practice.

If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for the counseling center!

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Flyer stating that graduation practice has moved to 3:30 pm on Friday, May 22

Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.

2 months ago, PCSSD

English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.

Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.

Recently our Mills University Studies High School JROTC flag team presented Security Officer Johnson with her father's United States flag folded and cased. She was very appreciative to the cadets for their continued service, and they were honored to serve in this way.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#JROTC

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Students surrounding a security officer holding a folded and cased US flag

Recently Ms. Foote celebrated her AP Literature and AP Language students as they prepared to take their AP exams. She provided them with breakfast, juice, and matching t-shirts that stated "I can do hard things!" And taking an AP exam is definitely a hard thing! But they did it, and we are so proud of them and their teacher for all their dedication, their work ethic, and their willingness to challenge themselves.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Large group of students sitting in an arena wearing matching tshirts

Large group of students in stadium seating wearing matching tshirts

On Monday, May 11 Mills Baseball had its Baseball Banquet where the team was recognized for their hard work and commitment to represent Comet Nation to the best of their ability. We are very proud of these athletes and their coaches for their efforts this season!

2 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Multiple students standing in front of balloons holding certificates

Two students smiling at each other in front of celebration table

🔰 More than 150 Comet freshmen are now committed to blazing a path toward graduation! ☄️
This morning, MUSHS #ClassOf2029 participated in the Pledge to Graduate ceremony. Each student is committed to receiving their diploma, attending school and its activities, and volunteering in the community.
Special thanks to Sgt. Willie Davis, from the Pulaski County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office, as well as Kierra Shephard, PCSSD board member and Mills Alum, for serving as our keynote speakers. We also appreciate Katy Sursa from Achieve Community Alliance and Viji Kuruvilla from Lexicon Inc. for supporting and inspiring each Academy pathway.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #MillsOnTheMove

3 months ago, PCSSD

A student wearing a light gray hoodie leans over a table and signs a large printed pledge sheet. The background is dark, and the lighting focuses on the student and the paper.

A group of people raise their right hands during a pledge. Two individuals in the foreground, one in a white shirt and one in black, have their hands raised with open palms. Others in the background do the same.

Two people sit side by side on stage, each holding printed documents with highlighted text. They wear navy blazers and light pants, and the background is dark.

A person in a dark suit stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone. Papers and a pen rest on the podium, and the background is dark.

An auditorium audience faces a stage where several people are seated behind a podium. A large screen displays a slide reading “Keynote Speaker – Sgt. Willie Davis, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department,” with his photo in uniform.

A person in a light blue dress with a white floral pattern stands at a podium, smiling and waving. A microphone is positioned in front of them, and the background is dark.

Three people stand together in an auditorium aisle, talking. All are dressed in dark blazers and light shirts. One person in the center holds a printed program. Rows of seats and brick walls are visible behind them.

A person stands at a podium holding a sheet of paper while speaking to an audience in a dimly lit auditorium. The audience is visible but out of focus.

A person wearing a red jacket stands behind a wooden podium speaking into a microphone. The background is dark, suggesting a stage setting.

A person in a dark suit and checkered shirt speaks at a wooden podium. Several people sit behind them on stage, dressed in various colors. The setting appears to be a formal ceremony.

The graduation ceremony for our class of 2026 will be held at Jack Stephens Center on the campus of UA Little Rock on May 23rd. Please keep in mind that the facility has a clear bag policy! This graphic shows you what is acceptable, but you can also review this link from their website.

https://lrtrojans.com/sports/2020/1/9/clear-bag-policy

3 months ago, Mills University Studies High School

Graphic on clear bag policy at the Jack Stephens Center