Mills University Studies High School

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

about 1 hour 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.

about 3 hours 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. 📸

about 6 hours 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

about 9 hours 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!

about 23 hours 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.

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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!

1 day 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

7 days 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

7 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Graphic on clear bag policy at the Jack Stephens Center

We are super excited to announce our 2026 teacher and employee of the year at Mills University Studies High School!

Ms. Angel Pike is our employee of the year. Ms. Pike is our school bookkeeper and she takes care of so many things. She helps us get paid, helps us get materials and supplies, and helps us manage the office and all it entails. She always works with a smiling face and a servant's heart. She does so many things behind the scenes too helping us take care of the students and staff of our school. We simply could not function without Ms. Pike!

Ms. Shynice Galloway is our teacher of the year. Ms. Galloway is in her third year of teaching, and she just completed the Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP) program which allows a bachelor's degree candidate to be licensed and employed as a classroom teacher while completing the necessary requirements for a Standard Arkansas Teaching License. She has shown tremendous growth both in herself and in her students in her two years of teaching. Their ATLAS scores improved immensely this year, and her hard work is paying off!

Again, we are so fortunate to have people like Ms. Pike and Ms. Galloway at MUSHS. Their love for students and love for their work shines through every day, and we thank them for it! Congratulations again on these honors!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#TeacherOfTheYear
#EmployeeOfTheYear

7 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

This week the Lexicon Academy of Design enjoyed an incentive trip to Main Event since they had outstanding behavior and attendance. They enjoyed video games, snacks, laser tag and more. We appreciate celebrating our students who do the right things!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove

11 days ago, Mills University Studies High School

Two students who are smiling near a video game

🎓 Give your student a head start — while still in high school!
🏫 PCSSD students can earn college credit through Arkansas State University (A‑State) and UA‑Pulaski Tech (UA‑PTC) Career Institute programs. These opportunities help students explore career pathways, experience college‑level coursework, and build confidence for life after graduation. 💪

📅 Deadlines for 2026–2027
🔷 UA‑Pulaski Tech: June 3
🐺 A‑State: July 15

🔗 Learn more and access application links at PCSSD.org/Concurrent‑Courses

11 days ago, PCSSD

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #NursesAppreciationWeek

12 days ago, PCSSD

👩‍🏫 This week, we celebrate the teachers who impact so much of what PCSSD is. 🍎
Thank you for your creativity, consistency, and commitment that shape students’ futures — not by accident, but because of the intention and care you bring to your work every single day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

13 days ago, PCSSD

This Spring, PCSSD students earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in Albanian, Arabic, Cebuano, Hausa, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

The Seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language through AP exams, ACT or ATLAS scores, or language assessments such as the STAMP test. Students receive a medal and, upon graduation, a Diploma with Merit, contributing to their school’s overall letter grade. #PCSSDproud #SealOfBiliteracy https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746

15 days ago, PCSSD

🍽️ It’s National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
Today we’re celebrating our Champions of the Tray — the incredible nutrition professionals who prepare and serve meals to students across PCSSD. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these heroes deliver more than food. They bring care, kindness, and community to every campus.

Their work supports student success far beyond the cafeteria, helping learners stay focused, energized, and ready to thrive in the classroom.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to your favorite lunch hero by sharing a message of appreciation below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

18 days ago, PCSSD

A cafeteria worker wearing glasses and a “Champion” cap holds a small box labeled “School Nutrition Hero Day” in a school cafeteria.

Three cafeteria staff members stand together behind a serving counter, wearing aprons and hair coverings, smiling with their arms around each other.

Five cafeteria staff members pose in a commercial kitchen; one holds a small white box with a colorful label.

Three cafeteria workers wearing aprons and “Champion” caps stand in a decorated cafeteria with colorful hanging ribbons and banners.

Five cafeteria staff members wearing matching navy Student Nutrition shirts and “Champion” caps stand against a tiled wall.

A navy cap embroidered with “Champion of the Tray” sits in front of a box displaying a colorful School Lunch Hero Day sign.

Four cafeteria staff members wearing “Champion” caps pose together; one holds a small box with a School Lunch Hero message.

Two cafeteria staff members stand side by side in a stainless‑steel commercial kitchen with ovens and equipment behind them.

A colorful cartoon illustration of five characters in yellow aprons and gloves posing heroically under the text “School Lunch Hero Day.”

🔥 Mills scholars spent the day job shadowing welding professionals at Lexicon Inc. 🔰☄️
Students moved through different areas of the shop, watched demonstrations up close, and talked with the team about the tools and processes they use every day, even the robotic welding machine, which really excited them.

Thank you, Lexicon, for welcoming our students and giving them a behind-the-scenes look.

#Lexicon #LexiconAcademyofAdvancedManufacturingandConstruction #PCSSDproud #MillsOnTheMove

19 days ago, PCSSD

Exterior of a large metal building with signage reading ‘Prospect Steel — A Lexicon, Inc. Company.’ A smaller sign marks the employment office entrance. Several people stand on the concrete area in front of the building.

Four students sit at a table working with small electronic components while an instructor in a navy Lincoln shirt stands nearby. A bulletin board, clock, and microwave are visible in the background.

Five people stand talking outside a large metal industrial building with a partially open roll‑up door. A sign reading ‘Employment Entrance’ are visible near the doorway

🔥 Scholars at Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School are putting in the work. 🔰☄️
MUSHS welding students have been training with Lexicon industry experts as they work toward earning industry‑recognized certifications. This week, students were tested on the flat fillet weld, a skill that requires multiple stages of evaluation to demonstrate mastery.
#LexiconAcademyofAdvancedManufacturingandConstruction #Lexicon #PCSSDproud #MillsOnTheMove

21 days ago, PCSSD

Students in green welding jackets gather around a rectangular metal plate held by one student, examining the weld during an outdoor lesson.

Students in welding jackets gather outdoors around a rectangular metal plate held by one student, examining the weld during an outdoor lesson.

Close‑up of a rusted L‑shaped welded metal bracket resting on concrete next to a gravel area.

Group of students in green welding jackets and safety glasses stand outside near a workshop area. One student holds a metal piece while the group listens to an instructor.

Students in welding gear stand near a building with large windows. One student holds a welded metal piece while others observe. Two visitors with yellow badges stand nearby.

“Student wearing a tan Lincoln Electric welding jacket and helmet stands in a welding booth. Other students in green protective jackets work in the background.”