Mills University Studies High School

🔰 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

1 day 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

5 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

5 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

6 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

7 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

9 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

12 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

13 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

15 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.”

Close‑up of a student holding two steel plates welded together at a right angle. One hand is gloved and the other bare.

🎨 Fine Arts Night is almost here! 🎭
Join us on this Friday, May 1, for an evening celebrating visual art, music, dance, and theatre at Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School. 🔰☄️

🕠 Gallery opens at 5:30 p.m.
🎭 Theatre performance of cicada from 7–8:30 p.m.
🎟️ Pay what you can ($5 suggested)
📍 708 E. Dixon Rd.

15 days ago, PCSSD

Poster for Fine Arts Night 2026. The design features colorful illustrations of artwork, sculptures, and abstract paint elements. Text on the poster lists event details: Fine Arts Night, Friday May 1, gallery opens at 5:30 with visual art, art activities, band and orchestra ensembles, and dance. Theatre performance of cicada by Jerre Dye runs from 7–8:30 p.m. ‘Pay what you can’ with a suggested $5 donation. Location listed as 708 E. Dixon Road.

College Board AP Exams are scheduled for May 4–8 and May 11–15.
Use the link below to view the full exam calendar and help your student prepare.
🔗 pcssd.org/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll

16 days ago, PCSSD

Graphic announcing upcoming AP Exams. The center panel reads ‘Coming Soon – AP Exams – Advanced Placement Exams.’ Below it are the testing dates: Week 1, May 4–8, and Week 2, May 11–15. A link to the AP Exam Calendar is included. The background features paper and pencil icons, and district logos appear along the bottom.

Come by and see us today at the PCSSSD Showcase & Career Expo! Until 12 this morning, we are inviting people to learn more about joining our team! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers

18 days ago, PCSSD

🔰 Mills University Studies High School honored four seniors today as they signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Families, teammates, and coaches gathered to celebrate the hard work, leadership, and dedication each student has shown throughout their time as Comets. ☄️

We are proud to recognize:
Vance Cunningham III — Hendrix College
Maziyah Curry — Southern Arkansas University Tech
Gabe Davis — Ecclesia College
Eerial Williams — South Arkansas University Tech

#MillsOnTheMove #PCSSDproud

22 days ago, PCSSD

A student in a navy Ecclesia Basketball shirt speaks into a microphone while another person in a white Comets jacket stands behind them. Black and orange balloons decorate the gym.

A student wearing a bright yellow Southern Arkansas University Tech shirt speaks into a microphone at a signing‑day event. A basketball and framed photo sit on the table behind them.

A student wearing a gray Hendrix Basketball shirt speaks into a microphone in front of blue balloons and an audience during a signing‑day celebration.

Four people sit at a table during a signing‑day event, clapping and smiling. Blue balloons and a framed “Committed” display are on the table in front of them.

Four seniors stand on the gym floor wearing shirts representing SAU Tech, Hendrix, and Ecclesia. Bleachers are visible in the background.

Four people sit at a decorated table with SAU Tech items, balloons, a basketball, and framed photos for a signing‑day celebration. A Rockets jersey hangs from the front of the table.

Five people sit behind a table with an orange tablecloth featuring photos and text announcing Vance Cunningham III’s commitment to Hendrix College. A black‑and‑orange balloon arch stands behind them.

Thre people sit behind a table decorated with Ecclesia College items, including balloons, framed photos, a basketball, and a jersey. The gym bleachers are visible behind them.

Six people gather around a table covered in blue and yellow SAU Tech decorations, including jerseys, balloons, framed photos, and a basketball, during a signing‑day ceremony.

Mills University Studies High AVID seniors are graduating 100% enrolled or employed — earning an outstanding $2,061,778 in scholarships.
Proud of our 21 AVID graduates and all they’ve accomplished.
#MillsOnTheMove #PCSSDproud #AVID

26 days ago, PCSSD

A graphic titled “AVID Seniors 2026” featuring the Mills High Comets branding. It lists: 21 graduates, 100% enrolled or employed, and $2,061,778 in total scholarships. The background includes a grayscale image of the school.

🔰 Art students competed in last week’s Arkansas Young Artists Association (AYAA) competition, joining more than 60 schools and 1,300 students from across the state. 🎨

Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School artists entered work across 18 categories, from printmaking to pencil and charcoal. Junior Ashley Gomez earned Mills’ first AYAA award in several years, taking 2nd Place in Printmaking (Abstract) for her original piece. ☄️

#PCSSDproud #MillsOnTheMove #StudentArt

28 days ago, PCSSD

A student stands in a bright lobby holding a plaque and a colorful piece of artwork. Large windows and a staircase are visible in the background.

A group of sixteen students stands together outdoors in front of a light-colored wall. One student near the center holds a plaque.

A student stands at a table displaying a gray, sculptural artwork shaped like an old television set with antennas. The screen shows vertical colored bars with the words “NO SIGNAL.” Other artwork and attendees are visible in the background at the AYAA competition.

Two people stand at a table covered with colorful drawings and digital artwork. Rows of empty chairs and other attendees are visible in the background of the large event hall.

A student wearing glasses and a dark hoodie stands in front of rows of chairs displaying pencil and charcoal drawings. The student points toward one of the artworks.

A projection screen at an awards ceremony displays: “Printmaking/Stencil All Forms (Abstract/Non‑Objective) — Ashley Gomez, Mills University Studies High School — Second Place.” Audience members are seated in front of the screen.

➡️ Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2822042
PCSSD is officially a Purple Star School District! Last night, district and school leaders accepted the banner recognizing that every PCSSD school now meets the state’s highest standard for supporting military‑connected students. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

28 days ago, PCSSD

A group of PCSSD leaders and school liaisons stand together indoors holding a large purple banner that reads “Purple Star School District.” Behind them is a wall with the Pulaski County Special School District seal. A quote from Terri Williams appears on the image, along with a button labeled “Find Out More.”

🎓 AVID seniors across PCSSD have earned more than $8.8 million in scholarships so far, with totals continuing to rise. 📈
➡️ Read more about the individual and high school achievements from the AVID Awards: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2816056
#PCSSDproud

about 1 month ago, PCSSD

A teacher and student stand together, smiling, as the student holds a Certificate of Completion with the name “Dylan Rollins.” The student wears a light blue shirt and white stole, and the teacher wears a denim jacket. A quote from the parent appears beside them on a light gradient background with the PCSSD news header at the top.

Our counseling center displayed senior portraits in the hallway this week, and students just can't get enough of them! They are enjoying looking for themselves and their classmates. Class of 2026 is on the way to greatness, and they'll be walking across that stage before you know it. (It'll be Saturday, May 23rd to be exact - just six weeks away!)

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#SeniorMatters
#ClassOf2026

about 1 month ago, Mills University Studies High School

Students looking for their senior portraits on the wall

Student posing in front of her senior portrait

Students looking at senior portraits on a bulletin board