National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. #pcssdproud #serveall
America Recycles Day® is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Think you're an expert "being green?" Take the Keep America Beautiful recycling quiz to find out: https://trst.in/r2HgsJ
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Today we give a shout out to our support staff! On National Education Support Professionals Day, we thank those who strengthen our schools and communities. They play a vital role on the education team and in students' lives inside and outside the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's American Education Week! This week, we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools - in the classroom and behind the scenes. Check out ways to celebrate: https://trst.in/KdeWHq. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Kindness Day! This international observance is an invitation to help make kindness the norm in your home, school and workplace. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. What random act kindness will you do today?
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Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
According to a new CDC report, vaping usage is decreasing in high schools. Earlier this week, Dr. Sherman Whitfield spoke with THV11 about how this is a top priority in PCSSD and what is done to decrease usage among students. Watch: https://trst.in/4TKPxf #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're officially in the playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH are both on the road tonight, while MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES will host their opponent. Good luck to all three! Don't forget you can watch these games live: https://trst.in/eUvuKC #pcssdproud #serveall
AVID students were working on their team work skills and having some fun in class this week. This is the bandana, cup, and marble challenge. In this challenge, a group of students must work together to transport a marble sitting atop a cup (upside down) from point A to point B. It's tough!
This week we highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together," recognizes the importance of personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities all year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to our cross country rockstars for their performance in the state cross country meet last week! Out of more than 220 students, Noie Jaime and Luis Baldelamar both finished with incredible times. We're so proud of how hard they worked this season. Congrats Noie and Luis!
Listen up high school juniors and seniors: November is National Scholarship Month! This month has a special emphasis to research and learn more about scholarships out there. Talk to your counselors to learn more about what help is available for you! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSO had completed their search at Mills University Studies high school. No weapon was found. We appreciate everyone's patience as we worked to ensure safety of our students and staff today. We will begin with a staggered dismissal.
Parents & staff: we are still on lockdown. PCSO is searching the final classrooms. Dismissal will be delayed about 15 minutes. The basketball game will still be played this evening. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Update: the school is now on a partial lockdown as we work to provide lunch to students who have not been fed. Students who were in first lunch are in a secure location. PCSO officials remain on campus at this time.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to hold Mills University Studies High on a lockdown. Students and staff are safe as we continue with these lockdown procedures. Pulaski county, sheriff officers are continuing to search around the campus.
Mills University Studies high school is still under lockdown. Pulaski county sheriffs officers are still searching the building. Students and staff remain safe while under lockdown procedures.
Mills University Studies high school is still on lockdown at this time. Pulaski county sheriffs officers are actively searching the building for an alleged weapon. Students and staff are safe and under lockdown procedures.
Mills University Studies High School is currently under lockdown. There is a threat of an alleged weapon on campus. Pulaski county sheriffs office is on campus. Students and staff are safe and under lockdown procedures. No one is allowed to enter or leave the school at this time.