Congratulations to all 4 PCSSD high school marching bands for earning a Superior rating at the recent ASBOA Region 1 Marching Assessment! This is the highest rating a band can earn and the first time in many years for all PCSSD schools to receive this. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to allow extra time in the mornings if bus stops are on your commute. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to stop when they see flashing red lights. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Coach Lee's Freshman Seminar class had the opportunity to hear from special guests on Monday. Representatives from the media visited the class to talk about careers in journalism. Special thanks Caitrin Assaf, Steven Goodale and Laura Monteverdi from KARK for coming out to speak to our students. It was a great experience!
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to keep a safe distance when following a school bus. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH have a number of fine arts programs, including theatre. The school puts on annual productions with students taking on roles such as set design, costume design, acting, directing, lighting and audio. Other fine arts programs have been highlighted throughout the month! #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from Mills University Studies AVID class visited College Station Elementary Monday for their third "AVID buddies" session. This week's topic focused on team building as the groups worked together to solve a silent maze. Afterwards, the students read an article and worked to mark the text together.
Happy Boss's Day to the leaders across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to be on extra alert when near a bus. The flashing lights serve to get a driver's attention to slow if yellow or stop if red. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month offers awareness and resources about dyslexia. The National Center on Improving Literacy provides some extra information to learn more about dyslexia:
https://improvingliteracy.org/article/dyslexia-awareness-month-oct-2023
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September was Attendance Awareness Month and we challenged all students to be a H.E.R.O. Students were tasked to be Here...Everyday...Ready...On time and we had some great results! MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH had 3/4 weeks with 95% or higher attendance, with 1 week at 94%.
Today is Friday the 13th! Let's make it a great day!
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Congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the PCSSD Teen Court for MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Teen Court is a class for students to hear cases of offenses committed by other students in the school and implement restorative justice principles. Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for their ongoing support of this program! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH have a number of fine arts programs, including art. The school offers a number of art classes for students to work on new and existing skills. Other fine arts programs will be highlighted throughout the month!
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During the school year, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH has the opportunity for TWO students to represent our school and student body at the monthly Board of Education meetings. Last night, senior Jaiya Arrington represented our school at the October meeting. We're so thankful for her hard work and willingness to represent the Comets. Way to go, Jaiya! Our next rep will be in February.
Mills University Studies High is hard at work for our students! After school, faculty collaborated to identify best practices when it comes to teaching focused note-taking strategies. These strategies will improve student engagement and academic achievement.
Students from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH attended a college and career fair today at UA-Little Rock. PCSSD hosted the event for all juniors and senior high school students. It was a great opportunity to explore college and career options within the state as well as surrounding states.
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlight efforts to support mental health.
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023
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This is Earth Science Week, a week to encourage people to better care for, preserve, and appreciate the Earth. Earth Science Week began in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute. This year's theme is "Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People." #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, a hotline is in place to offer assistance: 1-800-799-7233
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