Mr. Laxson's favorite thing from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's first semester:
Students had success at Arkansas Student Congress and Lesli Navarro wrote a bill on ESL testing fairness, which passed both houses and became Student Congress Law.
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It's the First Day of Winter and temperatures are going to drop even lower this week. Stay safe and stay warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Forensics and Debate Teams are celebrating successes at the Isidore Newman Tournament in New Orleans, Louisiana.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/945186
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Happy Hanukkah! Tonight begins the 8-day Jewish festival. Each night a candle is lit on a menorah until all the candles are lit on the last day. Included in the festival, often called the Festival of Lights, are food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH English Language Development class held a Holiday Cultural Fair. Students researched other countries and made recipes native to that country, then presented their research at the Fair. Great work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month to promote clean and safe cooking environments across the world. We're proud of our student nutrition department, our partnership with Chartwells, and the nutritious meals provided to students daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December is Read a New Book Month! 2022 is wrapping up, but we want to know how many new books you read this year. And we challenge you to beat that total in 2023! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Semester Exams start this week. Exams are 20% of the final grade. This means students need to show mastery of essential skills in subject areas.
Today is the United Nations Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Dignity, Freedo, and Justice for All. This marks the 75th anniversary of the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reminder: The Innovation Hub is hosting their Community Night of Coding tonight! They will have activities available for all ages, including MicroBits, Robots, GingerbRED Team, and more! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that PCSSD partners with My Payments Plus to allow parents to easily monitor and add funds to their child's account for school meals?
www.mypaymentsplus.com
We also partner with Nutrislice to provide menus on the school websites. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy. National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance commemorates the attacks on U.S. battleships in Hawaii, killing 2,403 Americans and injuring nearly 1,200 more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Computer Science Education Week. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, encourages schools to "introduce students to the unique world of computer science and advocate for equity/opportunity for students to learn computer science." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Special Education Day. Today we celebrate our differences, our similarities, and everything that makes us all special and unique.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/special-education-services
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Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from the MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH DRIVEN program volunteered with LANDMARK ELEMENTARY students. They helped in art, music, math, reading, and several other areas around the school. They are great role models for the younger students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
REMINDER!! MILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL will be hosting a third community meeting in regards to the "Building for the Future" campaign. This discussion topic will be focused on finalizing the design plans.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 pm in the seminar room at the high school. We hope to see you there!
Special thanks to those who came out to support the Mills University Studies Theatre department for our fall production. These students had such a great time performing "12 Angry Jurors" the week before fall break. We can't wait to showcase their talent again later this school year!
