Mills Middle is proud to announce our teacher of the year for this 2023-2024 school year - Ms. Chantyana Gray! We are so thankful to have Ms. Gray as part of our staff. She is truly an inspiration for our students in all that she does around our school! She will represent Mills Middle at the next level to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Gray!
We're partnering with Pulaski County Government to help improve broadband access across the state. Join the speed test challenge and submit your results to AR Connect. These results will be used to help identify areas to improve access to all Arkansans! https://tinyurl.com/y5942e5r
A wonderful time was had by all who participated in "Literacy Night" last week. There were games and prizes. Our scholars and their families enjoyed the event. And every scholar went home with a special bin of literacy goodies! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #literacynight
One of our own, AVID scholar Raeghan Coleman was selected by the Arkansas Women's Foundation to participate in the 2024 Girls of Promise Conference last week. "Girls of Promise is an initiative of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas to help women and girls reach their full economic potential. Girls of Promise exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields with the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers, and putting them on the path to achieve economic security as women."
We are certainly proud of this sweet beam of light! Congratulations Reaghan!! #girlsofpromise2024 #fullsteamahead #millsmiddleschoolcomets #avid4possibility #pcssdproud #womensfoundationofarkansas
April is Occupational Therapy Month, honoring an essential profession to ensure all student success. Occupational therapy intervention works with students to improve health, well-being and participation in important activities. We're so thankful for our OTs! #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder! Schools are closed for the eclipse tomorrow! We'll see students back in the classroom on Tuesday. Enjoy this spectacular event and don't forget to wear your special glasses to view the eclipse. #pcssdproud #serveall
April is Arab American Heritage Month, when we celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. During this time, we honor the shared history and Arabic language, representing a diverse community of different religions, races and creeds. #pcssdproud #serveall
April is recognized as month of the Military Child, giving us a chance to recognize the challenges faced by military children. Did you know: military families move on average every 2-3 years, impacting families by changing schools and support networks. #pcssdproud #serveall
Created in 1987, National Student-Athlete Day recognizes the outstanding achievements of high school and college student-athletes. Shout to all PCSSD student-athletes for excellence in academics and athletics, and contributions to their school and community. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
Learning about DNA, Ms. McCarty's science classes created these wonderful DNA display boards.
Objective: Students will understand and construct a 3D model of a DNA strand describing/modeling that information is stored within the DNA structure in the form of a sequence of chemical bases, each referred to by the first letter of its name (A, T, C and G)
Way to go scholars! #learningisrequired #scienceislit #millsmiddleschool comets
Ms. Rounds, our music and choir teacher led some of our Mills Middle School voices to sing at the Arkansas State Capitol last month for the "Music in Our Schools Month" performance. What a wonderful time and way to usher in springtime! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #sing #thebestisyettocome
Our 8th Grade AVID Scholars had the opportunity to visit and tour UAPB (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) late last month. On a beautiful crystal blue day our scholars visited classrooms, met college students, and explored this historic campus. A wonderfully enriching experience. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #uapb #thebestisyettocome #avid4possibility
It's National Assistant Principal week and we are lucky to have so many amazing APs in our buildings. Let's give a shout out to the assistant principals of the MILLS feeder. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community.
#pcssdproud #serveall
World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about autistic individuals. It's a chance to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual on the spectrum and to educate more people about autism, promoting acceptance and inclusion. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're launching a new tool for communication! What better way to stay updated with the latest information from PCSSD than with your very own pager. Clip it to your belt and you'll be walking in style AND the latest from PCSSD.
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Come on out to
Literacy-Math Night
Thursday, April 4, 2024
It's National Crayon Day! Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Who remembers the crayon boxes with built-in sharpeners?
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Happy Easter! This Christian cultural holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Easter is based on a lunar month which is why the date varies each year. Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
