During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Equilla Walker is a visual storyteller from Little Rock. Walker's art tells a story through the use of photos and recycled materials. #pcssdproud #serveall
Open Enrollment for MMS AVID 2024-2025 ends February 14, 2024. If you are interested and believe AVID is for you click (or copy and paste) the link (https://bit.ly/3UuFBWD) and complete the application. Forward your completed applications to AVID Site Coordinator, Mr. Boaitey or MMS Counselors Ms. Groot or Ms. Passini.
This is what an AVID scholar looks like:
-Student is in the academic middle (mostly B's and C's)
-Student is a member of a traditionally underrepresented population in colleges
-Student is economically disadvantaged
-Student would be the first in his or her family to attend or graduate from college
-Student is an underachiever
-Student has appropriate classroom behavior
-Student has good attendance
-Student is capable of completing a rigorous college preparatory path
Enroll your scholar in AVID today!
Mills University Studies High School will host a community meeting in regards to the next steps for our "Building for the Future" construction campaign. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the PCSSD central office in the boardroom (just before the monthly board meeting will take place). All Mills community members are invited.
We're so thankful for our counselors!! This week may be national school counseling week, but we're thankful EVERY DAY for our trio. Mrs. Groot, Mrs. Passini and Mrs. Bradley work so hard for our students each and every day. If you see them around the school, be sure to give them a high-five!
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Mifflin Wistar Gibbs lived in Little Rock and had many careers. Gibbs was an attorney in Little Rock and was the first black judge elected in the U.S. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National School Counseling Week and we're recognizing all of our counselors this week. Next up, let's give a shout out to the Mills feeder counselors. Thank you for the impact you have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Najee Dorsey, from Blytheville, is a Visual Artist using photography and paint to depict the southern African American culture and experience. Dorsey #pcssdproud #serveall
You did it! You made it through 100 days of school! We have officially passed the 100 day mark for students in school for the school year. That means we only have 78 days of school left. How do you plan to make the rest of this year a great one? #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Eldridge Cleaver, born in Wabbaseka, was an American writer and political activist throughout the 60s and 70s. His best known work is "Soul on Fire." #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Al Green, born in Forrest City, is a famous soul, R&B, and gospel singer/songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. LaToya Hobbs, born and raised in Little Rock, is an American painter and printmaker best known for her large-scale portraits of black women. #pcssdproud #serveall
February is American Heart Month. Wearing red today shows support and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death, especially women, in the U.S. Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn more about Heart Month: https://trst.in/L1yza5 #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his borrow to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. He did NOT see his shadow, which means an early spring. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Johnson lived in Arkansas briefly. He was a musician and songwriter known for his delta blues guitar and described as the first ever rock star. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up the month of January, we have one last message of appreciation for our school board. At our board of education meeting earlier this month, the board was recognized for their dedication to PCSSD. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
The Comet Family is known for Showing Up and Showing Out! And we did that at last week's monthly Districtwide AVID College and Career Spirit Day! There is no doubt that the Mighty Mills Middle School Comets are the brightest lights in this galaxy! Let's Go Comets!! #avid4college #collegeandcareerreadiness #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud
It's National Puzzle Day! Not only do puzzles bring us together, spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. What is your favorite kind of puzzle? #pcssdproud #serveall
