HAPPY BOSS'S DAY, DR. WATSON!!
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We celebrated Boss's Day on Friday, October 9th, because it falls during Fall Break! Here are the words and sentiment shared with our illustrious Instructional Leader, Dr. Watson.
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Today, we honor a boss who is caring, loving, and thoughtful. Thank you for motivating us, encouraging us, and inspiring us every day to be our very best. Your kindness, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond for your team do not go unnoticed.
We are truly grateful to have a leader like you who leads with love, supports us, and always encourages us to keep pushing forward. Today, we celebrate YOU and want you to know just how much you are loved, valued, and appreciated!
Thank you for being the amazing person and wonderful leader that you are! We appreciate you more than words can express! 💚💛✨
#drwatson
#instructionalleader
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#boss'sday
#thebestisyettocome
Congratulations, Ms. Shelly for being voted September's WICOR Teacher of the Month!
Here's what one voter wrote about Ms. Shelly, "She creates a classroom where scholars feel supported, challenged, and valued, making her class a place they look forward to coming to each day."
So, well deserved!
WICOR stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. It is an educational framework and teaching model created by the AVID Initiative (Advancement Via Individual Determination) to help students build college and career readiness.
#WICOR
#AVID
#greatteachers
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
This morning, principals from across PCSSD gathered at Central Office for their regular monthly meeting and were surprised with a special "PCSSD Principal Fuel Station" featuring encouraging messages and healthy snacks to kick off the month-long celebration.
Throughout October, we'll be highlighting the outstanding leaders who serve our schools each day. Join us in thanking our hardworking principals for their dedication to students, staff, and the broader PCSSD community.
#ExpectBelieveSucceed
AVID builds college- and career-ready students at every grade level. Take some time to read how some PCSSD students say AVID is making a difference in their education. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Representatives from downtown Little Rock eatery, SOUTHERN TAIL BREWING dropped by Comet Nation (Mills Middle School) today and gifted us 66 new and gently used books.
We are one of a number of recipients from their 925 Book Drive.
According to their website, "The 925 book drive is a '9 to 5' themed community literacy event held on September 25 (9/25) to honor Dolly Parton and support children's literacy." Southern Tail Brewing's goal was to collect 925 new or gently used children's and young adult books for students across Central Arkansas schools.
Learning is required at Comet Nation and we know that reading is fundamental. Thank you Southern Tail Brewing for the books and joining with us in imparting a love for reading.
#925bookdrive
#readingisfundamental
#thebestisyettocome
Because of AVID, Comet Nation Soars!
National AVID Day, was 9/18/26 and to commemorate, we do what we do every day, -"BE GREAT!"
-Ms. Roberson won our AVID College Door Contest
-We had college and career talks and virtual college visits
-Wore our college gear
-....and shared our #myavidwhy
Here are some pics and a video from our National AVID Day commemoration
https://youtu.be/9nOLJ_ZEK0s
"The mission of AVID is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college, career, military readiness and success in a global society."
#AVID
#nationalAVIDday
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#thebestisyettocome
#oneschoolonefamily#onegoal
#expectbelievesucceed
Sylvan Hills Junior High’s choir hosted singers from Mills Middle, Robinson High, Robinson Middle, and Sylvan Hills Middle schools. The extra reps built confidence ahead of All‑Region auditions on October 3. Good luck!
#ExpectBelieveSucceed
Our overall district letter grade has improved from a D to a C, and schools across the district have experienced some big progress.
Here’s what we mean:
🚀 4 schools jumped multiple grade levels
🏅 11 schools improved by at least one letter grade
📈 19 schools increased their overall accountability scores
We are proud of these achievements, and we are C-ing even greater things ahead!
#seeusdifferently #ExpectBelieveSucceed
It is already more than halfway through the first quarter, which means it is a good time to check in on student progress! Log in to the Home Access Center anytime at hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to view grades, attendance, and more. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
Comet Nation leveled up and grew our State letter grade. We are blazing and on the move! #Let's go, Comets! Let's go!
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#thebestisyettocome
Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
A HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Shelly and Mrs. Whipps for representing Mills Middle School so well during our district walkthrough yesterday! 👏🏽👏🏽
Both classrooms demonstrated strong evidence of lesson internalization—and it showed through their INSTRUCTION! 💚
✨ High levels of scholar engagement
✨ Purposeful and prepared instruction
✨ Strong questioning and checks for understanding
✨ Misconceptions addressed in the moment
✨ Scholars actively involved in the learning
✨ Instruction that reflected intentional planning and preparation
Mrs. Shelly and Mrs. Whipps, thank you for allowing your preparation to show through your practice! Keep up the GREAT work! 🌟💚
#MillsMiddleSchool #LessonInternalization #InstructionInAction #ScholarEngagement
WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking to fill the following positions at Mills Middle School:
SCIENCE TEACHER
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: passion for teaching, commitment to academic excellence, student centered approach, collaborative mindset, professionalism.
Go to https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
KYLE GREENE started the morning off with a touchdown at Comet Nation (Mills Middle School). The engagement, the connection, the inspiration was out of this world. Truly a blessing and a wonderful way to commence Week Four (4) of our 2026-2027 school year!
#everyoneslifehasapurpose
#goforwardonestepatatime
#apromotedpawn
#itspossible
#thebestisyettocome
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
What at a time we (the Mills Feeder Pattern) had with KYLE GREENE this afternoon. One of our big takeaways was "Lemonade + Heart Connections = Collective Teacher Efficacy."
"Collective Teacher Efficacy is a shared belief among educators that their coordinated efforts can meaningfully improve student learning, and research places it at the top of all factors influencing student achievement. " -University of San Diego Professional Development Blog
A perfect way to usher in week four (4) of the 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait for our scholars to meet Kyle Greene!
#collectiveteacherefficacy
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#kylegreene
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#thebestisyettocome