Mills Middle School

More than 75% of PCSSD schools will offer free meals starting in the 24-25 school year under Provision 2. This will provide meals, regardless of eligibility, at no charge for students in 19 select schools. Check out the details here: https://trst.in/D03Nk3. #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this simple tip from Anjelica Evans of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY: "READ, READ, READ! 15 minutes of listening to your child read every day will make a major difference in your child/children's academic abilities." #pcssdproud #serveall

Celebrated in July, French-American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions and influence the French have made in our everyday lives. Everything from art, laws, cuisine, culture, etiquette and so much more! Merci beaucoup! #pcssdproud #serveall

Did you know our Mills Middle School Comets can sing and play (various instruments) well? Our music department is thriving and we thank Ms. Rounds, Ms. Cojocaru, Mr. Cross (not pictured) and Mr. Cooper (not pictured) for inspiring our comets to soar with sound! These pictures are from our last concert of the year. Unfortunately, we didn't get pictures of our band(s), but everyone that came to our May spring concerts will tell you that these scholars knocked it out the park! Can't wait to see what 2024-2025 will bring!! #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #musicislife #thearts #choir #orchestra #band

School may be out for the summer, but the first day of the new school year will be here before you know it! Make sure you're ready and get your school supplies early. Find your child's supply list here: https://millsms.pcssd.org/page/school-supply-lists Exciting news - you can order everything you need right from our website from your favorite retailer!

Happy 4th of July! This holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the 13 American colonies’ political break from Great Britain. Americans celebrate with fireworks, first added to official celebrations in 1777. #pcssdproud #serveall 

We are kicking off National Make a Difference to Children Month with thoughtful tips on teaching gratitude to our kids from Dr. Luttrell, Director of STEM and Blended Learning. Check out his tips and learn to make a difference: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1643332 #pcssdproud #serveall

REMINDER! This week's meal box pick up will be Wednesday, July 3. The District will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Both pick up locations MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and CATO ELEMENTARY will be open 7am-11am (while supplies last). https://trst.in/7OOdg5 #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this fun tip from Staisey Hodge of OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY: "Visit the local library for storytime and discover new books. Then explore the other items you and the family can check out—like fishing poles, tools or telescopes!" #pcssdproud #serveall

In honor of International Joke Day we give you this silly school joke: Q: Why was the math book so sad? 🥁 Drum roll... A: It had too many problems. 🤣 Now, it's your turn. Give us your best joke in the comments! 🤣 #pcssdproud #serveall

June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: picnicking! What is your favorite park to enjoy a picnic? We’re big fans of the inclusive playground within Two Rivers Park! #pcssdproud #serveall

Last week the Mills Mills Middle School Site Team spent an engaging 3 days at AVID Summer Institute in Dallas. 270+ PCSSD teachers and staff were also in attendance. We engaged in team building activities, attended a number of professional development trainings in order to set intentions and collectively develop goals to ensure that we at Mills Middle School meet the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars to prepare them for success. #weareinspired #scholarsfirst #avid4college #aintnomountainhighenough #millsmiddleschoolcomets #weareready #pcssdproud #thebestisyettocome #avidsidallas2024

Mills Middle School Rising 6th Grade Feeder Transition Camp ended last Friday with a field trip to the University of Central Arkansas. Unfortunately all of our transition camp participants were unable to attend. However those who did had a wonderful time. Scholars engaged in an interactive BEAR activity, toured the campus and dined in the cafeteria. Due to our positive scholar response we may consider ending transition camp with a college visit from now on. Transition camp continues to be a wonderful opportunity to build relational capacity among peers, learn campus rules, rituals, and routines, engage in both enrichment and intervention activities, have fun and prepare for the transition to middle school. We're looking forward to a blazing comet new year! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud #letsgo

We're less than two months away from opening the doors to our school based health clinic. Along with our partners at Mainline Health, we cannot wait to bring a variety of healthcare services to PCSSD students and staff. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1608188 #pcssdproud #serveall

All PCSSD athletic facilities, including school tracks, will be closed June 23 - July 6 for the required "dead period" under AAA rules. Practices for student athletes will resume after July 6 and tracks will reopen for public use at that time as well. #pcssdproud #serveall

According to the Arkansas Food Bank, 1 in 5 kids in AR are at risk for going hungry. During National Hunger Awareness Month, we want to remind you that PCSSD offers multi-day meal boxes for families with kids ages 2-18. Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1618697 #pcssdproud #serveall

June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: swimming! Families can take a day trip to nearby Hot Springs. All ages can splash in the kid-friendly Bull Bayou swimming hole. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy First Day of Summer! Grab your sunglasses, because today the Northern Hemisphere will receive the most sunlight of any day of the year. #pcssdproud #serveall

When the Union arrived in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865, they shared the news that 250,000 enslaved Black people were free — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth? Support Black-owned businesses! #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Father's Day! How will you honor the father figures in your life today? #pcssdproud #serveall