Mills University Studies High School

Our Scholars were at the Statehouse Convention Center, Sunday February 28 for the Philander Smith College Scholar Recognition. Academic All-Stars. President Roderick Smothers awarded scholarships on site. Some were awarded $24, 000 and others full rides. No money for parents to spend.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Transportation, Charles Blake. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone - any person or any force - dampen, dim or diminish your light…” Rep. John Lewis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the RTI and PBIS Coordinator, Nickey Nichols. "Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives." Michelle Obama #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Director of Accounting and Auditing, Monica Bryant. “There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.” Michelle Obama #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February 25, 2022 2 -Hour Delay Bell Schedule Assembly Schedule for Academic Achievement is after 1st period.

Tomorrow, 2/25 PCSSD will start 2 hours delayed. For example, the normal start is 8:30, tomorrow we will start at 10:35 am. If you normally get to the bus stop at 6:45 am, Go at 8:45 am. We have our academic assembly too. See mills.pcssd.org for more info. See LIVE FEED & Facebook. Mr. Clayton

PCSSD will have a 2 hour delay start on Friday, February 25. Since school will begin 2 hours later than the normal start time, all bus pick up times will be exactly 2 hours later than normal. Dismissal times remain the same for tomorrow. Breakfast will not be served, only lunch.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Cato Elementary Principal, Shyrel Lee. “You are where you are today because you stand on somebody’s shoulders. And wherever you are heading, you cannot get there by yourself. If you stand on the shoulders of others, you have a reciprocal responsibility to live your life so that others may stand on your shoulders. It’s the quid pro quo of life. We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.” Vernon Jordan #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Executive Director of Operations, Curtis Johnson. "Never ever be afraid to make some noise and get in trouble, good trouble, necessary trouble." John Lewis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Here is the link to the senior ads form for the yearbook this year. Prices are the same as last year, and the due date for submissions is March 11. Please share on any platform at your leisure. For more info. Contact Taylor Lehman 501.234.5490 tlehman9148@pcssd.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrZHt9WuYyQsJT4tjnJFXzMBO-0XYE3jGj3dsJUVQ6jKdvtw/viewform?usp=sf_link

MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is hosting the interim assessment concerts today (Tuesday, Feb. 22) and Thursday (Feb. 24). The assessments are for band and orchestra at all PCSSD secondary schools. The concerts are free and open to the public.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Joe T. Robinson Middle Principal, Yaa Appiah-McNulty. "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” Wilma Rudolph #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Tomorrow is 2-22-22. Let's join in and have a great day of fellowship and focus on teaching and learning! Choose one! Mr. Clayton is rolling with Tie & Tennis Shoes. We are anxious to see what Mrs. Moka & Mrs. Johnson are wearing. We know Dr. Houston & John Brady Hicks is ready and on point. Let's go Comet Nation.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Sylvan Hills Elementary Principal, Britney Hickman. "To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.” Dr. Stephen R. Covey #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Shawn Burgess. "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best." St. Jerome #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Mills University Studies High Principal, Duane Clayton. "You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people if you don't serve the people." Cornel West #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Mills Middle Principal, Dr. Lisa Watson. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can change the world." Nelson Mandela #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the DRIVEN Virtual Academy Administrator, Leslie Ireland. "Each day you are leading by example. Whether you realize it or not or whether it's positive or negative, you are influencing those around you." Rob Liano #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

As part of the National Letter of Intent Day, 16 PCSSD football players pledged their intent as part of National Signing Day events. https://www.pcssd.org/article/658385 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to our PCSSD students who will participate in the All-State Music Conference in Hot Springs this week. 16 students from MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS high schools will participate in Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band and Choir events. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence