Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! SROs are carefully selected, specifically trained, sworn law enforcement officers who work with schools. We are thankful for our SRO partnerships that aim to ensure safety of students and staff. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Barbara Hendricks, born in Stephens, Arkansas, is a soprano opera and concert singer. Hendricks has performed in major opera house across the world. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Valentine's Day from PCSSD! Did you know that colored roses have different meanings? A red rose traditionally symbolized love, other colors like deep pink, purple or white symbolize happiness, royalty and sympathy respectively. Which color do you give? #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Howard Sims, from Fort Smith, was a tap dancer. Sims created unique sounds during performing by using sand on his sandbox, earning him the nickname "Sandman." #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luther Allison was famous singer/songwriter and guitarist from Widener, Arkansas. His skills on a guitar had him known as the "Jimi Hendrix of Blues Guitar." #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French. As the final day of the carnival season, Mardi Gras typically involves consuming rich foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. It is also a celebration of the rich, diverse French culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
Title of Lab- Dinosaur Breath
Lab Objective: Students will be able to define carbon as a necessary component of the Earth that supports all forms of life. Students will be able to explain why engineers are working to understand and rebalance the carbon cycle. #sciencelab #criticalthinking #collegeandcareerreadiness #thebestisyettocome
Over the past few weeks the 8th grade science classes have been going over electric circuits, static electricity, and magnetic current. Today in the lab we put our knowledge to work by using plastic circuit boards to build different forms of electric current. The students had so much fun being able to use their knowledge on circuits and currents. #learningisfun #millsmiddleschoolcomets
We hit the 100th day of school on Friday with a bang....or maybe a cane and walker! :) Scholars enjoyed seeing their teachers of the future! #thebestisyettocome
During Black History Month we're celebrating Black artists with an Arkansas connection. Big Bill Broonzy was an American blues singer, songwriter, & guitarist born in Jefferson County. He played country music in the 1920s before shifting to more urban-blues. #pcssproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Louis Jordan, born in Brinkley, was an American saxophonist and band leader. Jordan was known as the "King of the Jukebox". #pcssdproud #serveall
It's game day! For all those football fans (and Taylor Swift fans, too) - today is the big game. Who are you choosing: the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers?
#pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luenell, famous Actress and Comedian, was born in Tollette. From southwest Arkansas to the big screen, Luenell has appeared in TV and Film over 30 years! #pcssdproud #serveall
Millions of people around the year will celebrate the Lunar New Year today, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Wishing wealth and prosperity to all those who celebrate this holiday! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born in Cotton Plant, was a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her musical influence eventually dubbed her the Godmother of Rock n Roll. #pcssdproud #serveall
Mills Middle hosted an academic assembly to recognize our scholars who achieved All A and A/B honor roll in first semester. Congratulations to all of these scholars for their hard work. Keep it up!
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.
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
