Mills Middle School

DAY #1 = SUCCESS! An awesome first day was had at Comet Nation! Teachers spent the day building relational capacity (getting to know and making connections) with their students. Students were engaged in collaborative activities, writing, public speaking, and having fun. Great day all around! #thebestisyettocome #wewin #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #firstdayof school #smiles

Happy First Day of School! Time for one of our favorite first-day-traditions...seeing all of our students' smiling faces. Just a reminder to send us your first day pics - communication@pcssd.org. We'll share them later this week! #pcssdproud #serveall

'Twas the night before school starts, and all through the district Our teachers are feeling quite optimistic. The buses and classrooms were prepped with such care, Ready to welcome the students with fresh lessons to share. In Maumelle, stingers from five awesome school Will swarm the hallways and follow the rules. Always buzzing to play, to learn and to grow Excited to be back at the best school that they know! All the birds, bears and bobcats from our Sylvan Hills Feeder, Will be ready to go because they're so eager. They're quick to connect, joining hands, setting records Bringing smiles and pride to the city of Sherwood! Our Mills feeder students shine bright as they dream We’ve got dragons, big cats and birds on the team. Soaring to become Comets, brightening the sky As they work to graduate from Mills University Studies High. As Senators, Broncos, Gators and Panthers climb into bed Our Robinson students are resting their heads. This feeder is DRIVEN, they are ready to rock It’s time to sleep, no more watching the clock. The start of the 24-25 school year is looking so bright! Our teachers, admin and staff wish you all a good night! #pcssdproud #serveall

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month and this handy chart from the CDC will help you keep your child’s vaccines on track between birth and age 6. Check it out here: https://trst.in/nEQibd #pcssdproud #serveall

We can't wait to see all of our students' back to school smiles! Here's a photo safety tip: limit the student's personal information like your student's last name and teacher. Don't forget to send us your picture so we can share! communication@pcssd.org #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #9: Register for After Care We partner with Right at School to offer after-care programs at 10 of our campuses throughout the district. Learn more and enroll here: https://trst.in/7AqZj2 #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #8: Know your Route 🚍Bus riders can review bus numbers and stop times/location, plus find important transportation contact information here: https://trst.in/bmbo7w #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #7: Tackle Tech To-Dos ✍️ Make sure to sign our 24-25 📸 media release (https://bit.ly/PCSSDmedia) and data privacy 💻 (https://bit.ly/PCSSDedtech) forms. 👩‍💻 Connect with the district and your student’s school on social media, too! #pcssdproud #serveall

Let’s give PCSSD students the school year they deserve by helping teachers through DonorsChoose! TODAY ONLY: The Gates Foundation will match every donation to classroom projects by at least 50%. Fulfill a PCSSD teacher's project now: https://trst.in/qMZYcE #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy International Left Handers Day! Did you know that only about 10% of the world's population are lefties? Parents and teachers can support their left handed students by making sure they have the right tools and instruction as they learn to cut and write. #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #5: Fill out our School-Based Health Form 🩺 PCSSD now has a School-Based Health Center located behind Mills Middle that provides primary & behavioral health services for students & staff. Turn in your consent form: https://trst.in/9nqjeu #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #5: Fill out our School-Based Health Form 🩺 PCSSD now has a School-Based Health Center located behind Mills Middle that provides primary & behavioral health services for students & staff. Turn in your consent form: https://trst.in/9nqjeu Watch this video from the ribbon cutting for a behind-the-scenes look at the clinic: https://youtu.be/gauWOtKTPKI #pcssdproud #serveall

"Oh What A Night!" We all turned out for our Comet Family Back2School GEAR UP Family Night last Thursday, August 8th! What a wonderful turnout and success! At least 225 children and adults attended our back to school #gearuparkansas family event. The MMS community engaged in wonderful enrichment activities from groups like Arkansas AIMS, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Mid-America Science Museum, and the Delta Cultural Center. Pulaski Technical College, University of Central Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock provided college and career awareness. And did we mention the great food from Eat My Catfish and Big Baby's Barbecue! -------- Mills Middle School (MMS) is one of 15 Arkansas middle schools participating in GEAR UP and the only school in the Pulaski County Special School District. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students. This seven-year, $30 million grant was acquired by the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and they will facilitate its implementation in Arkansas. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #gearuparkansas #arkansasaims #familynight #backtoschool #thebestisyettocome

ESS will host a informational and training session for prospective substitutes on Thursday, August 15 from 10am - 2pm at 925 E Dixon Rd. Visit https://trst.in/RhvviR to start your application. Click here to register for the meeting: https://trst.in/h2qV8V #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! If your child has a vaccine visit coming up, check out these tips from the CDC: https://trst.in/E4SUEQ! They cover everything from how to hold your child during vaccination to making shots less stressful. #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy National Book Lovers Day! For those who celebrate (hi, fellow bibliophiles) share your favorite book or your current read in the comments. ❤️📚❤️ #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #4: Know your Nutrition Needs 💲Create a *free* EZ School Pay account to make cafeteria payments & more! 🍴Check out menus, apply for free & reduced lunch, and learn about Provision 2. All the details are here: https://trst.in/Jp2EYn #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #3: Make Smart Purchases ✏️You can order school supplies directly from your school website with a click of a button! 💻 Every student is provided a chromebook! Buy insurance to avoid unwanted costs. Learn more: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATTENTION Our MMS GEAR up Family Night is tomorrow - THURSDAY, 6pm - 8pm at Mills Middle School. All MMS 6th/7th/8th Grade scholars and their families are invited!! FREE GOOD FOOD and SCHOLASTIC FUN! See you there!!!

Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules 🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester 👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies 📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall