It's Match Day for several schools in PCSSD! DonorsChoose will double all donations for projects today only. Hurry and donate now, the match will go until funds run out.
Did you know? According to a University of Michigan study, a teacher having just one funded DonorsChoose project improved teacher retention by 1-3%.
It's Arkansas Peace Week and our schools are spreading the news to "Make Pace Our Natural State." This week's mission is to educate and promote peacemaking and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace. https://trst.in/bfCIz8
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. What is Chronic Absence? Chronic absenteeism is being absent 10% of the time or missing just two days of school per month in a school year. Learn more here: https://trst.in/I5pz4v
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15. This is a time to honor cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We look forward to seeing how our schools celebrate the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learning the risk factors and warning signs can help save lives. Check out this list here: https://trst.in/7FoXj8 #pcssdproud #serveall
Believe it or not - interim grade reports are coming out soon! Paper copies of the interim reports will be sent home with students on Friday, September 20th. Remember you can always access grades through the Home Access Center (HAC) any time you would like. If you need login information for HAC, please contact the school and ask for the counseling center.
Wishing our teams the best of luck on this Friday the 13th! SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE are on the road; ROBINSON HIGH is at home. After 2 road games, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is on a bye this week. Don't forget, you can livestream games here: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ.#pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Kids Take over the Kitchen Day! To celebrate, cook as a family! The benefits are more than a delicious meal. It's quality time for building healthy habits, fine motor skills, math skills, creativity & more! What are your kids' favorite meals? #pcssdproud #serveall
PSAT Sign -Up
Have you heard of National Merit Finalists or Semi-Finalists? Do you know how to become one? You take the PSAT!
Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th can now sign up to take the PSAT that will be administered on October 29. There is a limit of 200 students that will be able to participate, so sign-up today! The link for signing up can be found in the Comet Corner of Schoology.
The deadline to sign-up is September 30. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Deneke or Ms. Spaight in the counseling center.
For more about the PSAT and what it can provide for students, please see this link: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
It's week 4, and Mills University Studies High staff members are still going strong with College and Career Shirt Wednesdays! Way to emphasize college and career readiness, Comets!
On Patriot Day, we remember the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11 attacks and the first responders who risked their lives to save others. Never forget.
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September is Take your Legislator to School Month. This initiative helps build better communication between our state’s lawmakers and educators. Be on the lookout for legislators visiting classrooms across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
This National Arts in Education Week! If you walk the halls of a PCSSD school, chances are you’ll spy art on the walls and hear music in the air. Learn more our creative K-12 programs here: https://trst.in/KGD94f #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Starting strong is key! Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss a month or more of school. Learn more here: https://trst.in/wzX6Vd #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Grandparents Day! Today we celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. This year's theme is “Grand Minds: Learn, Love, Legacy,” highlighting the role of learning across generations. What's something you learned from your grandparent(s)?
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Arkansas Department of Health operates the Arkansas Lifeline Call Center, part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Arkansas Lifeline Center at 988. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's going to be a great night for high school football! Good luck to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and MAUMELLE at home and ROBINSON HIGH on the road. Don't forget, all games are streamed online at https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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Seniors! Save the date!
A representative from UA-Little Rock will be at Mills University Studies High School on Monday, October 7th from 11:25-12:15 leading an informational session. The representative will also be available during both lunches to answer any questions.
So if any seniors are interested in meeting with a representative from UA-Little Rock and possibly applying to this college, please sign up using the link you got in your school email or on the Comet Corner page (also in your school email). Sign up by Thursday, October 3rd. Only those seniors who have registered will be excused from class.
Who needs some Mills University Studies High School swag? Here's a chance to get some and support our team! Orders are being taken now. Just scan the QR code, follow the link below, or see a member of the Lady Comets basketball team. Contact Coach Gregory, Coach Hampton, or Coach Kelsey for questions! GO COMETS!
https://form.jotform.com/242426109563152
Howdy Comet Family! Friday will be our second football game of the season, an away game at Ashdown. We understand you may not be able mosey on down that way, but fear not! You can still show your support with our spirit day theme: Country Comets! Students and staff can wear their best western wear on Friday to show support of our football team!
