Believe it or not, our state testing - the ATLAS exam - begins just two weeks from today! This infographic shares lots of strategies as students get ready to show what they know. Be planning now so that we can have a very successful testing week. #ElevatingExcellence #BePrepared
The 3M Safety Roadshow stopped at Mills University Studies High just before spring break, giving students the chance to explore the 3M mobile training center. Students watched a safety training and PPE demonstrations and then paired in small groups inside the mobile classroom for a lesson in quality assurance and efficiency. MUSHS also received a check for $50,000 for 3M for strategic investments in skills trade within the the school.
Read more about the visit: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2117466
As we wrap up Theatre in our Schools Month, let's give MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's drama program a standing ovation. Students are flying through preparations for their presentation of Peter/Wendy on April 21 and 22. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Do you need to double check your zoned school? Look no further, you can find your zoned school here: https://trst.in/tbgFsL. When you expand the zone map to full size, you can type in your address to get the exact zone. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Will your student be returning to your zoned PCSSD school for the 25-26 school year? Then we have great news! No need to re-register your student, he/she will automatically be re-enrolled for next year! ✅ #pcssdproud #serveall
Classes may be out, but PCSSD Registration 101 is in session all week. DID YOU KNOW? Registration for the 25-26 school year opened March 10 for students (grades K-12) who will be new to PCSSD. Click here to get started: www.pcssd.org/register
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March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're on Spring Break this week. All schools and District offices will be closed March 24-28. We'll see everyone back on Monday, March 31. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #serveall
Youth Art Month wraps up by spotlighting masterpieces from the MILLS feeder. In these schools and across the district, students enjoy hands-on opportunities to stretch and grow their creative skills. We want to know, what is your favorite kind of art? #pcssdproud #serveall
It's World Poetry Day! Take a deep dive into this playful, emotional literary art as a family by reading the work of each Young People’s Poet Laureate! Start exploring here: https://trst.in/caZyje #pcssdproud #serveall
The date of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is a nod to the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Find out how to spread awareness and take action for people with Down syndrome: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
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It's officially Spring! Look out for signs that Spring has sprung: warmer, longer days, more rain and flowers in bloom! 🌷What's your favorite thing about Spring? #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Harper's classes have been participating in cupcake wars this week! The students made vanilla or chocolate cupcakes from scratch and had to show their work to the judges who evaluated them on display, taste, and presentation. Which one do you think won?
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#CookingMatters
We want to send a huge congratulations to our Mills University Studies High School band who performed last night and received all SUPERIOR (highest score possible) ratings on stage and in sight reading.
Of the forty-five bands that performed in our region, only six scored this well with MUSH being one of those! Their hard work, dedication, extra practice, and outstanding directors have made this achievement possible. Way to go, band!!!
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#TheBandAlwaysWins
It's National Athletic Training Month! In PCSSD, athletic trainers play a vital role in the development and healthcare of student athletes. Special thanks to Zankhana Patel, Shadaveya McPhereson, and Dylan Thompson for helping our athletes achieve their goals while staying injury-free!
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You are cordially invited to the Mills University Studies High School Fine Arts Spring Showcase- Encore: Timeless Expressions. Come enjoy our 2D and 3D art projects; pieces by band, orchestra, and choir; and performances by drama, theater, and debate. The showcase will run from 6:00-7:30. Please join us in this free-flow fun night!
Check out the winners of cupcake wars! These students from Ms. Silva's class made cupcakes to match the planets in their science studies last week. Astronomy and baking are both sciences - and how delicious!
Attention Mills community! Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the teacher and the students of the month for March!
This month, Ms. Parker was nominated by students for this honor. As one said, "Ms. Parker has made me feel like I have a safe spot in school. I don't even have her class and she still reaches out to me about every event." Another student stated, "She's a good teacher because she helps me with anything I need help on."
The students this month are nominated by teachers. Here are the statements made about them in the nomination process!
Christopher Llamas, 9th grade: Chris is the best student behaviorally, academically, and socially. He is determined and disciplined to do the right thing even if others are not. Chris is sweet and always in a great mood.
Jiovanni Martinez, 10th grade: Jiovanni has maintained As and Bs this school year, he rarely misses school, and he recently scored the highest level - level 4 - on the winter ATLAS interim assessment. He is such a hard-working student!
Shirley Velasquez-Gonzalez, 11th grade: Shirley embodies the BLAZE standards: she is actively involved in school activities and extracurriculars, she strives for academic excellence, and she is always respectful and inclusive of all her teachers and peers!
Kearlena Collins, 12th grade: Kearlena asks questions to aid her understanding and clarify points of confusion. She is polite, considerate, hard-working, and always helpful. She will be so successful in life because of these wonderful characteristics!
