Mills University Studies High School

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

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

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

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

Mills is helping juniors and seniors get college and career ready. The "Getting College and Career Ready" workshop is Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 6pm. During this workshop, parents can apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA and searching for scholarships as well as explore other opportunities. See the flyer for details.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Alesia Smith. "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change, I am changing the things I cannot accept." Angela Y. Davis #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the College Station Elementary Principal, Anjelica Evans. "Needless to say, you can love people without leading them, but you cannot lead people without loving them." John C. Maxwell #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today's afternoon homecoming assembly schedule.

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the William Jefferson Clinton Elementary Principal, Felecia Hamilton. "Leaders don’t create more followers, they create more leaders." Tom Peters #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Daisy Bates Elementary Principal, Masako Christian. "If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude." Colin Powell #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

February is Black History Month and PCSSD is proud to have many Black leaders across the District. Today we highlight the Harris Elementary Principal, Erikka Johnson. "A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. She does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of her actions and the integrity of her intent." Douglas MacArthur #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Mills University Studies High is partnering with the TRIO program of UALR to help junior and senior parents get their students college and career ready. There will be a workshop on Thursday, February 17 at 6pm in the cafeteria (there is a zoom option as well). Come out to receive information about college or career prep cost and ways to pay for furthering education. During this workshop, parents can apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA and searching for scholarships.