Our 8th Grade AVID Scholars had the opportunity to visit and tour UAPB (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) late last month. On a beautiful crystal blue day our scholars visited classrooms, met college students, and explored this historic campus. A wonderfully enriching experience. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #uapb #thebestisyettocome #avid4possibility
It's National Assistant Principal week and we are lucky to have so many amazing APs in our buildings. Let's give a shout out to the assistant principals of the MILLS feeder. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff and school community.
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World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about autistic individuals. It's a chance to celebrate the uniqueness of every individual on the spectrum and to educate more people about autism, promoting acceptance and inclusion. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're launching a new tool for communication! What better way to stay updated with the latest information from PCSSD than with your very own pager. Clip it to your belt and you'll be walking in style AND the latest from PCSSD.
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Literacy-Math Night
Thursday, April 4, 2024
It's National Crayon Day! Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Who remembers the crayon boxes with built-in sharpeners?
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Happy Easter! This Christian cultural holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Easter is based on a lunar month which is why the date varies each year. Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD is hosting a Career Expo on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am - 12 pm at Mills University Studies High School. We'll have representatives from every school and department in PCSSD. Pre-register online for pre-screening interviews. www.pcssd.org/careerexpo24 #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Mary E. Clarke was a US Army officer and department head of the Women's Army Corps. In 1978, she became the first woman to earn the rank major general in the US Army. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Hattie McDaniel was an actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. For her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind," she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Pearl S. Buck was best known for "The Good Earth" which won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. In 1938, Buck became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Jacqueline Cochran pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots. She was the first woman to break the sound barrier on May 18, 1953. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Kathryn Bigelow is a filmmaker who has received numerous accolades. In 2008, Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for "The Hurt Locker." #pcssdproud #serveall
A Day of Service. Our 7th grade AVID and AVID Excel classes spent a few hours on their first day back from spring break serving at the Arkansas Foodbank. They packed boxes that will be shipped to food pantries across the state of Arkansas that will serve our insecure food population. A wonderful day of learning and giving. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #arkansasfoodbank #adayofservice #avid #avid4possibility
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Sarah Thomas is an official currently for the NFL. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, a bowl game, and a game in a Big Ten stadium. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Social Work Month, a profession needed more than ever. Social workers are uniquely qualified to handle a variety of societal troubles and truly want to help others. Thank you to those social workers who serve our school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden in 2022. She is the first black woman to serve as a Justice of the US Supreme Court. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Greek-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the core components of Greek culture and ideals. Also known as Hellenic History Month, the celebration coincides with National Greek Independence Day on March 25. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Loretta Perfectus Walsh became the first American active-duty Navy woman, the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, and the first woman allowed to serve as a woman in any of the United States armed forces, when she enlisted as a sailor in the U.S. Naval Reserve on March 17, 1917.
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Here's our MMS AVID Spring Newsletter. AVID is a wonderful initiative for committed scholars to grow, achieve, explore, and to be a part of something great! #avid4possibilities #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud
