Mills University Studies High School

We are proud to celebrate the teacher and students of the month from December here at Mills University Studies High School!

These students were recognized for their hard work, undying dedication, outstanding attendance, and positive attitude. They are known to help their fellow students, take care of their business, and excel in many areas - not just the classrooms. These attributes will pay off as they move from high school out into the world!

Our teacher, Ms. Hunter-Weaver, was nominated by one of her colleagues who said, "Ms. Weaver comes to class everyday with one goal: to teach math in the best possible way. She meticulously leads students through notes that are guided with examples, diagrams, and explanations, color coding all of the steps and making things as clear as I have ever witnessed in a math classroom. She is a teacher that maintains high expectations for all students and has not wavered from those expectations from day one."

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding people who make Mills High School the place to be!

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At Mills University Studies High School, the elective courses are just as important as others. Often, they are the students' favorite classes as well! Take a look at these educators in full "teacher mode" as they model, coach, guide, lead, and help our students truly become well-rounded scholars.

You can see Mr. Bean discussing two-point perspective drawing with a student, Ms. Young demonstrating print-making with her class, Master Sergeant Dunn practicing formation with his JROTC cadets, and Mr. Bruce leading orchestra rehearsal with his musicians.

We are thankful for such hard-working teachers who make such a difference to our students!

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#ArtMatters
#MusicMatters
#ServiceMatters

It's that time! Time for students to select their courses for next year. Our school counselors, Ms. Deneke and Ms. Spaight, have been working with all of our underclassmen students to make their plans for the 2026-2027 school year. Please be sure that your students have completed their course selection form and that you have signed it. Those should be returned to the school counselors ASAP! If you have any questions, please contact the school and ask for the counseling center.

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Students and teachers at Mills High School have been working hard in their math classes to learn all the skills they need to be successful, and high school math classes are no joke! Can you look closely at the images of these two different math classes and determine which courses they are? Plenty of clues are included. Comment below with your guesses!

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#MathMatters

Recently Mills High School students and staff collected winter wear items like hats, scarves, beanies, and gloves, and this week we delivered them to Mobile Table, a recently created non-profit started by PCSSD teachers. These items are going right back into our community to people in need. We are so thankful for everyone who participated and helped their community!

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#CommunityMatters

Hiring Substitutes!
On Thursday, January 29, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training for anyone interested in becoming a substitute with PCSSD.

We’d love to have you join our team and make a difference in our classrooms.

Start your application at ESS.com and register in advance to attend the session. REGISTER NOW using the link below.
https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-pcssd-01-29-2026?month=2026-01

Based on the latest weather predictions, the winter storm is expected to move into our area Friday evening; therefore, PCSSD will operate on a regular schedule for Friday, January 23. All district after-school activities will not be held. A decision regarding school operations for Monday, January 26, will be made over the weekend. We will continue to share updates as decisions are made and more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued support of PCSSD.

🌍 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 🗣️
Read more about this accomplishment and see the full list of recipients: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2570425 #PCSSDproud

🎓 Seniors from all four PCSSD high schools came together today for the annual AVID Senior Seminar at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Keynote speaker Mr. Tunji Adebayo traveled from Atlanta to deliver an engaging, hands-on, educational, fun, and real lecture on building the skills and mindset needed to succeed after graduation. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

🗓️ Don't forget that schools and offices are closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will welcome back students and staff on Tuesday, January 21. #PCSSDProud #ServeAll

Our English classes are currently working on argumentative writing and the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos. Ms. Galloway's classes experienced a hands-on activity that helped them understand the differences. They had the opportunity to show their learning by sorting examples of each. Next steps - adding this type of language - ethos, pathos, and logos - in their own writing!

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#LanguageMatters

🎵 Last Saturday, Mills University Studies High School students joined musicians from across central Arkansas for the ASBOA All-Region Senior High auditions. Congratulations to our talented scholars who earned a spot in the All-Region Bands — we’re so #PCSSDproud of you! 🎶

Recently, Mills AVID scholars visited with Mr. Deshawn Gove from Arkansas Tech University to learn more about the opportunities available to them. Students attended an informative session that included admissions requirements, scholarship deadlines, and much more! Thank you Mr. Gove for visiting our school!

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PCSSD marches forward on path to become a Purple Star School District! Read more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2607120

📣 PCSSD families — discover an early college opportunity for your student! https://www.pcssd.org/article/2629142

Mr. Moseley's classes have been so busy this semester! They have been on field trips to Lexicon - our academy partner, they've been in welding competitions, and they've been working on projects all across the campus including building carts, grills, and classroom furniture! This pathway is full of hard-working students who are excited about their future in the trades.

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#TradesMatter

The Arkansas Community Foundation recently featured the work happening at PCSSD high schools through the Academies of Central Arkansas. The piece highlights how strong leadership and meaningful partnerships are helping students connect their learning to real opportunities beyond graduation.

It’s worth a read — especially to hear directly from the students who are living this experience every day. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu9r69c8

Before teachers welcomed students back to their classrooms, they were the ones learning. On Monday, Brad Chapin, who is a master 's-level psychologist out of Topeka, Kansas, was our presenter and shared his self-regulation training system with our staff. Teachers learned about physical, emotional, and cognitive regulation skills to improve their own practice and support students' academic performance, social interactions, motivation, self-esteem, and more.