Mills University Studies High School

Students in Ms. Stewart-Jackson's AVID classes have been working hard on their organizational skills. What do you notice students doing in these photos? This hard work pays off!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
#ScholarshipOffers
#AcceptanceOffers

Please join us on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in our seminar room for our annual Title I report.

Happy Labor Day! Schools and offices are closed in observance of the holiday. Thank you to our staff for all of their hard work getting the school year off to a great start! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students,

If your student is interested in taking the PSAT please view this flyer that will provide some details about the exam and the benefits of taking it.

The exam will be offered at Mills High School on the morning of October 8, 2025. If your student is interested in taking the exam, they need to complete the Google Form that was emailed to them, and then you will also pay a $20 fee to Ms. Pike, our school bookkeeper, by the end of the day on September 12, 2025.

Once you have paid this fee and gotten a receipt, please see Mr. Rimmer with it so that he can finalize the exam order.

If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for Mr. Rimmer. We are looking forward

You might be what the next generation of PCSSD students need! Are you certified in secondary math or Spanish? Those are just a few of the open positions available at pcssd.org/page/human-resources. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

If you know anything about welding, you can tell this weld is outstanding! Senior Tia Gilbert demonstrated this nearly perfect technique while our academy partner, Lexicon Incorporated, was here checking out our facilities, materials, and student work.

As her welding teacher, Mr. Moseley, said, she knocked it out of the park with this shielded metal arc welding demonstration.

Because of this skill set, Lexicon offered Tia a job on the spot! They are interested in hiring her either right after high school or after she attends a post-secondary institution. Hard work pays off!

We are thankful to Lexicon for providing the con-ex facilities and all supplies and equipment to make these courses possible. And we are so proud of Tia, Mr. Moseley, and the entire program for giving our students these skill sets and opportunities.

Watch out world; Mills High is on the move!

📣 PCSSD students ages 14–18 — are you ready to earn money 💵, gain real-world experience 💼, and build your resume 📄? Attend the Youth Employment Program Open House with our friends at Pulaski County Youth Services to learn how you can get involved and even get approved on-site!

📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Pulaski County Administrative Building 4th floor
201 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
📞 Questions? Call 501.340.8250

🔍 Program Details
🗓️ Dates: September 8 – November 14, 2025
⏱️ 10 weeks | 16 hours/week 💰 $13/hour
⚖️ Income-based eligibility — Funded by TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

📌 What to Bring:
👩‍🎓 Students:
-Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, school ID, etc.)
-Signed Social Security card
-U.S. birth certificate
-Non-U.S. citizens: permanent resident card or work authorization
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/Guardians:
-Recent check stub or 2024 W-2 OR proof of public assistance (SNAP, TEA, Work Pays, Medicaid, SSI)

If not receiving assistance: documentation of household size, SSN cards for all household members, and proof of household income

❓ Not sure what to bring? Call us at 501.340.8250 — we’re happy to help!

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future, gain valuable skills, and get paid while you learn!

Please join Emerging Champions Youth Academy for their open house event on Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. in our rotunda to find out more about this program! The Pulaski County Youth Services would love to meet with you and let you know about their services including their after-school program.

Hey Comet Fans!

This season, join the Comet Touchdown Club and receive two season passes, one parking pass, and spirit items for $175.
-Parking passes are $40
-Season passes are $65 if purchased separately.
Parking is limited due to campus expansion, and a parking pass is required for field access parking. Home parking will be at the Mills Middle School.

Support the Comets and get your passes today! If you have any questions contact Shreka @ 870.692.6729.

GO COMETS!

We loved seeing your college and career shirts last week! Don't forget that it's AVID Wednesday again tomorrow for all PCSSD students and staff. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Attention baseball parents! On August 21st at 6:00 p.m. there will be a baseball parent meeting at Mills University Studies High School. Coach Flowers will host this meeting in his classroom which is 3103, and he will be sharing very important about the upcoming season!

Students in Ms. Turnage's technical theater classes took part in a building activity this week where they worked to build a bridge that would hold the weight of a book with only 40 toothpicks and 10 mini- marshmallows. Who doesn't love a hands-on competitive challenge?!?

Students in Ms. Jackson's AVID classes were working on building their relational capacity today! Some of the most important skills we want students to learn include making eye contact, speaking clearly, and being comfortable in social situations. This activity checked all of those boxes! Ask your student about their first day of school activities that they did today and see what you find out.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsIsOnTheMove

Be sure you're following the District AND our schools on social media because we love sharing stories about our students, staff, and community! Let us know if you'd like to opt out of media consent for your student at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Learn how to find all important dates for the school year and review the bell schedule for your student's campus at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. Each school's webpage also has quick links to their individual calendars and bell schedules! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Attention Comet Fans & Supporters!

We’re now accepting Comet Touchdown Club Sponsors for the season! Your support helps feed, hydrate, and equip our athletes for success!

PLEASE NOTE: With our campus expanding, field parking is very limited this year. We highly recommend the GOLD SPONSOR PACKAGE, which includes a reserved parking pass right by the field and a season ticket to all home games!

General Comet parking will be at the Middle School—so grab your Gold Package now and skip the walk!

Let’s go Comets!

This year, all PCSSD schools will receive free breakfast and 19 schools will receive free lunch! Visit pcssd.org/page/back-to-school to learn more about applying for free lunches, using EZ School Pay, and finding daily menus on Nutrislice. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll