“C” US DIFFERENTLY

Our overall district letter grade has improved from a D to a C, and schools across the district have experienced some big progress.

Here’s what we mean:
🚀 4 schools jumped multiple grade levels
🏅 11 schools improved by at least one letter grade
📈 19 schools increased their overall accountability scores

We are proud of these achievements, and we are C-ing even greater things ahead!

#seeusdifferently #ExpectBelieveSucceed
1 day ago, PCSSD
A structured graphic graphic titled "School and District Letter Grades" displaying letter grade performance comparisons for Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) between 2025 and 2026. District Grade: Pulaski County Special School District: Improved from D in 2025 to C in 2026. Secondary Schools (2025 Grade → 2026 Grade): Joe T. Robinson Middle School: B → C Maumelle Middle School: F → F Mills Middle School: D → D Sylvan Hills Middle School: D → C Sylvan Hills Junior High: F → C Joe T. Robinson High School: F → C Maumelle High School: D → C Mills University Studies High: D → F Sylvan Hills High School: C → C Elementary Schools (2025 Grade → 2026 Grade): Cato Elementary: D → C Chenal Elementary: A → C Baker Elementary: B → B College Station Elementary: F → B Crystal Hill Elementary: C → C Daisy Bates Elementary: D → C Joe T. Robinson Elementary: C → D Landmark Elementary: C → B Lawson Elementary: D → C Oak Grove Elementary: F → C Oakbrooke Elementary: C → C Pine Forest Elementary: C → C Sherwood Elementary: B → B Sylvan Hills Elementary: C → C William J. Clinton Elementary: F → D

It is already more than halfway through the first quarter, which means it is a good time to check in on student progress! Log in to the Home Access Center anytime at hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to view grades, attendance, and more. #ExpectBelieveSucceed

4 days ago, PCSSD
Graphic taped to a background of blue school lockers titled "Time to Check Grades! Already half way through the first quarter!" PCSSD logo appears in the top left. The main text reads: "As a district, we are no longer printing interim grade reports. But you can access your student's grades 24 hours a day all year long!" A numbered list follows: 1. Go to HAC (Home Access Center) - hac23.esp.k12.ar.us 2. Select PCSSD. 3. Log in and check grades, attendance, and more! Bottom text adds: "If you have any questions or need assistance, call your school and ask for the registrar."

Comet Nation leveled up and grew our State letter grade. We are blazing and on the move! #Let's go, Comets! Let's go!
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#thebestisyettocome

4 days ago, Mills Middle School
State Letter Grade Flyer announcing growth from D to C
This Friday, we will celebrate AVID Day, joining schools across the country in recognizing the impact of educators and students working together to expand access and opportunity. At Pulaski County Special School District, AVID strengthens skills like critical thinking, organization, collaboration, and self-advocacy, helping students prepare for college, careers, and beyond. We are proud of the growth we see every day and grateful for the shared commitment that makes it possible. #MyAVIDWhy #ExpectBelieveSucceed
9 days ago, PCSSD
AVID DAY
These PCSSD Department of Safety and Security officers watch over the Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School feeder pattern of schools.

Please join in celebrating these security officers for National Security Officer Appreciation Week. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
10 days ago, PCSSD
Mills feeder pattern safety and security
🌟 INSTRUCTIONAL SHOUT-OUT! 🌟

A HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Shelly and Mrs. Whipps for representing Mills Middle School so well during our district walkthrough yesterday! 👏🏽👏🏽

Both classrooms demonstrated strong evidence of lesson internalization—and it showed through their INSTRUCTION! 💚

✨ High levels of scholar engagement
✨ Purposeful and prepared instruction
✨ Strong questioning and checks for understanding
✨ Misconceptions addressed in the moment
✨ Scholars actively involved in the learning
✨ Instruction that reflected intentional planning and preparation

Mrs. Shelly and Mrs. Whipps, thank you for allowing your preparation to show through your practice! Keep up the GREAT work! 🌟💚

#MillsMiddleSchool #LessonInternalization #InstructionInAction #ScholarEngagement
14 days ago, Charde Wilson
ELA teacher!
Math Teacher
Math Teacher Mrs. Shelly
ELA teacher

WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking to fill the following positions at Mills Middle School:

SCIENCE TEACHER

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: passion for teaching, commitment to academic excellence, student centered approach, collaborative mindset, professionalism.

Go to https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers

16 days ago, Mills Middle School
We're Hiring Science Teacher Flyer
Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8, and all district offices will also be open.
21 days ago, PCSSD
A cartoon sign says "no school for students Monday, September 7" with the PCSSD logo
A cartoon sign says, "district offices will be closed Monday, September 7"
Strong schools rely on strong leadership. PCSSD principals spent their morning at Central Office to collaborate, connect, and continue preparing for a successful year across our schools. #ExpectBelieveSucceed
22 days ago, PCSSD
a man in a bow tie speaking to a room of principals
three principals collaborating
three principals talking and laughing
a room ful of principals and administrators learning
Principals listening in a meeting
Principals smiling in a meeting

KYLE GREENE started the morning off with a touchdown at Comet Nation (Mills Middle School). The engagement, the connection, the inspiration was out of this world. Truly a blessing and a wonderful way to commence Week Four (4) of our 2026-2027 school year!

#everyoneslifehasapurpose
#goforwardonestepatatime
#apromotedpawn
#itspossible
#thebestisyettocome
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#millsmiddleschoolcomets

23 days ago, Mills Middle School
MMS Scholar taking a pic with Kyle Greene
Kyle Green on stage addressing MMS Scholars pic
MMS Scholars enthusiastically waving their hands for Kyle Greene
Kyle Greene addressing MMS scholars from the floor
MMS Scholars getting Kyle Greene's autograph

What at a time we (the Mills Feeder Pattern) had with KYLE GREENE this afternoon. One of our big takeaways was "Lemonade + Heart Connections = Collective Teacher Efficacy."

"Collective Teacher Efficacy is a shared belief among educators that their coordinated efforts can meaningfully improve student learning, and research places it at the top of all factors influencing student achievement. " -University of San Diego Professional Development Blog

A perfect way to usher in week four (4) of the 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait for our scholars to meet Kyle Greene!

#collectiveteacherefficacy
#expectbelievesucceed
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#kylegreene
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#thebestisyettocome

24 days ago, Mills Middle School
Pic of Kyle Green and Mills Feeder Pattern Admin team

Every scholar at Comet Nation now has their AVID Binder thanks to our AVID/AVID Excel scholars who set up our binders for our school wide launch this week. Our AVID Binders are our Comet organization system and include a pencil pouch (with pencils, eraser, pen and highlighter), Agenda book/planner, dividers (for each class), and ruled lined paper.

#avidbinders
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#expectbelievesuceed

28 days ago, Mills Middle School
Pic of AVID/AVID Excel scholars setting up binders for school wide launch
Pic of AVID/AVID Excel scholars setting up binders for school wide launch
Pic of AVID/AVID Excel scholars setting up binders for school wide launch

We are excited to share that Kyle Greene, one of the nation's most sought-after voices in education and student empowerment will be here sharing with the Mills Feeder Schools.

August 31, 2026: Staff
September 1, 2026: Scholars

#thebestisyettocome
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#oneschoolonefamilyonegoal
#expectbelievesucceed

29 days ago, Mills Middle School
Flyer for Kyle Green -Mills Feeder Pattern Meeting
👕 AVID Wednesday returns each week!
AVID builds a college‑ready mindset where students plan ahead, stay organized, and set goals with intention. These habits show up in AVID strategies across classrooms, from focused note‑taking to inquiry and collaboration.

Lay out your favorite college or career shirt tonight and sport it proudly Wednesday #ExpectBelieveSucceed
🔗 Learn more about AVID: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Two people wearing AVID shirts
A person wearing an AVID shirt.
A person wearing an AVID shirt and Texaco hat while holding a ladder.
Two people wearing college shirts
A person wearing an HBCU shirt.
Two people wearing college shirts
Two people wearing college shirts
Three people wearing AVID shirts.
A person wearing a college shirt.
Four people wearing college shirts in a classroom.
Learning is REQUIRED here at Mills Middle School! 📚💪

Check out a few snapshots of our students engaged in learning around the building so far this week! 📸✨
about 1 month ago, Charde Wilson
scholars
Teaching/practicing
Math Time
scholars
Teacher Cluster
teamwork
AVID
ELA
Each week during the school year, we participate in AVID Wednesday. Staff and students wear their favorite college or career shirt to show where their goals can take them. 🎓👕💼 #ExpectBelieveSucceed

🔗 Learn more about AVID in our schools with this link: https://www.pcssd.org/page/avid
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
A photo of a crowd of educators looking upward and smiling with their college and career shirts on.
For the first week of school, Superintendent Jeff Senn and other PCSSD Central Office administrators are visiting each school across PCSSD.
They checked in on the Mills feeder system Tuesday, and it's soaring off to a great start! ☄️ #ExpectBelieveSucceed
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Two men in casual work attire having a conversation in a school hallway.
Group of educators standing in school hallway with lockers and school signage.
An interior hallway with tile flooring and glass-enclosed rooms. Two people walking in the hallway. Large yellow column and various signs visible.
Three security officers in uniform standing together in a hallway.
Two women standing in a school hallway near lockers with a sign that says "How will we extend our...for students who already know it?"
Whiteboard with school welcome message: "Expect, Believe, Succeed. Welcome to Mills Middle. We are so Excited You are here!! One School, One Family, One Goal!"
Two people conversing in a school hallway; a woman wearing a name tag stands speaking with a man in casual clothing.
Group of educators standing in school hallway with lockers and school signage.
We can't help telling people everywhere how exceptional our school is! Even before students arrived, we told everyone on live TV. Thank you, Cayla Christrian and KATV as well as Lauren Harper and THV11, for letting us share our excitement for the first day of school! #ExpectBelieveSucceed.
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
A group of people standing in front of a building with large "BLAZE" text on the façade. There are cameras and equipment, indicating a media or filming event.
A group of people, including cheerleaders, standing in front of a building with the text "MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL" visible.
A group of cheerleaders in green and gold uniforms performs with pompoms and enthusiastic expressions.
A modern building exterior with an entrance, vehicles parked in front, and several people standing outside.
A group of cheerleaders and a cameraman outside a building, with text visible on the building's exterior that says "MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL"
Two people standing outside a brick building, one wearing a green shirt and the other a gray suit, engaged in conversation.
A group of cheerleaders, a reporter and an interviewee stand in front of Mills Middle School.
A group of people, including cheerleaders in yellow and green uniforms, standing outside a building with "MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL" written on it.

COMET NATION "BACK TO SCHOOL: ORIENTATION" was a rousing success! So wonderful to see all the smiles and feel the joy of coming back to school. Scholars received their schedules, lockers and locks, bought merchandise, acquired their house teams, visited with teachers and staff and had fun.

This is how we do it at Mills Middle School!

Happy New School Year, Comets!
#thebestisyettocome
#Happynewyear
#backtoschool
#millsmiddleschoolcomets
#blazing

about 2 months ago, Mills Middle School
Back to School Orientation pic 1
Back to School Orientation pic 2
Back to School Orientation pic 3
Back to School Orientation pic 4
Back to School Orientation pic 5
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Back to School Orientation pic 7
Back to School Orientation Pic 8

Please take a moment to review the district dress code and clear/mesh backpack policy so your student is ready for August 10: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
"DRESS CODE" written on a clip art t-shirt with clip art hangers behind it.