Tomorrow, PCSSD students and staff—let’s turn the hallways into a runway of college and career readiness! Every shirt you wear tells your story of where you've been or where you want to be.
🎓 Rock your favorite college tee
💼 Suit up in your dream-job attire
📸 Snap a pic & tag us

What is AVID?
PCSSD is implementing AVID in every grade level at all elementary, middle and high schools across the district. Our AVID teams are eagerly promoting this system which increases student engagement, promotes classroom collaboration and activates deeper levels of learning in their classrooms with practical, immediately useful tools and instructional strategies. Teachers who participate in AVID professional learning begin to shift their beliefs about teaching and learning, allowing them to cultivate a growth mindset both for themselves and their students.

AVID Mission Statement

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

AVID for Elementary Schools

Putting future leaders on an early path to success in school

AVID Elementary engages young learners and provides them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers who have a thirst for learning. Teachers use AVID strategies to provide students with:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Writing to learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading to learn

  • Note-taking and time management skills

  • Best ways to work together inside and outside of the classroom

AVID for Secondary Schools

Moving future leaders toward college success and beyond

AVID’s teaching strategies and curriculum build positive teacher-student relationships to ensure student success schoolwide. AVID Elective students:

  • Proven ways to succeed in school

  • Enroll in advanced courses (AP®)

  • Receive academic instruction and tutorial support

  • Strengthen their writing skills

  • Improve study and organization skills

  • Gain “college knowledge”

  • Visit colleges and explore careers

The AVID Advantage

  • Reduces variation in classroom instruction.

  • Leverages grit and determination of students.

  • Emphasizes rigorous coursework, relevance of instruction and relationships.

  • Raises expectations of educators, students and their families.

  • Re-energizes the staff on campus and in the district.

about 6 hours ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday Mills Middle
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Joe T. Robinson Middle
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sylvan Hills Junior High
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary
AVID Wednesday Sherwood Elementary

🚀 Our incredible volunteers gave over 10,000 hours of their time to students last school year, and they’re ready to level up for 2025-2026!

📚 Today, ladies from the UAPB Alumni Association kicked off a monthly Book Club with our third graders at College Station and Harris Elementaries. Kids also had a friend scavenger hunt where they had to get signatures from the other school's scholars.

💖 Want in on the fun? Become a PCSSD volunteer and help spark young minds. Sign up here: https://securevolunteer.com/Pulaski-County-Special-School-District/home

🔒 Safety first: Anyone who wishes to volunteer at a PCSSD school must first complete a volunteer application. This includes a background check conducted online at no cost to the volunteer.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #CSESonFire #PantherProud #BetterTogether

about 9 hours ago, PCSSD
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
UAPB Alumni read to College Station and Harris Elementaries
Good evening MMS Family!
Check out what is happening at Mills Middle This WEEK!
2 days ago, Charde Wilson
MMS
Every Wednesday, we at Comet Nation adorn our college gear for AVID College and Career Spirit Day. Doing this avails us the opportunity to talk to a comet about college and/or our career. We love it and our scholars love it too! #avid #collegeandcareerreadiness #millsmiddleschoolcomets
6 days ago, Mills Middle School
MMS AVID college and career spirit Day pic

Not sure what to wear tomorrow? Pick a college or career shirt to join in on AVID Wednesday! What is AVID? AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
👕 Rock your dream school tee
🩺 Don your future-career shirt
📸 Strike a pose & tag us in your pic

7 days ago, PCSSD
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Oak Grove Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Crystal Hill Avid Wednesday
Sylvan Hills Elementary AVID Wednesday
Check out what is happening at Mills Middle this week!
8 days ago, Charde Wilson
HAPPENINGS!
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
9 days ago, PCSSD
Happy Labor Day from PCSSD
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
13 days ago, PCSSD
Now Hiring Teachers
Good morning! Please check out what is happening at Mills Middle School this week!
16 days ago, Charde Wilson
mms
Mills Middle School teachers and Arkansas Department of Education teamed together in a personalized PLC to study the implementation plan for Sci-Ed.

They teamed together for:
-lesson internalization
-determining the standards being covered within that unit
-discussing how to make real world connections for scholars throughout the unit

We look forward to a beyond amazing year within our Science Department!
18 days ago, Charde Wilson
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📣 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!
18 days ago, PCSSD
workforce open house
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
21 days ago, PCSSD
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
AVID Wednesday
First Week of Comet Nation Comet School was a rousing success. Scholars engaged in relational capacity activities where they begin to make personal connections with their peers and teachers in order to manifest a classroom environment (culture) teaming with joy, high expectations, safety, support, and learning. Examples included Mr. Boaitey's AVID Elective class conducting "partner Interviews" with each other and subsequently introducing their partners to the class; Ms. Tucker's EAST class engaging in "team building questioning Cue Cards, where scholars responded to prompts, sharing their responses with their partner and then with the entire class; and Ms. Riordan's social studies class "story swap" where scholars share stories with one another and then shares them with the class.

Making personal connections with our scholars is one to ensure we meeting the mission of Mills Middle School which is to meet the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars and to prepare them for success.

#thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschool #buildingrelationalcapacity
22 days ago, Mills Middle School
Boaitey Partner Interviews pic 1
Boaitey Partner Interviews Pic 2
Boaitey Partner Interviews pic 3
Tucker Team Building Question Cue Cards
Tucker Team Building Question Cue Cards
Riordan Story Swap Pic

We can't wait to see you today!

The following is a gentle reminder:

Scholars who did not attend orientation on Saturday to receive their class schedule will need to report to the Auxiliary Cafeteria to pick it up.

Please note the following requirements for all scholars:

ID, Lanyard, Locker, and Badge Holder – The district fee for these items is $20.00.

Athletic Locker – Scholars participating in sports will need to pay an additional $6.00 for an athletic locker to secure personal items during practices and games.

Backpacks – Only clear or mesh backpacks are allowed.

Handbags – Handbags must meet the approved size limit; large handbags will not be permitted this school year.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring a smooth start to the school year.

30 days ago, Mills Middle School
Mills Middle School Logo
Orientation was a "Comet BLAST!" Scholars received their lockers and ID's, got their schedules, visited with friends and family and received free grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. A wonderful start to the brand new school year!
#cometnation #werise #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #wearethechampions
30 days ago, Mills Middle School
Orientation cheer leaders pic 1
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Orientation Day pic7
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
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips

If you haven't already, take some time this weekend to read through the 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook! Review the attendance policy, dress code, and more at pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips

ANNUAL MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
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Free Grilled Hamburgers/Hot Dogs
Pick up your schedules
Purchase ID/Locker ($20 cash)
See your campus
and more....

#happynewschoolyear #letsgocomets #thebestisyettocome

about 1 month ago, Mills Middle School
School Orientation Letter Reminder
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
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
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
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips