Your educators at Comet Nation convened the opening of our "Comet" for the 2025-2026 school year, building up and celebrating our team, delving into our school mission which is "to meet the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars and prepare them for success," and analyzing our school data to create a roadmap to make good on our mission. We are excited! #thebestisyettocome #happynewyear #millsmiddleschoolcomets #letsgo
about 1 month ago, Mills Middle School
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Open House events are happening across the District all week! Check out the full schedule at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2313171. We can't wait to welcome you back on campus. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
Find your student's bus route and pickup time plus other helpful tips on our Back-to-School Guide! https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
Don't forget, August 25 is the deadline for families to apply for the Summer EBT program! More details at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2195105. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
EBT deadline is August 25.
Are you ready for the Arkansas sales tax holiday this weekend? Review the District's dress code policies and find your school's supply list at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips

PCSSD provides Chromebooks to all of our students to enhance their instructional journey. To avoid unwanted extra costs, we offer Chromebook insurance for just $25. The deadline to sign up is October 3, 2025. See more tips at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
Part of your back-to-school preparations may include getting required immunizations or sports physicals, but did you know these services are offered at Mainline Health, PCSSD's school-based health clinic? Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
about 1 month ago, PCSSD
Back to School Tips
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER AT MMS!

Mills Middle School is looking for a Volunteer Basketball Coach for our 6th grade boys and girls.

If you are interested, please see the flyer attached and contact Dr. Watson at 501-234-5252.
about 1 month ago, Charde Wilson
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The first day of school is just two weeks away! Our first back-to-school tip is a reminder that all PCSSD schools will be phone-free zones from bell to bell in 2025-2026. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/phone-free-schools #PCSSDProud

about 1 month ago, PCSSD
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It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
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Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from MILLS MIDDLE Principal, Dr. E. Lisa Watson: "Have students select 2–3 books they are excited about & break the reading into chunks: A weekly page or chapter goal to finish the book by a certain date." #pcssdproud #serveall
about 2 months ago, Mills Middle
Outshine the Summer Slide with this literacy tip from MILLS MIDDLE Principal, Dr. E. Lisa Watson: "Have students select 2–3 books they are excited about & break the reading into chunks: A weekly page or chapter goal to finish the book by a certain date." #pcssdproud #serveall

Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!

Mills Middle
Saturday, August 9
9:00-10:00 a.m. (6th Grade)
10:00-11:00 a.m. (7th Grade)
11:00-12:00 p.m. (8th Grade & Siblings)
Pick up class schedules, get ID badges, lockers, and house assignments, pay fees, order t-shirts, sign up for PTO, visit the concession stand, photo booth, and bookathon.

about 2 months ago, PCSSD
Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!
Back to School Orientation is around the corner!
Parents and guardians of grades 6-8 Mills Middle scholars, we look forward to seeing you on Aug. 9th to pick up schedules, purchase your ID's and Lockers, and more.

Please refer to the flyer for time-frames to attend!
about 2 months ago, Charde Wilson
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Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
World Emoji Day

College and career readiness is something we take seriously here at Mills Middle School. In our latest installment of our AVID Fireside Chat we hear from scholars answering question, "How has my idea of college evolved this year?" Click the following link and enjoy!

https://youtu.be/oXdKQj8TXYo

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

#millsmiddleschoolcomets #collegeandcareer #avid #thebestisyettocome

about 2 months ago, Mills Middle School
July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall
about 2 months ago, PCSSD
July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 The French gifted the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. on July 4, 1884 as a symbol of friendship and freedom. Let’s celebrate the culture, history, and lasting bonds! #pcssdproud #serveall
Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year. **All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.** If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.
2 months ago, PCSSD
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July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall
2 months ago, PCSSD
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month! One way to impact the lives of our students is to volunteer next school year! If you are new to the district, make sure to fill out a volunteer application: https://trst.in/PV6vIO  #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Independence Day! Did you know? The first 4th of July celebration with fireworks was in 1777— just one year after the Declaration was signed! 🎆🇺🇸 How will your family celebrate today? #pcssdproud #serveall
2 months ago, PCSSD
Happy 4th of July
Happy Summertime Comet Nation! While you are out of school enjoying the 'summer breeze' your teachers and administrators want to encourage you to read. Check out this infographic on the "Impact of Reading 20 minutes" a day. Let's commit to doing this mighty Comets! #letsread #summerreadingclub #readfor20minutes #read #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome
2 months ago, Mills Middle School
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