Happy Hanukkah! For the next eight nights, Hanukkah (often called the Festival of Lights), takes place for our Jewish friends. The celebration centers around lighting candles on the menorah while also enjoying food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #serveall
In 1994, the United States Congress declared December 7, National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Memorials and events are held each year at Pearl Harbor as well as across the nation honoring the 2,403 Americans killed and the nearly 1,200 injured. #pcssdproud #serveall
WINTER CONCERT
You are cordially invited to join the Mills Middle School orchestra in some holiday music fun!
WHEN: Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Mills University Studies High School Auditorium | 708 E. Dixon Rd., Little Rock, AR 72206
Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #1: Foods that are rich in fiber, protein, & healthy fats keep the body feeling full longer, providing energy to focus and stay alert throughout the day.
Source: https://trst.in/EMho2z.
#pcssdproud #serveall
In an effort to spread joy and support community, Heart and Soles is organizing a shoe giveaway December 16, 2023 for children in grades K-12 in the Wrightsville community. Organizers will ensure that at least 100 kids leave with a big smile and a comfortable pair of sneakers.
Please see flyer for details and share.
Happy Holidays!
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
ATTENTION
Adult Education Scholarships Available
For more information go to: http://www.gedwage.com or call (501) 234-3650
From Pulaski County Adult Education
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On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this break and spend time with loved ones. What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? Let us know! #pcssdproud #serveall
Your Mills Middle School Family wishes you and yours a continued joy-filled, restful, grace-full Fall recess. Happy Thanksgiving!! #blessed #grateful #millsmiddleschoolcomets #tistheseasontobegreat #pcssdproud #thebestisyettocome
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"To succeed, student-athletes need to be around people who are serious about their life; people who will keep them out trouble and help them improve."
#pcssdproud #serveall
November is National American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM). In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as NAIHM. Check out interesting and historical about Native American culture: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov #pcssdproud #serveall
We're hiring and looking to fill the following positions at Mills Middle School:
-One-to-One SpEd Paraprofessional
-Resource/Co-Taught SpEd Teacher
"B O O M !" That was the answer to the Essential Question in Ms. McCarty's 7th Grade Science Lab last week! Scholars were thoroughly engaged and will remember this lesson for days to come! Keep keeping the light on, Ms. McCarty! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #thebestisyettocome
Just a reminder, schools will be closed November 20 - 24 and district offices will be closed November 23 - 24. Enjoy the week off! We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 27. #pcssdproud #serveall
National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of those children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. On this day, courts and organizations across the country open their doors to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. #pcssdproud #serveall
