Our community service learning team got to assist Daisy Bates on their annual field day and then they were able to help clean at Boyle Park. They have been hard working and dedicated to the goals we have set, and we are proud of their efforts!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#CommunityServiceLearning
about 8 hours ago, Mills University Studies High School
Student picking up trash
Two students in safety vests picking up trash
Large group of students on stairs wearing safety vests
PCSSD is proud to announce our 25-26 Teachers and Support Staff of the Year! We will celebrate all these employees and announce the overall district-level winners on Thursday. See the full list at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2920185.
about 8 hours ago, PCSSD
Shynice Galloway
Angela Pike

All these students will receive a diploma with merit for earning the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746 #PCSSDproud #ServeAll

about 11 hours ago, PCSSD
Group photo of eleven Mills University Studies High School students standing in two rows on a gym floor, each holding a Seal of Biliteracy certificate. A large green‑and‑yellow Mills banner hangs behind them. The front row has six students and the back row has five students, all facing the camera and displaying their certificates.
Group photo of twelve Mills University Studies High School students standing in two rows on a gym floor, each holding a Seal of Biliteracy certificate. A large green‑and‑yellow Mills banner hangs behind them. The front row has six students and the back row has five students, all facing the camera and displaying their certificates.
Congratulations to the following students for being elected to the 2026-2027 MUSHS Student Council!
🟢 President — Christian Mason
🟡 Vice President — Skyanna West
🟢 Secretary/Treasurer — Alanna Hardesty
🟡 Spirit Coordinator — Chanel Williams
🟢 Historians — Sidney Leeper, Daecia Anderson, Ariyanna Weston, Simon Thao
🟡 Senior Rep / Class President — Marely Diaz
🟢 Junior Rep — Raeghan Coleman
🟡 Sophomore Rep — Jaelle Jackson
🟢 Members‑at‑Large — Zaraya Moore, Mikiyah Finley, Jonasia Shelley, Maria Gonzalez Oliva, Charnae Moses, Chloe Brown, Kyle Hall, Teylor Rodriguez, Ahmmiyer Epps
#MillsOnTheMove #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
1 day ago, PCSSD
Graphic announcement for Mills University Studies High School listing the 2026–2027 Student Council. The design has a dark background with gold sparkles and the school crest at the top. Text on the graphic lists the elected officers: President Christian Mason; Vice President Skyanna West; Secretary/Treasurer Alanna Hardesty; Spirit Coordinator Chanel Williams; Historians Sidney Leeper, Daecia Anderson, Ariyanna Weston, and Simon Thao; Senior Representative and Class President Marely Diaz; Junior Representative Raeghan Coleman; Sophomore Representative Jaelle Jackson; and Members‑at‑Large Zaraya Moore, Mikiyah Finley, Jonasia Shelley, Maria Gonzalez Oliva, Charnae Moses, Chloe Brown, Kyle Hall, Teylor Rodriguez, and Ahmmiyer Epps. A congratulatory message appears at the bottom.
Find out more about the Philander Smith University START program for first-time freshmen.

Any questions should be directed to 501-370-5211.
1 day ago, Mills University Studies High School
Information about the START program
Flyer about the START program
🔰 The #ClassOf2026 opened graduation week with a Baccalaureate service on Sunday. ☄️
Thank you to the families, staff, and classmates who joined us to honor this milestone for our Comet Seniors. #PCSSDproud
Photos by Cadet Christian Mason. 📸
1 day ago, PCSSD
A graduate in a green cap and gown with a “26” tassel stands closely with another person in a floral blouse in a crowded indoor space with other graduates in the background.
A group of graduates in green caps and gowns stand in a hallway holding programs, with other people and a gray wall in the background.
Two graduates in green caps and gowns stand together smiling; one wears a National Honor Society collar and cords, and the other wears clear glasses. Other graduates are visible behind them.
A person in a military uniform hands a certificate to someone dressed in black on a stage with a podium, U.S. flag, and a musician standing near a large string instrument.
Two people wearing formal attire with ribbons stand on a stage; one speaks at a podium while the other holds an item in both hands. A U.S. flag and a table with a white cloth are visible.
A person in a green graduation gown stands behind a podium onstage, reading from a paper with a microphone nearby. A U.S. flag stands beside the podium against dark green curtains.
A person in a light blue dress stands at a podium speaking into a microphone, with a U.S. flag beside them and a musician with a double bass visible in the background.
A person in a military uniform presents a certificate to a graduate in a green gown on a stage with a podium, microphone stand, and U.S. flag.
A person in a red shirt walks toward the camera in a school hallway while graduates in green gowns and an attendee in a white dress take photos in the background.
A person holding a microphone speaks onstage near a podium with a U.S. flag, while musicians with instruments sit behind them.
School may be out – but school meals are still in! Children in the PCSSD community won't go hungry this summer and will have the opportunity to eat for free, thanks to PCSSD and its foodservice partner, Chartwells K12. This summer, we will be preparing meal packs for breakfast & lunch for anyone 18 years or younger in the community. The PCCSD summer meal program does not require registration or identification, and children do not have to attend PCSSD schools to receive the meals. Just show up at the pickup sites on distribution days from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and the meals will be loaded into your vehicle. For more details, see the attached image. #ServeAll #PCSSDproud
1 day ago, PCSSD
A colorful flyer titled “Summer Meals” announces free breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under 18. It lists two pickup locations—Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School and Cato Elementary School—and states that meals are distributed on Thursdays from June 4 to July 30 between 7:00–10:00am, with one Wednesday distribution due to a holiday. The flyer notes that each pack includes 10 meals, no registration or ID is required, and children do not have to attend PCSSD. The design includes bright summer graphics such as sunglasses, fruit slices, flip‑flops, and a sun, along with the Chartwells and PCSSD logos.
Seniors and families of Seniors,

The graduation practice at the Jack Stephens Center at UA Little Rock has been moved! Please note that rehearsal is now at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Students must be at Mills High by 2:00 p.m. that and they are required to ride the bus to and from practice.

If you have any questions, please call the school and ask for the counseling center!
2 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Flyer stating that graduation practice has moved to 3:30 pm on Friday, May 22
Summer EBT is back. Eligible families can receive $120 per student to help with groceries this summer. Some students qualify automatically, and others may need to apply. Check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and apply at access.arkansas.gov.

El programa Summer EBT ha regresado. Las familias que califican pueden recibir $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los comestibles este verano. Algunos estudiantes califican automáticamente y otros deberán presentar una solicitud. Verifica tu elegibilidad en ar.gov/SummerEBT y solicita en access.arkansas.gov.
2 days ago, PCSSD
English‑language flyer titled “Summer EBT is back!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It notes that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with simple food‑themed graphics throughout.
Spanish‑language flyer titled “¡Vuelve Summer EBT!” explaining that eligible families can receive $120 in grocery benefits per school‑aged child during the summer. It states that many students qualify automatically through SNAP, TEA, or Medicaid and that others may need to apply. The page includes steps to check eligibility at ar.gov/SummerEBT and instructions to apply through access.arkansas.gov. Logos for No Kid Hungry and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance appear at the top, with matching food‑themed graphics.
Recently our Mills University Studies High School JROTC flag team presented Security Officer Johnson with her father's United States flag folded and cased. She was very appreciative to the cadets for their continued service, and they were honored to serve in this way.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#JROTC
2 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Students surrounding a security officer holding a folded and cased US flag
Recently Ms. Foote celebrated her AP Literature and AP Language students as they prepared to take their AP exams. She provided them with breakfast, juice, and matching t-shirts that stated "I can do hard things!" And taking an AP exam is definitely a hard thing! But they did it, and we are so proud of them and their teacher for all their dedication, their work ethic, and their willingness to challenge themselves.

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
2 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Large group of students sitting in an arena wearing matching tshirts
Large group of students in stadium seating wearing matching tshirts
On Monday, May 11 Mills Baseball had its Baseball Banquet where the team was recognized for their hard work and commitment to represent Comet Nation to the best of their ability. We are very proud of these athletes and their coaches for their efforts this season!
2 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Multiple students standing in front of balloons holding certificates
Two students smiling at each other in front of celebration table
Two students smiling at each other in front of celebration table
🔰 More than 150 Comet freshmen are now committed to blazing a path toward graduation! ☄️
This morning, MUSHS #ClassOf2029 participated in the Pledge to Graduate ceremony. Each student is committed to receiving their diploma, attending school and its activities, and volunteering in the community.
Special thanks to Sgt. Willie Davis, from the Pulaski County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office, as well as Kierra Shephard, PCSSD board member and Mills Alum, for serving as our keynote speakers. We also appreciate Katy Sursa from Achieve Community Alliance and Viji Kuruvilla from Lexicon Inc. for supporting and inspiring each Academy pathway.
#PCSSDproud #ServeAll #MillsOnTheMove
8 days ago, PCSSD
A student wearing a light gray hoodie leans over a table and signs a large printed pledge sheet. The background is dark, and the lighting focuses on the student and the paper.
A group of people raise their right hands during a pledge. Two individuals in the foreground, one in a white shirt and one in black, have their hands raised with open palms. Others in the background do the same.
Two people sit side by side on stage, each holding printed documents with highlighted text. They wear navy blazers and light pants, and the background is dark.
A person in a dark suit stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone. Papers and a pen rest on the podium, and the background is dark.
An auditorium audience faces a stage where several people are seated behind a podium. A large screen displays a slide reading “Keynote Speaker – Sgt. Willie Davis, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department,” with his photo in uniform.
A person in a light blue dress with a white floral pattern stands at a podium, smiling and waving. A microphone is positioned in front of them, and the background is dark.
Three people stand together in an auditorium aisle, talking. All are dressed in dark blazers and light shirts. One person in the center holds a printed program. Rows of seats and brick walls are visible behind them.
A person stands at a podium holding a sheet of paper while speaking to an audience in a dimly lit auditorium. The audience is visible but out of focus.
A person wearing a red jacket stands behind a wooden podium speaking into a microphone. The background is dark, suggesting a stage setting.
A person in a dark suit and checkered shirt speaks at a wooden podium. Several people sit behind them on stage, dressed in various colors. The setting appears to be a formal ceremony.
The graduation ceremony for our class of 2026 will be held at Jack Stephens Center on the campus of UA Little Rock on May 23rd. Please keep in mind that the facility has a clear bag policy! This graphic shows you what is acceptable, but you can also review this link from their website.

https://lrtrojans.com/sports/2020/1/9/clear-bag-policy
8 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Graphic on clear bag policy at the Jack Stephens Center
We are super excited to announce our 2026 teacher and employee of the year at Mills University Studies High School!

Ms. Angel Pike is our employee of the year. Ms. Pike is our school bookkeeper and she takes care of so many things. She helps us get paid, helps us get materials and supplies, and helps us manage the office and all it entails. She always works with a smiling face and a servant's heart. She does so many things behind the scenes too helping us take care of the students and staff of our school. We simply could not function without Ms. Pike!

Ms. Shynice Galloway is our teacher of the year. Ms. Galloway is in her third year of teaching, and she just completed the Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP) program which allows a bachelor's degree candidate to be licensed and employed as a classroom teacher while completing the necessary requirements for a Standard Arkansas Teaching License. She has shown tremendous growth both in herself and in her students in her two years of teaching. Their ATLAS scores improved immensely this year, and her hard work is paying off!

Again, we are so fortunate to have people like Ms. Pike and Ms. Galloway at MUSHS. Their love for students and love for their work shines through every day, and we thank them for it! Congratulations again on these honors!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#TeacherOfTheYear
#EmployeeOfTheYear
8 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Teachers holding a certificate
bookkeeper and principal
This week the Lexicon Academy of Design enjoyed an incentive trip to Main Event since they had outstanding behavior and attendance. They enjoyed video games, snacks, laser tag and more. We appreciate celebrating our students who do the right things!

#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#MillsOnTheMove
12 days ago, Mills University Studies High School
Teachers in laser tag outfits
Students at video games
Students at snack bar
Students with snacks and games
Two students who are smiling near a video game
Students in bowling lanes
Teacher at video game
Students at laser tag
Student shopping at snack bar
Group photo of students

🎓 Give your student a head start — while still in high school!
🏫 PCSSD students can earn college credit through Arkansas State University (A‑State) and UA‑Pulaski Tech (UA‑PTC) Career Institute programs. These opportunities help students explore career pathways, experience college‑level coursework, and build confidence for life after graduation. 💪

📅 Deadlines for 2026–2027
🔷 UA‑Pulaski Tech: June 3
🐺 A‑State: July 15

🔗 Learn more and access application links at PCSSD.org/Concurrent‑Courses

12 days ago, PCSSD

Nurse Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize our wonderful school nurses. From caring for students on campus to promoting a healthy school environment, your hard work is invaluable! Thank you for the support, the expertise, and the heart you bring! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll #NursesAppreciationWeek

13 days ago, PCSSD
A colorful Nurses Appreciation Week 2026 graphic with medical‑themed illustrations including bandages, pills, a thermometer, and a heart with an EKG line. Large text reads “Nurses Appreciation Week 2026,” and a message below says, “Thank you for all your help, support, and compassion.” The PCSSD logo appears in the top right corner.

👩‍🏫 This week, we celebrate the teachers who impact so much of what PCSSD is. 🍎
Thank you for your creativity, consistency, and commitment that shape students’ futures — not by accident, but because of the intention and care you bring to your work every single day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

14 days ago, PCSSD
A green chalkboard framed by school supplies — a pencil cup, globe, backpack, notebook, ruler, protractor, and a graduation cap with a diploma. The PCSSD logo appears at the top. Text on the chalkboard reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–May 8.” Below it, additional text thanks teachers for their lessons, encouragement, and daily impact.
This Spring, PCSSD students earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in Albanian, Arabic, Cebuano, Hausa, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

The Seal recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language through AP exams, ACT or ATLAS scores, or language assessments such as the STAMP test. Students receive a medal and, upon graduation, a Diploma with Merit, contributing to their school’s overall letter grade. #PCSSDproud #SealOfBiliteracy https://www.pcssd.org/article/2865746
16 days ago, PCSSD