It's American Education Week! This week, we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools - in the classroom and behind the scenes. Check out ways to celebrate: https://trst.in/KdeWHq. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
According to a new CDC report, vaping usage is decreasing in high schools. Earlier this week, Dr. Sherman Whitfield spoke with THV11 about how this is a top priority in PCSSD and what is done to decrease usage among students. Watch: https://trst.in/4TKPxf #pcssdproud #serveall
We're officially in the playoffs! MAUMELLE and ROBINSON HIGH are both on the road tonight, while MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES will host their opponent. Good luck to all three! Don't forget you can watch these games live: https://trst.in/eUvuKC #pcssdproud #serveall
AVID students were working on their team work skills and having some fun in class this week. This is the bandana, cup, and marble challenge. In this challenge, a group of students must work together to transport a marble sitting atop a cup (upside down) from point A to point B. It's tough!
This week we highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together," recognizes the importance of personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities all year. #pcssdproud #serveall
Shout out to our cross country rockstars for their performance in the state cross country meet last week! Out of more than 220 students, Noie Jaime and Luis Baldelamar both finished with incredible times. We're so proud of how hard they worked this season. Congrats Noie and Luis!
Listen up high school juniors and seniors: November is National Scholarship Month! This month has a special emphasis to research and learn more about scholarships out there. Talk to your counselors to learn more about what help is available for you! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSO had completed their search at Mills University Studies high school. No weapon was found. We appreciate everyone's patience as we worked to ensure safety of our students and staff today. We will begin with a staggered dismissal.
Parents & staff: we are still on lockdown. PCSO is searching the final classrooms. Dismissal will be delayed about 15 minutes. The basketball game will still be played this evening. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Update: the school is now on a partial lockdown as we work to provide lunch to students who have not been fed. Students who were in first lunch are in a secure location. PCSO officials remain on campus at this time.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to hold Mills University Studies High on a lockdown. Students and staff are safe as we continue with these lockdown procedures. Pulaski county, sheriff officers are continuing to search around the campus.
Mills University Studies high school is still under lockdown. Pulaski county sheriffs officers are still searching the building. Students and staff remain safe while under lockdown procedures.
Mills University Studies high school is still on lockdown at this time. Pulaski county sheriffs officers are actively searching the building for an alleged weapon. Students and staff are safe and under lockdown procedures.
Mills University Studies High School is currently under lockdown. There is a threat of an alleged weapon on campus. Pulaski county sheriffs office is on campus. Students and staff are safe and under lockdown procedures. No one is allowed to enter or leave the school at this time.
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
If your student needs to take the ACT exam - check out this deal! Students who pay to register for the December 2023 ACT will receive a discount code that can be used to take another ACT® test for free. The discount code will be sent to your email no later than Dec. 18, 2023 and must be used by Jan. 31, 2024. More details on this deal can be found here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html#test-dates
Students in Dr. Franco's class celebrated El Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead) yesterday. This is Mexican holiday where families remember their deceased relatives on November 1 and 2. People usually put altars or offerings and include decorations with objects; displays of the deceased's favorite foods and drinks, as well as ornamental and personal objects, flowers, candles and photographs of their loved ones.
It's the final week of the regular season! Good luck ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH on the road, while MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH aim to protect the home turf. Let's end the season on a high note! Livestream available: https://trst.in/gktbpl #pcssdproud #serveall
