Mills University Studies is proud to announce that Gustavo Miranda earned a chair in the All-Region Choir and is also eligible to audition for All-State Choir in February. George Belt was also selected as an alternate! Congrats to our choir students!
More details: https://mills.pcssd.org/o/wilbur-d-mills-hs/article/1318170
Today is celebrated as the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos). This is a widely recognized Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Halloween! Did you know: Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. What kind of costume will you be wearing tonight (to ward off ghosts, of course 👻)? #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder: there is no school tomorrow for students. Teachers have a professional development day. District offices will be open. School will resume on Thursday, November 2. #pcssdproud #serveall
Our students aren't the only ones who are continuously learning! Congratulations to our very own, Jo Ann Koehler for earning her doctorate degree earlier this month. Dr. Koehler is the director of fine arts for the District. We're proud of you! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Polish American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the history and culture of Polish Americans and the impact they have had on our country and communities. #pcssdproud #serveall
Just two more weeks left in the regular season. Let's get out there and support our schools! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH!
Don't forget you can watch live: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Fine Arts teachers are committed to sharing their craft and passing along their knowledge and art to others. MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH is proud to offer a variety of fine arts programs, including forensics. Mr. Patrick Laxson does an incredible job working with our students to enhance their speech and debate skills.
Last week students from Mr. Trentacosta's AVID II class visited Arkadelphia for a college tour. Students had the chance to visit Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. It's important to expose to students to a variety of collegiate options and they learn so much on these visits!
Students in Dr. Franco's Spanish class spent a month participating in a variety of activities for Hispanic Heritage month. Now, students are gearing up for Dia de los muertos (Day of the Dead) which is celebrated on November 1 - 2.
This is Red Ribbon Week! This week, across PCSSD, we are working to educate and teach students the importance of staying drug-free! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Farm to School Month! This month we celebrate bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to students across PCSSD. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH students who earned a spot in All Region Orchestra!
1 Violin
Jason Tomas-Velasquez - 3rd chair
Kalinda Loomis - 4th chair
Viola
George Belt - 3rd chair
Alexandra Massey - 11th chair
Bass
David Clark - 2nd chair
#pcssdproud #serveall
October is Italian-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans to our culture and history. #pcssdproud #serveall
There are only 3 games left in the regular season - every game matters! We have a district matchup between MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH. MAUMELLE and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH are both on the road. Good luck! Livestream access: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network. #pcssdproud #serveall
Congratulations to all 4 PCSSD high school marching bands for earning a Superior rating at the recent ASBOA Region 1 Marching Assessment! This is the highest rating a band can earn and the first time in many years for all PCSSD schools to receive this. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to allow extra time in the mornings if bus stops are on your commute. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to stop when they see flashing red lights. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students in Coach Lee's Freshman Seminar class had the opportunity to hear from special guests on Monday. Representatives from the media visited the class to talk about careers in journalism. Special thanks Caitrin Assaf, Steven Goodale and Laura Monteverdi from KARK for coming out to speak to our students. It was a great experience!
This is National School Bus Safety Week. The PCSSD Transportation Department reminds drivers to keep a safe distance when following a school bus. #pcssdproud #serveall
