Mills Middle School

Back to School Tip #5: Fill out our School-Based Health Form 🩺 PCSSD now has a School-Based Health Center located behind Mills Middle that provides primary & behavioral health services for students & staff. Turn in your consent form: https://trst.in/9nqjeu Watch this video from the ribbon cutting for a behind-the-scenes look at the clinic: https://youtu.be/gauWOtKTPKI #pcssdproud #serveall

"Oh What A Night!" We all turned out for our Comet Family Back2School GEAR UP Family Night last Thursday, August 8th! What a wonderful turnout and success! At least 225 children and adults attended our back to school #gearuparkansas family event. The MMS community engaged in wonderful enrichment activities from groups like Arkansas AIMS, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Mid-America Science Museum, and the Delta Cultural Center. Pulaski Technical College, University of Central Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock provided college and career awareness. And did we mention the great food from Eat My Catfish and Big Baby's Barbecue! -------- Mills Middle School (MMS) is one of 15 Arkansas middle schools participating in GEAR UP and the only school in the Pulaski County Special School District. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students. This seven-year, $30 million grant was acquired by the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and they will facilitate its implementation in Arkansas. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #gearuparkansas #arkansasaims #familynight #backtoschool #thebestisyettocome

ESS will host a informational and training session for prospective substitutes on Thursday, August 15 from 10am - 2pm at 925 E Dixon Rd. Visit https://trst.in/RhvviR to start your application. Click here to register for the meeting: https://trst.in/h2qV8V #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! If your child has a vaccine visit coming up, check out these tips from the CDC: https://trst.in/E4SUEQ! They cover everything from how to hold your child during vaccination to making shots less stressful. #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #4: Know your Nutrition Needs 💲Create a *free* EZ School Pay account to make cafeteria payments & more! 🍴Check out menus, apply for free & reduced lunch, and learn about Provision 2. All the details are here: https://trst.in/Jp2EYn #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy National Book Lovers Day! For those who celebrate (hi, fellow bibliophiles) share your favorite book or your current read in the comments. ❤️📚❤️ #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #3: Make Smart Purchases ✏️You can order school supplies directly from your school website with a click of a button! 💻 Every student is provided a chromebook! Buy insurance to avoid unwanted costs. Learn more: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATTENTION Our MMS GEAR up Family Night is tomorrow - THURSDAY, 6pm - 8pm at Mills Middle School. All MMS 6th/7th/8th Grade scholars and their families are invited!! FREE GOOD FOOD and SCHOLASTIC FUN! See you there!!!

Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules 🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester 👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies 📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

Back to School Tip #1: Mark Your Calendars! 🔔 Learn start & end times on our bell schedule page. Pro tip: Times vary at secondary schools. 📅 Find district dates on the PCSSD calendar & campus-specific events on your school page. https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall

The first day of school is just two weeks away! As we count down, we'll share all our Back to School page has to offer. Hint: It's your one stop for supply lists, media consent form, dress code, bell schedule & more! GET STARTED: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us welcome a new educator to the Mills Middle School "Comet Nation!" Welcome, Ms. Angela Smith! -------- Hi, I am Angela Smith. I moved to Conway,AR from Springfield, MO over the summer. I love working with all children. I have worked with children in various public schools for over seven years. I will be the new Academic Interventionist/Testing Coordinator. I am super excited to meet everyone. Side note…I am coming to Mill’s Middle leaving Jarrett Middle as their Certified Behavior Interventionist. I don’t mind helping out in tough situations. #millsmiddleschool #pcssdproud #letsgo #angelasmith

Please help us welcome a new educator to the Mills Middle School "Comet Nation!" Welcome, Mr. Logan Leach! ----- My name is Logan Leach, and I will be joining the Mills Middle School comet team as a math teacher! I am certified in math and social studies, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary education. I love to build communities and have a growth mindset when it comes to these communities. We are all in this together! I am excited to be a comet this year! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #letsgo #loganleach

AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ #pcssdproud #serveall

It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall Pre-School Clinic Hours: August 13, 7am - 4:30pm August 15, 7am - 12pm School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm Friday, 7am - 11am

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.” #pcssdproud #serveall

The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall

Please help us welcome a new educator to the Mills Middle School "Comet Nation!" Welcome, Ms. Tesla Billingsley! ----- My name is Tesla Billingsley, and I am thrilled to be joining Mills Middle School for my first year of teaching. I am certified in Art and Social Studies, and I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Level Education. I will be joining Mills Middle School as an Art teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. I look forward to cultivating a safe and fun environment where students can explore their creativity. As Scott Adams said, "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #letsgo #teslabillingsley

Please help us welcome a new educator to the Mills Middle School "Comet Nation!" Welcome, Ms. Ella Hill! -------- My name is Ella Hill and I am so excited to spend my first year teaching at Mill’s Middle School. I have a B.A. in History and a deep love for the subject. I look forward to sharing my love of the subject with students and encouraging their curiosity about the world around them. As this is my first year teaching, I am so happy to learn alongside my students and become a better educator with them and the Comet Nation! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #letsgo #ellahill