Mills Middle School

Our school-based health clinic is opening in just a few weeks! Our partners at Mainline Health have an opening for a Patient Support Specialist the clinic that will located behind the MILLS MIDDLE campus. Check out the position: https://trst.in/U2gbem #pcssdproud #serveall

With more nearly 7,500 hours of instruction, PCSSD ranks in top 10% nationwide for commitment to whole-child education. This instruction focused on topics like financial literacy, health, careers and more. Learn more about this award: https://trst.in/LIbChD #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Make a Difference to Children Month! Here’s how Stacy Bottoms of CATO works to make an impact: "Through positive relationship building, educators can shape a child's future and help them succeed academically and personally." #pcssdproud #serveall

We've got a NEW online payment portal for PCSSD students - EZ School Pay! This can be used to make payments for student nutrition, school events, chromebook fees and more. Set up a free account and check out all the app features: https://trst.in/w3Aycs #pcssdproud #serveall

Yes, it is still a glorious summer, but the 2024-2025 MMS Comet year starts in a little over a month from now. We're excited and can't wait to welcome our mighty comets! Dr. Lisa Watson, Principal of Mills Middle School is extending her heartfelt greetings to you this summer and wishes to welcome you, our Mills Middle School community and stakeholders to the new school year. Take a moment to read her welcome letter and please be in touch with any questions, concerns, suggestions and praise reports. #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #enjoysummerbreak #pcssdproud

More than 75% of PCSSD schools will offer free meals starting in the 24-25 school year under Provision 2. This will provide meals, regardless of eligibility, at no charge for students in 19 select schools. Check out the details here: https://trst.in/D03Nk3. #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this simple tip from Anjelica Evans of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY: "READ, READ, READ! 15 minutes of listening to your child read every day will make a major difference in your child/children's academic abilities." #pcssdproud #serveall

Celebrated in July, French-American Heritage Month commemorates the contributions and influence the French have made in our everyday lives. Everything from art, laws, cuisine, culture, etiquette and so much more! Merci beaucoup! #pcssdproud #serveall

Did you know our Mills Middle School Comets can sing and play (various instruments) well? Our music department is thriving and we thank Ms. Rounds, Ms. Cojocaru, Mr. Cross (not pictured) and Mr. Cooper (not pictured) for inspiring our comets to soar with sound! These pictures are from our last concert of the year. Unfortunately, we didn't get pictures of our band(s), but everyone that came to our May spring concerts will tell you that these scholars knocked it out the park! Can't wait to see what 2024-2025 will bring!! #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #musicislife #thearts #choir #orchestra #band

School may be out for the summer, but the first day of the new school year will be here before you know it! Make sure you're ready and get your school supplies early. Find your child's supply list here: https://millsms.pcssd.org/page/school-supply-lists Exciting news - you can order everything you need right from our website from your favorite retailer!

Happy 4th of July! This holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the 13 American colonies’ political break from Great Britain. Americans celebrate with fireworks, first added to official celebrations in 1777. #pcssdproud #serveall 

We are kicking off National Make a Difference to Children Month with thoughtful tips on teaching gratitude to our kids from Dr. Luttrell, Director of STEM and Blended Learning. Check out his tips and learn to make a difference: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1643332 #pcssdproud #serveall

REMINDER! This week's meal box pick up will be Wednesday, July 3. The District will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Both pick up locations MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and CATO ELEMENTARY will be open 7am-11am (while supplies last). https://trst.in/7OOdg5 #pcssdproud #serveall

In honor of International Joke Day we give you this silly school joke: Q: Why was the math book so sad? 🥁 Drum roll... A: It had too many problems. 🤣 Now, it's your turn. Give us your best joke in the comments! 🤣 #pcssdproud #serveall

Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this fun tip from Staisey Hodge of OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY: "Visit the local library for storytime and discover new books. Then explore the other items you and the family can check out—like fishing poles, tools or telescopes!" #pcssdproud #serveall

June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: picnicking! What is your favorite park to enjoy a picnic? We’re big fans of the inclusive playground within Two Rivers Park! #pcssdproud #serveall

Last week the Mills Mills Middle School Site Team spent an engaging 3 days at AVID Summer Institute in Dallas. 270+ PCSSD teachers and staff were also in attendance. We engaged in team building activities, attended a number of professional development trainings in order to set intentions and collectively develop goals to ensure that we at Mills Middle School meet the personalized academic and social needs of all scholars to prepare them for success. #weareinspired #scholarsfirst #avid4college #aintnomountainhighenough #millsmiddleschoolcomets #weareready #pcssdproud #thebestisyettocome #avidsidallas2024

Mills Middle School Rising 6th Grade Feeder Transition Camp ended last Friday with a field trip to the University of Central Arkansas. Unfortunately all of our transition camp participants were unable to attend. However those who did had a wonderful time. Scholars engaged in an interactive BEAR activity, toured the campus and dined in the cafeteria. Due to our positive scholar response we may consider ending transition camp with a college visit from now on. Transition camp continues to be a wonderful opportunity to build relational capacity among peers, learn campus rules, rituals, and routines, engage in both enrichment and intervention activities, have fun and prepare for the transition to middle school. We're looking forward to a blazing comet new year! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #pcssdproud #letsgo

We're less than two months away from opening the doors to our school based health clinic. Along with our partners at Mainline Health, we cannot wait to bring a variety of healthcare services to PCSSD students and staff. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1608188 #pcssdproud #serveall

All PCSSD athletic facilities, including school tracks, will be closed June 23 - July 6 for the required "dead period" under AAA rules. Practices for student athletes will resume after July 6 and tracks will reopen for public use at that time as well. #pcssdproud #serveall