Open House events are happening across the District all week! Check out the full schedule at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2313171. We can't wait to welcome you back on campus. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
The Pulaski County Special School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mills University Studies High School after nearly 18 months of construction at the school. Check out our video of this morning's events at https://youtu.be/dv5AYD8Nn20. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Find your student's bus route and pickup time plus other helpful tips on our Back-to-School Guide! https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Don't forget, August 25 is the deadline for families to apply for the Summer EBT program! More details at https://www.pcssd.org/article/2195105. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Are you ready for the Arkansas sales tax holiday this weekend? Review the District's dress code policies and find your school's supply list at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school. #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
Learn more about all tax-exempt items at https://trst.in/6OqHBQ.
Congratulations to all of our rising seniors and recent graduates who have been recognized as 2025 AP Scholars by College Board! #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
AP Scholar with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
AP Scholar with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
PCSSD provides Chromebooks to all of our students to enhance their instructional journey. To avoid unwanted extra costs, we offer Chromebook insurance for just $25. The deadline to sign up is October 3, 2025. See more tips at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
Part of your back-to-school preparations may include getting required immunizations or sports physicals, but did you know these services are offered at Mainline Health, PCSSD's school-based health clinic? Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school #PCSSDproud #ServeAll
School days are on the way! Today begins schedule pick up for students - seniors first! - and this is a reminder of prices for items that students can take care of this week and next.
Student IDs are $20. The IDs will be made once school begins, so when you drop by, you are securing payment but you don't have to have the photo made yet.
Parking passes are $20. The student driver's license and the vehicle's registration and insurance must be presented as well.
Lockers are FREE! This is a great chance to have a safe place to put those items like cell phones, headphones, and such since we will be bell-to-bell NO cell this year.
Student schedules are also available. Please note, these are subject to change before the first day of school as classes are being balanced and changes are still occurring. New copies will be handed out to students on day one.
Please note that due to state regulations, we can accept cash or checks only.
We are looking forward to seeing students and families as we prepare for 2025-2026!
Student IDs are $20. The IDs will be made once school begins, so when you drop by, you are securing payment but you don't have to have the photo made yet.
Parking passes are $20. The student driver's license and the vehicle's registration and insurance must be presented as well.
Lockers are FREE! This is a great chance to have a safe place to put those items like cell phones, headphones, and such since we will be bell-to-bell NO cell this year.
Student schedules are also available. Please note, these are subject to change before the first day of school as classes are being balanced and changes are still occurring. New copies will be handed out to students on day one.
Please note that due to state regulations, we can accept cash or checks only.
We are looking forward to seeing students and families as we prepare for 2025-2026!
The first day of school is just two weeks away! Our first back-to-school tip is a reminder that all PCSSD schools will be phone-free zones from bell to bell in 2025-2026. Learn more at https://www.pcssd.org/page/phone-free-schools #PCSSDProud
It is with great pleasure that we get to congratulate our own Ms. Elizabeth Prewett who has been named the 2025 Arkansas History Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Prewett is being recognized for her outstanding work and dedication as a history teacher. There are over 3,500 social studies teachers in Arkansas, not to mention tens of thousands of elementary teachers as well. But Ms. Prewett has been selected to represent them all!
She will receive a $1,000 award, a certificate of recognition, an archive of books and historical resources, and recognition at a state ceremony.
She is now also a finalist for National History Teacher of the Year where the winner receives $10,000 and a ceremony in their honor held in New York City.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America created this national award to honor outstanding teachers of American History in 2004. The National History Teacher of the Year award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Prewett for this phenomenal honor!
#MillsUniversityStudiesHighSchool
#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#WalkInExcellence
Ms. Prewett is being recognized for her outstanding work and dedication as a history teacher. There are over 3,500 social studies teachers in Arkansas, not to mention tens of thousands of elementary teachers as well. But Ms. Prewett has been selected to represent them all!
She will receive a $1,000 award, a certificate of recognition, an archive of books and historical resources, and recognition at a state ceremony.
She is now also a finalist for National History Teacher of the Year where the winner receives $10,000 and a ceremony in their honor held in New York City.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America created this national award to honor outstanding teachers of American History in 2004. The National History Teacher of the Year award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring exceptional American history teachers from elementary school through high school.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Prewett for this phenomenal honor!
#MillsUniversityStudiesHighSchool
#PuttingThePiecesTogether
#WalkInExcellence
It's Global Hug Your Kids Day! The benefits of this comforting gesture are endless! A quick morning hug can help kids feel confident and loved & bedtime hugs can help lower stress & improve sleep. Take a moment to show your love—one hug at a time! 💖 #pcssdproud #serveall
Save the date for our upcoming Open House, and we look forward to seeing you on August 11 to kick off the new school year!
Mills University Studies High
Wednesday, August 6
5:00-6:00 p.m. (Freshmen Orientation Meeting)
6:00-7:30 p.m. (All Grades-Levels Open House)
July 30 Schedule Pickup
9:00-11:30 a.m. (Seniors A-L)
1:00-3:30 p.m. (Seniors M-Z)
July 31 Schedule Pickup
9:00-11:30 a.m. (Juniors A-L)
1:00-3:30 p.m. (Juniors M-Z)
August 1 Schedule Pickup
9:00-11:30 a.m. (Sophomores A-L)
1:00-3:30 p.m. (Sophomores M-Z)
Students who miss schedule pickup can receive their schedule at Open House.
Happy World Emoji Day! 😄🌍🎉 Fun fact: The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita in Japan—and now there are over 3,000 emojis used worldwide! What are your three most recent emojis? 📱✨ #pcssdproud #serveall
Attention freshmen families! We will have a special orientation meeting just for 9th graders on August 6th from 5:00-6:00 in our cafeteria. We would love for you to join us so that we can help make that transition to high school as smooth as possible for these students.
World Youth Skills Day celebrates the importance of equipping students for future work. We support this goal with the Academies of PCSSD. This model gives students experiential opportunities thru local industry partners. Check it out: https://trst.in/whppKx #pcssdproud #serveall
Believe it or not, school will be starting soon! We would love for you to come to our open house on August 6th from 6:00-7:30.
Mark your calendars now because schedule pick up is coming soon! Please notice the times for upperclassmen to drop by and get schedules, purchase parking passes and IDs, and get their Chromebooks.
July is French-American Heritage Month! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Did you know? Little Rock was named by French explorers after a distinctive rock outcrop in the Arkansas river that they called "La Petite Roche." #pcssdproud #serveall
Many families have already started their back-to-school shopping, so we wanted to send a quick reminder to all PCSSD families about our new backpack policy for next year.
**All backpacks must be CLEAR or MESH for the 2025-2026 school year.**
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Student Services Dept. at (501) 234-2015.
