Mills Middle School

April is Occupational Therapy Month, and the 2025 theme is Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives. Across PCSSD, OTs inspire hope & change lives by helping students develop skills they need in the classroom, like fine & gross motor skills, sensory processing & more. #pcssdproud #serveall

ATLAS Testing is TWO days away! Last week, members of the Leadership team hosted data conferences with EVERY SCHOLAR in our building. Scholars received encouragement, data understanding, and next steps. Please help us support our scholars' growth through motivation! Leave a message of motivation under this post for our scholars to hear tomorrow!

Tax day is this week! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Tuesday, April 15. #pcssdproud #serveall

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Passover! This major Jewish holiday celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and will begin this evening with a ceremonial meal called a seder. #pcssdproud #serveall

Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD! We are always hiring support staff positions, including bus drivers, student nutrition, paraprofessionals, office, and more. Find out more about openings at our Career Expo on May 3. Details here: https://www.pcssd.org/career-expo #pcssdproud #serveall

Are you ready to fill every shelf in PCSSD classrooms? Starting now, every donation for books on @Donorschoose will be doubled, while funds last. 📚 Let’s help our students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books. https://bit.ly/4iNpooJ

SHOWTIME @ Mills Middle School Testing is April 15th-18th. Attendance is Imperative!

5 DAYS UNTIL we show what we know on ATLAS Summative! Parents/Guardians, remember, you can help by: 1. Ensuring your scholar is at school EVERY DAY next week 2. Helping them get a good nights rest 3. Providing breakfast for your scholar or getting them to school early enough to eat breakfast at school 4. Make sure they have their device 5. SPEAK positive thoughts to them WE WILL SHOW OUT on the ATLAS Summative!

For National Assistant Principals Week, we’re celebrating the leadership & dedication of our APs! Your hard work & commitment make a daily difference. Thank you for serving our students and staff. Today, let’s give a shout out to the APs of the MILLS feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall

Congratulations to Mills Middle School for being recognized as an "AVID Schoolwide Site!" Thuan Nguyen, AVID's Chief Executive Officer sent the following congratulatory note to Mills Middle School: "Congratulations on being recognized as an AVID SCHOOLWIDE SITE for the 2024-2025 school year. This status is awarded to sites that have met AVID's implementation expectations and submitted required data documentation that supports program effectiveness and student progress. This certification process is designed to assist AVID sites in achieving their college readiness goals that are precursors for academic success in high school and postsecondary education. We applaud you for your diligence in attaining this achievement, and we look forward to your continued leadership in providing quality education for all students. Please share this information with your site leadership, District Director, and colleagues in celebration of your commitment to AVID! Comet Nation is on the move! #avid4possibilities #avid #millsmiddleschoolcomets #thebestisyettocome #learningisrequired #letsgo

6 DAYS UNTIL SHOWTIME AT MMS! Parents, let's encourage our scholars to do well! They CAN and they WILL!

On National Student-Athlete Day, we celebrate our goal-setter and go-getter athletes who work hard in the classroom and on the field (or ... court, track, mat, pool, pitch...). Keep up the hard work and continue set the standard for excellence! #pcssdproud #serveall

Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD and join us at the 2025 PCSSD Career Expo! Details: 🗓️ May 3 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m. 📍Mills University Studies High School | 708 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik #pcssdproud #serveall

MMS Honor Roll Assembly was a complete SUCCESS! Please help us celebrate these scholars! #ABHonorRoll #MillsMiddleComets #ShowtimeAtMMS

Good afternoon Parents, Guardians, and Community Members! Summer is vastly approaching! If you have an incoming 6th grader; please sign them up for MMS Comet Pride Transition Camp this summer. All the information you need to know is on the links attached. English: https://bit.ly/englishMMS Spanish: https://bit.ly/SpanishMMS Contact Mills Middle School with any questions you may have.

The PCSSD school-based health clinic is a convenient choice for families seeking medical & behavioral health care for kids during school hours. Every student & staff member can access to quality & compassionate care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/5DGxEld6uts #pcssdproud #serveall

April is School Library Month, the perfect time to show our Teacher Librarians some love! They support our students in so many ways, from hosting book fairs and sponsoring clubs to encouraging a love of reading. Today we celebrate TLs from our Mills Feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall

Paraprofessionals wear many hats in PCSSD, from supporting classes to assisting with special education. On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we say thanks for their daily dedication. If a parapro has impacted your student, take a moment to thank them below. #pcssdproud #serveall

World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate students with autism while fostering acceptance & inclusion. “The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin. #pcssdproud #serveall

IT IS SHOWTIME @ MILLS MIDDLE! ATLAS is around the corner. Here is an informative piece on how parents and guardians can get involved in helping our scholars succeed on the test! Please take some time out to review our ATLAS Newsletter.