Mills University Studies High School

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mr. Stow of BAKER ELEMENTARY is a huge fan of Mary Shelley. Shelley is often considered the mother of sci-fi for her use of scientific elements rather than supernatural in her gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. #pcssdproud #serveall

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Baughtman of LAWSON ELEMENTARY enjoys digging into the work of Jan Brett. Brett is the author and illustrator of cozy picture books like The Mitten and The Hat. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's World Poetry Day! Take a deep dive into this playful, emotional literary art as a family by reading the work of each Young People’s Poet Laureate! Start exploring here: https://trst.in/caZyje #pcssdproud #serveall

The date of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is a nod to the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Find out how to spread awareness and take action for people with Down syndrome: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/ #pcssdproud #serveall

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Willmuth from ROBINSON ELEMENTARY enjoys Kate DiCamillo. DiCamillo's work includes over 25 children's novels including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux and the Mercy Watson series. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's officially Spring! Look out for signs that Spring has sprung: warmer, longer days, more rain and flowers in bloom! 🌷What's your favorite thing about Spring? #pcssdproud #serveall

Ms. Harper's classes have been participating in cupcake wars this week! The students made vanilla or chocolate cupcakes from scratch and had to show their work to the judges who evaluated them on display, taste, and presentation. Which one do you think won? #ElevatingExcellence #CookingMatters

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Harvey at CHENAL ELEMENTARY enjoys the author, R. J. Palacio. Palacio's middle-grade novel, Wonder, tells the story of a boy with facial differences entering school for the first time. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's National Athletic Training Month! In PCSSD, athletic trainers play a vital role in the development and healthcare of student athletes. Special thanks to Zankhana Patel, Shadaveya McPhereson, and Dylan Thompson for helping our athletes achieve their goals while staying injury-free! #pcssdproud #serveall

We want to send a huge congratulations to our Mills University Studies High School band who performed last night and received all SUPERIOR (highest score possible) ratings on stage and in sight reading. Of the forty-five bands that performed in our region, only six scored this well with MUSH being one of those! Their hard work, dedication, extra practice, and outstanding directors have made this achievement possible. Way to go, band!!! #ElevatingExcellence #MusicMatters #TheBandAlwaysWins

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: LANDMARK ELEMENTARY's Ms. Thomason enjoys Katherine Applegate. Applegate's middle-grade novel, The One and Only Ivan, won the Newbery Medal for her thoughtful portrayal of a caged gorilla who lived in a mall. #pcssdproud #serveall

♻️The 2025 theme for Global Recycling Day is Recycling Heroes! ♻️ How can your family join this global effort? It can be as easy as drinking from reusable bottles or recycling aluminum cans. Share your recycling tips below. #pcssdproud #serveall#pcssdproud #serveall

You are cordially invited to the Mills University Studies High School Fine Arts Spring Showcase- Encore: Timeless Expressions. Come enjoy our 2D and 3D art projects; pieces by band, orchestra, and choir; and performances by drama, theater, and debate. The showcase will run from 6:00-7:30. Please join us in this free-flow fun night!

Check out the winners of cupcake wars! These students from Ms. Silva's class made cupcakes to match the planets in their science studies last week. Astronomy and baking are both sciences - and how delicious!

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Janna Gibson of SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE selected Nikki Grimes. Grimes is the author of 100 books for kids and young adults, often focusing on young African American characters. #pcssdproud #serveall

Attention Mills community! Mills University Studies High will host a community meeting to update everyone on the construction projects taking place on campus. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room. We hope to see you there!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Many Americans join this celebration of Irish heritage by wearing green. Other traditions include enjoying parades, Irish dancing and traditional foods like corned beef and cabbage. #pcssdproud #serveall

Congratulations to the teacher and the students of the month for March! This month, Ms. Parker was nominated by students for this honor. As one said, "Ms. Parker has made me feel like I have a safe spot in school. I don't even have her class and she still reaches out to me about every event." Another student stated, "She's a good teacher because she helps me with anything I need help on." The students this month are nominated by teachers. Here are the statements made about them in the nomination process! Christopher Llamas, 9th grade: Chris is the best student behaviorally, academically, and socially. He is determined and disciplined to do the right thing even if others are not. Chris is sweet and always in a great mood. Jiovanni Martinez, 10th grade: Jiovanni has maintained As and Bs this school year, he rarely misses school, and he recently scored the highest level - level 4 - on the winter ATLAS interim assessment. He is such a hard-working student! Shirley Velasquez-Gonzalez, 11th grade: Shirley embodies the BLAZE standards: she is actively involved in school activities and extracurriculars, she strives for academic excellence, and she is always respectful and inclusive of all her teachers and peers! Kearlena Collins, 12th grade: Kearlena asks questions to aid her understanding and clarify points of confusion. She is polite, considerate, hard-working, and always helpful. She will be so successful in life because of these wonderful characteristics!

Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY's Katie Phippin enjoys Pam Munoz Ryan. One of Munoz Ryan's YA novels, Esperanza Rising, has been adapted for the stage & performed across the U.S. #pcssdproud #serveall

March is Irish-American Heritage Month! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 DID YOU KNOW? At least 9 signers of the Declaration of Independence had an Irish background. Learn more about how these Irish founders supported the creation of the U.S. https://trst.in/0RhBsR #pcssdproud #serveall