November 18, 2024

I wanted to take an opportunity to thank our community. We have such a supportive network of parents and community members who continuously show up and support our students and teachers. Teachers consistently tell me they have parents pouring into their classrooms. When they reach out and ask for support, perhaps with supplies for a special project or reward prizes for their students, our parents are always willing to help. We have several booster programs who dedicate their time and talents supporting each of our extra curricular clubs and programs. We don't take this lightly and truly appreciate all the adults involved with our students in such a positive manner. I hear from our community members when our students are out volunteering in our community with a variety of events, they are always amazed how helpful and well behaved our students are. I always say, it take a village to raise our students. We are very grateful for our community! Thank you!!

NO SCHOOL - November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

Have a great week Tigers!

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Nichole Bundy

Principal

Millennium High School

#ThisIsMillennium

Millennium HS is a member of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools

Happy Holidays Millennium Parents!

'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer and we're hoping you can help us celebrate our teachers and staff who work hard year round to encourage and educate your children.

We have close to 200 staff members and would love to recognize them all with a choice of gift cards to a local store or restaurant. We would appreciate cards in $10 to $25 denominations so we can celebrate everyone equally.

If your family can donate, please sign up below for the store or restaurant you will get the gift card from. Please drop all gift cards off to the front office (attention: Karla Lopez) by Friday, December 13th at the end of the school day.

Sign Up

Senior Portrait retakes are Monday, December 2nd. This session is for those who missed the sessions in September or if those who would like the photo from September retaken. The schedule for this date will come out as it nears.

Future Freshman Night - Class of 2029

December 9th | 5:30 -7:30 PM

Current 8th graders and their families are invited to campus starting in the Aux Gym.

The format for this night:

5:30-6:10 General Session/Student Panel- Aux Gym

6:10- 6:30 Honors Program Overview - Aux Gym

6:15- 7:30 Campus Tours and Browsing in the Main Gym

Freshman Showcase: Current Freshman - Class of 2028

December 9th | 5:15 - 6:45 PM

Current Freshman and their families are invited to campus to get a last look at the pathways/academies before course selection begins. Families will start in the Auditorium at 5:15 for a quick intro and to break into small groups. Small groups will be led by student ambassadors. Pathway teachers will be in their classrooms to give brief 10 minute presentations to the small groups.

Game days are right around the corner! Avoid the long lines by purchasing a student or family pass! Both passes will be digital this year. Student passes can be purchased in the bookstore or online through our webstore and family passes can only be purchased online through GoFan.

Student Pass: bit.ly/MHSBookstore

Family Pass: bit.ly/MHSFamilyPass

Check out the Holiday Special from Jostens for underclassment on class rings and letterman jackets.

In case you missed it, here's the recording of our virtual FAFSA Night. This can also be found on our senior only information page https://www.aguafria.org/mhsseniorinformation.

The Tiger's Dance Department Presents: "Rhythm in Motion" December 11th, 12th and 13th. Wristbands are on sale starting November 12th in the bookstore for $8 a piece. Wristbands sold at the door for $10 a piece cash only, but there is no guarantee that there will be any to sell at the door, so buy your wristbands early. Only that night's wristbands will be sold at the door. There are no exchanges or refunds on wristbands. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 6:30 PM. Must have a wristband for that night's performance to be admitted into the show. Contact Mrs. Kolaga for any questions.

Sophomores apply to join the ACE program at Estrella Community College and earn college credits!

Open to all sophomore students....apply to join the ACE program at Estrella Mountain

Community College.

The nationally recognized Achieving a College Education (ACE) program gives students an

opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Upon graduating from high school,

an ACE student will have earned up to 24 transferable college credits.

Classes meet during the regular summer sessions and on Saturdays during the Fall and Spring

semesters.

Besides attending classes, ACE students and their families participate in orientation and a

series of ongoing activities and events including financial aid workshops designed to keep them

informed and connected throughout their two years with the ACE program.

Some eligibility requirements apply, please reach out to your counselor if you have any

questions.

Application deadline is December 16, 2024

Apply Online at:

https://bit.ly/aceapp23

This is an opportunity to learn more about your college options and how to shape your future! Join us for an informative session filled with valuable insights, resources, and opportunities to ask your questions.

Class shirts are available for purchase in the bookstore and proceeds go towards each class Student Government. Get your Class of 25, 26, 27, or 28 shirt for $15. Seniors have the option for a crewneck sweater for $20.

Winter Guard clinics will begin November 19th and 21st, 6-9pm in the Band Room. Please make sure you have completed your athletic registration prior to attending clinics. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free Pizza? Please help keep our neighbors warm tonight with a new blanket. Key Club is hosting a Blanket Drive for St. Vincent De Paul until Friday, December 6th. Please consider donating blankets to your 5th period class. The class that collects the most blankets will win a Pizza Party.

West-MEC applications are due to the counseling office by Friday 12/20/24 @ 2:15 PM.

Students are encouraged to attend an open house before applying. Applications are NOT first come first serve, as long as you return your Application Verification Form to the counseling office by Friday 12/20/24.

Please explore links below and attachments to learn about West-MEC applications, programs, locations, requirements, and costs.

WM Website

Who Can Apply

AVF Requirement Guide

How to Apply
West-MEC Program Fees
West-MEC Open House Info
West-MEC Career Academy Info and Open Houses
List of WM Programs
Central Program Reference Guide

Hey Seniors don't forget to vote for Senior Superlatives now from Novermber 4 to Novermber 24. If you have any questions you can contact Lwallace@aguafria.org.

Come put the "fun" in "fundraiser" at the annual NHS fundraiser, where we are selling tickets to the upcoming Emirates NBA Cup in December. The game will occur between 12/10/24 and 12/16/24, and you can purchase a discounted ticket from any NHS student to attend the game! As the game nears, we will know more information about the date, but you can still purchase your tickets, which go directly towards the yearly NHS Chapter Scholarships for graduating senior members. Speak to any NHS student for details!

SENIOR ADS are on sale for the yearbook! Purchases must be made in the bookstore. Prices will increase after November 30th and a form must be submitted with payment. For questions please email lwallace@aguafria.org.

It's never too early to start thinking about graduation. Jostens has opened up ordering for the Class of 2025 Graduation products to be ordered. Please note that the only item required to be ordered through Jostens is the cap and gown unit to ensure it's the right color purple. Please visit the link below in order to purchase your graduation items. Sibling caps and gowns from previous years may also be used. In this case, you would only need to order the tassel. If your previous senior was class of 2024 and they decorated their cap, you would need to call Jostens at their store to place the order at 602-765-7337.
Their last chance deadline is Saturday, November 30th. This is the fifth of many deadlines that they will send out throughout the year. Caps and gowns are delivered to the school for our on-campus distribution event in March. We do encourage you to get your order in by the December deadline to ensure your cap and gown arrives in time for our spring distribution.

Upcoming Deadlines
December 15th – FINAL Deadline

Millennium High School Jostens Link

Senior Class Of 25 Disney Grad Trip ****NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIP****

Students at Millennium can get a free 30-minute tutoring session with members of the Millennium chapter of National Honor Society. This "Tiger Tutoring" is a volunteer service that is offered only to MHS students. If your student might need some assistance in their classes, please have them complete the below-linked Google Form.

Tiger Tutoring Form - bit.ly/mhstigertutoring

Melissa Mangahas - Counselor A-Co mmangahas@aguafria.org

Jennifer Grumbling - Counselor Cr-G jgrumbling@aguafria.org

Erika Fierros - Counselor H-K/ELL efierros@aguafria.org

Marwin Lee - Counselor L-Ne mlee@aguafria.org

Jill Thomas - Counselor Ng-Se jthomas@aguafria.org

Eric Oliphant - Counselor Sh-Z eoliphant@aguafria.org

Maria Rivera - College & Career Specialist mrivera@aguafria.org

ALL transcript requests whether unofficial or official must be requested through Parchment.com.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS ELECTRONICALLY

Ordering your high school transcript on Parchment.com is fast, easy, and secure. You may track the entire process on your account from the website. Parchment offers a user guide and a tutorial videos that explains how to order high school transcripts at: Support.Parchment.com.

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Nichole Bundy, Principal | nbundy@aguafria.org

Michael Butts, Assistant Principal | mbutts@aguafria.org

Amie Gilbert | Assistant Principal | agilbert@aguafria.org

Remigio Gordillo, Assistant Principal/AD | rgordillo@aguafria.org

Carissa Harvey, Assistant Principal | charvey@aguafria.org