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Miller Memo

January 3, 2023 Edition

Miller MemoJanuary 3, 2023 Edition
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Happy New Year MCTC students and parents! We are excited to welcome everyone back to campus tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4th. Please read below for a few updates and reminders.


Kelley Kirila

Principal, MCTC

NEW - Teacher of the Year Nominations

It is time to select a 2022 - 2023 Teacher of the Year for Miller, and we want to include our students and parents in this very important process. Please click on the link below to nominate one of our incredible MCTC teachers who has made an impact on your life/your child's life. Every teacher nominated will receive the words of affirmation you enter, so please include your name if you would like for him/her to know who submitted.


Nominations close this Friday, January 6th at noon. Thank you for helping honor our staff!


Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

NEW - Back-to-School Reminders

We want the Spring 2023 semester to be a positive and productive semester for everyone. As we settle back into the swing of things, please be reminded:


  • 1st period begins at 7:15 AM. Students are expected to be in their classes, ready-to-go at this time.
  • All students who drive their vehicles to Miller must have a MCTC parking permit. If you are a new driver or got a new vehicle over the holiday, please see the parking permit information below.
  • Students must wear their ID badges at all times during school hours, while on school property as part of district safety requirements. Students who are not wearing their IDs will be asked to purchase a temporary ID to wear throughout the day.
  • Students must follow the Katy ISD dress code while at Miller. Please see the flyer below for a quick visual reminder. Replacement clothing will be available for students who elect to not follow the dress code.

MCTC Parking Permit Information

If you plan to drive your vehicle to and from Miller, and you do not already have a MCTC parking permit, please follow the instructions below.


To obtain a Parking Permit, ensure you have the following ready-to-go:

  • A photo of your driver’s license ready for upload.
  • A photo or PDF of your vehicle insurance ready for upload.
  • Submit the $10.00 permit fee through Pay N’Go.
  • Complete the MCTC Parking Permit request or use QR Code
  • The Confirmation Number received through Pay N’Go is required on the Google form

Click on the link below to view the MCTC Traffic Patterns Map, which shows where students will park and what path students will take to exit the parking lot at dismissal.

MCTC Traffic Patterns Map

NEW - 2023 - 2024 Miller Course Requests

If you are currently a junior and plan to return to MCTC next year, please do not forget that you will need to submit a Miller course request, separate from the Schoolinks course selection process. Mark your calendars: The Miller course request will open Friday, January 20th at 7:00 AM. We will send out the link and reminders when the date nears.


Ms. Perez, our Admissions Specialist, will be visiting all year one classes and providing students with Miller course information.


Additionally, students and parents can attend one of our Preview Nights in January, although not required. Please see the flyer below for details and please feel free to share with friends and neighbors.

NEW - December Marvelous Miller Staff Award Winners

Each month, our staff members nominate and select 2 colleagues who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
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Mrs. Mitchell

Mrs. Mitchell was nominated for being such an exceptional teacher and colleague. She is a calming presence and strong leader who constantly reassures fellow teachers when they feel uncertain. She is an asset to the Miller family!
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Mrs. Yap

Mrs. Yap was nominated for constantly working to build not only staff, but also student morale on campus. She always has a kind word for everyone and is committed to setting the standard for our staff and students. Congratulations!

NEW - December EPIC² Student Award Winners

Before break, we were able to surprise our December EPIC² student award winners for displaying our campus core values (Empowerment, Professionalism, Integrity, Commitment, and Curiosity). Congratulations!
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Braylen Perkins - Taylor HS

Braylen was nominated by his Manufacturing teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, for always maintaining his dedication to learning and putting in the effort to do it "right." He is positive and has built great working relationships with his peers.
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Brockton Richards - Seven Lakes HS

Brockton was nominated by his Vet Med teacher, Mrs. Shiver, for showing passion and commitment to the veterinary industry. He helps empower his fellow classmates and continually strives to better himself in the classroom and at his internship.
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Kayla Rodriguez - Paetow HS

Kayla was nominated by her EMT teacher, Mrs. Ondruch, for demonstrating above and beyond empowerment while on one of her rotations at Memorial Hermann ER. Kayla offered to assist the ER team performing chest compressions on a young child.
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Zafar Shiekh - Cinco Ranch HS

Brockton was nominated by Mr. Burkett, his Automotive teacher, for his constant curiosity about vehicles and how they work. Brockton is the first to sign up for volunteer activities to help promote Miller's Automotive program.
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Bryton "Ace" Wilson - Paetow HS

Ace was nominated by Mr. Van der Rest, his Digital Audio teacher, for his huge passion in the recording industry. Ace is always curious and constantly willing to try new things in the recording studio.

Adulting 101 Series - Cooking Class

It's not to late to sign up! Miller will be offering its third after school session on basic cooking skills and simple dishes this month. To sign-up, please click on the link below or scan the QR code in the flyer below. Please note: This event is only open to current MCTC students.


Registration for Adulting 101: Cooking Class

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Miller Career & Technology Center

Mission: To develop college- and career-ready students through engaging, real-world experiences.

Email: mctc@katyisd.org
Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/MCTC
Location: 1734 Katyland Drive, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 237-6300
Facebook: facebook.com/Miller-Career-and-Technology-Center-101006498668937
Twitter: @MCTC_RealWorld