

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024
Millennium Families,
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." — Christopher Reeve
We are approaching the second quarter progress reports. This Friday, Novemver 15th progress reports will be available. Please continue to check StudentVue and ParentVue for updated progress. We will have RTI four days this week. Please encourage students to take advantage of that time.
Freshman Families - Career Expo on Friday, November 15th during RTI time. This is an event specifically scheduled for our students due to them missing out on the district career expo we missed duriing our campus shutdown in September.
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
Save the Date - Thanksgiving Break
Senior Portrait Retakes - Monday, December 2nd
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.
Save the Date - Future Freshman Night & Freshman Showcase December 9th
Future Freshman Night
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
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.
Boys Golf State Championships
The boys golf team had a very successful season this year. The team competed at the state tournament this past week and captured third place overall. This is the highest finish for the team in school history. Individually, senior Chase Rogers finished 5th and sophomore Jamieson Chaidez finished 11th.
Swim/Dive State Chamionships
Millennium Swim and Dive boys team finished 3rd overall at the Division 1 State Finals on Saturday. The boys Medley relay were STATE CHAMPIONS swimming a time of 1:35.35. The team led the state all year and dominated at State. Please congratulate Ewan Cain, Joel Arnold, Marcos Bravo, and Cole Faut on their state champion performance. Other podium winners include: Cole Faut taking 3rd place in the 50 free, and 4th place in the 100 free (he also broke a school record in that event), Zac Clark taking 3rd place in the 200 free and also getting a school record in the 500 free. Marcos Bravo taking 3rd place in the 100 breast. Top 10 performances also include: boys 200 and 400 free relays earning 5th place. Ewain Cain 6th place in the 100 back and 200 IM. Cam Hart 9th place in the 100 free, Joel Arnold 10th place in the 100 breast. On the girls side, Libby Smith taking 9th place in the 500 free with a time of 5:09. 86 and the girls 400 free relay of Kayla Clark, Katelynn Kastanes, Norah Suaverdez, and Libby Smith earning 10th place with a time of 3:47.04. We are so proud of each of you who represented Millennium High School and special thanks to Mr. Butts for coming to support the team. Go Tigers!
Girls Golf State Championships
The girls golf team finished 8th this year in this year's state tournament.
FAFSA Overview Event - Virtual
5:30-6:30pm: FSA ID & FAFSA Overview Event (Google Meets)
Tuesday, November 12 · 5:30 – 6:30pm
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/rcf-jekm-vcq
*Seniors & Families- Join to learn & make the FAFSA application process a simple process.
*There will be Dutch Gift Card Give-Aways. Don't miss out!
AIA State Championships Information
Millennium Madness
The best season of the year is BACK! Come meet your 2024-25 Millennium Basketball Tigers at Millennium Madness on November 15th in The Den! Admission Price is $10.
Student Athletic Passes/Family Passes
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
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.
West-MEC Central Campus Open House
The Central Campus will be hosting its FIRST Open House of the season on November 14th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity for them to connect with us and explore what we have to offer. We can't wait to welcome students to our campus!
Location: Central Campus, 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, Arizona
Winter Guard Clinics
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!
West-MEC Applications Now Open
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
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
Senior Superlatives
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.
NHS Fundraiser
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!
Yearbook - Senior Ads
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.
Seniors ~ Order Your Cap and Gown with Jostens
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
Tiger Tutoring
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
Millennium School Counselors
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
Unofficial and Official Transcript Requests
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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Millennium Administrators
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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