Archived MHS September 2021
Weekly Newsletter
September 30, 2021
Upcoming Events
- 10/4-10/7 ~ Homecoming Spirit Week
- 10/7 ~ Homecoming Dance - 7pm-9pm - MHS Students Only
- 10/8 ~ Homecoming Football Game vs. Dedham - 7:00pm
- 10/8 + 10/11 ~ No School for Students
- 10/27 ~ School Picture Day
Spring 2021 MCAS Update
Last week, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the 2021 Spring MCAS results. The results are being reviewed and analyzed to identify patterns and trends and to identify gaps and gains as a result of the 2020-2021 learning environment. As soon as we receive the MCAS score reports from the state, we will in turn mail them out to our families. Please remember that MCAS results are only one measure of your child's growth and achievement.
COVID-19 Update
Earlier this week, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner, Jeffrey Riley, announced the extension of the mask mandate in all Pre-K-12 public schools until November 1, 2021. The DESE also established an “off ramp” to the mask mandate. Please click here to continue reading the letter in full.
AP Exam Payment Information
Millis High School students taking AP courses during the 2021-22 school year have been activating their AP courses in class through their College Board MyAP accounts (myap.collegeboard.org). All students should have activated their courses by now. With courses activated in the system, it is time to start billing for AP exams to stay in line with College Board deadlines. Students in AP courses at Millis High are required to take the accompanying AP exam in May.
This week, students will be receiving a personalized digital Exam Fee Invoice at the email address provided on their College Board Profile. The invoice will come from APTS (Achievement Point Test Service), our billing partner for AP exam fee collection this year. Exams are $99 each and the balance of fees must be paid in full by October 22, 2021. A late fee of $10 per exam will apply for exams registered between October 23-29. Please avoid any late fees and get your payments in on time. Invoiced Balances Due can be submitted either online with a credit or debit card, OR by mailing in a check or money order - instructions will be provided in the digital invoice email and print out.
For complete information on the AP exam payment process, please go to: http://aptsusa.com/millishs
If you have further questions or feel you may qualify for a fee reduction, please contact our AP coordinator, Riley Dunn, at rdunn@millisschools.org or 508-376-7010.
School Counseling Booking Links
Do you need to make an appointment to see your School Counselor?
You Can Book Me is a quick way to make an appointment.
Mrs. Dunn ~ YouCanBookMe Link: https://rileydunn.youcanbook.me
Ms. McCarthy ~ YouCanBookMe Link: https://mmccarthy-2.youcanbook.me
College Admissions Counselors Visiting MHS
Attendance Procedures You Need to Know
~ Attendance Line for Tardy and Absence ~
Call ~ 508-376-7010 X713
Email ~ hsattendance@millisschools.org
Please be sure to call or email by 8am.
~ Dismissal ~
Students should bring a note to the main office in the morning to receive a pass to leave class. We are making every effort to follow this policy to avoid disrupting classes to call students out. Calling in to dismiss should be reserved for emergencies. If your student calls or texts you because they do not feel well, they need to see the nurse and be dismissed through the nurse not through the main office.
Your cooperation with these procedures is greatly appreciated.
Please note automatic calls have begun. Parents and Guardians you will receive an automatic call if your student is not at school by 10am, and we have not received notification that they will be late or absent.
Freshman Bio News
MHS Chorus to Sing at Providence Bruins
The Millis High School Chorus will be heading to the Providence Bruins game on Saturday, October 16th to sing God Bless America before the game. It is so nice to see our chorus back out performing again!
Terpsichore
We also still have some open roles for interested performers grades Pre-K - 12. Please complete the registration form and/or contact Stephanie Copice at scopice@millisschools.org subject line “nutcracker”
This Week in Athletics
Varsity football traveled to Roxbury Prep and handed them a 28-0 loss last Friday. Senior captain Braden McPhee is nominated for Metrowest Defensive Player of the Week. The team is home tonight against Case.
- Millis girls volleyball fell to Westwood and Ashland, but look to rebound at home today against Holliston.
- Boys soccer suffered their first loss to Westwood after handling Norwood 5-1 last Thursday, and fell to Ashland yesterday afternoon, 3-1. They will look to get back to their winning ways on Tuesday at home against Holliston.
- Girls soccer dropped two 1-0 games early in the week to Westwood and Norwood, but rebounded yesterday with a 2-0 win against Ashland. They are back in action on Monday at home against BVT.
- Cross country lost a tough meet with Medway. Next Wednesday they host Dedham.
- Junior Logan Barber was featured in the Metrowest Daily News today, as he leads the charge for the varsity golf team. Can you guess his handicap index?
Homecoming Week Events
Homecoming Dance Details
~ Homecoming will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7th from 7-9pm on the tennis courts
~ Only rubber soled shoes will be allowed on the tennis courts
(no heels or anything that could damage the courts)
~ Exclusive to MHS students
~ Tickets will be sold at both lunches next week with a cost of $20 each
(this is a senior class fundraiser so all ticket sales will be benefiting the class of 2022)
~ It will be a super fun dance under the stars with music, dancing and more
Chipotle Girls Volleyball Fundraiser Oct 2nd
Support Millis Girls Volleyball
Saturday, October 2nd
4pm-8pm
Chipotle
5 Franklin Village Dr, Franklin
Order Online for Pickup Using Code HXLT4FF
or
Picture Day!! October 27th!!
Millis High School Picture day will be Wednesday, October 27th. Students should bring the attached order form to school with them on picture day.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Graham - sgraham@millisschools.org
MHS this Week in Snaps
Terpsichore
9th Grade
Volleyball
Alumni Spotlight
CHRIS AHL
United States Army
91F Small Arms Repair Instructor
MHS Grad :: Class of 2014
Did you attend college?
I did not attend college post high school. I joined the United States Army.
What is your profession?
I am a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in the United States Army.
What skills do you find yourself needing the most at work?
My role requires a lot of attention to detail, mechanical skills and confidence.
Do the skills and values that you learned at MHS help you in your professional life?
The biggest qualities that helped me when transitioning into this role were grit and perseverance. Also, having grown up in a small town where you know everyone it allowed me to understand and engage with people from all different backgrounds.
Millis High School
Small School.. Big Family
The Millis Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, religion, national origins, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
Website: https://hs.millisps.org/
Location: Millis High School, Plain Street, Millis, MA, USA
Phone: 508-376-7010
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millis-High-School-1743691028988870/
Twitter: @millishigh
September 24, 2021
MHS wins College Success Award - Gold
In addition to winning this year's annual Award, Millis High School was also selected as one of only 1,770 schools across the nation to win the inaugural College Success Award - Gold — an additional, elevated level of distinction to recognize schools that have a multiyear track record of college success. Awardees are selected based on available college preparation and postsecondary data provided by the state. Congratulations to our students, staff and community for earning this prestigious award!
HOBY Leadership for Sophomores
Registration for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program’s (HOBY) 2022 seminar has begun! Be a part of the nation’s premiere leadership organization by applying for a once in a lifetime experience as a HOBY Ambassador. Millis High School is now accepting applications from sophomores for the 2022 HOBY Leadership three-day seminar to be held June 10-12th, 2022, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA.
HOBY is a dynamic, interactive, educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. All sophomores are eligible and encouraged to apply. At least two students from Millis High School will be selected to attend.
MHS is Partnering with HMEA
Millis High School is continuing an educational partnership with Horace Mann Educational Associates (in collaboration with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). Students in this program will be exposed to direct training in the areas of job exploration, work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, work based learning experiences, and vocational counseling! All the skills that are necessary for successful employment and skills that would be excellent for your student to develop while still a student at the High School!
Please click on these links to find out more:
MRC Pre-Employment Transition Services Referral and Consent Form
Child Find Special Education and Section 504
Senior Parents ~ College Planning Night Video
A Look Back at Open House
M.A.S.S. Certificate of Academic Excellence Award
This year’s Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence was presented to senior Riley Conroy, at the School Committee meeting on September 14. Riley takes initiative for her development as a student and a person and is always looking for ways to challenge herself, expand her knowledge and abilities, and give back to her community. In school, Riley has pushed herself since freshman year by taking the most rigorous courses available at our school. Not only does Riley excel personally in every class that she takes, but her teachers rave that she is always eager to contribute to class discussions and goes out of her way to help others. She stands out as a leader in all of her classes, but her leadership shines especially bright in her math and science classes. She has earned several honors including the George Eastman Young Leaders Award, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy/Future Women Leaders in STEM Award, the Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit with Honors, and was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honors.
In addition to being a leader in the classroom, Riley is a leader in many circles in our community. She is a STEAM Scholar and the correspondence secretary for the Chemistry Club. She is a three-sport varsity athlete on the girl’s varsity soccer, basketball, and track and field teams and has earned various awards including the coaches award for track and field and the MVP award for soccer sophomore year. Riley is also an active member of the Junior Leo’s club, the Peer Leaders club, and is Vice President of the Class of 2022 Student Council. Through her participation in these clubs, she has planned and supported dozens of community service events that benefit her classmates and her community. Riley never misses an opportunity to strive for academic excellence or contribute to her community. She exemplifies the core values of the Millis Public Schools and we are proud to offer her this award.
National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
~ Election Results Are In ~
Elections for the 2021-22 Class Officers and Class Representatives are complete. Congratulations to all students that stepped up and ran for one of the positions. Thomas Jefferson has said about government, "We in America do not have government by the majority, we have government by the majority who participate." Here are the winners...
The Crimson Post ~ MHS Newspaper
“The Voice of Millis High School"
IT’S TIME TO CONNECT!
Your words heard...Your photos seen...Your ideas shared...
Join the MHS Newspaper Staff!
Email Mr. Carter or Mrs. Divver
Meetings: D Days - both lunches - Mr. Carter’s room - 110!
SIGN UP NOW!
Library Council
~Plan Library Events (like author visits, Comicon & more!)
~Help choose materials (like books & furnishings!!)
~Make the library YOUR space!
1st Lunch meetings F Day
Questions? Email Mrs. Divver: pdivver@millisschools.org
Banned Books Week ~ 9/26 through 10/2
“Banned Book Buffets”
Connect for in-class delivery!
Watch the video! Many are available for ‘take out’!
Visit the MS/HS Library
8-2:30 PM or Virtually!
~ MHS Athletics ~ Week in Review ~
- Varsity boys soccer remains undefeated after wins over Medway, Dedham and Norwood (6-0).
- Girls varsity volleyball went 2-1 the past week with wins over Dedham and Norwood (3-2). Freshmen and JV contributed to three team sweeps in the two wins.
- Girls varsity soccer will look to get back to their winning ways next Thursday when they host Ashland, after tough losses to Medway, Dedham and Norwood.
- Golf team continues to work hard in their efforts to get a win, and look forward to the return of Logan Barber and John Orrico.
- Varsity football dropped to 1-1 after a road loss to Randolph. This week they travel to Roxbury Prep.
- MS Football was victorious over Ashland this week and will host Wellesley on 9/29.
Don't forget to keep up with Millis Athletics on twitter and instagram by following @millisathletics.
Run Back to School This Sunday
Save the Date ~ October 7th
MHS this Week in Snaps
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
SHANNON HEFFERNAN
DRIFT
Finance Manager
MHS Grad :: Class of 2010
Did you attend college?
Yes, I attended the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and graduated with my Bachelors degree in Finance. I then received my MBA from Babson College.
What is your profession?
My career is centered around Corporate Finance. Currently I work for a startup in Boston - Drift - as a Finance Manager and the head of Revenue Operations.
What skills do you find yourself needing the most at work?
Interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and time management are most essential. Hard skills like excel and powerpoint are necessary as well, but can be learned on the job!
Do the skills and values that you learned at MHS help you in your professional life?
Yes, of course! Millis High School taught me the importance of being a member of a team and a community. Quickly after graduating from college, I learned people are the most important asset to a business. The characteristics of being able to work well with others, communicate effectively, and strive for success were instilled in me during my time at MHS and have been a major factor in my life post high school.
September 17, 2021
OPEN HOUSE ~ TUESDAY ~ SEPT. 21 ~ 6:30PM
This year's Millis High School Open House will be September 21, from 6:30-8:30pm. Due to COVID restrictions and social distancing, we are asking that only one parent or guardian per student attend the Open House. As per district policy, masks must be worn inside the school building.
We will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 and then you will proceed to follow your student's schedule from periods 1-7. You will have the opportunity to meet your student's teachers, find out about course curriculum, learn about classroom expectations, and get a glimpse into the day of your student.
Please note, this is not a time for individual conferences, but should you want to set up a meeting with a teacher to discuss your student, you will have the opportunity to do so at this evening. Your student should bring home a filled in schedule of their classes for you to follow for the evening. A blank schedule is available here. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!
Family Zone Cyber Safety
We are excited to announce our partnership with Family Zone to provide our school
communities cyber safety education. Family Zone, a leading education technology company,
has a team of cyber safety and tech experts that work together to enable families to navigate
the internet in a safer way. This partnership provides our district with tools, resources, and
expert advice on all the latest cyber safety topics. As members of the Millis Schools learning
community, you have access to this platform https://millisps.cybersafetyhub.com/ where you can receive educational materials that will assist you in managing cyber safety for your family.
It's College Application Time
KyleCares and The Jed Foundation Partner to Enroll Three Massachusetts High Schools in Program to Support Student Mental Health
The announcement comes during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The partnership will collaborate in recruiting and enrolling additional high schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to improve mental health and prevent suicide among students.
NEW YORK, Sept 14, 2021 — KyleCares Foundation and The Jed Foundation (JED) today announced enrolling three high schools in Massachusetts as part of the JED High School Program to improve mental health and prevent suicide among teens. As students are getting back to school and observing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, JED will begin working with Millis High School, North Attleboro High School, and Attleboro High School to develop long-term strategies surrounding student mental health. The program will also provide schools with funding and resources to strengthen their behavioral health system and is dedicated to helping schools evaluate and build out their students’ mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programming and systems.
As students are returning to in-person schooling and are faced with uncertainty amid the surging Delta variant, research reports that one in four youth globally are experiencing clinically elevated depression symptoms, while one in five youth are experiencing clinically elevated anxiety symptoms. Mental health programs supported and provided by KyleCares and JED are needed now more than ever. The three schools join Medway High School, another JED High School located in Massachusetts.
“The power of The Jed Foundation and KyleCares together has made an immediate impression on Millis High School,” said Millis Public School Superintendent Robert Mullaney. “KyleCares has consistently and effectively assisted Millis High School as we address suicide prevention and the mental health and wellness of our students, and we are excited to begin our work with JED High School to help us support our students as they navigate the many social and emotional challenges they face every day.”
“KyleCares aims to connect schools with valuable mental health resources, facilitate conversation around long-term strategies, and fund mental health and suicide prevention programs,” said KyleCares President and Co-founder Jim Johnson. “Our partnership with JED allows us to confidently lead every conversation by first recommending JED’s evidence-based approach as a critical, impactful roadmap for high schools to follow.”
“We are excited to partner with KyleCares to help high schools better support the mental health of students in the Massachusetts area as they return to school,” said JED CEO John MacPhee. “Having a local partner on the ground like KyleCares will allow us to protect more youth in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island area.”
About KyleCares Foundation
KyleCares is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open and honest communication about the mental health challenges experienced by teens and young adults in today’s society. The foundation aims to eliminate student self-harm and suicide by creating school environments where students and their caregivers have the confidence and support to seek help without shame or hesitation. For more information about KyleCares, please visit kylecaresinc.org.
Happy Constitution Day!
Terpsichore ~ Nutcracker Registration
Common Ground
Mohawk Council
Junior Firefighters Club
First meeting of the Millis Junior Firefighters Club is Wednesday, September 22nd at 7pm at the Millis Fire Station. Contact Lt. Scotland at 508-328-7830 with any questions.
The Sports Page
Boys varsity soccer is off to a 4-0 start with wins against Norton, Dover-Sherborn, Bellingham and Medway.
Girls varsity soccer earned their first victory of the 2021 campaign, 5-1 over Bellingham. Senior co-captain Devon Gatz found the back of the net twice.
Varsity football opened the season with a 14-6 win over Tri-County. Jack Halloran was nominated for the Metrowest Daily Sports Week 1 Player of the Week. Millis travels to Randolph this Friday night. 7pm Kickoff.
Varsity golf and cross country have been hanging tough in their matches and meets working towards the next victory.
Spotlight on Girls Soccer 2021
MIAA Student Ambassadors
Missing Library Books!!
Junior Class Ice Cream Fundraiser
Caption this...
Is it...
A. Usain Bolt
B. Dabbing English Teacher
or
C. Mr. Awdycki's Traffic Protege, Mr. Bigelow
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
TYLER DEMYAN
Electrical Design Engineer
MHS Grad :: Class of 2016
Did you attend college?
I gained my bachelors and masters from Pennsylvania State University in Architectural Engineering. Class of 2021.
What is your profession?
Since being young I’ve always been interested in pursuing a career in the themed entertainment industry; more specifically theme parks and attractions. During my first two years of college, I was fortunate enough to make this a reality as I landed back-to-back summer internships as a ride engineer working on the newest attractions at the Universal Orlando Resort. Through those internships I established valuable relationships with many people in the industry which ultimately led me to working while completing my last three years of college. During those three years I was an Industrial design engineer for a roller coaster company from Europe where I was able to take part in over 70+ roller coaster and water ride designs stretching across 15 different countries worldwide. After graduation, I switched gears and signed on with a new company to become an electrical design engineer, working on some of the largest themed entertainment projects around the world such as theme parks, aquariums, and resorts.
What skills do you find yourself needing the most at work?
Collaboration. If you can't communicate with all the different parties involved, then no project will be successful. There are so many moving parts and coordination efforts needed for all projects, no matter the size.
Do the skills and values that you learned at MHS help you in your professional life?
The focus on collaborative learning and the use of external resources outside the classroom is imperative, and it was great to learn this at MHS. Using my creativity whilst being supported.
September 10, 2021
9/11 Twenty Year Anniversary
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” — Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl.
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend―even a friend whose name it never knew.” — George W. Bush
Senior Parent College Planning Night
The Millis High School Counseling Department would like to invite parents and students in the Class of 2022 to Senior Parent College Planning Night on Thursday, September 16, at 6:00 pm in the Millis High School auditorium. Millis High school counselors, Riley Dunn and Megan McCarthy will provide a presentation that will explain the post-secondary/college planning process and will take your questions during the evening. For those of you unable to make it, we will provide a recording of the night in the School Counseling area of the Millis High School website following the event (hs.millisps.org/for_students/counseling).
Traditionally, we would also have a representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (www.mefa.org) on hand to give an overview of the financial aid process as well, but they are not scheduling in-person events at this time. However, beginning Tuesday, September 21, MEFA will be hosting live College Financing webinars each week. See the full schedule of events, and register online ahead of time at www.mefa.org/events. You will be able to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning on October 1, so book your webinar session soon to get your questions answered about this important process.
School Counseling Upcoming Events
9/17 ~ Deadline to register for the PSAT/NMSQT on October 16 ~ Juniors
*Please check out the information board across from the School Counseling Office
COVID Test and Stay
This year Millis Public Schools will be utilizing the state’s COVID-19 testing services with the “Test and Stay” option for asymptomatic unvaccinated students who are deemed close contacts in school or during school activities. A close contact remains defined as someone who is within six feet of a positive individual for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more in one day. “Test and Stay” allows unvaccinated students with parental consent who are determined to be close contacts in school to take a rapid COVID-19 test and stay in school if the result is negative. Students in this program will test for a minimum of five days (more if there is a weekend or day off between the first and fifth tests) and continue to monitor for symptoms for 14 days. If the student tests positive for COVID-19 they would immediately be sent home and begin quarantine. Please note, this option would not be available for students who were close contacts in situations that occurred outside of school activities (e.g. family gatherings, non-school clubs or athletics, etc.). Unvaccinated students who were close contacts in these non-school situations would need to follow quarantining protocols that would keep them out of school for a specified period of time. It is important to note that vaccinated asymptomatic students are exempt from testing and quarantining when determined to be a close contact. It is also important to note that unvaccinated close contacts who do not have parental consent for testing would be required to quarantine. The “Test and Stay” program is a state program administered by CIC Health. Parents may provide consent for their students through the CIC Health Portal at:
https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=Millis. Students involved in “Test and Stay” must:
Wear masks at all times both inside and outside while involved in the protocol
Quarantine when not in school (this would include weekends or non-school days) while involved in the protocol
Monitor symptoms for fourteen days after exposure to the positive case
Remain at home if symptoms develop
For students involved in school extracurricular activities (music, drama, dance, athletics) where there is a weekend event, there is a test-at-home protocol involving a tele-health observed test. More information on this will follow as we get more details. Please note, this option would only be available for school-sponsored activities; students involved in other non-school weekend activities should continue to quarantine during the “Test and Stay” protocol.
Vaccination Information
Both the DESE and Millis School Committee are determining factors which would lead to vaccinated individuals in some schools to be exempt from mask wearing. A tentative date to review the current mask mandate is October 1, 2021. One important metric that will be considered is the vaccination rate of a school. In order to prepare for this, we would like to begin collecting information on student vaccinations. At this time, reporting of vaccination status is voluntary, but this information would certainly be helpful as we plan ahead. Middle and High School parents are asked to email School Nurse Lynn Molinari a copy of their student’s vaccine card. In this way, we can begin to determine the percentage of vaccinated individuals in our schools.
Our goal is to keep our schools open for in-person learning for all students. High vaccination rates among students and staff will help us do this. We encourage all students and staff who are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. If your student is not vaccinated or is not eligible to be vaccinated, we strongly encourage you to grant consent for the “Test and Stay” program. Once again, parents may grant consent using the CIC Health Portal. If your student is vaccinated, please send a copy of their vaccination card to Lynn Molinari.
Welcome Senorita Sagredo!
MHS OPEN HOUSE ~ SEPT. 21ST ~ 6:30PM
We will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 and then you will proceed to follow your student's schedule from periods 1-7. You will have the opportunity to meet your student's teachers, find out about course curriculum, learn about classroom expectations, and get a glimpse into the day of your student.
Please note, this is not a time for individual conferences, but should you want to set up a meeting with a teacher to discuss your student, you will have the opportunity to do so at this evening. Your student should bring home a filled in schedule of their classes for you to follow for the evening. A blank schedule is available here. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 21st!
Attendance Procedures
TARDIES/ABSENCES ~ If your student is going to be late to school, a parent/guardian should contact the office. The office can be reached via the attendance line at 508-906-3713, by emailing hsattendance@millisschools.org or by sending your student in with a note. If we don’t hear from a parent/guardian, the tardy/absence is unexcused. Upon arrival, the student should go directly to the office and sign in.
DISMISSAL ~ If your student needs to be dismissed, a parent/guardian should send their student in with a note listing the dismissal time and reason. Students are expected to check in with the office to confirm their dismissal and receive a pass. This policy is to prevent as much interruption of class time as possible. Activities Eligibility Dismissal: If students are involved in extracurricular activities and need to be dismissed during the school day, they will need to provide a note to the office from the place of their appointment (not a parental note) so they remain eligible to play or practice. Medical Dismissal: Any student requiring to leave for any kind of medical reason must receive approval from the nurse’s office. Emergency Dismissal: In case of emergency dismissal, parent/guardian should contact the main office and every attempt will be made to expedite the dismissal. Please note, driving hours scheduled during the school day are not excusable. Every effort should be made to complete these hours outside of school hours.
Drama Club has started!!
The Millis High School’s Drama Club has officially started its Fall Production. The first meeting was Wednesday and auditions are next week for But Why Bump Off Barnaby, a comedy drama. The actors can’t wait to get back in the auditorium and rehearse!
MHS This Week
Student Drop Off Table
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Carly Hilton
Fidelity Investments
Associate Analyst :: Business Optimization
MHS Grad :: Class of 2014
Did you attend college?
Yes, I graduated from Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelors in Business Administration.
What is your profession?
I have been working at Fidelity Investments for the past 3 years. I am currently an Analyst on the Business Optimization Team helping onboard clients to Fidelity.
What skills do you find yourself needing the most at work?
Time management, collaboration with colleagues & problem solving.
Do the skills and values that you learned at MHS help you in your professional life?
Yes, they do. Although Fidelity is a massive company, I work on a small team of individual contributors. MHS taught me the importance of being a part of a team, working together, and to appreciate the small successes as they contribute to the big wins.