Archived May 2024

• 5/31 - Class of 2024 Rolling Rally/Bonfire 6pm

• 6/4 - 6/5 - MCAS Biology (Grade 9)

• 6/4 - Mandatory Graduation Practice 10:00am-12:00pm
  Senior Cookout 12:30 pm

• 6/5 - Mandatory Graduation Practice 10:00am-12:00pm
  Senior Class Day 12:30 pm - MHS Football Field
  Senior Banquet 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Primavera

• 6/6 - Graduation 6:00 pm - MHS football field

• 6/10 - Underclassmen Awards 9:05 am

• 6/11 Boosters End of Year Celebration 6pm - MHS football field

• 6/11 - 6/14 - Final Exams

• 6/14 - Final Day of School

• 6/15 - 8/27 - Summer Break

• 8/28 - First Day of 2024-25 School Year

As part of their Civic Action Project (C.A.P.), eight graders Sarah Oliveira and Molly Ryan, are raising awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Please wear green on Monday, June 3, to spread awareness. A GoFundMe has also been created to donate to the Teens4Teens help, a Youth Teen Mental Health Program.

Freshmen will be taking the MCAS Biology exam next week on June 4 & 5. This exam is sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and is part of the competency determination required for students to graduate from Millis High School. In sophomore year, students take MCAS exams in English Language Arts and Math. All MCAS exams are now computer based.

The MCAS Biology tests will begin promptly at 8am each day, and student classroom assignments will be posted throughout the building (they will also be emailed to the students). Students should come in with their ChromeBooks fully charged each day. Though students have the entire school day to complete testing, each day of testing typically takes 2-3 hours.

Parents/Guardians are asked to make sure their students get a good night's sleep before each exam day, have a good breakfast, and get to school on time each day. We are confident that our students are well-prepared to be successful on these important exams. Thanks to parents/guardians for their support in helping students clear this graduation hurdle. Good luck to our 9th grade students as they take their MCAS Biology Exams on June 4 & 5!

Below is the final exam schedule. Finals start on June 11 and end on June 14, which is also the last day of school for the 2023-24 school year. Please note - students do not have to be present in school during a period in which they do not have a final exam. Students are welcome to come into school when they do not have an exam to study in the library.

There will be a bus that leaves the school at 12:20pm on June 11, 12, and 13, to bring students home after exams, or they may take their regular bus at 2:20pm. The cafeteria will be open following exams from 12:10-12:30pm for lunch and snacks on June 11, 12 and 13. Friday, June 14, is an early release schedule, so buses will be ready at 10:55am, and there will be no lunch on this day. The final exam schedule is as follows:

June 11

Period 1 - 8-10:00

Period 2 - 10:10-12:10

June 12

Period 3 - 8-10:00

Period 4 - 10:10-12:10

June 13

Period 6 - 8-10:00

Period 7 - 10:10-12:10

June 14

Period 5 - 8-10:00

Makeups - 10:10-12:10

Less than one week from today, we are excited to host the 121st Commencement Exercises of Millis High School, as the Class of 2024 graduates on Welch Memorial Field starting at 6pm on June 6th. While we do have reserved seating for the families of our graduating seniors, additional friends, relatives and members of the community are welcome to bring a chair, or take a seat in the bleachers, and join us as we celebrate the MHS Class of 2024!

Nomination forms are available on each class’s Homeroom/Advisory Google Classroom page. Candidates MUST be in good academic standing, be in communication with their class advisors, and be willing to put in extra hours outside of the school day.

Timeline:

• Nomination forms are due by Thursday, June 6th at 2:30pm.

• Speeches MUST be shared with Ms. Ziemba by Friday, June 7th at 8am

• Students will deliver speeches on Friday, June 7th during period 6 in the Auditorium

• 9th grade: 12:45-1:05pm

• 10th grade: 1:10-1:20pm

• 11th grade: 1:25-1:40pm

• Voting will occur via Google form and will be posted on each class’s Homeroom/Advisory Classroom

Today, the Class of 2026 began presentations on their sophomore research project (SRP). Students have been working for the last 20 weeks on developing original topics, theses, and ultimately papers and presentations. Topics have ranged from the positive benefits to bilingualism to the impact of degenerative illnesses on family members. Students will continue their presentations on Monday.

The Class of 2025 is hosting an Ice Cream Fundraiser on June 6, 2024 starting at 2:15 PM. TC Scoops Ice Cream Truck will be outside by the tennis courts. Please support the juniors and come buy some ice cream!

Art, Design, and New Media students honed their digital skills to create yellow tulip artwork in honor of Mental Health Awareness during the month of May.

• High School summer reading is open! Preview the summer reading choices here: MHS 2024 Summer Reading Registration All Books

• Please note there is a School library fundraiser to order your book but students must register for a book via the link underneath the book’s picture.

Deadline to order is May 31. Please note: ordering a book doesn’t register you for one.

Families can now register for the school bus for SY24-25. Click here to register.

Signup deadline is Friday, June 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Click here to view the 2024-25 School Calendar

We are so excited for tonight's Class of 2024 Rolling Rally, as we begin the celebration of our graduating class!! Thanks to the support of Chief Chris Soffayer and the Millis Police Department, and Chief Rick Barrett and the Millis Fire Department, this Rolling Rally has quickly become a new Millis tradition. This is now our fifth annual rally! The map of the Rolling Rally route can be found below. The Rolling Rally will start at 6:00pm and seniors will leave from the newer parking lot on the town hall side of Clyde Brown. When the Rolling Rally thunders into the school grounds after going all over town, the students will be treated to a big bonfire courtesy of Chief Barrett and the Millis Fire Department. Following the Rolling Rally, The Class of 2024 will enjoy food at MHS. Pull out your lawn chairs, bring out your grills, and make a night out of it, as we show our love and support to the MHS Class of 2024!

Graduation & Important End of Year Information

Information will be updated as we get closer to Graduation so please check our website and newsletter for updates.

Event Letter from the Principal

Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, 6/6/24 at 6pm. Rain Date: 6/7/24 at 6pm

• Location: MHS Football field.

• Start time: Ceremony starts at 6:00pm sharp. Seating will be reserved so no need to arrive any earlier than 5:15pm. Everyone should plan to be seated by 5:55pm so we can begin on time.

• Seating: Each student has reserved seating for up to 8 guests. Seating is drawn by lottery and set up in parties of 8, labeled with your student’s last name. We are unable to accommodate requests for additional tickets or special seating. If you wish to have additional guests beyond your allotted 8, there will be designated areas of overflow seating in the bleachers and on the grass. We recommend you bring a chair or blanket for the overflow areas. Click on the link for the Graduation Seating Chart. Please note: Seating assignments were emailed home on Thursday afternoon. If you did not receive your assignment, please reach out to Teri Bedard (tbedard@millisschools.org).

• Parking - Carpooling is encouraged as parking will be limited at the High School. Additional parking will be available in the Town Hall and CFB parking lots.

• LiveStream - More information to follow as we get closer to Graduation.

Graduation Practice - MANDATORY

Tuesday, June 4th & Wednesday, June 5th @ 10am-12pm - Football Field

Attendance is mandatory. If a student is unable to attend both practices, please contact Mrs. Bedard in the Main Office prior to the 1st practice.

Caps, gowns and school records will be distributed at practice. There is no charge for the cap & gown. However, if a student owes an obligation to the school such as a senior survey, Chromebook, charger, textbooks, athletic uniform, etc. they will not receive their cap and gown until the obligation is fulfilled. Students will be advised by the 1st practice if they have any such obligations.

We’ve started collecting school issued Chromebooks and chargers for those seniors who have their own devices. For those still using their school devices, they are welcome to hang onto the device until classes, AP exams, and senior projects are completed. However, all school issued equipment must be returned, charged and in good working order before the 1st graduation practice.

5th ANNUAL SENIOR ROLLING RALLY THROUGH MILLIS - Friday, May 31st

This year’s Rolling Rally will be on Friday, May 31. It will start at 6pm. Participation in the Rolling Rally itself is for members of the MHS Class of 2024 and their immediate families. Students will be escorted around town, in style, by the Millis police and fire departments. Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to be chauffeurs so students can give full attention to the many fans lined along the parade route. More details/procotols will be shared as we get closer to the event. The fire department will be setting up a bonfire at the school to be lit following the parade.

SENIOR COOKOUT - Tuesday, June 4th at 12:30pm - Football field

A senior cookout will be held after graduation practice on the football field.

CLASS DAY - Wednesday, June 5th at 12:30pm - Football field

We will host a Class Day for our seniors following graduation practice. This will be an informal ceremony allowing our faculty and staff to recognize their achievements over the years. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the auditorium. Families are welcome to attend, but should bring their own chairs/blankets.

SENIOR BANQUET - Wednesday, June 5th - 5:00-9:00pm

A Senior Class Banquet will be held at The Primavera to celebrate their last night of being high school students together. Dinner will be served at 6pm. Entertainment will be provided by a hypnotist at 7pm.

Yearbooks

Please visit Yearbookordercenter.com to order your yearbook. Use Millis code 5291. Orders must be in by June 7th. Reach out to Mrs. Graham if you have any questions.

Student Health & Permanent Records

With the exception of their Official Transcript, all Student Records (this includes Health records as well as Permanent Records) will be signed for and given to the seniors at graduation practice. These records may contain immunizations and other important information required by many colleges so please keep these records in a safe place. Millis High School does NOT keep copies of these records, or of your diploma. Giving these records to you will serve as their “destruction.” The only record we keep on file is their Official Transcript.

Student Obligations

Students who owe an obligation to the school such as a senior survey, Chromebook, charger, textbooks, athletic uniform, etc. will not receive their cap and gown until the obligation is fulfilled. Students will be advised by the 1st practice if they have any such obligations.

Senior School Emails - Disabled After Graduation

Senior school emails will be disabled during the summer. Seniors will need to create a personal email account and transfer whatever info they want (including changing over any newsletters & notifications you wish to keep) to that new email address. This is fairly simple if it is a Gmail account. To create a new account, click here: https://takeout.google.com/transfer. This is useful if you don’t want to co-mingle school stuff with another personal account. For basic Google account stuff you may need you can click here: https://myaccount.google.com/. If more help is needed you can click here for support: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/21289. Please do this soon as there will not be a reminder before emails are disabled.

Seniors, we have a loaner shortage and could really use your school issued Chromebooks and chargers if you no longer need them. If you have purchased your own device and no longer need your school issued Chromebook and charger, we kindly ask that you return them to the Main Office as soon as possible.

If you are still using your school device, you are welcome to hang onto it until classes, AP exams, and senior projects are completed. However, all school issued equipment must be returned, charged and in good working order before graduation practices begin on Tuesday, June 4th, or you will not receive your cap and gown.

If you have lost or damaged your school issued device, please notify the office as soon as possible. The cost to replace the device is $200.00. Damage to the device will be assessed by our tech team who will notify you of the repair cost if you do not have insurance for your device.

Don't forget to order your yearbook. Order code for Millis High School is 5291

Calendar of Events - June 2024

Groups & Activities will be held either virtually via Zoom or in person.

In-person groups will be held at Chris’ Corner, 12 Main St, Milford, MA 01757, unless the group has an alternate location which will be noted in the description.

Visit www.chriscornermilford.com for more resources and upcoming groups, workshops, and events.

If you know me, you know I can get a bit emotional at times, and as I sit down to write this, there is no question this is one of the more emotional messages I’ve ever sat down to write. When I first came to Millis 17 years ago, I didn’t know much about the town or the schools, but the people I met on my interview, and in my first week getting me acclimated to the school, made me feel like I was home. I’ve spent more than half of my adult life as a part of this “Small School, Big Family”, and though I grew up in Gardner, MA, Millis is my adopted hometown. The staff, students and families that make up this school and town are truly a part of my family.

Coming to MHS first as a school counselor, and then as principal, has changed my life in so many incredible ways that are impossible to put into a few short paragraphs. When I made the decision to move to the role of principal 3 ½ years ago, I was following in the footsteps of one of the best to ever do it, Bob Mullaney. Over the past few years in my role, I’ve worked incredibly hard to continue to build on the excellence of this educational institution. One that is staffed with some of the most incredible educators and professionals you will ever come across. Navigating through COVID times and back to the sense of normalcy we feel today has been quite the journey, and I’ve recently had some time to reflect on where I want to be in both my personal and professional life. As I search to find a little more balance in both, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to step down as Principal of Millis High School at the end of this school year.

In a perfect world, I’d find another position in this school I could just jump into, but that’s just not possible. So, it’s time for me to move on to the next stop on my journey outside of Millis, which I’ll admit, is a little bit scary. When you feel like you’re home, it’s never easy to leave. But what gives me a sense of relief is knowing that whoever comes in to fill my role is walking into one of the best public high schools in Massachusetts, and soon, it will feel like home for them as well. We are fortunate to have extremely talented educators, amazing students, wonderful families, dedicated support staff, a remarkable administrative team, and solid leadership in Superintendent Mullaney. This small school has allowed me to form personal connections and make friendships that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my life, and I can’t tell you how thankful I am for that.

I’ve told Superintendent Mullaney that I will do whatever I can to ensure the transition to new leadership at Millis High School goes as smoothly as possible, and I’ll stay on as long as needed into the summer to make that happen. I want to say thank you to everyone who wrapped their arms around me as part of this, “Small School, Big Family”. Those aren’t just words - that is exactly what this place is. If I listed everyone individually, this message would go on forever, so I’m just going to say, “Thank you.” You have made my family a part of yours for almost two decades, and become my family in the process. I will forever be a Millis Mohawk.

With gratitude and respect,

Mark Awdycki

Principal

It's hard to believe, but we have only 10 full school days left before we head into final exams from June 11-14. We've got a packed schedule over the last three weeks of school. When we return from the long weekend, we'll have our last advisory and flex block of the year, be working to get our final study sessions in with freshmen for the MCAS Biology exam (June 4-5), be preparing to graduate the Class of 2024 (June 6), readying for underclassmen awards (June 10), and reviewing for final exams.

The end of the school year is always a time of reflection for students and staff, and as we head into Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to reflect on and remember those that have lost their lives defending our country, as well as those that have served and continue to serve. Millis' Memorial Day parade begins at 10am on Monday, May 27, culminating with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Building/Town Hall at 10:15am. The MHS Band, under the direction of Mrs. Norton, will be participating in this year's events. There will be no school on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We will see everyone back at school on Tuesday, May 28.

The entire 10th grade class attended a field trip on Friday, May 24th to the American Heritage Museum. The military museum explores conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to the modern day. Students interacted with several exhibits, including one of the world’s best tank collections!

This past week the Physics students took part in a contest, constructing a device that would enclose and protect an egg from cracking or breaking when it is dropped from a height of about 15 feet towards a wooden target on the ground. The goal was to build a device with the least weight and the shortest dimensions, which would land as close to the target as possible. Student teams utilized a number of strategies to slow their acceleration and decrease the force of impact of their egg.

Members of the Mohawk Council, a group dedicated to learning about indigenous history and culture, recently visited CFB. Co-Presidents Riley Caulfield and Izzy Jewett read a Mohawk inspired children’s book, that they helped write and design, to the entire 3rd grade class.

The MIAA Women and Girls in Sports Day was held at Gillette Stadium this past Wednesday.

Congratulations to Olivia Fong, who was recognized for serving on the MIAA Advisory Committee this school year. Selected from 60+ applicants from around the state, she did an amazing job showcasing her leadership skills and representing Millis High School and all student-athletes throughout the MIAA membership. Olivia, Riley Caulfield, and Abby Powers represented Millis at the event on Wednesday, alongside Coach Zitoli and Coach FitzGerald.

Last Friday the Junior/Senior prom was held at Grand View in Mendon. It was well attended and a fabulous time was had by all! Selected to this year's Prom Court were: Nick Scolponeti, Riley Sullivan, Lauren Malaquias, Addison Loer, and Kevin Sullivan. Heartfelt thanks go out to Rachel Hayden and Erin Sullivan for all the hard work that went into organizing prom this year!

This week, the seniors presented their year-long capstone projects over at the Millis Public Library. Each student had a 15-minute slot and presented to a panel of judges, explaining the process and product of their project, while connecting this year-long endeavor to the Vision of a Millis High School Graduate. Congratulations to all our students on their contributions to our school and community through these projects. A special thank you goes to our English department for the countless hours they have put into grading, organizing and mentoring all our students along the way. Next week, we will begin to upload videos of the project presentations to the Millis Memories YouTube page for all to enjoy.

Football - Grades 7-11 (currently)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 2:30pm, Mr Kraby's Room

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ad5fkebduVhJSgCg8

Boys Soccer - Grades 6 -11 (currently)

Friday, May 31, 2024, 2:30pm, HS Cafe

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/2dUNzyRgn1aChEgN6

Co-op Cheer (Medway) - Grades 8 -11 (currently)

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/tDBetiRtzaxouaiy7

Cross Country - Grades 5-11 (currently)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 2:30pm | 3:00pm in HS Cafe

Interest Form: https://forms.gle/aHB3BgcgWZvAZJex5

On Thursday morning, May 30, the transportation department will be conducting mandatory bus evacuation drills as buses arrive at Millis Middle/High School. These drills will only involve students that ride the bus to school for the Middle/High School, and will be conducted as the students/buses arrive at 7:35am. Thanks to your students for their cooperation in helping these mandatory drills to run smoothly.

Quarter 4 Progress Reports for grades 9-11 are now available in PowerSchool

• Parents/guardians have two ways of seeing the report
• (1) An email with the link was sent out this afternoon.
• Check your spam if you don't see it.
• If you have not updated your contact information the email may have been sent to an old email.
• (2) To view reports in the parent portal on Powerschool, please sign in to PowerSchool
• Here is the link https://millisschools.powerschool.com/public/
• Navigate to "student reports" located on the left sidebar
• You will be able to view and print all published reports - just click the report name to open

If you are unable to access your students Progress Report using these steps, please reach out to our Data/PowerSchool Specialist, Chad Liberty, at cliberty@millisschools.org

Sophomores will be taking the MCAS Math exam on May 21 & 22. As with the MCAS ELA exam the sophomores took in March, and the MCAS Biology exam our freshmen will be taking on June 4 & 5, this exam is sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and is part of the competency determination required for students to graduate from Millis High School. All MCAS exams this year are computer based.

The MCAS Math tests will begin promptly at 8am each day, and student classroom assignments will be posted throughout the building (they will also be emailed to the students). Students should come in with their ChromeBooks fully charged each day. Though students have the entire school day to complete testing, each day of testing typically takes 2-3 hours.

Parents/Guardians are asked to make sure their students get a good night's sleep before each exam day, have a good breakfast, and get to school on time each day. We are confident that our students are well-prepared to be successful on these important exams. Thanks to parents/guardians for their support in helping students clear this graduation hurdle. Good luck to our grade 10 students as they take their MCAS Math Exams next week!

The remaining schedule for MCAS Exams at MHS this year is as follows:
Math (Grade 10) - May 21 & 22
Biology (Grade 9) - June 4 & 5

The Varsity team's motto for this year is Leave A Mark. Part of doing that is to leave a mark on the future Mohawk softball players. After their victory over Holbrook, the Varsity players signed autographs on the team photos that the youth players had. Smiles all around. It is great to connect with the youth players and remind the Varsity that they once were those youth players. Mark left.

Varsity players signing autographs for younger players.

Seniors Hailey Bassett and Kyra Rice had their athletic signing day in the library earlier this week. Both will be taking their talents to the college level in basketball - Hailey at Roger Williams University and Kyra at Endicott College. After the ceremony, we also found out that senior, Caleb Kyei, will be moving on to play soccer next year at Anna Maria College. We are very proud of their accomplishments here at MHS and wish them all the best in their future athletic and academic endeavors.

Congratulations to all of the members of Terpsichore on their amazing performance last night. The grade 5 students were superstars in this years rendition of Romanian Folk Dances, and our Grade 6-12 performers brought their usual level of excellence to the show. Seniors Wilson Copice, Kristen Kelly and Troy Blanchette gave their final performances on the auditorium stage in some stellar senior solos. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Wilson and Kristen reprised a piece they performed back in fifth grade, replete with video footage from way back when. After the show dancers and their guests moved into the cafeteria for the annual banquet.

On their last day of school before senior projects, the Class of 2024 started the day off with an incredible breakfast buffet in the cafeteria, courtesy of our outstanding food services staff. Caricaturists were on hand to capture the fun, music was playing, the food was delicious, and a good time was had by everyone. The seniors received letters they wrote themselves back in fourth grade, posed for a class picture, and then took a trip down memory lane. They marched through the hallways of Clyde Brown and Millis Middle School, before taking one last stroll through the halls of Millis High School, greeted by students and teachers lining the halls along the way. It was a fantastic morning celebrating the Class of 2024 as they head off to prom tonight, prepare for senior projects next week, and get ready for graduation on June 6.

This is a great opportunity to try a new sport, improve your swim stroke, make some friends and have some fun! While the summer league is a competitive league, emphasis will be placed on promoting good sportsmanship and team spirit, while providing an environment for the individual swimmer to improve overall fitness and build self-esteem. The Medway, Millis and Holliston Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 5-18. Swimmers must be able to complete 25 yds unassisted.

There will be a skills check: TBD

Practice Schedule: TBA

Registration fee includes shirt and swim cap.

Fee: $200

Family Cap (3 siblings or more): $500 **Please contact the recreation department for family cap registration.**

Participants must show proof of residency!!

For more information, please contact Julie Harrington, Director Medway Parks and Recreation at jharrington@townofmedway.org

REGISTER TODAY: https://medwayma.myrec.com/.../program_details.aspx...

Swim Team Packet 2024.pdf

Senior Projects will be showcased at the Millis Public Library from Monday 5/20 - Friday 5/24. The project presentations are open to the public and we hope many will be able to attend to hear about the amazing capstone projects our seniors have been working on throughout the year.

Please see the senior project presentation schedule to check when your senior is presenting their projects.

if you have earned five or more varsity letters while a student in Millis Public School District (varsity co-ops included), please fill out the form linked below. Submissions are due by Friday, May 17th. Due to the production of awards, no extensions will be accepted past May 17th to ensure all plaques are received in a timely fashion for Class Day!

https://forms.gle/F5GKPYnA9oNWrU5P6

Grade 9 Nominees: Nicholas Roy and Jack Carter

Winner: Nicholas Roy: "Nicholas is just awesome all around. He is a strong student of history as he participates often and comes to class ready to learn. He is a role model for positive behavior and respect. He always has a smile on his face and always going the extra step."

Grade 10 Nominees: David Cranton, Aliyah Chajon Navas, Aaron Parikh, Michael Tobin

Winner: David Cranton: "He always goes above and beyond what he needs to do in and out of the classroom. He is one of the hardest working students out there and should be recognized."

Grade 11 Nominees: Lucia Cartagena

Winner: Lucia Cartegena: "Lucia went out of her way to make sure Belén's departure was special. She has surprised our class more than once this year with homemade goodies."

Grade 12 Nominees: Emily Skerry and Ava Legere

Winner: Ava Legere: "She is just finishing high school in such a classy way. She is still working hard and her character shines through each and every class."

We are very fortunate to have the most amazing staff here at Millis High School! Thank you to all our teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors, and support staff for all you do each and every day to care for our students and help them reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Our newly formed HSA provided a delicious lunch for our staff to enjoy this afternoon (try not to get too hungry looking at the images below!), which we are so incredibly thankful for! It was a wonderful way to cap off Teacher Appreciation Week 2024.

This week we celebrated our school nurses, Mrs. Molinari and Mrs. Wainwright. We are incredibly lucky to have to amazing school nurses who take care of our entire school community on a daily basis. Thank you Mrs. Molinari and Mrs. Wainwright for all you do!

Mr. Fallon’s AP US History class competed this week against Medway High School in the 14th Annual “Battle of the Brains”. The students had a lot of fun competing and reviewing for the AP exam!

The Millis High School Music Department entertained the audience with music through the decades at their annual "Pops & Awards Night" Thursday evening. A great time was had by all, and it was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the talents and dedication of our Millis band and choral students. Congratulations to these amazing performance groups!

Costumes from the 70s, 80s or 90s were the order of the day for the concert, and even Superintendent Mullaney got involved, pulling out one of his old wardrobe faves from the 70's!

At the end of April in honor of Earth Day, members of Environmental Action taught the whole 3rd grade and a 1st grade class about climate change and pollution. Members created lesson plans with images and interactive activities, and then did a fun craft with the kids. Their goal was to spread environmental awareness past just the high school level, and everyone had fun!

The athletic department will recognize the two senior student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers in college. Congratulations to Kyra Rice (Endicott basketball) and Hailey Bassett (Roger Williams basketball), who will be honored on Tuesday, May 14, at 10m in the MHS library.

Terpischore’s Spring Dance Recital will take place on Thursday, May 16, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the MS/HS Auditorium. The show features music from a wide variety of artists including Depeche Mode, Alanis Morissette, Peter Gabriel, Hans Zimmer, Bela Bartok, and A.R. Rahman, amongst others. Admission is $4.00 for students and senior citizens and $5.00 for adults, and can be paid at the door. All proceeds benefit Terpsichore programming. If you have questions or would like to reserve seating please contact Stephanie Copice at scopice@millisschools.org subject line “Spring Recital”

Seniors Troy Blanchette, Wilson Copice and Kristen Kelly will have their final performances on the high school stage, with a special performance by Wilson and Kristen reprising their Grade 5 Duet from 2017.

Our grade 6-12 members are being joined by the members of the Grade 5 Dance class in our classic Romanian Folk Dances. This class has been run as part of Kristen Kelly’s Senior Project.

Congratulations to the following students for making the 2023-24 Millis High School Honor Roll for Quarter Three. Students earning High Honors carried all grades of A- or better, while students earning Honors carried all grades that were A's and B's.

Grade 12 High Honors

Bassett, Hailey Rose

Copice, Wilson Sydney

Kale, Manasi Amod

Rice, Kyra Evelyn

Ryan, Jack Joseph

Steiner, Emily Rose

Grade 12 Honors

Barisano, Dominic Joseph

Berube, Ryan Dennis

Blanchette, Troy David

Breslau, Ryan Ward

Butch, Andrew Joseph

Carr, Mia Dorothy

Caulfield, Riley

Chansky, Elijah James

Chansky, Malachi Franklin Louis

Charlebois, Grace Catherine

Corcoran, Declan Van

Doherty, Isabella Frances

Ferzoco, Mark Richard

Gordon, Andrew James

Hastings, Lucian

Jewett, Isabelle Rose

Joe, Sarah Kristin

Johnson, Arijus Timothy

Legere, Ava Nanine

Leussis, Emelia Bianca

Ludwig, Aidan Joseph

Martone, Madilyn Nicole

Mathews, Olivia Florence-Jean

McCarthy, Benjamin Nathaniel

Miller, Andrew Christopher

Oliveira, Rayssa Guimaraes

Patel, Dhyey Amitkumar

Powers, Abigail Rose

Roy, Julianne Nmn

Rubalcaba, Sophia Julianne

Ruo, Victoria Lynne

Schneiderat, Macy Mcguiggin

Scolponeti, Jennifer Marie

Sisto, Lucy Ana

Skerry, Emily Florence

Villacis, Adriana Michelle

Whooten, Annika Kristine

Works, Julia Fay

Zarnofsky, Paige Alena

Grade 11 High Honors

Breslau, Ramsey Leigh

Briones, Isabella Marie

Conroy, Shealin Irene

Delaney, Daniel Kenneth Van

Delaney, Kiyra Rowena Ruth

Doherty, Maggie Elizabeth

Ferguson, William James

Fiala, Andrew Marc

Fong, Olivia Elizabeth

Gerasimov, Sasha Dmitrievich

Goldstein, Johanna Chihiro

Loer, Addison Campbell

Lopes, Thaynara Silva

Mahoney, Conor Jackson

Malaquias, Lauren Elizabeth

Medvedeva, Vera

Olivares, Mauricio Andres

Rollag, Anne Elizabeth

Scolponeti, Nicholas Anthony

Stapels, Amelia Danielle

Wallace, Abby Grace

Grade 11 Honors

Adams, Madison Claire

Aten, Ashley Julia

Barber, Rian Paige

Chandler, Emma Grace

Cyr, Macy T

Dayhoff, Noah Christopher

DiSciullo, Chloe Nicole

Duggan, James Constantine

Fabian, Luke Edward

Fraulo, Anthony Dimitrios

Gatz, Meredith Grace

Gerrish, Eliza Rose

Grattan, Lindsey Rose

Hohman, Nicholas James

Johnston, Ryan Forrester

Kiggen, Henry Joseph

Leach, Emilia Kelly

Manning, Logan Patrick

McGhee, Nathaniel David

Molinari, Tessa Jean

Molloy, Norene Elizabeth

Morse, Andrew John Lamb

Muscatello, Ellie Frances

O'Toole, Taylor Emma

Oliveira, Nathalya Carolina

Powers, Emma Jane

Richards, Kaitlyn Marie

Ruo, Emily Sophia-Eileen

Ryan, Declan Philip

Shepardson, Talon Michael

Sullivan, Kevin Michael

Sullivan, Riley Elizabeth

Vasta, Michaela Patricia

Grade 10 High Honors

Cranton, David Brian

Ferguson, Mia Grace

Furcal Matos, Alfredo Smith

Kerstens, Simone

Krusz, Devan Paul

Lebak, David John-Paul

McGuire, Dylan Francis

Mulkern, Keara Ann

O'Connell, Chace Thomas

Parikh, Aaron Advait

Silvia, Rylee Shaye

Streck, Taryn Mackenzie

Young, Mia Dorothy

Grade 10 Honors

Arian, Marina H

Avakian, Alexandra Kate

Banks, Corinne Michaela

DiIorio, Reagan Grace

Ensminger, Rylee Marie

Fuentes, Leyna Therese

Gordon, Alivia Lorraine

Gregg, Liam Ryan

Halloran, Pat Christopher

Higgins, Grace Anne

Koronios, Nicoletta Savina

Kramer, Gabrielle Marie

Krauss, Timmy John

McGhee, Noah William

Nirenberg, Jenna Louise

Ryerson, Lexie Emily Hunter

Scannell, Nora Sweet

Schaad, Isabella Rose

Smith, Charlie Wallace

Sparks, Zoe Elizabeth

Steiner, Madeline Paige

Tobin, Michael Roland

Trusevitch, Ash Gianna Gianna

Grade 9 High Honors

Alan, Phoebe Beatrice

Calo-Tufts, Gabriel Joseph

Caulfield, Owen Michael

Connors, Anne Katherine

Doherty, Nora Grace

Gallon, Kate Alexis

Glynn, Liyla Mae

Hohman, Olivia Rose

Ingraham, Macy Maryanne

Jackson, Finn Nmn

Kaye, Abigail Madeline

Kramer, Jessica Lynn

Maher, Ella Marie

Malaquias, Sarah Rose

Martin, Taney Noble

Martino, Raina Idella Grace

O'Toole, Sydney Noel

Rollag, David Lester

Roman, Hannah Ellen

Roy, Nicholas Michel

Sieczkiewicz, Klara Grace

Termini, Liam Aiden

Vaccaro, Benjamin Rafael

Zammarchi, Juniper Ann

Grade 9 Honors

Azzouz, Siena Janine

Brynczka, Kevin Jude

Carter, Jack Jackson

Donahue, James Gregory

Ellis, Alicia Rose

Ferreira, Flavio Miguel Oliveira

Fuentes, Lucy Marie

Galeon, Cassandra Roelene

Heneghan, Grace Catherine

Hubbell, Avery Samantha

Ingoldsby, Braden Mark

Joe, Caden Brandon

Kitchens, Jackson Allen

Kraby, Liam Brian

Kruszewski, Devin Piotr

Leach, Hayden Phillips

Leussis, William Joseph

Leussler, Nathan Samuel

Loer, Harrison Stockdale

Ludwig, Brendan Robert

Martin, Sarah Amoroso

Matti, Alyssa Marie

Miller, Lucy Celeste

Noonan, Matthew Elvis

Rand, Molly Elizabeth

Richards, Ethan James

Skerry, Alexis Kinsey

Spies, Rio Amelia

Sullivan, Erin Mae

Toledo, Fernando

On Tuesday evening, 25 students were inducted into the Millis High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. The evening was highlighted by speeches from the new inductees thanking an individual who has been a positive influence and role model in their lives. Congratulations to the new members of the National Honor Society! We look forward to the positive contributions they will continue to make in the Millis High School community in the future.

This week, the Honors and CP1 Physics classes have begun their work constructing paper and cardboard roller coasters! Using only recyclable materials such as used paper towel rolls and cardboard boxes, the objective is to make a marble run through a course that lasts at least 8 seconds. In addition, the base has to be at maximum one meter by one meter in length and width. Once their structure is finished, each group will determine the amount of potential and kinetic energy within their roller coasters at five different positions. With this information, students will find the power applied in their systems, connecting everything they have learned so far in one project. Stop by Mrs. Streck’s room if you would like to see the roller coasters in action!

As part of Mental Health Awareness month and our ongoing Millis Public Schools Speaker Series, we welcomed ex-professional basketball player and motivational mental health advocate, Kaleb Joseph and his "Self Help Tour" on Thursday. We were able to bring Kaleb to Millis thanks to a generous grant from the KyleCares Foundation. The morning presentation was a big hit with students, and you could hear a pin drop in the auditorium as everyone was completely engaged by Kaleb's electric and emotional presence. To see so many of our students willing to raise their hands to talk about their vulnerabilities in front of classmates was incredibly powerful, and our students demonstrated genuine empathy and compassion for those with the courage to speak up during the presentation. Kaleb spent the rest of the day connecting with students in our school, and returned to the stage in the evening to speak to our parent community. You can learn more about Kaleb through this video recently featured by Good Morning America, and through this video about his Self Help Tour. You can also check out this clip on Instagram from one of his recent parent conversations.

Juniors! It is time to order your senior jersey! All orders must be placed by May 10th at 2:00 PM. Please fill out the Google Form. Jersey’s are $25. You can pay by cash, check (made out to Millis High school) or Venmo (RachelHayden-2017). Contact Mrs. Hayden with any questions.

Come and support the Millis High School band and chorus at their annual pops and awards night on May 9th 7:00 pm.

For the most up-to-date information on the Millis Middle/High School Building Project, please go to the following website: https://www.millisschoolproject.com/.

The Millis Mohawk Boosters is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the Millis High/Middle school athletic community. They are made up of volunteers who work together and fundraise throughout the year. 100% of funds goes directly to serving our athletes, teams, the athletic department, or to improving the experience for participants and spectators. The Millis Mohawk Boosters was founded in the 1970s and has a proud tradition of coming together to provide a positive and rewarding experience for our athletes. We continue to evolve and always welcome new members, volunteers, and ideas.

The new website can be found here.

Millis High School is very grateful for everything the Boosters do for us. Thank you, Boosters!

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If your student is going to be late to school, a parent/guardian must contact the office, by or before 8AM. The office can be reached one of the following ways:

Attendance line: 508-906-3713

Attendance email: hsattendance@millisschools.org

or you may send your student in with a note

If we don’t hear from a parent/guardian, the tardy will be unexcused. Upon arrival at school, the student should go directly to the office and sign in.

If your student needs to be dismissed, a parent/guardian must send their student in with a note or email the office at hsattendance@millisschools.org, listing the dismissal time and reason. Just a reminder that driving hours should not be scheduled during the school day, and do not constitute excused time away from school.

Phone calls for dismissals are not permitted.

Students are expected to check in with the office to confirm their dismissal and receive a pass. If we do not receive a note, a parent or guardian must come into the office to sign their student out at the time of dismissal. Please make every effort to adhere to this dismissal policy to minimize disruptions to class time. Please also be mindful of how a dismissal may impact your student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.

• Activities Eligibility Dismissal: If your student is involved in extracurricular activities and needs to be dismissed during the school day, they will need to provide a note from the place of their appointment (not a parental note) so they remain eligible to play or practice.
• Medical Dismissal: Any student requesting to leave for any kind of medical reason must go through the nurse’s office.
• Emergency Dismissal: In the event of a true emergency, a parent/guardian should contact the office. Every attempt will be made to expedite the dismissal. Please note, driving hours scheduled during the school day are not considered an emergency nor excusable under any circumstance. Every effort should be made to complete these hours outside of school hours.

If your student needs to be absent from school, a parent/guardian must notify the office via the attendance line at 508-906-3713 or by emailing hsattendance@millisschools.org as close to 8:00 AM as possible. If we don’t hear from a parent/guardian, the absence is unexcused and the student will be marked as truant. Attendance at school is incredibly important, and every effort possible should be made to maintain regular attendance at the high school.

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Below are the School Counseling assignments for the 2023-24 school year, along with contact information for the School Counselors:

Mrs. Riley Dunn (rdunn@millisschools.org)

Grade 9 (2027): Abreu - Kitchens

Grade 10 (2026): Arian - Lauria

Grade 11 (2025): Adams - Joseph

Grade 12 (2024): Athanasi - Keomorokot

Ms. Nicole Moore (nmoore@millisschools.org)

Grade 9 (2027): Kraby - Zammarchi

Grade 10 (2026): Lebak - Young

Grade 11 (2025): Kaslosky - Zangari

Grade 12 (2024): Legere - Zarnofsky

Small School.. Big Family

MHS Vision of a Graduate

Communication * Collaboration * Critical Thinking * Character

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, 245 Plain Street, Millis, MA, USA
Phone: 508-376-7010
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Millis-High-School-1743691028988870/
Twitter: @millishigh

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