The Miller Minute

Miller Families:

Our Bobcats have been busy the last few weeks! Spring is always the time of year where we get to see our students showcased in so many ways. In the past month or so, we have seen our students soar in Robotics, Junior Varsity Quiz, Science Olympiad, and Spelling Bee. Our Performing Arts Department has been rocking out with their festivals and other performances as Choir, Orchestra, and Band have all received exemplary marks. Our athletics department has had a busy spring with volleyball and soccer having four teams in the thick of the playoff race for the Southeast Division. We are so proud of all of our Bobcats!

SBAC testing continues this week wit the ELA CAT test. Students take the exam over a series of three days (Monday-Wednesday) with their ELA teachers.

Next week, we host our monthly Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1 PM via Google Meet. Please join us to connect with your administrative team and get updates about the end of the year activities.

For our Bobcats, soccer and volleyball each play one game, our 8th graders travel to the House of the Mouse in the annual Disneyland Field Trip, and the Jazz Band performs in their pre-festival concert at Coronado.

Here's to another busy and incredible week on the Miller campus!

#WeAreMiller

Yours in Learning,

Joshua Wikler

Proud Principal

Miller Middle School

The Bob Miller Middle School Science Olympiad team took home second in the state of Nevada at the annual competition at UNLV on Saturday. Thank you to the incredible team members, coaches, and volunteers that made this season possible. Here is a list of the hardware they brought home to Miller:

Disease Detectives 1st

Experimental Design - 1st

Entomology - 2nd & 3rd

Meteorology - 3rd

Fossils - 3rd

Optics - 3rd

Dynamic Planet - 1st & 3rd

Potions & Poisons - 3rd

Metric Mastery - 2nd

Road Scholar - 3rd

Reach for the Stars - 2nd

Wind Power - 3rd

Write It Do It - 2nd & 3rd

Helicopter - 2nd

Mission Possible - 3rd

Scrambler - 2nd & 3rd

20 Total Event Medals

Medals in 16 of 23 events

2ND PLACE OVERALL

Congratulations to the Bob Miller Middle School Junior Varsity Quiz program as their Blue Team took on Rogich Middle School in the championship on Friday at Vegas PBS. The team came away with a narrow victory, winning 115-105. Congratulations to Coach Erickson and her assistant coach, Mr. Ekker. Way to go, Bobcats!

The Silver Team competes this weekend in the semifinals.

You can catch the broadcasts of Miller MS in the Junior Varsity Quiz playoffs on Vegas PBS. The schedule is below:

Blue League Championship: Miller MS vs. Rogich MS- May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Silver League Semifinal 1: Cadwallader MS vs. Miller MS- May 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Silver League Championship: June 9 at 7:30 p.m.

All Star Match: June 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Bob Miller Middle School's Student Council was awarded the Spirit of Nevada Award by the Nevada Association of Student Councils (NASC). The award is the highest honor given to middle school student councils by the NASC. It is reserved for those councils that go above and beyond their typical school and community expectations. The requirements for this prestigious honor include:

• A Charitable Drive
• A Charitable Financial Contribution
• A School or Community Service Project
• Two or more School Spirit Activities
• Two or more Staff or Student Appreciation Events
• Multiple Activities with a Elementary or High School Student Councils
• Artifacts in the form of Scrapbook to document accomplishments

We are so grateful for our Student Council program and for the incredible students involved. We also extend our appreciation to their advisers, Ms. Huggins and Ms. Pecjak.

Attention students bound for the One Hill. Cheer tryouts are approaching. See the flyer below for more details.

Do you have a child interested in football? If so, check out the flyer below for information about Coronado High School's upcoming Youth Camp.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day is a national public education program that connects what children learn at school with the actual working world. By accompanying their parents/guardians to the workplace, students across the country discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life.

If you plan to have your child accompany you to your workplace on Thursday, April 24, 2025, please submit a signed letter from your workplace along with the completion and submission of the BMMS Absence Form which can be accessed HERE. The Absence Form can also be accessed on the school website: bobmillerms.com

The Southern Nevada Health District is hosting multiple immunization events throughout the valley to help students receive their required vaccinations.

Please follow the link below for dates, locations, and additional information:

https://ssd.ccsd.net/parent-information-portal/

Ensuring your child is up to date on immunizations helps keep our school community healthy and safe.

Late applications for incoming 9th grade students for the 25-26 school year are now open! Students interested in attending South CTA can visit magnet.ccsd.net and click "Apply Now" to submit a late application.

Date: Wednesday, April 16

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Silverado Ranch Community Center 9855 Gilespie Street, Las Vegas, NV 89183

If you have any questions or need additional details, feel free to reach out to Amanda White,

Magnet Recruiting Counselor, South Career and Technical Academy at 702-799-1111.

Beginning April 2, Bob Miller Middle School students will take the Smarter Balanced Online Assessment (SBAC). Eighth graders will also take the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) in Science.

This year all tests have been shortened in the amount of test questions asked. Essentially, the amount of questions asked in each test have been cut in half. Rather than students having to answer 40 test questions, they are now only answering 20-25 test questions. Another change to testing this year at Bob Miller MS is that the ELA and Math CAT tests will be taken in students’ individual ELA and Math classes with the teachers they are familiar with.

These tests measure individual student achievement in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The results of these tests are also used to determine the school’s star ratings according to the Nevada School Performance Framework. If students miss an assessment, they will make it up during a makeup day. The district does recognize opting out of testing. If your child needs additional assistance in taking the test, please contact our school's testing department and we can make necessary arrangements.

Students will complete the tests on their school-issued Chromebooks. It is imperative that every student bring his/her Chromebook to school every day, fully charged. Additionally, portions of the English Language Arts assessment will require students to use headphones/earbuds. Please ensure that your son or daughter brings wired headphones/earbuds to testing.

To ensure that we assess your child’s performance accurately, we are asking for your assistance. First, it is essential that your son/daughter attend school on the days the tests are being administered. It is important that your son/daughter have a good night’s sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school on time. We encourage you to discuss the tests at home, to encourage your son/daughter to do his/her best, and to assure him/her that the results are primarily used to determine where additional help may be needed. Test scores may be often used to determine future course placement.

The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is back and offering nine days of FREE educational events for students and families of southern Nevada. Presented by the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and in partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD), the 2025 Festival will be presented from April 25-May 3 and features a wide array of interactive, educational events that introduce southern Nevada students and their families to a range of STEM topics and related careers.

A full list of events and details can be accessed on their website at www.scifest.vegas, but the major components of the festival include:

• Science & Technology in the Schools (April 1-May 2): STEM professionals are matched with a classroom or school to share their expertise with students throughout April and the Festival week.

• Festival Kick-off Day (April 25): Ologist Night at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum

• Science is Everywhere Day (April 27): A variety of businesses will showcase the science in their organizations for kids and families through free tours, demos, or hands-on activities.

• Giant Science & Technology EXPO (May 3): Our largest event is a science and tech EXPO featuring STEM-specific, hands-on exhibitors and entertainment from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at The EXPO at the World Market Center, 435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

See the flyers below for more information.

We are thrilled to share an update regarding our 6th and 7th Grade Awards Ceremonies. Based on valuable feedback from our Miller community, we will now celebrate our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students on the same day this year, May 14, 2025.

This new structure allows us to recognize all of our students' achievements while keeping the 8th-grade evening ceremony extra-special for our high school bound 8th graders. It also gives us the opportunity to celebrate our 6th and 7th graders in individual ceremonies, rather than a single combined event as in previous years. The awards will be presented in our school gym as follows:

• 6th Grade Ceremony – 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

• 7th Grade Ceremony – 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

• 8th Grade Ceremony – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Families of students receiving awards are warmly invited to attend and celebrate these incredible students. We are sharing this update well in advance to allow time for you to plan accordingly.

Ceremonies are by invitation only, and our 6th and 7th grade students will be recognized with the following awards:

• Straight A’s

• Teacher Awards

• Grade-Level Award

• GRIT Award

• Be Kind Award

We look forward to honoring our hardworking students and celebrating their achievements together! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

As e-bikes become increasingly popular, it's crucial for our community to be informed about their safe and responsible use, especially for students. E-bike education helps ensure that children understand the safety protocols, traffic laws, and proper maintenance practices associated with these vehicles. Family involvement is equally important, as parents play a key role in making informed decisions about whether an e-bike is the right choice for their child. Please take some time to read the Safe Routes to School e-bike newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact the Safe Routes to School department at 799-0303 EX 5135.

Foothill High School will hold their color guard tryouts from April 23-25, 2025. They will take place between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM each day. For more information, please reach out to the school. To learn more about color guard, watch THIS VIDEO.

NJHS is giving back to our community by hosting a Diaper Drive to support Baby’s Bounty of Nevada!

The club is collecting all sizes of diapers to help families and new parents in need. Your generosity will make a real difference for families in Southern Nevada. See the flyer below for more information.

We have noticed that again an increasing number of students remaining in front of the school after the end of the instructional day. Many of these students are lingering to socialize without involved in an on campus activity or working with a teacher.

To ensure a safe and orderly environment, please note the following expectations:

• All students not participating in after-school activities must clear campus by 2:30 PM.
• Students participating in after-school activities must clear campus by 3:30 PM.
• Students attending a sporting event or evening activity must clear campus within 15 minutes of the conclusion of that event.

If transportation cannot be arranged for your student within these times, consider utilizing Henderson Teen Scene, a great resource for supervised after-school care. This service takes place ON CAMPUS and is facilitated by our community partners at Henderson Parks and Recreation.

Your child's safety remains our utmost priority. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain a secure campus environment.

There are so many exciting and informative events coming up—don’t miss out! Check out the flyer below for important dates to mark on your calendar.

For questions or more information, please reach out to Ms. Edwards, 8th Grade Counselor at edwarpj@nv.ccsd.net

The Miller soccer and volleyball seasons begin in March.

Below are some reminders for home games if your student attends without an adult:

• The campus will be closed to all students after dismissal and students who will attend the game need to leave campus and may return after 3:45 PM.
• All students should be attending the game(s) and should not be roaming on campus.
• All CCSD and Miller rules regarding students must be followed.
• The CCSD Dress Code will be in effect and enforced at the game.
• Appropriate school behavior is expected. Any misbehavior could result in school discipline and an automatic removal from the event.
• Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the second game. If the game is over and a student has not been picked up, then the student may be prohibited from future games.

Thank you and GO Bobcats!

Bob Miller Middle School athletics is excited to kick off the spring season! Volleyball and soccer games begin in March and will run through May. Join us for another thrilling season of Miller sports!

Miller Middle School prides itself upon its vibrant culture of clubs and organizations. With over 30 clubs, sports, and organizations, there is something for everyone! CLICK HERE to view the current lineup of clubs and activities. This list is constantly changing and evolving, so check back frequently!

Each Friday, the Black Student Union (BSU) sells ramen noodles to raise funds in support of the club.

The Miller Administrative Team hosts Parent Information Meetings each month on the third Tuesday of the month via Google Meet. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM via Google Meet.

To view the slide deck from our most recent Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, CLICK HERE.

If you have not yet completed online registration for the 2024-25, please go to the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus by clicking this link: campusportal.ccsd.net

Online Registration must be completed for all CCSD returning students. If you have a student new to CCSD, please visit the link: register.ccsd.net

The online registration process must be completed each school year.

Online Registration for the 25-26 school year will be available on April 21, 2025.

Bob Miller Middle School uses an automated system to call home when students are reported absent or tardy from a single period during the school day. The purpose of this recorded message is to remind parents to send in an absence note to the school’s attendance office.

The preferred way to notify the school when your child is absent is to fill out the online absence note found on the school's website at bobmillerms.com or the above link. Please allow 24-48 hours for processing. Parents/guardians will most likely still receive a phone call, text, and/or email from the school notifying them of their child's absence even after you fill out this form. If the absence is still not updated in Infinite Campus after 48 hours, please contact our attendance clerk, Jeannie Galvin, via email at galvijd@nv.ccsd.net or by phone at (702) 799-2260, extension 4300. If you are unable to access the online absence note, please send a written note with your child's full name to be turned into the basket located in the Counseling Office. Please do not send absence notes in via email as this may results in a delayed response.

During the previous academic year, the Clark County School District (CCSD) experienced a chronic absenteeism rate of 36 percent. That means one out of every three students was absent from school 10 percent or more of enrolled days for any reason.

Why it matters: It’s an issue we must address head-on and with urgency. When students miss classroom instruction, it hurts their student success, affecting their grades and social development.

But there is encouraging news we would like to share. CCSD has launched a campaign, Every Day Matters, that will use a strategic approach to improve student attendance.

This campaign will be a communitywide effort, involving nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local governments that partner with CCSD. For us to get students to regularly attend school, however, the fact is it will depend on you and your child.

In the weeks and months ahead, our school and CCSD will be offering tips and strategies that you can use to get your child excited about going to school. If you are concerned about your child’s attendance, request a meeting with school counselors or an administrator so we can work on making progress.

For information on CCSD attendance policies and resources, visit everyday.ccsd.net

The Recognize A Valued Employee (RAVE) Review Program is back! This program recognizes employees who go above and beyond and have demonstrated excellence in character, performance, and service. Fellow employees, parents/guardians, students, and community members are all eligible to nominate an employee.

More information about the program can be found on the CCSD Team Engagement website. To submit a RAVE Review for any CCSD employee, CLICK HERE.

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