From the Principal's Desk...
Miller Families:
This week we turn the calendar to May, meaning the last weeks of school are upon us. In the weeks ahead, we will celebrate our outgoing 8th graders, attend culminating events like our Spring Concert Series and Art Show, and turn the page from the 24-25 school year to the 25-26 school year.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, April 28, 2025 for a Staff Development Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
In the week ahead, our students will complete make-up SBAC testing, be celebrated at our final Breakfast of Champions event of the year and at our final Straight A Luncheon. In extra-curricular events, the jazz band will perform in the annual CCSD Jazz Festival, our volleyball teams will celebrate 8th grade night, soccer wraps up their regular season, at the annual BSU Ubuntu Awards Ceremony will be held.
Finally, Teacher Appreciation Week is around the corner and we are hosting our annual Stock the Fridge and Pack the Pantry event. There is more information below but we will take donations in the Front Office all next week.
Here's to another busy and incredible week on the Miller campus!
#WeAreMiller
Yours in Learning,
Joshua Wikler
Proud Principal
Miller Middle School
Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from May 5–9, and it's a special time for us to recognize the incredible work our teachers and staff do each and every day.
While participation is completely optional, many families enjoy taking this opportunity to show their gratitude in small but meaningful ways.
This year, we’re once again “Stocking the Fridge” and “Packing the Pantry” in our staff lounge to help keep our team fueled and feeling appreciated all week long! We’re inviting families to donate snacks, drinks, and goodies—think sodas, sparkling water, granola bars, chips, candy, trail mix, or other favorite treats. Contributions can be dropped off in the Front Office anytime between now and May 5.
Thank you for helping us make Teacher Appreciation Week a memorable one for the amazing educators and support staff at Bob Miller Middle School!
The Miller Administrative Team hosts Parent Information Meetings each month on the third Tuesday of the month via Google Meet. The last Parent Information Meeting of the year was held in April. To view the slide deck from that meeting, CLICK HERE.
Every Day Matters Campaign
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
