Millis Middle

Dear MMS Families and Staff,

Well, we made it! What a truly spectacular school year this has been. From the bustling classrooms and vibrant hallways to our incredible sports seasons, creative band performances, and unforgettable end-of-year celebrations, this year has been filled with so many proud middle school moments.

Reflecting on these highlights brings me to a bittersweet milestone of my own. This wraps up my third year as your principal, and it has been nothing short of marvelous. It has been an absolute honor to lead this incredible community. Looking ahead to the next school year, I will be shifting into a new district-wide role as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Please rest assured that all of our students will be well loved and supported by our new incoming principal and our veteran, seasoned, and honed faculty and staff.

While I will miss the daily energy of MMS immensely, I am so proud of what we have built together, and I am excited that I will still get to support our students, teachers, and families from this new vantage point. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your open lines of communication, your trust, and your steadfast partnership over the last three years.

To our families: Thank you for sharing your incredible children with us. It has been a privilege to watch them grow, learn, and showcase their unique talents every single day.

To our phenomenal staff: Thank you for your tireless dedication, energy, and the boundless care you pour into our students. You are the heart and soul of MMS, and it has been a true joy to work alongside you.

As we head into the break, I wish each and every one of you a wonderful, safe, and joyful summer. I hope these upcoming months bring you much-deserved slower days, plenty of time to recharge, and lots of great reading!

Thank you all for making my time at MMS so profoundly special. I have grown to love this small school, big family!

Enjoy the sunshine!

Take care,

Ana

All students entering grades 6-8 are required to read The Trouble With Heroes by Kate Messner. All other books are choice books picked by the middle school ELA teachers. Click Here for the google form.

Grade 9 Order Form: Click here.

• From PBS: Learn about the first American activist to lead a queer resistance group.
• LGBTQIA+ Book Lists compiled from The Children's Book Council
• The Teacher's Guide to LGBTQ Resources from PBS Newshour
• The Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students is a joint program of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that offers training, resources, GSA Leadership Council support, and more.

EVENTS

Natick Pride Month Events. Learn more here.

Ashland Pride. June 13 from 12-2:30pm. Learn more here.

Hopkinton: 5th Annual Pride Festival. June 21 from 1-4pm. Learn more here.

Franklin: Celebrate With Pride 2026. June 26 from 12-4pm. Learn more here.

Walpole: Be Inclusive's 3rd Annual Pride Celebration. June 27 from 3-5pm. Learn more here.

And check out the Guide to Pride Across Massachusetts from Visit MA.

Wellesley College is offering two free workshops for middle school girls and allies (ages 11–15) focused on creating healthier social media experiences and exploring self-image and mental wellbeing in an AI-driven world.

In-Person Workshop

June 26, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at Wellesley College

Participants will work in small groups to learn about positive digital communities, healthy social media use, and digital wellbeing through interactive activities.

Virtual Workshop

July 20–24, 1:00–3:00 PM on Zoom

Students will explore media literacy, digital citizenship, AI, app design, and prototyping while building confidence in navigating the online world.

Participants may earn community service hours and receive up to $25 in gift cards for completing workshop evaluation activities.

Space is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To learn more and register, visit: www.wcwonline.org/summerworkshops

This version is concise enough for a school newsletter while still highlighting the key benefits for families.

Grade 7 Field Day Fun

Grade 8 Promotion

Grade 8 Dance

Dear Millis Public School Community,

We are writing to inform you that the student handbooks for Clyde F. Brown Elementary School, Millis Middle School, and Millis High School have been amended. This amendments were approved by the Millis school Committee on May 12, 2026 and are currently in effect.

These updates include revisions to ensure that our school procedures and policies are fully aligned with current Massachusetts laws regarding student discipline, harassment, and bullying. In addition, the amendments reflect changes recommended to support alignment with policies reviewed and approved by the Millis Public Schools School Committee in Fall 2025.

Our goal in making these updates is to maintain consistency across all schools while ensuring a safe, supportive, and legally compliant learning environment for all students.

We encourage families to review the handbook amendments, which are available on each school’s website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,
Ana B. Hurley
Principal

MMS Handbook Amendment document

Millis Middle School Handbook

If you currently play ice hockey or perhaps thinking about it, we have an existing co-op with Hopkinton HS. Rising senior Grace Heneghan has played the last three years. Please reach out to Grace (grahen27@millisschools.org) regarding any questions. If interested or you plan to play, please reply back by June 16th.

click on the link below for Wrestling Co-Op Interest Form 26/27

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SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2026 - Apply Now!

SUN Bucks is a federal program that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy groceries when schools are closed for the summer. You can apply online or with a paper application. Paper applications are available in 6 languages.

Click on the link here to find out how: SUN Bucks - Summer 2026