Week of September 7, 2026

Millennium Students and Parents,

I hope you're enjoying the long weekend. The temps are starting to drop a little and it feels like an Arizona fall. 😁 It's almost time for us to start pulling out sweatshirts and hoodies. 😂

We are excited to share that Ewan Cain was nominated top swimmer of the season. Please head over to the poll to nominate him. https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/09/03/arizona-high-school-boys-top-swimmers-divers-poll/91591485007/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a9ab2d6130a65000161cc2c&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook The poll closes 9/10 at 6pm.

Please be sure to check ParentVue for your student's current progress in their classes. Progress report grades were posted on Friday.

*New Procedure* Student IDs to enter events - In order to keep our community safe, students will be required to present their student ID when coming to after school events. This includes all athletic games and Fine Arts events.

Entering Campus - All students entering campus must show their physical ID and students will be checked in electronically. If students forget their ID, they will be sent directly to the bookstore to get an ID before heading to class. Physical IDs *New Procedure* - Those students who fail to get an ID prior to going to class will be issued an overdrive (after school detention).

Highlights for this week:

• Yearbook Picture Retakes - September 9th
• Military Appreciation Night - September 11th

Upcoming Dates:

• No School - Wednesday, September 16th - Teacher Professional Development Day
• Freshman Career Expo - Thursday, September 17th
• Stand Up, Speak Up Event hosted at Millennium - Friday, September 18th
• Homecoming Parada - September 19th
• Homecoming Dance - September 26th
• No School - October 5 - 9 - Fall Break

"Purpose is an essential element of you … the struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” Chadwick Boseman

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Nichole Bundy

Principal

Millennium High School

Millennium HS is a member of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools

What is Proposition 438, and why does it matter for our schools?

Prop 438 is a continuation of Agua Fria High School District’s existing Maintenance & Operations Budget Override. It funds critical day-to-day essentials, like keeping high-quality teachers in classrooms, maintaining campus safety personnel, and expanding career programs like Nursing, IT, and Trades.

Best of all? It maintains our current voter-approved funding with no tax rate increase! Without it, our district faces over $12 million in annual budget reductions.

Dear Community Partners and Stakeholders,

At Agua Fria High School District, we believe in Our Schools, Our Community, Our Way.

Agua Fria High School District invites you to join us for A Strategic Plan Framework Journey.

Come reflect on where we’ve been, learn where we are today, and look ahead to where we’re going. Together, we will explore the progress of our Strategic Plan Framework and highlight the work, accomplishments, and priorities that continue to shape the future of our District.

October 13, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This event welcomes all stakeholders, including but not limited to parents and guardians, students, staff, educators, business and community partners, and community members.

Please click the link below to register by October 01. A Strategic Plan Framework Journey

Please see the attached flyer for additional event details. We hope you will join us.

For the safety and security of our campus, all staff and students are required to wear a physical ID at all times while on campus. Replacement IDs can be purchased in the bookstore for $2 for the first 2 and then $5 for each additional.

Students, be sure to plan ahead and sign up for your RTI sessions before the weekly deadlines!

Monday & Tuesday RTI: Sign up or make changes by Sunday at 5:00 PM.

Thursday & Friday RTI: Sign up or make changes by Wednesday at 5:00 PM.

After the 5:00 PM deadline, you will no longer be able to make changes to your RTI sessions for those days.

Visit rti.aguafria.org to sign up and check the site to see your RTI session assignment.

Be on time. Stay on track. Succeed.

A Portrait of a Graduate represents our school district's vision for the 21st-century traits and professional competencies students need to succeed in college, career, and life. It serves as a north star for our learning communities as they craft academic and work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for whatever their future holds.

Learn more about our Portraits of a Graduate on our webpage https://mhs.aguafria.org/academies/portrait-of-a-graduate .

📸 Yearbook Picture Retakes & Make-Ups – Wednesday, September 9

Picture retakes and make-ups for grades 9–11 will take place in the Millennium Library.

🐯 Who can participate? Students who missed the original picture day, are new to Millennium and need a yearbook photo, are returning a purchased portrait package for a retake, or have received prior authorization from Grads Photography.

🔗 Students: If you meet one of the criteria above and need your photo taken, please complete bit.ly/MHSretakes using your school email account.

📬 Missing a purchased portrait package? Packages were mailed directly to students' homes. Call Grads at 623-580-4723, ext. 1 to have your order tracked.

🎓 Seniors: Yearbook portraits must be taken at the Grads Photography studio by October 24, 2026. Scheduling information: mhs.aguafria.org/resources/senior-information

Please note: This is not for ID card retakes.

Key Club Meeting Thursday Sept 8th, 2:15pm. Location Library. Come learn about key club, the officers, and upcoming events and activities.

Asian Pacific Student Union! Join us for our first meeting on September 10 during RTI! Meet the officers, make new friends, and hear what we have planned for the year. Everyone is welcome-make sure to sign up for RTI!

On September 11, 2026 MHS will play against Agua Fria High School. This game will be our military appreciation night. If you are a military connected family or staff member including active duty, reserve, retired, or a Gold star family, we would like to invite you to this event. We will be hosting a VIP area in the endzone for military connected staff and families. If you would like to attend, please RSVP using the QR code.

Millennium High School will be headed to Chase Field on Saturday, September 12 to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Texas Rangers.
In addition,Millennium High School Choir will perform the National Anthem on the field before the game with other local choirs as part of D-backs Choir Night!
Tickets are specially discounted for performers, family, friends, and our school community. Plus, a portion of each ticket purchased through our exclusive ticket link will be donated back to Millennium High School Choir.

Game days are right around the corner! Avoid the long lines by purchasing a student or family pass! Both passes will be digital this year. Student passes can be purchased in the bookstore or online through our webstore and family passes can only be purchased online through GoFan.

Student Pass: bit.ly/MHS_Bookstore

• Scroll down to the webstore
• Under Returning Users use the student ID number as the username and the student last name as the password.
• Student Passes will be found in their StudentVUE app.

Family Pass: bit.ly/MHSFamilyPass

• Purchase through GoFan
• Each member of the Family Pass will have their own digital entry as physical cards will not be issued this year.

📣 Attention MHS Freshman Parents!

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Freshman Career Expo field trip, hosted by the Agua Fria Union High School District, will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 8:15–10:15 a.m. at Phoenix Raceway.

Permission slips were distributed to freshmen during their 2nd-hour classes. Please make sure your student returns their signed permission slip no later than Friday, September 11, to their 2nd hour teacher.

The Freshman Career Expo is a freshman-only event and an important part of the educational experience within the Freshman Academy. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers and industries, connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities, and begin thinking about their future pathways.

We are excited for our MHS Tigers to participate in this valuable experience!

🎨🎭🎶💃 CELEBRATE ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK! 💃🎶🎭🎨
September 14–18
Want to see what the arts have to offer? Sign up for an Arts RTI session and explore Dance, Art, Choir, Theatre, Band, and more!

💃 🎨Monday: Dance with Mrs. Kolaga or Create Sticky Note Art with Ms. Condrath
🎓 Tuesday: Eligible Fine Arts Seniors — info meeting & apply that day! (eligible students will be pulled for this RTI)
🎨 Thursday: Get creative with Ms. Lincoln in the Art Room
🎭🎶 Friday: Mini Choir Performance & Theatre Games with Ms. Spece OR explore Band & Guitar with Mr. Godbehere 🎸

Try something new. Discover your creativity. Celebrate the Arts!

👉 Sign up for an Arts RTI session today!

Please see the attached flyer for the Prom Closet for free homecoming dresses.

🎟️ HOMECOMING TICKET SALES ARE HERE, TIGERS! 🐯💜

Get ready for A New Millennium ✨🪩

🎫 Tickets went on sale Monday, August 24th on GoFan for $30!
👥 Guest passes will also be available in the bookstore starting August 24th.
⚠️ All existing fines must be paid before purchasing.
⏰ Ticket sales end 9/24!

🏠 HOMECOMING: 9/26 | 6–9 PM

Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your ticket and get ready for a night to remember! 💜🖤

#MillenniumTigers #A_New_Millennium #Homecoming2026 #TigerPride #MHSHomecoming

PSAT registration is coming up! Testing will take place on October 19th, 20th, and 22nd.

Priority registration for 11th-grade students only will be open September 1st–15th. General registration will be open September 16th–25th.

Registration is limited to the first 200 paid applicants, so families are encouraged to register early. The cost is $18 and must be paid through the bookstore.

Register here: https://bit.ly/PSAT2026MHS

Tigers! 🐯💜 West-Mec will be having a virtual town hall on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm to highlight new and high-opportunity programs! Sign Up using the QR code on the flyer or at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpndu_-9hnpvYnPuUo813a2o8z0T7tWwpeUojTS2UuvQpJ7Q/viewform

The National Honor Society at Millennium HS is offering free 30-minute tutoring sessions for students at MHS who need an extra boost in their classes. We strive to assist in campus outreach, and would love to help! Tutoring is free, and can be requested through the Google Form posted on the school library site and on social media. The link to the Form is: https://forms.gle/WoQD8e1aDhKNNMpTA.

Join us Saturday, September 26, from 6–9 PM in the Aux Gym for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and Homecoming memories.

📅 September 26
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Aux Gym
💿 Theme: A New Millennium

Mark your calendars, Tigers—Homecoming is calling! 💕🎶📱

Grads Photography is offering in studio senior photo sessions. They have already started sending out emails to schedule. This photo will be the senior yearbook photo and will be a tux/drape style. The studio deadline is October 24th.

Your are able to start booking now at www.gradsphoto.com for the Glendale Studio or you can call us at 623-566-1082 ext. 2 to schedule an appointment.

Students having issues with their Chromebook need to visit the library counter. Students are required to have our campus technicians do any and all repairs to their device. The DPP is a great way to ensure these repairs are covered. This coverage does need to be renewed each school year. As a reminder, personal devices are not allowed to be used on campus.

Our school hours are from 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Wednesdays. Students need to arrive on campus with enough time to arrive to their classes before the late bell rings. Please be sure to accommodate entering campus through security devices. There will be lines to enter campus.

• Regular student attendance is necessary to provide the greatest opportunity for student academic success.
• If you need to call in an absence for your student, please contact 623-932-7200 Extension 2 and leave your student’s name, ID number, date, and the reason for the absence and it will be processed as soon as possible.
• Students who are late to any class during the day will be marked tardy. 5 tardies to a class will be the equivalent of 1 absence for the class.
• Attendance Appeals will be held when a student misses 10 or more classes in a particular course.
• An Attendance Appeal could result in the loss of credit for the student. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and review the district policy regarding attendance and tardiness.

"The time you take to prepare shows the respect you have for the opportunity." - William Arthur Ward

Part of our Portrait of a Graduate is to prepare students to be responsible adults. This includes being on time to all classes every day.

Students who are more than 15 minutes late to class will be marked absent for that period. An accumulation of 5 tardies will equal 1 absence.

Consequences

5 tardies - Detention

10 tardies - Extended detention

15 tardies - Office referral (may result in ISS or OSS)

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Nichole Bundy, Principal | nbundy@aguafria.org

Jessica Femiak, Assistant Principal | jfemiak@aguafria.org

Amie Gilbert | agilbert@aguafria.org

Remigio Gordillo, Assistant Principal/AD | rgordillo@aguafria.org

Delawn Leggett, Assistant Principal | dleggett@aguafria.org