Millis Middle School

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Get ready to be inspired! We're thrilled to invite you to our Student Showcase on Wednesday, June 11th. This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to share their growth and learning over the past year through their digital student portfolios. We know you'll be as proud as we are to see all they've accomplished!

Grade 6 will share their National Parks Projects from 12:45-1:20 and Grades 7 & 8 will share their digital portfolios from 1:40-2:15.

Important Reminders & Upcoming Events

As we look ahead to next school year, please remember to sign up for bus registration and fall sports now! Securing your spot early helps us plan for a smooth start in September.

A Round of Applause!

We extend a huge thank you to our incredible music teachers for a truly wonderful spring concert this week! Their dedication, and our students' talent, shone brightly. And speaking of shining, congratulations to all our spring sports teams for a great season! It's been fantastic to see them cheering each other on and persevering through challenges.

Welcoming Our Newest Mohawks!

The end of the year is always bittersweet, but it's also a time for exciting new beginnings! We have many fun end-of-year events planned, including some special welcoming experiences for our incoming sixth-grade students and their families:

• Coffee with the Principal for Current Fifth-Grade Caregivers: If you're a caregiver of a current fifth-grade student, please join me for coffee here at the Middle School on Wednesday, June 4th at 10 AM.
• Fifth-Grade Student Tour: In the afternoon on June 4th, our fifth-grade students will join us for a tour of the school and a chance to meet their future teachers, accompanied by their current teachers.
• Incoming Student & Parent Orientation Night: Mark your calendars for August 21st at 6 PM for an orientation night where incoming students and parents can see the building and learn more about our fabulous school community.

It's hard to believe we have just ten more school days together! It has been a truly wonderful year, and we are so grateful you share your awesome children with us.

Warmly,

Ana

"As a speech and language pathologist for 14 years, Tim has worked with some of our most vulnerable and remarkable students. Tim is often "that person" they trust the most and the one who will push them outside their comfort zone. Tim co-advises the Smash Brothers video game club and the Dungeons and Dragons club, both of which give the quiet, non-athletic, and maybe unnoticed students a place to belong. Tim shares his love of soccer with his students and coaches the middle schools girls team. Tim serves as Vice-President of our Association and is there to support all members across all units and buildings. Tim has negotiated multiple unit contracts, attends every Annual Meeting, and is a pragmatic voice on our Health and Safety Committee. His advocacy during our budget crisis, his ability to see the "big picture", and his sincere approach, makes our schools, our community and our union better."

Congratulations, Tim!!

We are excited to invite you to our 6th Grade Student Showcase, where our students will proudly present their National Parks Projects! This special event is a culmination of their hard work, creativity, and research, and we would love for you to join us in celebrating their efforts.

Event Details:

During the showcase, students will display their projects and share what they've learned about the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and history of our nation's parks. It's a wonderful opportunity to see their learning come to life and to support their achievements.

We hope you can join us for this fun and informative afternoon!

Warm regards,

6th Grade Team

We are very excited to invite caregivers and parents to Millis Middle School on Wednesday, June 11th at 1:35-2:20 to our Student Showcase to check out our Student Digital Portfolios in their Squad group locations. That is the same spot and teacher that you had your November conference in. We are so proud of all the amazing growth and learning that your children have shown this year and we hope you can come see them SHINE!

The Grade 8 Semi-formal is Friday, June 6th from 6:30-8:30. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this a SPECIAL night. This includes donations for decorations, snacks, refreshments and coming to set up the afternoon of the event. If you are interested in helping please reach out to Amanda McGhee at amandasmcghee1@gmail.com.

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR STUDENT(S) UP FOR THE BUS BEFORE THE JUNE 18TH DEADLINE!!

IF YOU DON'T REGISTER BY THAT TIME YOU WILL BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST AND WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SPACE IS AVAILABLE

CLICK ON FLYER BELOW TO REGISTER

Grade 6 Summer Supply List

Grade 7 Summer Supply List

Grade 8 Summer Supply List

On Wednesday June 11 from 1:00-2:30 in the Roche Brothers Room at the Millis Public Library, the School Building Committee our design partners will be hosting a community forum to share information on the MSBA Millis Middle-High School building project. Please encourage neighbors and friends who have been unable to attend evening forums to come to the library on June 11 to learn more about the project.

Business Improvement District in Millis

The Economic Development Committee is conducting a feasibility study of creating a Business Improvement District in Millis. Millis residents are invited to a summer social event on Wednesday, June 11th from 6-7:45pm at the Millis Public Library.

This event is a fun free casual event to hear from Millis residents about what they think would help Millis Town Center be a more vibrant destination. A guest from the award-winning Town of Hudson, MA BID and a representative from a Main Streets organization will also be in attendance to speak about recent organizational accomplishments and the benefits of having a Town Center district management organization. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.

If you would like to request interpretive services please make a request no later than May 30, 2025 to Bob Weiss, Planning Director, Town of Millis at rweiss@millisma.gov.”

Congratulations to Ava and Delia, winners of the "ride to school in a police car" prize from the Care and Compassion Week Raffle put on by MMS.

With them in the photo: Officer Afienko, Sgt Forsythe, Sgt Shearns and our MMS SRO Manganello!! What a fun experience for our 8th grade winners!

CFB's Paw Post, MMS's Hermes Horizon, and MHS's Crimson Post bring you the first district wide newspaper! Thanks to a grant from MERIT, we were able to print 200 copies in full color. To see the PDF, you can visit The Crimson Post website here.

Limited print copies are available in the MS/HS Library and the CFB Office.

• 6/4 – Grade 8 Field Trip to State House & Red Sox Game

• 6/5 @ 6:00 PM – Millis High School Graduation

• 6/6 @ 6:30–8:30 PM – Grade 8 Semi-Formal Dance 6:30-8:30pm, Millis Students Only!

• 6/9 – Grade 6 Camp Everwood Field Trip

• 6/10 - Grade 8 Tree Top Adventures Field Trip

• 6/11 - Afternoon Student Showcase during PLT blocks!

• 6/12 @ 10:00–11:00 AM – Grade 8 PROMOTION CEREMONY (4 guests max per family)

• 6/12 - Grade 7 - Field Day

• 6/13 - Last day of School - early dismissal 10:55 am

We are so proud of the incredibly talented students who participated in the Millis Middle School Spring Concert! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for music were on full display, and they delivered a performance that was nothing short of inspiring. Thank you to our music staff, families, and everyone who came out to support these amazing students. Bravo to all!

Spring Concert Performers:

Aubrey Accera, Ivana Ajari, Virginia Aigler, Reese Bickford, Sofia Berry Tielman, Dylenne Brosey, Rose Burr, Josie Burr, Marisa Busch, Aryanne Coelho, Elizabeth Delicata, Ruby Fuller, Talitha Fuller, Chloe Gates, Ava Gordon, Amelia Grenier, Willa Healy, Haley Kiebish, Vitoria Lanholz Pereira, Elaina Leinhard, Samantha Lee, Anyka Ludwig, Ginger Manzano, Pepper Manzano, Andrew Mingels, Lincoln Pikor, Hanya Powers, Victoria Rodriguez, Anna Sieczkiewicz, Aiden Simmonds, Emily Wallace

WELCOME TO COACH MORONEY

Millis Varsity Coach for Boys Basketball

Connor Moroney is a graduate of Oliver Ames High School (Class of 2016) and earned his degree in Health & Physical Education from the University of New Hampshire in 2020. He has spent the last five years teaching in the Norwood Public Schools and brings a strong background in both education and coaching.He began his coaching career at Oliver Ames as a member of the 2020–2021 staff under the late Coach Don Byron. In the years since, he has continued to grow through valuable experiences across multiple sports and programs, including coaching football at Norton High School (since 2021) under his former high school coach, along with joining the basketball staff at Franklin High School in 2022. At Franklin, he served as both the Head Freshman Coach and a Varsity Assistant, contributing to a championship-caliber program and learning the structure, standards, and habits that drive long-term team success. Coach Moroney believes in building strong, positive relationships as the foundation of any great program. His vision for Millis Basketball is to create a culture rooted in hard work, pride, and togetherness—where student-athletes grow not only as players but as young men. He is committed to fostering competitive confidence, supporting academic achievement, and helping each athlete maximize their potential both on and off the court. Coach Moroney is honored to join the Millis community and looks forward to building a program that reflects the school’s tradition and values—one the town can be proud of for years to come.

Millis Girls Softball - May 31st - 4:00 pm

Millis v Charlestown - June 1st - 1:00 pm

BASEBALL MOVING ON TO ROUND OF 32 AFTER 2-1 WIN

#7 CHARLESTOWN IS NEXT ON SUNDAY IN BOSTON

The 2025 MMS summer reading options have dropped! Click on the books to learn more.

More exciting news from our Librarian, Mike Carter!

CFB's Paw Post, MMS's Hermes Horizon, and MHS's Crimson Post bring you the first district wide newspaper! Thanks to a grant from MERIT, we were able to print 200 copies in full color. To see the PDF, you can visit The Crimson Post website here

https://sites.google.com/millisschools.org/thecrimsonpost/home

Limited print copies are available in the MS/HS Library and the CFB Office.

Thanks!

Mr. Carter

June 4th - State House & Fenway Park (Red Sox) Field Trip

June 6th - Semi-formal Dance - 6:30-8:30 pm in the cafeteria or gym

June 10th - TreeTop Adventure Center Field Trip

June 11th - Promotion Rehearsal & Luncheon on Wednesday

June 11- Student Showcase during PLT in 1:40-2:20

June 12th - Promotion Ceremony - 10:00 -11:00 am in the auditorium (4 guests/student allowed), parents may opt to dismiss their student after the ceremony or leave them at school for a BBQ luncheon!

Please check out this Fall 2025 Interest Form for girls soccer (Interest Form) . This is for ALL rising grade 7-12 girls interested in fall 2025 soccer. This will help coaches contact the players in the entire program about summer opportunities and other important program information.

Also, for rising 9th graders, there will be a meeting in Mr. Bigelow's room (110) at 2:30 on Tuesday, June 3rd for all interested rising 9th grade players. Stay tuned for more information!

Take care,

Coach Bigelow

Attention students who plan or want to learn more about Cross Country and participating this fall, please complete the interest form by clicking on the link below and also please attend the meeting on June 3rd in the HS/MS Cafe:

• Grades 6-11 at 2:30pm
• Grade 5 at 3:00pm

Any questions, please contact Coach Maher at allisonmariemaher@gmail.com.

All students and caregivers have been provided with PowerSchool logins and passwords. PowerSchool provides realtime access to your child's academic progress, grades and comments.

Here is information regarding PowerSchool and Standards based grading and how to access the Portal details.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR STUDENTS