Week of October 12, 2026

Millennium Students and Parents,

The end of Fall Break is here and we are entering my favorite part of the year. Please, please no more 100° temps. I'm over it and would like to turn off my A/C. My husband and I spent part of fall break in Nebraska visiting my alma mater. The weather was amazing. I am looking forward to the fall activities - pumpkin patches and witches brew. 🎃

Grades - First quarter grades were posted before the break. Please be sure to check our your student's progress. Grades will continue to accumulate the remainder of the semester. I encourage students to work with their teachers on any missing assignments or reassessment opportunities needed.

Tutor Bus - Reminder we have a tutor bus every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. It picks up students from the bus loop at 3:30. Students who are involved in after school tutoring are eligible to ride the tutor bus. They must get a pass from their teacher.

Highlights for this week:

• DIG PINK Volleyball Game - October 13th
• A Strategic Plan Framework Journey 2026 - October 13th
• Senior Portraits Clean Up On Campus (tux/drape) - Oct. 13
• Senior Class Meeting - October 13th during RTI - Main Gym
• Choir Concert - Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:30pm

Upcoming Dates:

• Trunk or Treat - October 26th 5:00 - 7:30
• Fright Night - October 26 & 28
• November 11th - No School - Veteran's Day
• Band Championship - November 14th
• Thanksgiving Break - November 23 - 27 - No School

“Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. Work hard, apply yourself, and be ready. When an opportunity comes you can grab it.” Julie Andrews

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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.

Know Your RTI. Go to Your RTI. Stay in Your RTI.

RTI (Response to Intervention) is an important part of our school day and gives students time for targeted support, enrichment, and academic help. Students are expected to report to their assigned RTI session on time and remain there for the entire RTI period.

Please talk with your student about the importance of knowing their RTI assignment and attending the correct session each day. Students who do not attend their assigned RTI will automatically receive an Overdrive.

📚 Something BOO-tiful is happening in the Millennium High School Library! 👻

This October, the MHS Library is hosting our Read & Roar October Challenge: FA-BOO-LOUS BOOOOOK Recommendations!

We’re inviting students AND staff to stop by the library and share a book they think others should read. Whether it’s a spine-tingling thriller, a frighteningly good fantasy, a killer mystery, a haunting romance, or simply a book you couldn’t put down—we want to hear about it!

🎃 Submit a book recommendation in the library during October and you’ll earn a sweet treat and be entered for a chance to WIN A PRIZE at the end of the month!

Help us fill the library with FA-BOO-LOUS reads and discover your next great book along the way.

Don’t ghost the library—stop by and share your favorite read! 👻📖

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 .

📸 SENIOR PORTRAIT UPDATE — MORE OPTIONS, MORE TIME! 🎓

Great news, Class of 2027! Grads Photography is giving our Tigers more opportunities to get their senior tux/drape portraits taken for the yearbook!

🐾 ON-CAMPUS SENIOR PORTRAITS — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Grads will be on campus from 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM to photograph seniors. This opportunity is available to both our on-campus and Distance Learning students. Students participating in Distance Learning, West-MEC, or early release/late start schedules are welcome to come during a session when they are on campus or available to visit.

👔 WHAT TO WEAR

Tux Portraits: Wear a plain white T-shirt. The tuxedo shirt, bow tie, and jacket will be provided during your session, so there's no need to dress up!

Drape Portraits: Wear a spaghetti strap top to make it easier to wear the provided drape. Your top will not be visible in the final photo.

📅 EXTENDED STUDIO DEADLINE — FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Prefer a studio appointment? The deadline has been extended, giving seniors even more time to schedule their portraits! Grads offers several studio packages, including two yearbook-focused options:

📷 Simple — FREE: Grads selects your yearbook photo, and retouching is not included.

📷 Simple Choice — $20: Choose your favorite yearbook photo from multiple images, with professional retouching included.

Additional senior portrait packages are also available.

🌐 Schedule your studio appointment at https://gradsphotography.com/seniors or call 623-566-1082 ext. 2.

💜 ALREADY TAKEN YOUR PORTRAIT?

You're all set! If you've already completed your senior portrait session with Grads, there's no need to attend the on-campus photo day. This is an additional opportunity for seniors who haven't been photographed, not a retake session.

Let's make sure every Tiger is represented in the Class of 2027 yearbook! 💜🖤🐾

Join us for Mock Trial’s Cane’s Night on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00–10:00 PM and

help our team raise funds for their upcoming Regional Tournament.

MHS Mock Trial will receive 15% of fundraiser net sales during the event.

Important: You MUST mention the Mock Trial fundraiser at the register when you pay for

your purchase to count toward the fundraiser. If ordering online or through the Raising

Cane’s app, apply the fundraiser mobile code at checkout.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM

View fundraiser details here

Thank you for supporting MHS Mock Trial!

Chills,Thrills,CHOIR ! Come join MHS choir for their fall concert on Wednesday October 14th at 6:30pm. Adult tickets are $10 and student tickets are just $5. Come experience the amazing talent found at Millennium High School!

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.

Please see the flyer below on Jostens' current promotions. The only item required to be purchased from Jostens is the cap & gown unit. Please see the Senior Only Page on how to locate the cap & gown unit on the Jostens webpage.

The K-12 Military Community Liaison Office, in partnership with the National College Test Prep Foundation, is offering Arizona Purple Star Schools an opportunity to provide ACT/SAT test preparation at a significantly reduced cost for military-connected students and families.
In addition, the Arizona Department of Education will provide scholarships to cover the remaining program cost for up to 10 military-connected sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Students interested in receiving a scholarship should submit a two- to three-paragraph essay to their school’s Purple Star Point of Contact (POC), Jessie Femiak at jfemiak@aguafria.org . The essay should describe their goals after high school or college and explain how this opportunity could support their future plans. Please have essay submissions emailed by November 1, 2026 for submission.

LET’S GET READY TO TOSS!

Millennium High School Pom is excited to announce our 1st Annual Corn Hole Tournament!

Saturday, November 7th
1:00–5:00 PM
Goodyear Recreation Campus

Grab your partner, bring your competitive spirit, and join us for an afternoon of corn hole, food, fun, and fundraising!

Prizes for 1st & 2nd place
$50 per team — includes entry fee + tournament T-shirt
Food available
Silent auction with lots of great items up for grabs

READY TO PLAY? Register by scanning the QR code and get your team signed up!

Every dollar raised will help support our Millennium Pom Team as they travel to Florida for Nationals!

Calling all athletes, families, friends, and supporters!

Our T-Shirt Fundraiser is open to ALL sports, ALL activities, and ALL grade levels!
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, competing on the field, running the court, or supporting your favorite student — there’s a shirt for you! Grab one for yourself or the whole family!

👕 $22.00
🔗 Order here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLH97Z7CK5VS4/checkout/N7KDXQ7YKDK5W7KGXGWIZOPO?src=webqr

Grab yours, spread the word, and let’s fill the stands with team spirit!

Thank you for supporting our cheerleaders and helping them shine both on and off the mat!

Interested in Arizona State University? Join us for a tour of ASU on October 20th by Be a Leader Club! Pick up a permission slip at Ms. Varela's desk in the library or at the Student Support Services Desk in B112. There is a $5 fee which can be paid at the bookstore.

FBLA Media is selling custom magnets. Pick one of our designs or design your own! Upload a Photo or a design for custom photo magnets. 1 magnet for $2 or 3 for $5. Perfect gifts for friends/family or for yourself! Scan the QR code to purchase. Round 2.25" and Square 2" magnets available. Once completed you will pick up and pay in the bookstore. Be on the lookout for an EMAIL once magnets are ready for pick up. Thanks for supporting FBLA Media!

Please support Millennium Stands Against Cancer as we join the 2026 Walk for Hope at City of Hope on November 7th. There are 3 ways that you can help! Make a donation, walk with us by joining our team, or simply share our team page on your socials! Simply scan the QR Code or visit https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/MSAC2026

🎓 Student-Athletes & Families! Don’t miss the FREE Honest Game webinar series. Learn expert tips to stay ahead and navigate your path to college athletics. Register now: honestgame.com/student-family-webinar-series/

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.

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