Millennium High School
March 17, 2025
Weekly Newsletter
About Millennium High School
Website: https://mhs.piedmont.k12.ca.us/
Address: 760 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 594-2703
Principal: Irma Muñoz Daniels
Office Manager: Bernadette Navarro
Bell Schedule—Week of March 17
NEW DAY! Falcon Hour: Tuesday & Thursday After School
College & Career Center
Spring Fling Dance!—March 22
9th and 10th Grade Families!
For the first time in years, 9th and 10th grader students will have an event of their own! On Saturday, March 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30, have your students come and enjoy food trucks, games, music, and dancing on campus. Tickets are now on sale for $10 on Infinite Campus.
To purchase dance tickets:
- Log into Infinite Campus.
- Click on the PHS School Store.
- Click on PHS ASB.
- Click on the Spring Fling.
- Add the tickets to your cart and check out.
WASC Committee Visit: March 23-26
The WASC Visiting Committee will be on campus March 23-26 to assess our school's educational quality and continuous improvement efforts. WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) is an accrediting organization that ensures schools meet high standards of learning and organizational effectiveness.
You are cordially invited to participate in one or both of the following events:
- Welcome Reception, Sunday 3/23/25 3:00-4:00 PM
- Meet the visiting WASC committee and learn more about their role in our school's accreditation.
- Family Focus Group, Tuesday 3/25/25 10:00-11:00 AM
- Share your valuable feedback about your experience at Millennium High School. Your input is essential in helping us grow and improve.
We encourage all families to take part in this important process. Please RSVP by 3/21/25 so we can plan accordingly. Click here to RSVP .
11th Grade CAASPP State Testing
We will administer the CAASPP State Testing for 11th graders on the following schedule:
- English Language Arts: 3/25, 3/26
- Math: 4/1, 4/2
- Science: 4/14
There will be a special testing schedule each of these days. The schedule is posted online HERE.
Why are these tests importants? Scores on these tests are important for many reasons. First, they serve as a state progress monitoring tool to ensure we continue to provide strong academic programming at our high schools. This information is part of the school "report card" and we strive for 100% participation.
On an individual student level, this information can be used with the CSU and UC systems to place students in courses. Students, please take these tests seriously! No additional prep is needed as our students are already engaged in a rigorous academic program.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Muñoz.
MHS 25th Anniversary Celebration—April 18
We are excited to celebrate 25 years of community and togetherness at Millennium High School! Join us as we mark this special milestone with a celebration of memories, laughter, and community.
Check your email for the invitation and RSVP by April 1.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
Advanced Acting Presents Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors March 28-29
The Advanced Acting class is excited to present Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. It is a hilarious, 90-minute retelling of the classic story, in which adventurous Lucy Westfeldt and her meek fiancé Jonathan Harker and company search for the most dangerous creature the world has ever known. With witty puns, quirky characters, and ridiculous antics, this is Bram Stoker mixed with a screwball comedy.
The show is rated PG, and will be enjoyed most by audiences ten and older who are comfortable with some cartoon violence and horror effects.
The two performances are Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 pm in the Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School, 800 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont.
Tickets are $15 for general admission, with $10 for students/seniors.
Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information, please contact the director, Kimberly Taylor at ktaylor@piedmont.k12.ca.us.
Cell Phone Task Force Update
On March 12, the Board heard the presentation from the District's Cell Phone Task Force. The Board considered 3 options:
- Option 1: No PCD's during instructional time
- Option 2: No PCD's except at lunch
- Option 3: No PCD's bell-to-bell (all-day)
PCD: Personal Connect Device--any device that can send/receive data. This broadly includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, tablets, watches, glasses, and headphones/earbuds.
The Board provided direction to implement option 2 for the 2025-26 school year. The Board is also interested in movement towards Option 3 with continued discussion and follow-up next school year. The Cell Phone Task Force will reconvene in the fall to continue this important work.
The Board will adopt policy pursuant to this by June 30. The school will provide much more information as we develop guidelines, update handbooks, signage, and presentations to our student and parent community between now and the start of next school year.
Thank you to all the Task Force members who participated in the meetings and those that attended to the Board presentation.
Interested in the Independent Study Program?
Interested in knowing more about our new Independent Study program? Contact your school counselor to learn more!
Independent Study is:
- A voluntary, full-time program for high school students.
- Credits are earned through the completion of online courses monitored by a designated teacher.
- Courses are UC and NCAA approved.
- An option for students who can work independently and thrive with online courses.
Class of 2025—Baby Photos Needed!
Seniors! Please send us your baby photo to be included in the MHS Yearbook. All baby photos will be included free-of-charge. Send a high-resolution photo to Ms. Bernadette at bnavarro@piedmont.k12.ca.us.
Road to Graduation
Please be aware of many important dates are coming for seniors. Bookmark the Road to Graduation document as it will be updated throughout the year.
Graduation—SAVE the DATES!
- Millennium High School Graduation Ceremony
- June 4, 2025 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Allan Harvey Theater
- Piedmont High School Graduation Ceremony
- June 5, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Witter Field
MHS & PHS Yearbook Information
Please be aware there are TWO yearbooks...one for Millennium High School and another for Piedmont High School. Both yearbooks are available for purchase to Millennium families.
MHS & PHS Seniors
Additional information for seniors can be found here.
Millennium High School Yearbook
The cost of the Millennium HS yearbook is $60. You can purchase the Millennium HS yearbook through the School Store in Infinite Campus HERE. Log in, click on the School Store, then click on MHS Yearbook.
Piedmont High School Yearbook
Millennium HS students are part of the PHS yearbook. Please visit this link for all the specific information relating to the purchase and deadlines for the PHS yearbook.
Visit the MHS School Store in Infinite Campus!
The MHS School Store in Infinite Campus is OPEN! You can donate to the Piedmont Athletics Fund, MHS ASB, MHS field trips, purchase the MHS yearbook and much more! Your support is greatly appreciated.
To visit the MHS School Store:
• Log into Infinite Campus and click on the MHS School Store.
AI Literacy - Tech Meeting 3/31
AI Literacy - Technology Meeting March 31st, 3:45-5:00 pm Havens Library
Staff, students, and interested community members are invited to participate in a District Technology Advisory meeting on March 31st. The agenda will include discussions and activities related to AI literacy.
We will meet from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM in the Havens Library, and a remote participation option will be available.
Please sign-up to let us know you are coming!
School Breakfast and Lunch
We wanted to let families know that the Piedmont Unified School District will continue to offer a nutritious breakfast and lunch every day at no cost.
Additional snacks are available for purchase.
Sparkling Water: $1.50
Cookie: $1.50
Pop Chips: $1.50
Breakfast Bar: $1.50
Yogurt: $1.50
Sunflower Seeds: $1.50
Sun Chips: $2.50
Popcorn: $2.50
Hashbrowns: $2.50
Food Service Volunteers
The PHS Parents' Club is also asking for some enthusiastic volunteers to help serve food to our students. You can sign up at the link here. Thank you in advance for the generosity of your time and commitment to our school. We could not do this without you.
Millennium High School Parents' Club
All parents and guardians of students attending Millennium High School are members and part of the Parents’ Club! Everyone is invited to get involved! Membership to the MHS Parents’ Club is free!
You are invited to attend the next Millennium Parents' Club Monthly Zoom Meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00pm.
We invite parents and supporters to make a donation to the Parents' Club. Donations will be used to support events for our whole school community. Contributions of all sizes are appreciated.
Everyone is encouraged to give any amount you would like. Click here to make a donation!
The Parents' Club provides essential support to Millennium High School. For questions, contact Rachel Osajima, Parents' Club Board President, at rachelosajima@gmail.com or 510-919-5044.
The Giving Campaign
The Giving Campaign is the largest annual fundraiser for our students and schools, and your generosity and commitment make it all possible.
Thank you to everyone who generously pitched in to support our students. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, Piedmont Education Foundation will continue to accept gifts in support of Piedmont’s schools at www.piedmontedfoundation.org/donate/.
Millennium High School is receiving close to $75,000 to support instruction, counseling, and community building.
Wellness Center—Donations Needed!
The Wellness Center provides allergen free MadeGood granola bars, string cheese and fruit (Cuties are best) for students.
We could use your help with donations. Sign-Up Here!
You can drop the items off anytime during school hours of your selected week at the Wellness Center, located in the library/30s building at Piedmont High School
The Wellness Center is funded in part by the Piedmont Unified School District, along with direct community donations, the Wellness Center Support Committee and PEF. All proceeds help to fund the PUSD Wellness Center, which serves Piedmont High School, Millennium High School, and Piedmont Middle School students.
Currently, there are several ways to donate to the Wellness Center.
- Donations to the Wellness Center Support Committee
- Donations to the Giving Campaign
- Donations through the Infinite Campus School Store
Thank you for supporting the Wellness Center!
Piedmont Parent Network (PPN)
What is PPN?
The Piedmont Parents Network (PPN) is a parent-run organization that holds regular meetings to provide parents with the opportunity to meet, connect and discuss issues affecting their child, the school, and our community. Parents participate in discussions that are facilitated by trained parent volunteers who help ensure that conversations are held with mutual respect and discretion. There are PPN groups for 6th to 12th grade. Click here for more information about PPN.
Upcoming Grade Level Meetings
- 9th/10th Grade: Thursday, March 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Contact kbrett@srvusd.net or susystruble@gmail.com for details
11th Grade: Wednesday, March 26 from 7:30-9:00 pm
Contact sarabironside@gmail.com or jen.c.ferg@gmail.com for details
12th Grade: Wednesday, March 19 from 7:30-9:00 pm
Topic: College selection, gap year or work: has your student made a choice?
What does the decision process look like?
What are the next steps, what is coming up before graduation, how are you preparing for the transition? Contact carolinesantander@gmail.com for details.
All parents are invited to join a meeting by contacting their Grade-Level PHS PPN Facilitators.
Free Youth Clipper Card
The Student Transit Pass Program provides FREE Youth Clipper cards to eligible middle and high school students in Alameda County. APPLY HERE: bit.ly/studenttransitpass.
- Take unlimited free rides on AC Transit
- Add cash value to the Clipper card for 50% off BART fares and youth discounts on other transit systems