Week of August 10, 2026

Millennium Students and Parents,

We had an amazing first week of school. The first day of school we had our welcome back assmelby with the entire student body. It was great feeling the energy on campus. Our students and staff are adjusting to navigating around campus with our rennovations happening in the heart of the campus. We know it takes a few weeks to settle into new routines.

All students received their picture ID this week. Any students who were absent and did not receive their ID should report directly to the bookstore to get their ID. Reminder - All staff and students are required to wear a physical ID while on campus. It must be visible on their person. We will work with our students the first couple weeks in establishing and communicating this expectation. It is non-negotiable.

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.

Parent Drop Off:

• Students may be dropped off in the front loop of Wigwam.
• Students may be dropped off in the student parking lot by the T building.
• Students MAY NOT be dropped off at the bus loop off Park Avenue

• Students may be picked up in the student parking lot by the baseball fields. Parents can enter campus from the entrance off Park Avenue.
• Students may be picked up in the student parking lot by the T building.
• Students MAY NOT be picked up in the front loop off Wigwam.

Highlights for this week:

• Fall Sports tryouts begin
• Fall Sports Media Day - 10:00am - Main Gym

"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen. " - Denise Witmer

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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

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. Students will receive their ID the first week of school on picture day 8/6 & 8/7.

The first Dance Club meeting of the year will be Tuesday, August 11th in room N122 from 2:25 -2:55. Learn about the club and vote for this year's officers! All are welcome, no dance experience needed! Regular meetings will be Tuesdays from 2:25 -3:05. Please make sure you have a ride home each week. Contact Mrs. Kolaga or Mrs.Dang for any questions.

Interested in law, public speaking, or debating? Join Mock Trial! Mock Trial is a competitive academic club where students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses to argue fictional court cases in a simulated courtroom setting. Come learn more at our Interest Meeting on Tuesday, August 11th, from 2:15–3:00 PM in T205, Ms. Rychen's [Rich-en] room. No experience is necessary—we'd love to see you there! See the Mock Trial flyers posted around campus and the club Instagram for more details.

Are you ready to show your Tiger spirit? Cheer try-outs will be held in the Aux gym, 8/12-8/14 from 5-7pm. Athletes MUST attend all three days of try-outs and MUST be cleared through Final Forms in order to participate. More information regarding try-outs can be found in the Athletics or Counseling office.

Here are the dates, times, and location for Pom Tryouts. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Tryout Schedule:

• Monday, August 10th from 4:15pm–6:00pm in P901
• Tuesday, August 11th from 4:15pm–6:00pm in P901
• Wednesday, August 12th from 4:15pm–6:00pm in P901
• Thursday, August 13th from 4:15pm–6:00pm in P901

The JV and Varsity teams will be announced on Friday, August 14th. Thank you!

VB Tryouts:

Monday, 8/10 & Tuesday 8/11 2:30-7pm. Cuts are on Tuesday.

Practices start Wednesday 8/12 2:30-5:30 everyday M-F in Main Gym (all courts)

I know some badminton games will conflict. I will spend tomorrow reserving the main gym later or the Aux gym depending on availability.

Each team will also lift at least once a week depending on game schedule. I couldn't reserve the weight room on IIQ but wanted to include that in here.

Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks,

Get ready for tryouts this week on 8/10, 8/12, 8/14 from 5:45 - 6:45 AM.

Boys' Golf held tryouts this past week with 21 students competing for 12 spots on the team. It was extremely competitive this year since the entire team from last year returned for this season. The boys' squad, ranked as a Top 10 state team pre-season, begins its season on Aug 18. Team members are shown in this graphic.

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.

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! 💕🎶📱

Looking for an easy way to earn money and gain work experience right here on campus? Our school cafeteria is hiring student workers! Students work just the first 15–20 minutes of lunch, are paid for 30 minutes, and receive a free reimbursable meal each shift.

It’s a great opportunity to build job skills, earn money, and help keep our cafeteria running strong. Students who are interested should visit the Kitchen Manager in the cafeteria to pick up an application.

Get your yearbook now! On sale through 8/28 for $60. Use the QR CODE on the flyer to order. Prices will increase! Want to upload photos for the yearbook? See the yearbook flyers for more info on how to order and how to upload. Want to help CREATE the yearbook? Join yearbook club. First meeting after school on 8/18 in L704. See Mrs. Wallace for more info!

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.

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