08.27.2017 Principal Dana King's Weekly Message
First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 28, 2017. Give yourselves extra time if you drive or carpool to school to get familiar with our traffic flow. Please note that first period class begins at 7:25AM. The school day ends at 2:20 PM.
ALL STUDENTS will get updated schedules during the first 10 minutes of school Monday, August 28. By 7:25 they should report to the following locations:
- 9th graders report to the 200 building
- 10th graders report to the 100 building and 802 pod.
- 11th graders report to the first floor of the main building
- 12 graders report to the second and third floor of the main building
We Are Nationally Certified!!!
Millbrook High School has been named a Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. We were among the first 55 schools located in 12 states to successfully complete an approximately nine-month evaluation process and demonstrate through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that it has established the best practices entailed in the Magnet School Standards of Excellence.
The national certification process is based on the Magnet School Standards of Excellence and the five pillars of magnet schools (diversity; innovative curriculum and professional development; academic excellence; high-quality instructional systems; and, family and community partnerships). These pillars and standards define the essential elements and characteristics of high-quality magnet programs.
To become nationally certified, Millbrook submitted a detailed application and participated in a rigorous evaluation conducted by the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL). The application process required the school to submit evidence demonstrating how it met each of the multiple indicators included in the Standards of Excellence. This included providing specific examples of how the school is promoting school diversity, closing the achievement gap, integrating a theme-based curriculum throughout the school, and encouraging parent and community involvement.
Congratulations Millbrook Family!
PTSA Volunteer Sign Up
The MHS Volunteer Signup is in a new format this year – we’ve consolidated all events and opportunities to volunteer or donate into one master list! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to have a look and sign up for things that matter most to you. We look forward to meeting and working with our families! If you are a chair or part of a committee or event that is not yet represented on the signup - please let Andrea Scarboro (akscarboro@yahoo.com) know.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445abae2c7-mhsptsa
Wildcat Family Night FUNdraiser
The PTSA will be hosting a Wildcat Family Night auction and raffle on October 26th starting with dinner provided by City BBQ at 6:00 in the cafeteria. There will be auction and raffle items as well as music. Tickets are $12 for students and staff and $15 for adults. Plan to come enjoy good food and fellowship. Proceeds benefit PTSA sponsored programs at Millbrook. Tickets can be purchased at home athletic events and online at https://millbrookmagneths.memberhub.com/payment_requests/60