Counselors' Connection

College Planning Night... THIS THURSDAY!

The process of selecting and applying to 4-year colleges can be complex and stressful, but Mills counselors are here to help! Juniors and their families are invited to join us for 11th Grade College Planning Night on Thur, May 2nd at 7pm in the Mills Auditorium. Come learn critical information about the various college systems (UC/CSU/Private), college application requirements, how to pay for college, and more! See flyer for details.

Still have questions about college?

As a follow up to the college prep sessions the Mills Counseling Department has put together for families, the PTO has partnered with them to host an intimate, virtual session with a UC and CSU college rep. 

Join us on May 14th, 6:30pm. Come with your questions!

Join Zoom Meeting

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Help Needed for Year End PTO Events

There are only a few weeks left of school and the PTO is excited to host a few events for our students, teachers, and staff.  

We need volunteers for the following events:

Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week - Each class/grade is hosting a day to celebrate our teachers and staff

Senior Awards Night - This is sponsored by the Junior Class of 2025. 

It is Mills tradition for the Junior Class to provide light refreshments to families and students participating in Senior Students Awards Night.  

Staff Teacher Year Appreciation Breakfast - This is an event the PTO hosts annually to thank our staff and teachers for ALL they do. 

Graduation - we will need help with the snack table during graduation (this event is not posted on the volunteer page yet so please check back soon.  

VOLUNTEER PAGE LINK: https://signup.com/go/TWbiiaL

Thank you in advance for your help! 

We cannot support our VIkings Community without you!

The Mills PTO Board is Looking for Nominations

The Mills PTO, which supports the entire Mills Community, is in need of nominations for several key positions for School Year 2024-2025.

Please reach out to Joy Pasamonte Henry at presidents@millshspto.org if you would like to nominate someone OR yourself for any of the roles listed. We cannot function without our volunteers!

Please submit your nominations by May 13.  

Open Roles

The responsibilities listed below are not all inclusive. All roles are allowed a board vote. All board members assist one another as needed and especially during larger events. Roles are held for a minimum of two years, maximum of four consecutive years.  

Treasurer - Manages the PTO finances, provides regular updates on the budget to the Board, maintains all financial records, is responsible for making sure our non-profit status stays in good standing, and taxes are filed in a timely manner.  

Auditor - Performs an audit of the PTO’s finances at least once during the school year.  

Annual Fund Chair - Responsible for working with the President and Board to determine Annual Fund goal, maintains the fundraising platform, co-chairs all events that are linked to the Annual Fund. 

Volunteer Coordinator - Works with the President and any relevant event chairs to make sure volunteer spots are created and enough people sign up for spots that are needed. Coordinates logistics with volunteers. 

Social Media Chair - Maintains our Instagram Feed and FB pages - providing timely and relevant info on PTO events and Annual Fund needs/goals.

Freshman PTO Liaison - Primary PTO contact for freshman class families. 

Ideally, this liaison will stay with the class for all four years.  

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