Back to School Night - Thursday, September 7th

Free Online Homework Help. Anytime. Anywhere

Public Libraries in the California State Library system provide free online tutoring for California K-12 students.. Through HelpNow, live real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified tutors using state curriculum and standards.

24/7 assistance is available in English and Spanish for Language Arts and Mathematics. Every day between 10a.m. and 10 p.m., assistance is available in core K-12 subjects in the following languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Vietnamese
• Tagalog

Learn more.

Parent Connect - Fall 2023 Dates Announced

Raising teens can be one of the most challenging jobs you may ever have. If your student is not attending school or is exhibiting difficult behaviors, we can help. SMUHSD has developed a Family Support Group with parents and primary caretakers in mind. 

Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to proactively resolve conflicts with your teens, improve their attendance and enhance their well-being.

Sessions are offered in English and also in Spanish. Parents/guardians can join the sessions at any date:

• English: Wednesdays, September 13 -  October 18, 2023
• Spanish: Tuesdays, September 12 - October 17, 2023

Location: District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo (next to San Mateo High School)

Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/parent-connect

Tech Support - Family Portals

SMUHSD Families: Do you need assistance with: 

• Aeries Parent Portal access/account setup
• Canvas Observer access
• Parent Square access/account setup
• Hotspots

From August 7 - October 27, 2023 families can contact Belkis Delgadillo, Family Tech Support Coordinator, at bdelgadillo_sub@smuhsd.org or 650-200-3783 between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

After October 27, 2023, please contact your school site Library Team if you need help with basic account setup and trouble-shooting support.

Join the Mills PTO

Dear Viking Families,

Welcome to the Class of 2027 families and welcome back to all our returning Vikings families! I am excited to serve as your 2023-2024 Mills Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President with our wonderful Board of dedicated volunteer parents/guardians and educators.  

Our mission is to communicate and keep our Mills Community informed, connect parents/guardians with other parents/guardians, teachers, and administration, collect funds to support the Mills Annual Fund and PTO programs, and celebrate our students, teachers, staff, and administrators.

What We Do

With YOUR help, the Mills PTO is able to do the following:

• Provide volunteers & services to teachers, staff, and students of Mills High School.
• Curate & send an e-newsletter that highlights important dates, events, activities, and relevant news to our families.
• Educate & inform parents/guardians and the community on discussion topics (e.g., college planning and mental health). 
• Spearhead the Annual Fund campaign to provide much needed supplemental funding, which elevates and enriches the exceptional educational experience of ALL Mills students.

Our Partners

In addition to working closely with Mills High School administration, staff, and teachers,, we work closely with ALL family organizations in order to best serve our community. All our organizations support one another and are reliant on membership fees or donations in order to fund events, equipment, materials, etc.

How YOU Can Help 

Here are ways you can get involved and stay informed:

• Make a donation to the Annual Fund! A small portion of your donation will allow us to support family/student activities and programs we host throughout the year. The remainder will go directly to Mills High School to support education programming, counseling, and our students.
• Stay connected and informed: Sign up to receive school updates by going online to https://subscribe.millshspto.org | Instagram account: millshspto | Facebook page: Mills High School PTO | Webpage: Mills PTO Website

We look forward to supporting you and our students this school year. Go Vikings!!!

Sincerely,

Joy Pasamonte Henry

MHS PTO President

Please Support our other Mills High Parent Organizations

Athletic Boosters

The Mills HS Athletic Boosters (officially named Mills High School Athletic Booster Committee) is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing financial support and volunteer services to all our sports teams and student athletes here at Mills High School. Our funding assistance helps to develop, sustain and enhance our students' overall athletic experience.  Our volunteer services help to elevate the sporting events while promoting school spirit and pride. Through generous participation donations and other fundraising activities, we are able to bridge district funding gaps to help provide critical, necessary and competitive programs, services and equipment to our athletes, our coaches and our teams. 

Our goal is to work actively with the Athletic Director, school administration, coaching staff, parents, students and community to help improve the sporting experience for all involved.

Questions? info@millshsathleticboosters.org

Website: https://www.millshsathleticboosters.org/home

Drama Guild

The Mills High School Drama Guild is a volunteer booster group that supports the school’s theater program. Members take part in student productions throughout the year by helping to raise funds and promote the shows, preparing and serving meals and snacks for cast and crew during “tech week,” assisting with the building of sets, supporting the crew with technical knowledge when possible and lending a hand in whatever way they can to support each event. To learn more, join the Drama Guild, and/or make a donation to support MHS productions, visit us at MHS Drama Guild.

Mills Music Arts Group (MMAG)

Mills Music Arts Group is the parent booster group for the Mills music department, supporting Mr. Gregoric and the Concert Choir, String Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Concert Band. We raise funds and organize volunteers for the various music department events during the year. If you enjoy meeting new, energetic parents and contributing to the success of the Mills music program, please visit our website (https://www.millshsmusic.org) and contact us at info@millshsmusic.org.

Black Parents Association

The BPA is dedicated to cooperatively promoting quality education for students of African, African American, or multiracial descent while offering the best level of support and information to both students and parents.

Website: www.bpa-smuhsd.org

Email: info@bpa-smuhsd.org

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Latino Parents Group

Latino parents/guardians support groups such as the Latina Mentor Program (LMP) to raise funds for college field trips and supplemental programs to support student needs and growth. LMP hosts La Fiesta, which could not occur without parent/guardian volunteers and donations.

Latino parents meet monthly to discuss issues of common interest around supporting our Latino students.  Email Gina Vannini at gvannini@smuhsd.org for more information.

Stanford Teen Mobile Health Van

The Stanford Teen Mobile Health Van is available to all students in the San Mateo Union High School District on various dates and locations throughout the 2023-2024 School Year. 

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford's Teen Health Van program focuses on students who have limited or no healthcare. When a student can't access basic healthcare, it affects all areas of their lives including involvement in school and activities. The van also gives students quick and confidential access to sensitive healthcare needs meaning they no longer need to miss an entire day of school to address these issues.

See what dates and school sites the van will be at:https://www.smuhsd.org/Page/11772

See the flyer.

Community Corner

Save the Date!! - September 16th 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in light of that, this year San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services’ Office of Diversity & Equity and San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Committee will lead a variety of virtual and in-person events, advocacy days and communication campaigns. The 2023 Suicide Prevention Month statewide theme is “Share Hope Together.” For the latest updates on free events and resources, please visit smchealth.org/SPM