Since the pandemic, we have not hit our annual fund goal these last few years and the reality is that without these funds, our students could lose vital resources. To date, we have only hit 36% of our Annual Fund goal of $100,000. We desperately need every financially-able family and all our local businesses/organizations to give what they can so we can hit our goal. WE NEED TO GET TO $100K BY MARCH 2025 OR CRITICAL ROLES AND PROGRAMS WILL BE AT STAKE.

Although we have a financially healthy school district, its annual operating budget allocation for Mills High School does not fully cover the costs of all that Mills High School needs each year. The Mills Annual Fund was created to bridge that funding gap.

The Annual Fund supports a wide variety of school needs including (but not limited to) the following:

• Supplement our counseling department so we can continue to deliver the best possible supports for students throughout every year of high school
• STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) - supplement resources, laboratory materials, and equipment in order to maintain a rigorous and enhanced STEM program for all students
• Teacher education so our teachers can stay on the cutting edge in each subject area
• Class materials that provide for engaging and well-resourced learning spaces
• Support of Student clubs and activities so our students can try new activities, follow a passion, and/or learn how to become leaders
• Technology Upgrades like high definition learning delivery systems in the classroom used daily by teachers to enhance student engagement, teaching and learning

How our Mills Community can help:

• If you are able to make a donation, please do. Although we are asking for a minimum donation of $500 from each family, we will take any amount. 
• If you have a corporate match at work - apply that! It will go towards your total contribution. 
• Donate to “Vikings-Parent Group,” Tax ID 94-2353182.
• In the donation notes, please include your student's full name and grade so it will apply to them.
• If you can or cannot donate, you can share the donation link with family and friends: https://millsannualfund.dojiggy.io/supportmills/Campaign/Details and make sure they apply it to your student!
• If you have a small business or know someone who does, ask them to be a sponsor.

How you can make a donation:

• Online: https://millsannualfund.dojiggy.io/supportmills/Campaign/Details
• Click “Donate”
• Choose your donation amount
• Add to cart > Checkout
• Provide your name and email address
• You can select your preference under “Donation Preferences” OR skip it clicking “Continue”
• Select “Choose a Student” (they will automatically fall under their 4th period class) and type in their first and last name
• Check
• Make the check payable to Vikings-Parents Group
• Add your student’s first and last name in the memo line
• Place the check in an envelope and ask your student to get it to their 4th period teacher OR drop it off at the PTO mail slot in the Main Office

Thank you for your generosity and help!

Counselors' Connection

Scheduling Courses for 2025-26

In the coming weeks, school counselors will teach 9th to 11th graders about graduation and college requirements, as well as help them register for next year's courses. In March, students will have opportunities to meet with their counselor to ask questions and revise as needed. In the meantime, parents are encouraged to review their students' course requests together.

ACADEMIC PLANNING EVENING - Save the date!

The Mills Counselors invite ALL 9th, 10th & 11th GRADE PARENTS to attend our Academic Planning Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 27th at 7PM in the Mills Auditorium. Parents will receive critical information on the course selection process, preparing for college, SAT/ACT updates, and much more. Don't miss out!