Millwood Public Schools

Millwood Health Clinic will host its All Sports Physical Clinic for students tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students must pick up the Sports Physical and Consent for Treatment/Services forms from their coach or the front office. Forms must be complete by student & parents/guardian.

Millwood School-Based Health Clinic will host its “All Sports Physical Clinic” for students tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ensure a smooth process, students must pick up the sports physical and Consent for Treatment/Services forms from their coach or the front office. The parent/guardian must complete and sign these forms to participate in the sports physical clinic. We will bill your insurance, but there’s NO out-of-pocket cost to you! If you prefer not to use insurance, the fee for the physical is just $20. Questions? Call (405) 486-0556

Good Afternoon MELA Families! We are so excited to celebrate our graduating scholars tomorrow, May 15th. The following are the MELA Promotion Times and Locations: Pre-Kindergarten 9:00 am Donald M. Edwards Auditorium Kindergarten 11:00 am Donald M. Edwards Auditorium 4th/5th Grade 1:00 pm Millwood Field House

A huge THANK YOU to all of our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! We appreciate all that you do for our students, families, and Millwood community.

Subject: NWEA Benchmark and Teacher Appreciation Week Good Evening Arts Academy Families, Our students will be completing their Benchmark Test this week. You will receive a copy of their results next week. This test will determine if students will have enrichment classes in math or reading next school year. Please encourage your students to do their best. Parents, we have some amazing teachers who work extremely hard daily to support our students. This week, we will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to May 9. The following events will take place, and we will need all of your support: Monday, May 5, 2025 - Write your teacher a note telling them how much you appreciate them. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - Bring your teacher their favorite drink. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Bring your teacher a special gift (up to $5.00). Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Wear your teacher's favorite color. Our teachers deserve a celebration every day, but even if you can't participate this week, you can always call and say thank you for all that they continue to do and have done. Let's make this week special for our teachers. Have a great evening!

Subject: Important Updates for Arts Academy Families Good Evening Arts Academy Families, State Testing is almost over for 2025, with our 8th graders concluding testing tomorrow in math. Good luck and great job to all grade levels! Please note that the 8th grade trip has been postponed due to inclement weather and is now rescheduled for May 16, 2025. A group of selected 6th graders will be attending Camp Trivera tomorrow, May 1, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 6th and 7th graders will have the opportunity to make up any missing assignments over the next two weeks. The last benchmark will also be administered soon, so please encourage students to do their best, as it will determine their Reading and Math classes for next year. Summer School will be available for rising 7th graders only (current 6th graders) with 60 spots available. If these are not filled, we will invite other grade levels. Additionally, there will be a leadership camp offered to rising 8th graders (current 7th graders). More information will follow. Lastly, students may dress out for $1.00 tomorrow, May 1, 2025. Thank you for your continued support! Best regards, Arts Academy Families

Subject: Important Updates for Arts Academy Families Dear Arts Academy Families, Good Evening! As we approach the end of the year, I want to thank you for your continued support. We have several important events coming up: 8th Grade Field Trip: Join us at Celebration Station on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please ensure your student submits their cash payment to Ms. James in the front office by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. State Testing: This week marks the completion of state testing. It is crucial for students to be present, as we will also conduct make-up testing. We anticipate all tests will be finalized by Friday, May 2, 2025. Technology Policy: No technology is permitted in the building during testing. All phones and iPads must be turned in to the office each morning. Late arrivals will also need to submit their devices to the front office. Teacher Adjustments: We are making some adjustments to our teaching staff while ensuring your child continues to receive quality education. Mrs. Riley and Mr. Pete will ensure grades are updated. Parents can check grades on the portal by the end of this week. We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow! Please remember that school starts at 8:00 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation. Best regards, Arts Academy

Subject: 8th Grade Field Trip and Photo Update Good Evening Arts Academy Parents, Thank you for sending your 8th graders picture ready today. Unfortunately, we had a conflict with our photographer at the last minute. Due to the preparations for graduation items and testing, the Admin made the decision to take headshots with a cell phone and send them for print. Please rest assured that all photos will only be used for educational purposes and will be deleted afterwards. The pictures turned out quite nice, as they were taken with a Google Pixel. As we look forward to closing out the year, we have a field trip coming up on May 2, 2025. We will be going to Celebration Station from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $30.00, and all money is due by April 29, 2025. We understand there may be financial challenges, so please reach out to the front office for assistance. We want all 8th graders to participate. If a student chooses not to follow our expectations, they will not be allowed to participate in the field trip and may jeopardize their participation in Graduation or Prom. Students will be working up to the last day of school. They will have activities, but it is important to remain focused. This is a new beginning for our 8th Grade students. Thank you for your understanding and support. Best regards, Arts Academy Team

Millwood Public Schools Parents & Guardians: We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the parent survey linked below. The survey includes important information about your experience and changes for the 2025-26 School Year. We will be accepting responses until Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouEkUgc6HBK9WbmD4wQpIyUMHzsIFLaLM3o3EILWkKs3q5A/viewform?usp=sharing

Subject: 8th Grade Picture Day Reminder Good Afternoon Arts Academy Families, 8th Graders will be taking pictures tomorrow, April 21, 2025. Students may bring a change of clothes that they would like to take their pictures in. Pictures will be used for 8th Grade Graduation, which is on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. If your student needs a tie or a jacket, we will have some on hand for pictures. After pictures, students must put back on their Arts Academy shirts and khakis. The pictures are headshots only. Please make sure your student is present tomorrow. We look forward to seeing your student. If you have any questions, please reach out to Patrina James at 405.478.0360, ext. 3221. Thank you and have a great evening!

Millwood Public Schools Parents & Guardians: We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the parent survey linked below. The survey includes important information about your experience and changes for the 2025-26 School Year. We will be accepting responses until Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouEkUgc6HBK9WbmD4wQpIyUMHzsIFLaLM3o3EILWkKs3q5A/viewform?usp=sharing

Subject: Important Testing Information for Arts Academy Families Good Afternoon Arts Academy Families, As we begin testing this week, it is crucial that all students are in attendance. We have several events taking place, and any student involved in these activities will be required to attend school on Fridays to complete their state testing. Additionally, if your child is sick, they will also need to attend on Fridays for makeup state exams. Please ensure your student does not have a computer charger at home or in their backpacks, as we want to make sure all computers have chargers during testing. 8th Graders will take the Writing State Exam on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and the ELA test on Thursday, April 17, 2025. It is essential that students are present for these assessments. Test preparation will continue for 6th and 7th Graders this week, and daily attendance is appreciated. Thank you in advance for all that you do for Millwood Arts Academy and especially for your student. Without your support, their success would not be possible. Have a great evening!

Subject: Important Updates on State Testing Good Evening Arts Academy Families, We are just one week away from state testing. Our focus remains on student learning, ensuring that each student does their best to succeed on the test. Please encourage your student to give their best effort in class each day and to continue asking questions as they arise. It is important that students eat breakfast daily and arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. OSTP TESTING DATES: 8th Grade: Writing: April 16 ELA: April 17 Science: April 24 Math: May 1 7th Grade: ELA: April 23 Math: April 30 6th Grade: ELA: April 22 Math: April 29 Make-up tests will be given on Fridays beginning at 8:30 AM. Additionally, students may participate in dress out day for $1.00 on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Thank you for all your support. Sincerely, Arts Academy Staff

Subject: Important Updates for Tomorrow Good Evening Arts Academy Families, On Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27, 2025, students will be allowed to dress out for $1.00. Parents, please ensure your student adheres to the appropriate dress code, with no holes in pants or shorts and no crocs or slides of any kind. Additionally, there will be a Powder Puff Football game during the 6th and 7th hours of the school day on Thursday. The admission cost is $7.00, and students should bring extra money if they wish to purchase items from the concession stand. For those students attending tutoring on Fridays, please ensure they arrive by 8:00 a.m. and are picked up by 12:00 p.m. We appreciate your continued support in helping students remain focused and disciplined within the classroom. Together, we will end the school year on a great note. Thank you!

Subject: Welcome Back for the 4th Quarter Good Afternoon, We hope everyone had a restful Spring Break! We want to welcome all scholars back for the 4th quarter of school, which means, yes, it is almost over. As we plan for these 9 weeks, please note that we still have procedures in place to ensure learning takes place daily. 1) No phones are allowed throughout the day. All phones must be turned into their bucket and will be put away until 7th period. If a student is late to school, they must turn their phones into the office. No tablets are allowed either. If a student needs to contact a parent, they will be allowed to use the office phone. 2) Students must come to school focused on learning throughout the entire day. We will have activities throughout the day where students will be allowed to talk and be free, but during classroom time, the expectation is for all students to be focused on learning. 3) We need your student at school daily and on time. The school day starts at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. The cafeteria doors open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. 4) All students need to be in uniform. Blue Uniform Arts Academy shirts are the uniform. Hoodies need to be placed in lockers if they are not one of our uniform hoodies. This is non-negotiable, and students will call home if they are not in uniform. We want to make sure our students are safe. Thank you so much for your assistance with our procedures. We want to end the school year on a positive note.

Good Afternoon! This is a reminder that Spring Break is this week, March 17-21, 2025. District offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. We hope you enjoy the break. See you next week!

Subject: Important Reminders for a Successful Week Good Evening Arts Academy Families, As we approach spring break, I want to take a moment to share some important reminders for this busy week ahead. All phones and iPads must be turned in each day. If a student is late, they are expected to check into the front office and turn their phone in there. This is a non-negotiable policy. Students need to clean out and organize their lockers before Thursday, March 13, 2025. A Pre-Test will be administered in every classroom on Monday, followed by a Post-Test on Thursday. It's crucial that students attend school daily and arrive on time. Lastly, please remind students of the importance of staying focused. Horseplay and classroom disruptions will not be tolerated. All students must leave campus by 3:30 p.m. unless they are participating in an afterschool activity. If they have a sibling in an activity, they must stay with them to ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation and support! Best regards, Arts Academy

Subject: Important Dress Code and After School Reminders Good Evening Arts Academy Families, Students will be allowed to dress out for $1.00 tomorrow, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Please ensure there are no tights or holes in jeans or shorts, and that students follow the dress code. No slides or crocs are acceptable. If your student is not participating in any activities, they must clear the campus after school and be off the campus no later than 3:30 p.m. If they are waiting for a sibling to finish their after-school activity, they must stay with them. No students are allowed to hang in the hallways, auditorium, or cafeteria after school. Lastly, all students should have a clear backpack at this time. This is not optional, so please ensure your student is in compliance. If you need assistance, please contact the main office at 405.478.0360 ext. 3221. Thank you, and have a great evening!

Subject: Important Updates for Arts Academy Parents Good Evening Arts Academy Parents, Students will be allowed to dress out tomorrow, February 27, 2025, for a dollar. Please ensure there are no holes in pants or shorts, and absolutely no crocs or slides. If your child received a permission slip for the field trip on Friday, February 28, 2025, they must wear their blue Arts Academy shirts. Uniform shirts may be worn with jeans. As a reminder, we will have evening Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow evening, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We expect to have 100 percent participation. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening! Best regards, Arts Academy

PRE-K Enrollment for 2025-26 is now open! Visit https://www.millwoodps.org/page/millwood-enrollment to complete the application.