Atlantic City National College Fair

Attention all Sophomores!!   All tenth graders are eligible to apply in the Guidance Office for the position of our school’s ambassador for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program. Students will be judged on leadership ability, academics, sensitivity to others, and desire to communicate their knowledge to their peers. The selected representative will attend a weekend leadership seminar with other outstanding sophomore school leaders across the State of New Jersey. Sign up in the Guidance Office if you are interested by Friday, October 24^th, 2014.

Back to School Nights

Don't forget to put our annual Back to School Nights on your calendar.  Memorial High School will be hosting parents on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 6:30pm.  The Senior High School is hosting parents on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 6:45pm.  Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get to know your student's teachers, administrators, and staff!

Register Now for the PSAT

Attention all college-bound students!  Guidance Counselors are now registering students for the PSAT which is the official practice test for the SAT.  Students who intend on applying to a 4 year college should take this important test which is scheduled for Saturday, October 18^th.  Students may register for the PSAT by bringing $20, cash only, to the Guidance Office. Juniors are highly encouraged to take the test. Don’t miss your one opportunity to take the PSAT this school year. 

NCAA Eligibility Workshop is Popular Amongst Millville Student-Athletes

The Millville High School Counseling Department hosted an NCAA Eligibility Workshop on Thursday, August 7th. The counselors, along with the Millville Athletic Director, David LaGamba, spoke to athletes and their parents about the academic requirements to graduate from Millville High Scholl as an NCAA eligible athlete.  After the presentation, students were given a copy of their transcript and courses for the upcoming school year so that they could complete an activity that checked their individual progress toward eligibility. All of this was done under the care and assistance of the Millville Counselors, Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Giercyk, Ms. Davis, Ms. Jackson, and Mrs. LaFerriere. 

Students Learn About High School Expectations at Freshman Boot Camp

The Millville Memorial High School Counselors, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. LaFerriere, and Mr. Dawkins, held their annual Freshmen Boot Camp on Wednesday, August 6th. All new rising freshmen were invited to this fun and informative event and the turnout was excellent.  Counselors presented topics of interest to the students such as goal setting, organization, and grades. They also answered questions about the upcoming school year and what to expect about life in high school.  Students participated in many fun activities like a get to know each other ice breaker, grade calculation contest, and notebook binder building contest. Students left with a folder of important information and a few prizes if they were lucky.  

Upcoming Summer Events

College Jump Start

On Tuesday, August 5th, the MSHS Counselors will be hosting a College Jump Start Program at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard. The program is intended for seniors to get a head start on their college application process by actively working on items and asking any questions that they may have. This is designed to be a “hands-on” working session, where students will have access to computers and may conduct college searches, register for the SAT, write essays, and work on applications. The program will begin at 10:00 and students who wish to attend must register in advance by calling 327-6056. 

Freshman Boot Camp

On Wednesday, August 6^th, the Millville Memorial High School Counselors will be hosting a Freshman Boot Camp. During this time, incoming Freshman will get advice on organizational skills, goal setting, and learn more about what to expect as they transition into high school. The program will last approximately 1 hour, is completely optional, and there is no obligation to attend. If you are interested in attending, please call 327-6083 for an appointment time.

NCAA Eligibility Workshop

On Thursday, August 7th, the Millville High School Counselors will be hosting an NCAA Academic Eligibility Program at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard. The program is intended for student-athletes who may be interested in playing sports at the college level. The counselors will discuss the academic and testing requirements for students to be eligible to play NCAA sports. This is not a recruiting session and is designed for students and their families to have a better understanding of the coursework that they need to take in high school in order to be eligible to play sports in the NCAA. During the workshop, students will have the opportunity to look at their own transcript and compare it with the courses required by the NCAA. The program will begin at 10:00 and students who wish to attend must register in advance by calling 327-6056.

Upcoming Events: Academic Varsity Award Program

The Academic Varsity Program honors students who have maintained a 3.4 GPA each marking period or were on the Honor Roll each marking period of this school year. Students who have met the criteria will receive a letter inviting them to an evening program on May 8th at 7:00 pm to receive an Academic Varsity Award.  A list of this year’s winners is posted at Memorial and The Senior High School.  Please check with your Guidance Counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Upcoming Events: Advanced Night at Memorial for Incoming 9th Graders

Incoming freshman, and their parents, who are registered for Advanced courses are invited to attend an informational event at Memorial High School that will start with a meeting in the Auditorium on June 3^rd at 7:00pm.  After the informational meeting, Guidance Counselors will be set up in the gymnasium to distribute packets containing assigned materials to students who are in attendance.  Teachers will have space in the cafeteria for parents/students to ask questions after they get their packets.  Parents and students will also be given website information to access the summer assignments online via Millville Public Schools' official webpage.    

Upcoming Events: Advanced / AP Night at MSHS

Current high school students, and their parents, who are registered for Advanced or AP courses are invited to attend an informational event at MSHS that will start with a meeting in the Auditorium on May 15th at 7pm.  After the informational meeting, teachers will be set up in the gymnasium at tables to answer any questions about their subject and the assigned summer assignment(s).  Required books and selected materials will also be available to students who are in attendance.  Parents and students will also be given website information to access the summer assignments online via Millville Public Schools' official webpage.