Save the Date: Annual Scheduling Fair on January 7th, 2016

The Millville High School Guidance Department will be hosting our annual Scheduling Fair the week we return from our Winter Break on the evening of Thursday, January 7^th at 6:45 pm. The fair will be located at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard and is open to any parent/guardian and student who will be in high school during the 2016-2017 school year. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to find out more about the classes offered at Millville High School and talk with teachers from both Memorial and MSHS.  For instance, did you know that Millville students can earn college credit in over 25 different classes while in high school? Teachers will have tables set up with information about classes and parents will be able to walk around and talk to them about specific subjects. Attendees will also be able to talk with Guidance Counselors and Administrators. All students who will be in high school next year and their families are invited to arrive at the Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard at 6:45 pm on January 7^th so we encourage you to mark your calendar now and save the date so that you do not miss this great opportunity.

Upcoming Events: Free Financial Aid Workshop at MSHS

The Millville High School Guidance Department will be hosting a free financial aid workshop on Tuesday, January 5^th, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Millville Senior High School blue cafeteria.  This workshop will help students and their parents with the financial aid process and the FAFSA, which must be completed to receive any financial aid.  A guest speaker will be on hand to help parents and students navigate the financial aid process. FAFSA forms and additional information will be distributed. For seniors and their parents, this event is highly recommended.  Underclassmen will learn what they should be doing now to prepare for the future.  Seniors will learn what they must do NOW in order to be eligible for financial aid. Please mark your calendars and save the date of January 5^th at 7:00 pm to attend our free Financial Aid night at Millville Senior High School. If you have any questions, please call 327-6056.

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School Counts Information

During the month of November, all students will be enrolled into the School Counts! program sponsored by Cumberland County College automatically.  School Counts! rewards students for good attendance and grades.  To maintain eligibility throughout the year, students cannot receive a grade below a "C" and must not have more nine (9) absences or lates combined. More information about the School Counts! program is posted on the Millville High School website under the “parents” tab at http://mps.millvillenj.gov/domain/365 

RESPECT WEEK is a GREAT SUCCESS

Last week, students at Memorial and MSHS participated in several events that promoted RESPECT.  Here is a recap of last week's great events:  

MONDAY, 10/5

Wear BLUE DAY to STOP BULLYING in our school started off the week.

Our art teachers also promoted a school wide art poster contest. 

TUESDAY, 10/6

As we celebrated RESPECT WEEK all students and staff were invited to sign an anti-bullying pledge located on the wall of the cafeteria. Together we can make a difference!

WEDNESDAY, 10/7

Have you done something nice for someone lately? Our school sponsored a “Caught in the Act” promotion. If you were caught in the act of doing something kind for another person, you could be awarded with a FREE Cookie Coupon. You never know who will be watching! Do something nice today!

THURSDAY, 10/8

Thursday is Unity of Community Today. We announced the stars of our Bully Free Art Contest. Thank you to all who have participated.

FRIDAY, 10/9

School Spirit Day.  Students and staff wore their orange and blue!  We hope the message of caring for one another lasts throughout the year. Please remember the messages that you learned this week. We are Millville High School, a bully free school! 

PSAT Being Offered at Memorial and the Sr. High

The PSAT is being given at Memorial and the Sr. High School on Wednesday, October 14^th. The PSAT is the official practice test for the SAT.  The fee to take the test is $15.  Students who are planning to go directly to a 4-year college after high school are encouraged to take the test.  If you are interested, please sign up in the Guidance Office by, Thursday, October 8^th.

College Admissions Night

We will be hosting our annual College Admission Night on Wednesday Night, October 7^th  at 7:00 pm in the MSHS auditorium.  All parents and students from both MSHS and Memorial are invited.  Topics include picking the right college, the application process, testing, essays, recommendations, financial aid and more.  Please come out and join us for an informative evening.  Counselors will be on hand to answer questions at the conclusion of the program.

Back to School Night at MSHS

Back to School Night at MSHS is scheduled for September 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Five Pieces of Advice From N.J. Graduation Speakers

As we approach graduation, it is a great time to reflect on what we all have learned over the course of our own unique educational journey.  Over the past month, hundreds of colleges and universities throughout New Jersey have held their commencement ceremonies with some impressive speakers.  Here is a great article recently published on NJ.com that includes pieces of advice from several very successful graduation speakers:  http://www.nj.com/education/2015/05/5_pieces_of_advice_from_nj_graduation_speakers.html

Cumberland County Police Youth Week Accepting Enrollment to Camp

There is a limited amount of openings left for the Cumberland County Police Youth Week, where teenagers have a chance to see what being a police officer is like.

The camp is held at Holly Heights School in Millville from Aug. 17 to Aug. 22.  Enrollment is for teenagers between 14 and 18 years old and is free — although there is a limited amount of space.

The Cumberland County Police Youth Week is done by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, the Millville Police Department, the Bridgeton Police Department and the Vineland Police Department.

The week-long program includes physical fitness, drill ceremonies, and police functions like range instruction.  Meeting dates for the program are scheduled for July 20 and Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at Holly Heights School.

For more information, contact Bridgeton Police Department Officer Thomas Gramp at 856-451-0033 ex: 2151, Millville Police Department Officer Sue Taylor at 856-825-7010 ex: 7335, Vineland Police Department Det. Julio DeJesus at 856-691-4111 ex: 4705, Cumberland County Sheriff's Department Officer Ryan Riley at 856-451-4449 ex: 138 and Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Coordinator Mark Anderson at 856-207-1173.

Image and article from NJ.com: http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2015/05/cumberland_county_police_youth_week_accepting_enro.html