Good Morning,
I want to update you regarding Ms. Giles. As many of you know, the MASD Board of Directors accepted Ms. Giles's retirement letter at the Regular School Board Meeting on March 17, 2025. The Board and I wish her the best in her retirement and hope she can engage in activities that bring her joy.
Since then, Ms. Giles and the district have mutually agreed to a separation of employment prior to her planned retirement date of June 11th. We will miss her creative spirit very much and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
For the remainder of the school year, Ms. McLarney will teach Ms. Giles's MAS classes, while Ms. Lomax, Ms. McLarney, and I will cover her high school courses.
Thanks to Ms. Giles's announcement of her intent to retire in March, we have been able to thoughtfully plan for MAS and PCIA's fine arts instruction for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. Once we finalize contracts, I will provide more details about the upcoming school year.
Please join me in wishing Ms. Giles the very best.
Thank you,
Kelly Stickel
The district is excited to announce that the PTO's Music in Mill A is coming up on May 10th, 2025
Hey Bobcat/Owl Families, our swag stores are still open if you want to order. Here are the links: MAS: https://millaschool2025.itemorder.com/
PCIA: https://pacificcrestinnovationacademy2025.itemorder.com/
PCIA Senior Parents are doing a Papa Murphy's coupon card fundraiser; each card is only $5.00. If you would like one, please let Miss. Lisa know at the front office and she will get one for you. Thanks for supporting the class of 2025!
We would like to inform you that applications for early acceptance to PCIA are due by May 15th. Students and families will be notified of their early acceptance status by early June.
For the application link and more information about the application process and intake procedure, please visit our website.
Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your application!
Mark Your Calendars!
MASD's PTO Presents:
Plants, Pancakes & Play
This Saturday, 3/15, 9:00 AM-Noon
Join us for a fun-filled morning—pancakes, plants, and playground fun for the whole family!
$12 Pancake Breakfast | House Plant & Bake Sale
Unfortunately, due to no power school is canceled
Unfortunately, due to no power we will have to cancel School today.
Hey Bobcat/Owl Families,
The first batch of orders has arrived at the school; We will send them home with students today!
We are offering Bobcat/Owl Swag again this year if you would like to place an order. The link is MAS: https://millaschool2025.itemorder.com/ PCIA: https://pacificcrestinnovationacademy2025.itemorder.com/
We would like to keep these stores open for February, which would mean that they would be available to pick up sometime in March at the front office.
Well, Krispy Kreme contacted us and said they were unable to fulfill our order for this Friday. We have confirmed a new date with them for Thursday, February 27, 2025. We are SO sorry for the inconvenience!
Snow is gone!! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are a go for Friday, February 21, 2025. Please let us know if you want to pre-order, please do so by the end of school tomorrow.
UPDATE: MASD will be closed on Thursday, February 13th due to inclement weather.
Out of an abundance of caution, and with respect for the transportation need of MASD families we will be closed today based on the timeline of the winter storm event that is predicted to arrive this morning and last throughout the day.
MASD - Late Start Thursday, February 13th.
Due to inclement weather, the Mill A School District will be on a Late Start schedule on Thursday, 2/13. All classes will start at 10 a.m. The bus will be on Snow Route (No Little Rock Creek Road)
Any additional updates will be made by 8 a.m
We are monitoring the weather forecast, and snow, ice, and freezing rain are possible tomorrow and Friday. If we decide to delay the start of school or close for the day, we will let you know as soon as possible.
MASD is committed to keeping students and staff safe and making the most informed decisions about weather-related closures.
UPDATE: Due to the possibility of freezing weather and for the safety of everyone, the PCIA Senior Parents Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser has been moved to next Friday, February 21st. Sorry for any inconvenience, but you all have an additional week to place an order to help support our seniors.
UPDATE: Due to the possibility of freezing weather and for the safety of everyone, the PCIA Senior Parents Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser has been moved to next Friday, February 21st. Sorry for any inconvenience, but you all have an additional week to place an order to help support our seniors.
MASD is on a regular start today.
Road conditions, as well as family vehicles, differ across our district. During winter months when road conditions can be challenging, families are encouraged to use their best safety judgment to determine their comfort level with transporting their student to school in inclement weather. If your student will be late or absent please call the office. 509-538-2700
AM Bus - no Little Rock Creek Road service
PCIA Senior Parents Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser Friday, February 14th
Mill A School District will have a late start tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th. All classes will start at 10 a.m.
Two PCIA students and one MAS student traveled to Vancouver this past weekend to compete at the Regional High School Chess Championships. PCIA Senior Blake VanSickle had a remarkable competition and placed 6th overall. This was Blake's third year competing in this competition. PCIA Senior Jordan Wickersham and MAS 8th grader Derek Krieger were also successful in their first high school chess competition. Congratulations to all of the competitors!
Blake says it was an enjoyable experience and everyone had a good time. He credits pattern recognition and visualization as key factors of being successful at chess.
The PCIA Chess Club is led by PCIA Instructor, Mr. Jim Harrison. We are so glad our students have this great opportunity at MASD.
