Good afternoon,
Report cards have been sent home with students, please sign off after reviewing your child's progress. We are looking forward to chatting with you next week at our conferences. Please be sure to check out this week's MMS newsletter!
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
Please be sure to check out our MMS Newsletter here and don't forget there's a Student Council dance tonight for grades 6 & 7 from 5:30-7:30pm. Additional details are included in the newsletter.
Thank you,
Ana Hurley
MMS Newsletter: A Week of Pure Joy!
Dear Middle School Families,
This week’s newsletter is more than just an update—it’s a celebration of your incredible children! I invite you to grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and scroll through every photo and story. There is so much "good" happening within our walls, and I want you to savor these moments right along with us.
Just a few of this week’s heart-warming highlights:
MCAS Superstars: Celebrating the hard work and grit of our students!
Read Across America: Cozying up with great books and hot cocoa.
STEAM Fair: Being blown away by our young innovators' presentations.
Building Community: Taking meaningful steps together toward our "No Place for Hate" designation.
School Dance: The excitement is building for our upcoming celebration!
Looking Ahead: Growth & Connection
As we wrap up Trimester 2 next Friday, we are focusing on reflection and "expansive growth." Early next week, keep a close watch on your inbox! Your students will be sending you personal emails to:
Invite you to our upcoming conferences.
Report on their assignments and progress.
Share something they are deeply proud of.
A quick note: Our students absolutely adore getting a reply from you—those digital "pats on the back" mean the world to them!
Conference Reminders
Please look out for a sign-up invitation from your child’s Squad Leader to schedule your session.
Format: 10-minute virtual check-ins.
Accessibility: If you require an interpreter, please let your Squad Leader know so we can ensure everyone is supported.
Watching your children grow in maturity and kindness every day is the best part of my job. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Enjoy the weekend, and don't forget to spring your clocks forward!
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Today we had a successful lockdown drill here at Millis Public Schools. Our students and staff did an excellent job. We appreciate Millis Police and Fire Departments for their continued partnership to ensure the safety and well being of everyone in our community.
Thank you,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
It was great to have everyone back in the building and it's hard to believe that we are already wrapping up February! Please check out this edition of our MMS newsletter for the exciting things happening now and coming up soon!
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
I hope everyone has a safe and restorative February vacation. Please check out our MMS Newsletter for the week.
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good evening,
We are implementing an updated late bus policy to ensure all middle school students are safe, supported, and properly supervised after school. We shared this information with students last week, and wanted to be sure you are aware ahead of tomorrow’s implementation.
Middle school students who remain after school for a club or other school-sponsored activity from 2:30–3:20 PM will receive a bus pass upon completion of their activity. The late bus is available only for students participating in school-based activities. Students who leave an activity early, go into town, or stay after school to socialize will not be permitted to ride the late bus.
We appreciate your partnership in encouraging students to fully participate in their activities and to follow these expectations. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and well-organized after-school program. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
This was a NEWSWORTHY week! Please check out this week's newsletter to see our sixth graders highlighted on the evening news on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy while on their field trip to the Christa McAuliffe Center. Please be sure to take a moment to skim our newsletter as the calendar changes into February and time continues to fly by. Our MCAS testing, vacations, and 8th grade promotion dates are all included for your future planning.
Stay warm!
Ana Hurley
With the two hour delay tomorrow, the sixth graders scheduled for their field trip will be reschedule to another date. Wednesday's group will continue as planned. Our seventh graders will have their suicide prevention lesson on Wednesday. Progress reports went home in backpacks on Friday! Please review and send the sign off slip back in with your child tomorrow.
Thank you,
Ana B. Hurley
Principal
Millis Public Schools will have a 2 hour delay at all schools tomorrow, 1/27. All bus pick ups will be 2 hours later than their usual time.
Good afternoon,
This was a quick and busy week here at MMS! Thank you again for all of your patience and understanding as we navigated some challenging transportation issues this week. Here is our MMS newsletter for the week full of student news and fun things ahead. Please be sure to ask your child about their progress reports for the mid point of the term and the year! It's a great time to check in and to learn how things are going and what they might be working on.
Take care,
Ana
Good afternoon,
Here is this week's MMS Weekly Newsletter for January 16, 2026.
Have a great weekend!
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
It was a wonderful and full week back to school here at MMS! We had a wonderful author visit today and his messages of resilience, collaboration, and acceptance were so well received by our students and staff. Please be sure to ask your kids about the author's presentation and their workshop experiences.
Students sent home emails this week alerting caregivers to the midway point of the term and the year! Please check in with your child and their squad leader if you have any questions about your child's progress and performance.
Here is our MMS Newsletter for the week.
Have a lovely weekend,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
Here is this week's newsletter for Millis Middle School. We are excited to share that author, Mat Heggerty, is returning to MMS in early January to speak to our students about collaboration and share his new book! Please explore more information for book orders and an opportunity to get a copy personalized in the newsletter. Thank you for all the flexibility this week with our transportation issues.
Take care,
Mrs. Hurley
The MPD notified us of the following road closures:
Village Street from Main Street to Pleasant Street
Baltimore Road
Main street from Dover Road to Bridge Street
Ridge Street from Middlesex to the Sherborn line
Due to the closures, there will be impact to our normal bus routes. If your bus stop is impacted, and you would like to pick up your child/children, please call the Middle School Main Office at 508-376-7014, by 2:00 PM to let us know.
Buses will go out as usual and any students impacted due to road closures will be returned to Middle School and we will notify the family.
Your patience is appreciated!
-Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
Here is our MMS Weekly Newsletter for the week ahead!
Have a great weekend!
Take care,
Ana Hurley
Good afternoon,
Please see our weekly Middle School Newsletter for all the latest MMS info.
Have a wonderful weekend and congratulations to all of our Nutcracker Performers. Just a quick reminder that the MS/HS Building Project special election is coming up on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Take care,
Ana
Terpsichore is pleased to present their 17th Annual Production of their take on this Holiday Classic. This 90 minute (including a 15 minutes intermission with concessions provided by the Crimson Post) features over 190 preK - 12 students, in three different casts, to a score that amalgamates the original work of Tchaikovsky and variations from Duke Ellington’s The Three Suites. Senior Rylee Ensminger will be dancing her final Nutcrackers this weekend and Chace O’Connell is working backstage.
Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students and senior citizens, and under 5 can be free if a lap sitter. Additionally, congratulatory candy grams can be purchased for performers before the show and during intermission. Performances are in the George C. Roy Auditorium at the MS/HS.
Show dates and times are as follows and the house will open 45 minutes prior:
Friday December 5 at 7:00 PM
Saturday December 6 at 2:00 PM
Sunday December 7 at 1:00 PM
Any question can be directed to Stephanie Copice at scopice@millisschools.org subject line “Nutcracker”
Good afternoon,
As we head into the short holiday break, I want to share how thankful I am to be part of the Millis Middle School community. Our students bring so much energy and heart to school each day, and our staff works tirelessly to support them. I’m also grateful for our families and the steady support you give our school. You help bring our motto to life every day: Small School, Big Family.
I hope the next few days give you time to slow down, rest, and enjoy the people who matter most to you. Even a brief break can make a big difference. I hope it brings your family comfort, joy, and a nice reset before we return.
Here's some joyful information in our MMS newsletter from this past week and some important dates coming up.
Take care,
Ana
