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The Mill Creek Current
The Mill Creek Current is our weekly newsletter that provides information about school events, athletics, and community activities. It is distributed each week during the school year, usually on Friday evenings, to all parents/guardians included in the Mill Creek Middle School Skyward database. If you are not receiving the Current, please check your Junk or Spam email folder and make sure you have an updated email listed in Skyward.
News & Events
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Fall conference will be offered on Monday, September 23rd and Monday, September 30th. Both evenings will be from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. The first night of conferences on September 23rd will be by appointment. On the 30th, it will be more of an open house style of conferences. A link to sign ups will be sent out on Sunday, September 15. If a conference isn’t needed and you just want to do a check in via email, please email your child's teacher for an update.
PSAT Registration for 8th Graders: MCMS will be offering the PSAT 8/9 exam on Thursday, October 24th during the school day. Any Interested 8th grade student will need to register with MCMS for the exam by clicking the payment link below. The fee for the exam is $14.75. Make sure to note your student’s name when registering. The deadline to register is 9/9/24. There are only 100 spots available and sign-ups are first come, first serve.
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More information regarding the PSAT 8/9 visit the College Board Website.
Don't Miss a Performance: Check out MCMS calendar for the latest Fine Arts Events including our award winning Maverick Band, Chorus, and Orchestra!
Congratulations to MCMS Theatre Students: Students from MCMS competed at the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, and several students brought home big awards! Check out the WCS InFocus Article to learn more!
After School Tutoring Available: Tutoring sessions are available after school for all core subjects. Check the Mill Creek Current each Friday for the most up-to-date tutoring schedule.
Maverick Cafe: Check out this Tennessean Article highlighting our own Top Mavs and the Maverick Cafe!
MCMS Featured Videos
Featured in InFocus
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Middle school track and field athletes finished the school year with successful runs at the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) State Championship in May.
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WCS middle school track and field athletes are putting their best foot forward.
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Mill Creek Middle theater's production of Shrek the Musical Jr. continues this week, and fans of the ogre shouldn't miss it.
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Mill Creek Middle Assistant Principal Jared Grindstaff has been named principal of the school.
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This week's featured schools are Mill Creek Middle and Hillsboro School.
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Students in the Top Mavs program at Mill Creek Middle are cooking up a storm while learning valuable life skills in the classroom.
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Dozens of Williamson County students enjoyed a week of song and dance at Mill Creek Middle's 2nd Annual Show Choir Camp. Students in grades fourth through twelfth had the chance to learn about showmanship, stage presence and choreography at this year's camp under the direction of instructors Toni Travis and Aly Isom.
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A WCS principal and teacher are being recognized at the State level for excellence in their schools. Walnut Grove Elementary Principal Dr. Kate Donnelly, who was named the WCS Principal of the Year, is a Region-Level Semifinalist for the 2023-24 Tennessee Principal of the Year.
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Learn how INSPIRE Week is helping students at Mill Creek Middle come together to encourage and support their peers.
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Students in the Mill Creek Middle theater program traveled to Atlanta and returned with new awards and accomplishments.
InFocus Highlights
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