Miller Middle School Newsletter
November 2026
Principal Message:
Happy November from Miller Middle School! As autumn settles in, we have so much to be thankful for across our school community. We are thrilled to warmly invite our Miller families to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 18th! The lunch schedule and menu details are attached, please bring cash or check.
We are also excited to kick off our boys and girls basketball season! Come out and support our student-athletes as they represent Miller on the court. As a reminder for all athletic events and after-school activities, students under 12 are not permitted to stay after school or attend sporting events without direct supervision. This is for the safety of all.
With more rain and changing winter conditions in the forecast, please ensure that your contact information (phone number, email address, and emergency contact) is up to date in Infinite Campus so you receive all timely updates from the district regarding school closures or bus delays.
Thanks for your ongoing partnership and for looking out for one another across our community. We look forward to seeing many of you at lunch this month! Go Angels!
Join the Miller Cares Effort!
Let's ensure every Miller family can enjoy our Thanksgiving Lunch together. This year, we are uniting for "Miller Cares"—a program dedicated to supporting our community.
- To Give: If you are able, please offer a cash donation to the "Miller Cares" fund. Your generosity pays for meals for families who may be facing financial difficulty.
- To Receive: If your family needs support, please discreetly mention "Miller Cares" to the cashier, and your meal will be complimentary.
PTO Message:
Our “Love Your School” Fundraiser was a HUGE success!
Thank you, Miller families! Our Love Your School Fundraiser was a tremendous success, and donations are still coming in! We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our MMS families and local businesses.
If you haven't had a chance to contribute, it's not too late! Email [email protected] for details.
A special SHOUT-OUT to our Principal's Circle Sponsor!
A HUGE thank you to Dr. Phillis and A Smile By Design Orthodontics, our Love Your School Fundraiser Principal's Circle Sponsor and our largest donor!
Located right here in Durango at 2301 W. 2nd Avenue, Suite B, near Miller Middle School, A Smile By Design provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults, including braces and Invisalign.
We are incredibly grateful for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to our school. It's local businesses like A Smile By Design that help make our MMS community so special!
Please join us in thanking them for investing in our students and staff! And don't forget to ask to see BIG Norman! Learn more: https://asmile-bydesign.com
Join Us at Our Next PTO Meeting!
PTO meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 4, at 8:30 AM in the Cavea (front entry area of the middle school near the stage). All are welcome, and we'd love to see you there! *Please Note: The November meeting has been rescheduled to 11/9!
Get Involved This Holiday Season!
With the holidays approaching, we have some wonderful opportunities to support our students and staff. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we'd love to help you find a way to get involved! Interested in volunteering? Reach out to [email protected].
Thank you for helping make Miller Middle School such a special place!
Reminders:
- Please review the Student/Caregiver Handbook and Student Chromebook Handbook
- Students must only cross Junction St at the crosswalk.
- Parking: Please do not park in residential areas, bike lanes, fire lanes, or block any driveways.
- Student IDs are required to enter the building. If they don’t have their physical ID, they can use their digital ID in Minga or Infinite Campus. Report lost IDs to the front office. There is a $10 fee for a replacement.
- Phones must be off and put away during the school day.
- When attending after-school events, the lower and upper parking lots or side streets may be used for parking.
- No person under 12 is permitted to any athletic event without an adult
- Food and Drinks are allowed in the pod areas only
- Items in our Lost & Found are donated before each break, be sure to check it before it’s gone!
Important Dates:
- 11/4 PTO Meeting
- 11/18 Thanksgiving Lunch (Bring Cash or Check!) - Menu
- 6th Grade: 11:46 - 12:26
- 7th Grade: 12:26 - 1:01
- 8th Grade: 1:01 - 1:31
- 11/23 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students
Athletics: (NO person under 12 without an adult)
- 11/3 Miller vs. Bayfield
- 11/5 Miller vs. Ignacio
- 11/9 Miller vs Pagosa (Rescheduled from 10/22)
- 11/10 Miller @ Pagosa
- 11/12 Miller vs Escalante
- 11/17 Miller vs. Cortez
- 11/19 Miller @ Bayfield
- 11/21 League Tournament @ Ignacio