Mililani Middle School News

Community Announcement: Eat the Street

2012-02-22T16:25:00.000-10:00

The Mililani Town Association will be sponsoring "Eat the Street" on March 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Mililani Recreation Center #7. A shuttle will run from Mililani Middle School's parking lot/Park and Ride/Mililani Mauka Elementary to Rec. 7. Click here to download a copy of the shuttle schedule.

March Menu Available

2012-02-22T14:40:00.002-10:00

Click here to download a copy of the March menu.

Red and Green Track Principal's Coffee Hour Set

2012-02-22T11:00:00.001-10:00

Principal Chung invites parents of Green and Red Track students to join her on February 29th from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. Principal Chung and Vice Principals Hahn, Nakasone, and Tamashiro will give updates on Edline and the track appeals process. They will also be available to field questions about any other subjects pertaining to Mililani Middle. See you there!

MHS Summer School Update

2012-02-22T08:51:00.000-10:00

For those who registered for Mililani High School Summer School PE Session 1 or 2 to be held here at Mililani Middle School, you have received your first choice. Session 1 registration is now closed; however, those still interested in participating in Session 2 are advised to register online as soon as possible as slots are filling up. Session 1 will begin on February 27.

Contact Mililani Middle School Vice Principal Nakasone for more information.

Yellow 8 Garage Sale, 2/18

2012-02-17T09:53:00.004-10:00

Yellow 8 will have their annual garage sale in the cafeteria on Saturday, February 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monies raised from the sale will directly support the many learning activities on the grade level. E Komo Mai!

Mililani Complex Wellness Fair

2012-02-15T07:24:00.004-10:00

We'd like to thank those who participated in the Mililani Complex Wellness Fair over the weekend at Mililani Town Center. Click here to view a short video of the celebration posted by Mr. Shimabukuro, Vice Principal at Mililani Mauka Elementary School. The Mililani Middle ohana would like to extend a big 'Mahalo' to the Mililani Town Center for hosting our fair annually.

Yellow Blazer Advertiser Now Available

2012-02-14T12:23:00.000-10:00

Click here to download a copy of the High Interest Program Yellow Blazer Advertiser newsletter issue #1. Check back from time to time for future issues!

Substitute Educational Assistants Needed

2012-02-13T11:42:00.004-10:00

Adults interested in becoming educational assistants here at MMS are encouraged to contact VP Hahn at 627-9000 for more information.

Classroom Cleaners Needed

2012-02-13T11:39:00.004-10:00

Mililani Middle School is always looking for high school students and adults to be classroom cleaners on campus. Hours are from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $8.00. Contact VP Nakasone at 627-9000 if interested.

Community Announcement: Aloha Aina Earth Day, 2/4

2012-02-02T08:52:00.000-10:00

Aloha Aina Earth Day Recycling Community Clean-Up and Fundraiser will be held at Mililani High School Gym Parking Lot on Saturday, February 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Feel free to drop off items for recycling. The following items, however will NOT be accepted: Tires, motor oil, paints, hazardous fluids, microwave ovens, gas tanks. Organizers are also limiting one TV per car.

For more information or if you wish to volunteer call 927-7301.

February Menu Now Available

2012-01-31T15:36:00.003-10:00

Click here to download our menu for the month of February.

Reminder: MHS Summer School Registration Begins Feb. 1

2012-01-30T16:36:00.001-10:00

A reminder to all outgoing 8th graders that Mililani High School's Summer School Program will begin on February 1. All classes are first come, first served. Click here to go to the MHS Summer School page. Blue, Red, and Green Track students, click here to obtain information specifically for your summer school PE opportunity to be held after school hours here at MMS.

Update: MHS informed us that their summer school registration page will go live at 12:01 a.m.

MMS Soccer Tryout Dates Set

2012-01-27T15:22:00.001-10:00

Click here to download a copy of the soccer team tryout schedule. Be sure your child brings the signed permission forms to the sessions.

Edline Up and Running

2012-01-23T19:33:00.000-10:00

Edline is up and running again. We thank you for your patience. Parents, you're now able to access your child's Quarter 3 reports and pages. All students have access to Edline, as do all parents. Parent activation codes were sent home via your child to in Quarter 2. Contact VP Nakasone if you did not receive your code.

We encourage you to attend a parent training on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria, as Red 7 Teacher Jake Kardash will demonstrate what Edline can do for you! Click here to download instructions to activate your account.

Spelling Bee Champs Moving On

2012-01-23T19:24:00.000-10:00

A hearty congratulations to Geoffrey Williams who was crowned Mililani Middle's Spelling Bee Champion at last week's school competition. Both he and runner up Christian Madayag will compete against the best in the Central District at the upcoming championships!

MMS Spring Book Fair Coming Soon

2012-01-23T14:18:00.001-10:00

Click here to view information about our ever-popular Spring Book Fair.

Principal's Coffee Hours Coming Up in February

2012-01-17T14:28:00.001-10:00

We will be having a Principal's Coffee Hour for Blue & Yellow Tracks on Wednesday, February 8th and for Green & Red Tracks on Wednesday, February, 29th.

Please join us in our cafeteria from 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

The proposed topics for discussion will be the Track Appeal Process and Edline. We will also have time to discuss any questions or concerns in an open forum at the end of our meeting.

MHS Honors English Testing Results Coming Home, 1/13

2012-01-12T14:25:00.003-10:00

Results of the recently completed Mililani High School Honors English test will be sent home with your child through Core 1 class on Friday, January 13. Contact Mr. Steve Schick at 627-4354 if you have any questions.

Second Quarter Report Cards Mailed Home Today

2012-01-12T13:44:00.000-10:00

Second Quarter report cards for students on Yellow, Blue, and Red tracks were mailed out today. Expect them to arrive later this week. Green track student report cards will be mailed out in late January after the students return to campus.

MHS Summer School Registration Information

2012-01-10T16:00:00.001-10:00

Click here to view registration information for Mililani High School Summer School. Please note that current Yellow 8 students will attend summer school at the high school. Current Red 8, Blue 8, and Green 8 students will have the opportunity to participate in an afterschool PE class for high school credit here at Mililani Middle during the months of February and June. Contact MHS Vice Principal Moore or MMS Vice Principal Nakasone for more information.

Military Deploment Training, 1/25

2012-01-06T10:23:00.002-10:00

The members of our US Army invite you to join them for a training workshop to give participants an understanding and appreciation of the unique stressors that military youth and their families face during deployment. Click here to download information about this workshop.

Edline Update

2012-01-03T15:27:00.001-10:00

Mililani Middle's Edline page will go down until Monday, January 9 as we prepare gradebooks for the second semester. Thus, you will only be able to view assignments and grades for the second quarter.

CyberSpace Safety Meeting for Parents, 1/25

2012-01-03T08:34:00.002-10:00

Crime prevention specialists from the State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General will conduct a parent workshop on how to keep children safe in cyberspace. Please consider attending. Click here to download a registration form and return to MMS PCNC Melyssa Shimamoto.

Mililani Uka Elementary School Library

January 25, 2012

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Reminder: January 3 Return Date

2011-12-16T14:34:00.000-10:00

A friendly reminder to all: Although other Mililani public schools will return from Winter Break on January 4, 2012, Yellow, Blue, and Red Tracks will instead begin the third quarter on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

The school office will be open during the break between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We highly encourage parents to deposit funds into their child's meal account. Meal account balances are available online. Click here to view instructions on how to do so.

Happy Holidays!

HIP TV Video on PBS, 12/22

2011-12-16T14:21:00.000-10:00

MMS's very own HIP Tv created a video on Aquaponics which will be on aired on PBS Hawaii's Hiki No on Thursday, 12/22/11 at 7:00 pm. It will be rebroadcasted throughout the week and also on the PBS Hawaii's website.

A special mahalo to Mr. Jake Kardash (Red 7) for helping out with HIP Tv and for being our content expert for the aquaponics piece.

More info at:
http://www.pbshawaii.org/hikino

School In Session on Friday, December 16

2011-12-14T20:33:00.000-10:00

Knowing schools on a traditional calendar will end the year on Thursday, December 15, we wanted to remind you that Mililani Middle will be in session on Friday, December 16. School will end at 2:35 p.m. as usual.

Melemanu and Waipio Bus Update

2011-12-14T15:56:00.003-10:00

Because all other Mililani public schools will not be in session on Friday, December 16 and Tuesday, January 3, pick up time for Melemanu and Waipio Valley bus riders on Friday, December 16 and Tuesday, January 3, has been moved up to 7:15 a.m.

2012 MHS Summer School PE Registration

2011-12-13T14:01:00.000-10:00

Due to Mililani Middle School's unique school calendar, outgoing Grade 8 students who plan on attending Mililani High School next school will be offered the opportunity to take their Grade 9 physical education class requirement here at Mililani Middle. Two sessions will be offered to all Blue, Red, and Green Track Grade 8 students. The first session will run from late February to early April. The second session will run from April to late June.

Registration information will be posted to this blog in January with registration taking place soon after. Please check back here and at our school's web page for updates.

Because Yellow 8students will be off during the traditional summer, they will have theopportunity to register and attend summer school classes at theMililani High campus.

Contact MMS Vice Principal Nakasone at 627-9000 for more information.

School Year 2012-13 Registration Information

2011-12-08T14:46:00.001-10:00

Mark your calendar!

January 11 - Registration Card/Information Distribution to Yellow 6/7, Blue 6/7, and Red 6/7 Students

January 13 - Track Change Forms Available from MMS Office

January 18 - Registration Cards Due for Yellow 6/7, Blue 6/7, and Red 6/7 Students

January 30 - Registration Card/Information Distribution to Green 6/7 Students

January 30 - Track Change Forms Due to MMS Office

February 6 - Registration Cards Due for Green 6/7

MHS 9th Grade Honors English Testing Results

2011-12-08T14:34:00.001-10:00

Results from the testing for 9th Grade Honors English will be sent home with students in the second week of January. Green Track students will receive their results January 26 or 27. All students accepted will automatically be registered for Honors English at the high school. If you have any questions or if, after receiving notice that your child has been accepted, you decide NOT to have him/her registered for Honors English, call or email Steve Schick at Mililani High School. 627-4354 steve_schick@notes.k12.hi.us

Hawaii State Assessment Testing Starts in January

2011-11-30T13:47:00.001-10:00

Your child will be taking the online Hawaii State Assessment (H.S.A) from January to May. Click here to view Principal Chung's letter to parents describing how you can help your child prepare for this very important set of assessments.

Reminder: Flu Shot/Mist Vaccination This Week

2011-11-30T07:31:00.000-10:00

Flu vaccination schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, November 30 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Red 6, Yellow 6/7/8, Green 6

Thursday, December 1 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Red 7/8, Green 7/8, Blue 6/7/8, Yellow 7 (Camp Erdman Students from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Tree Huggers Field Trip Cancelled

2011-11-29T13:32:00.001-10:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tree Huggers HIP class field trip to the Kealia Trail scheduled for December 3 has been cancelled. Contact Mrs. Kuwahara for more information.

School Meals Program Reminder

2011-11-28T14:41:00.001-10:00

Mililani Middle School does not provide loans for student meals. Students are given an updated balance by the lunchroom supervisors whenever their balance drops below $10.00. Thus, it is imperative students and parents maintain a proper balance in their school meal account. Click here for instructions to establish an online account to monitor balance and purchasing history online at EZSchoolPay.com. Contact VP Nakasone at 627-9000 if in need of assistance in doing so.

"Thank You Very Much" Awardees Honored

2011-11-21T11:45:00.001-10:00

Did you know that we have a "Thank you very much!" recipient here at MMS? Our very own Carolyn Alameida received the award last week! Her student, Risa Askerooth (G8) wrote a beautiful thank you letter to her to win the award. Tiny Tadani and the OC 16 crew filmed her receiving it from the Lex Brodie representatives right here on campus. In addition, they were on KSSK's Perry and Price show Saturday morning. Risa read her well written letter of appreciation over the air. Congratulations to both of you!

Here is what the award is about (taken from Lex Brodie's website):

Thank You ... Very Much! Award invites students in grades 4 -12 to submit a letter expressing their appreciation of someone who has influenced their life in a positive way. The “someone” may be a parent, teacher, or friend - anyone who has touched their life. Also, students are requested to think of others by choosing a charity or non- profit organization that will receive a donation in the winning student’s name. The winner’s letter will be published in The MidWeek and the student, teacher, and person thanked will be honored on the Perry & Price Breakfast Show on KSSK.

Recognition/Reward Activities:

• One student winner per month will have his/her photograph and work published in a full-page

article in The MidWeek and will be filmed by Tiny Tadani for Tiny TV.

• The student, teacher, and the person thanked will be honored at the KSSK Perry and Price

Breakfast Show.

• $250 will be awarded to the student’s class. (Awards picked during school year only.)

• The winning student will receive a $100 gift certificate to Ala Moana Shopping Center.

• $250 will be awarded to the student’s charity or non-profit organization of choice.

• The teacher will receive a $250 Lex Brodie’s Tire Company Gift Certificate (Oahu teachers only).

• The person thanked will receive a two-night stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani valued at

over $800.00.

Tree Huggers Travel to Mokauea Isle

2011-11-21T10:31:00.000-10:00

The Tree Huggers HIP members continue their environmental awareness and stewardship program this weekend by assisting with the clean up of Oahu's last fishing village. Click here to learn more about their efforts.

HIP_TV Cyberbullying Safety Tips Segment

2011-11-21T10:09:00.000-10:00

Below is a video segment on cyberbullying safety written and produced by our Mililani Middle School HIP TV program recently featured on Hiki No, the nation's first statewide student news network.

HIP TV Cyberbullying Safety Tips from Mililani Middle on Vimeo.

December Menu Now Available

2011-11-21T08:58:00.001-10:00

Click here to download December's menu.

Road Work on Lehiwa Drive

2011-11-14T17:14:00.001-10:00

Expect delays the entire week as road crews resurface Lehiwa Drive. School parking lot gates will be temporarily closed on Thursday, November 17 at 8:25 a.m. as the crew paves the section of road in front of our school.

Update (11/18 @ 7:10 a.m.): Road work completed. We thank you for your cooperation.

Yellow 8 Students Help Prevent Animal Cruelty

2011-11-14T10:30:00.001-10:00

Click here to view an article about how our Yellow 8 students help to prevent animal cruelty.

MMS Restaurant War is On!

2011-11-14T07:30:00.000-10:00

As part of their studies, Red Track and Yellow Track Business Elective students will battle it out for title of "Best Business!" Join them on Friday, November 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Cafe. Doors open for Silent Auction at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Cost for dinner is $10.00. Contact Mrs. Kuwahara or Mrs. Ware for more information.

MMS XC Invitational Next Week

2011-11-14T07:11:00.000-10:00

As part of the Mililani Complex School Character Counts! Celebration Week, the Mililani Middle School Cross Country team would like to invite you to our annual Pursuing Victory With Honor Cross Country Invitational on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. Over 250 students from our community elementary schools will take part in this event promoting the Character Counts! pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Our community sponsor Jamba Juice Mililani Town Center (Manager Tim Tamashiro) will again provide delicious frozen drinks to all participants! See you there!

Update:

We'd like to thank all of our elementary school cross country runners for participating in our third annual meet. We'd like to again thank our military partners for volunteering their precious timeto ensure the safety of all runners; to Jamba Juice for providing all runners with a delicious frozen drink; and to all of the coaches and parents for continually supporting our keiki! We look forward to next year's meet!

2011 School Champion - Mililani Mauka

Winter Concert Tickets on Sale NOW

2011-11-07T11:15:00.003-10:00

Just a reminder....

Our Winter Concert is coming up on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 from 6PM - 8:30PM. Check the link on our website for more details.

Tickets are on sale now in our school office. The last day to purchase tickets in next week Friday, November 18th.

Please join us for our annual "Holiday Concert Under the Stars." If you would like to volunteer for this evening, please call PCNC, Melyssa Shimamoto at 627-9010 EXT. 71107. MAHALO!!

November Menu Now Available

2011-10-24T09:48:00.002-10:00

Click here to download the breakfast and lunch menu for the month of November.

Tree Huggers Club Update

2011-10-21T07:01:00.000-10:00

Click here to learn more about how our Tree Huggers High Interest Program is taking care of our precious aina! Contact Dr. Kuwahara (Yellow Track) for more info on how you can join this service club!

Cross Country Newsletter #4

2011-10-21T06:57:00.001-10:00

Click here to read about our fantastic MMS XC team's latest results and upcoming events!

MHS Pre-AP/Honors Program Info Night, Oct. 19

2011-10-19T16:18:00.000-10:00

Mililani High's Pre-Advanced Placement and Honors Program teachers and students will present information about the various learning opportunities afforded to all incoming ninth graders.
Please mark your calendar:

Wednesday, October 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Mililani Middle Cafeteria.

Contact Ms. Amy Perruso at 627-7747 ext. 74168 for more information.

MHS Incoming Grade 9 Honors English Testing Dates Set

2011-10-19T07:18:00.000-10:00

Outgoing MMS 8th graders are encouraged to participate in the Mililani High School Honors English testing coming up in late November, early December. All testing sessions will be in B104 here at MMS starting at 2:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, November 30 - Yellow and Red Tracks

Wednesday, December 7 - Blue and Green Tracks

Wednesday, December 14 - Make Up for All Tracks

Volleyball Team Results, Oct. 15

2011-10-19T07:13:00.002-10:00

Grade 8 and Grade 7 Girls Volleyball teams continue their winning ways this past weekend. The Grade 7 girls (3-0) swept their counterparts from Wheeler Middle, while our Grade 8 were taken to three sets, coming out victorious to remain unbeaten this season. It was a different story for our boys as both the Grade 7(0-1) and Grade 8 (2-1) teams fell in 3 sets.

The MMS volleyball teams will play teams from Wahiawa Middle on Saturday, October 22 at Aiea High School. First serve at 9:45 a.m. See you there!

Green Track Quarter 2 Bus Payment Due Oct. 19

2011-10-17T14:00:00.000-10:00

Green Track bus riders: Don't forget to make Quarter 2 bus payment in the school office no later than October 19. Please note that students may be denied bus transportation if payment is not made in a timely manner.

$36.00 - One Way

$72.00 - Round Trip

Yellow 7 McTeachers Night, October 14

2011-10-12T11:50:00.000-10:00

Come join in on the festivities as Yellow 7 hosts a McTeachers Night on October 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mililani Mauka McDonalds. See you there!

Update: Yellow 7 students and teachers would like to extend a big 'Mahalo' to all who came out to support us. Because of your efforts, we were able to raise over $1700 to help us defer costs for our upcoming trip to Camp Erdman.

Basketball Team Tryouts Coming Up!

2011-10-05T16:24:00.002-10:00

Basketball tryouts for the 2011-12 season begins on October 12. Click here to download the basketball tryout flyer and forms. Forms also available from the office and from Mr. Tittle (Green 8).

Tryouts Schedule:

-All Girls - All Tracks - October 25, 27, 28, 31
-Grade 6/7 Boys - Yellow, Blue, Green Tracks - November 1 and 3
-Grade 6/7 Boys - Red Track - November 14 and 15

-Grade 8 Boys - Red, Yellow, Blue Tracks - October 12 and 13
-Grade 8 Boys - Green Track - Oct 21 and 24

Blazer Pride Student Leaders Participate in Down Syndrome Awareness Activities

2011-10-04T06:33:00.002-10:00

A big mahalo to the following Blazer Pride students: Elijah A., Jeremiah C., Micah G., Li’i H-L., Dean H., Shaelyn K., Josh M., Emily M., Haze-Lyn P., Ikona Sanchez, LBJ T., Kalena Y, and other student leaders.

During the month of September, these students recycled bottles and cans, as well as collected monetary donations for the October 1st Down Syndrome Awareness Buddy Walk sponsored by Hawaii Down Syndrome Congress. Thanks to all who contributed, Blazer Pride was able to earn a grand total of $507.98. Please continue to spread the aloha spirit!

Speaking of aloha spirit…the Blazer Pride Ohana also volunteered their services during the October 1st Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness held at Kapiolani Park. Thank you to Quincie F., Kekoa H., Shaelyn K., Emily M., Haze-Lyn P., Mei-ling P., and Kalena Y. who touched the hearts of our Down Syndrome buddies. A big mahalo also goes out to our chaperones: Mr. Jeff Horstman, Ms. Shannon Keaton, Mr. Joey Teruya, and Mrs. Candace Teruya.

Blazer Buddies Promote Aloha Spirit at Homecoming

2011-10-04T06:18:00.000-10:00

GOT ALOHA? The following Blazer Buddies promoted their aloha spirit at the Mililani High School Homecoming game on Friday, September 30th: Kaydin B., Ryan C., Daniel D., Patron E., Kekoa H., Li'i H-L., Kacee L., Josh M., Zion O., Haze-Lyn P., LBJ T., Sidney T., Tyler W. These students cheered for the football team, band, and cheerleaders, as well as cleaned part of the football stadium. We would also like to recognize Mr. Jeff Horstman, Ms. Norine Ishii, Mr. and Mrs. Ira and Jelayne Langhorn, Mrs. Lois Lozano, Mrs. Carisse Mau, Ms. Kristen Scharfenstein, Ms. Megan Seto, Mr. Joel Shiroma, Mrs. Jelna Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and Sally Stratso, Mr. Joey Teruya, Mr. Gavin Villar, Mr. Mario Villegas, and Mrs. Candace Teruya for their love and support throughout this memorable event!

Blazer Volleyball Teams Win

2011-10-01T17:48:00.001-10:00

The Blazer 7th grade girls, 8th grade girls, and 8th grade boys volleyball teams won their respective matches against teams from Aliamanu Intermediate. The 7th grade girls won in straight sets, 21-9, 21-7, as did the 8th grade boys, 21-8 and 21-14. The 8th grade girls took the first set against the Lady Panthers, 21-15. The Lady Panthers roared back in the second set, 13-21, and lead early in the third set 4-0 before the Blazers caught fire. The Blazers pulled ahead for good at 11-10, holding on for a tough win, 15-13.

The Blazer teams would like to thank the MMS ohana for all of their support, especially MMS staff members Mr. Oyama (Tech), Mr. Kardash (Red 7), Ms. Miyamae (Yellow 7), Ms. Pang (Reading), and Mr. Tamai (Teen Care)!

The volleyball teams will take a week off then will be back in action on Saturday, October 15 against teams from Wheeler Middle. We look forward to the debut of our 7th grade boys team. Matches start at 11:15 a.m. See you there. Go Blazers!

Mililani High Incoming Grade 9 Registration Due Dates Set

2011-09-28T18:18:00.000-10:00

Mililani High School incoming Grade 9 registration forms will come home in early November for Yellow, Red,Green Tracks and in early December for Blue Track. Please review course selections with your children, sign and return the forms to Mililani Middle School by the dates listed below:

Yellow 8 - November 15

Red 8 - November 15

Green 8 - November 15

Blue 8 - December 9

Mililani High School will host a Curriculum Night on Monday, November 7 from 6:30 p.m. in the Mililani High cafeteria.

October Menu Now Available

2011-09-27T13:38:00.003-10:00

Click here to download a copy of our October menu.

Tree Huggers Organize Campus Up

2011-09-25T11:16:00.000-10:00

As part of their studies on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located in the Pacific Ocean, The MMS Tree Huggers organized The Great Campus Clean Up on Saturday, September 18, 2011. They along with members from the MMS community spent the day beautifying the campus and educating all on the need to keep items such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans, candy wrappers, and other pieces of trash out of our school drainage system so they don't end up in our island drain system and surrounding streams and ocean. We'd like to thank the many volunteers in making this inaugural event a success!

Girls Volleyball Teams Win Opener

2011-09-24T19:34:00.000-10:00

Both the seventh and 8th grade girls volleyball teams won their matches against Aiea Intermediate at Moanalua High School Gymnasium today. The seventh grade girls won in straight sets while the 8th grade girls came roaring back from a set down to win in three. Congratulations to our Blazer Wahine! Next up for the girls and 8th grade boys is Aliamanu Intermediate at Aiea High School Gymnasium on Saturday, October 1 at 9:45 a.m. See you there!

Eco-Conscious Yellow 8 Students Make a Difference

2011-09-23T07:11:00.001-10:00

Click here to view an article about how our Yellow 8 students partnered with Goodwill Industries Hawaii to make a difference in our community. A big "Mahalo" to Yellow 8 students and their teacher, Dr. Kuwahara for their efforts!

Safety Walking To and From School

2011-09-22T14:43:00.002-10:00

Although Mililani is a very pedestrian-friendly community, we'd like to again ask our MMS parents to review safety tips with our children who walk to and from school.

Walk on sidewalks or on the left shoulder of the road facing traffic.
Instruct children to always walk with a friend, if possible.
Always walk directly to the destination; never take shortcuts or go into isolated areas (such as the Ravine Park).
If being followed or harassed, walk away or in the opposite direction and/or towards people.
If available, carry a phone in case there's a need to dial an emergency number.

Blue Track Flu Shot/Nasal Spray Forms Due 9/22

2011-09-21T07:19:00.001-10:00

Reminder: Blue Track flu shot/nasal spray forms are due back to the office on or before Thursday, September 22.

Consent forms received after the deadline will be collected but will be waitlisted.Waitlisted individuals may be vaccinated on our school's clinic date,pending availability of vaccine. Flu vaccination will take place onNovember 30 or December 1. A schedule will be forthcoming. Contact our health aide, Mrs. Macanas, for more information.

Change in Bus Pass Policy

2011-09-19T09:44:00.002-10:00

Effective October 11, 2011, all students in all grades who fail to display a valid bus pass or present a valid bus coupon in the afternoons will be refused a ride home. All students who attempt to board a school bus without a valid bus pass or coupon will be reported to the School Administrator. Thus, it it imperative students remember to always have their pass and/or coupons at all times.

PTSO Red and Green Track Fall Fundraiser Update

2011-09-16T14:09:00.002-10:00

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
We need your participation in our PTSO Fall Fundraiser. The fundraiser ends on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and we want to finish strong! Please try your best to sell the three Passport Discount Cards sent home and then pre-pay for any additional cards.
OUR GOAL IS FOR EVERY STUDENT TO SELL TEN (10) PASSPORTS.

All students that sell ten (10) Passports will be in the final SUPER DRAWING for:
1) An iPAD 2 or $500.00 cash!!
2) An 8G Apple iTouch or $200.00 cash!!
3) A Nintendo 3DS or $170.00 cash!!
4) 10 winners will receive $10.00 gift certificates to Consolidated Theaters

Reminder: All unsold passports must be turned in by Wed. 9/21 to your Core 1 teacher. Any lost, stolen or damaged passports must be paid for.

MAHALO, for your help and participation!!!

2011 Volleyball Schedule

2011-09-16T09:06:00.002-10:00

Please come out and cheer on our MHS Volleyball teams as they Pursue Victory with Honor!

Sept. 24 at Moanalua

10:30am vs Aiea (2 games - No boys)

Oct. 1 at Aiea

9:45am vs Aliamanu (3 games - no 7th grade boys)

Oct. 15 at Radford

11:15am vs Wheeler (4 games)

Oct. 22 at Aiea

9:45am vs Wahiawa (4 games)

Oct. 29 at Mililani

9:00am vs Moanalua (4 games)

Nov. 12 at Leilehua

10:30am vs Waialua (3 games - no 7th grade boys)

Classroom Cleaners Needed

2011-09-14T15:23:00.002-10:00

Mililani Middle is looking for classroom cleaners for the current school year. Interested individuals over the age of 15 are encouraged to report to pick up and complete an application in our school office. Contact VP Nakasone at 627-9000 if in need of more information.

Federal Survey Cards

2011-09-13T17:32:00.000-10:00

Federal Survey Cards will be coming home with your child soon. Please complete and return by the due dates listed below. We thank you for your cooperation.

Track Distribution/Due Dates:
Yellow - September 7/September 9
Blue - September 13/September 16
Green - September 20/September 23
Red - September 27/September 30

Fundraising Opportunity for MMS Parents

2011-09-12T16:42:00.000-10:00

As funding for our school continues to decline, MMS continues to look for other funding opportunities to maintain a rich and vibrant educational program. American Savings Bank has invited MMS to participate in its Bank for Education program. This opportunity gives MMS a chance at over $50,000 in cash. The Bank for Education program will start on September 26, 2011 and will end on December 15, 2011. Please call the school and contact Melyssia Shimamoto or Mr. Errol Hahn to help us in obtaining this much needed funding. We need approximately 200 volunteers to help with the program.

Blue Track Flu Vaccination Form Due 9/22

2011-09-12T15:48:00.004-10:00

Forms will be distributed to Blue Track students on September 12 and must be returned by September 22.

Consent forms received after the deadline will be collected but will be waitlisted.Waitlisted individuals may be vaccinated on our school's clinic date,pending availability of vaccine. Flu vaccination will take place onNovember 30 or December 1. A schedule will be forthcoming. Contact our health aide, Mrs. Macanas, for more information.

UH-DOE Survey Grade 8 Consent Letters Coming Home

2011-09-12T15:43:00.001-10:00

With the approval of the Department of Education, the University of Hawaii will be surveying students in the 7th and 8th grade. This survey is being done as part of a research study about the effects of exposure to substance use in movies and advertising on adolescents.

Parent Consent Letters will be sent home beginning with Red Track students on September 1, 2011, offering your child a chance to participate in this survey. When your child brings home this letter, please review, sign and return the letter indicating your preference for participation. As a token of their appreciation, students who return the consent letters by a track's particular date and take the survey will be given a Jamba Juice gift card. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information, please contact Mr. Hahn, 627-9000.

Substitute EAs and Security

2011-09-06T07:24:00.001-10:00

Parents interested in applying for substitute Educational Assistants and School Security should contact VP Hahn at 627-9000 for more information.

Community Announcement: Miliani Public Library - Emergency Preparedness Workshop

2011-08-31T19:59:00.005-10:00

Mililani Public Library will host an emergency preparedness workshop on Saturday, September 10 from 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. This workshop will cover many aspects of emergency preparedness, including "go bags," "stay home kits," evacuation shelter locations, family communication, emergency planning, and emergency information resources. Registration is not required. Please call the library at 627-7470 two weeks prior to the program date if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. Contact Peter Kaneshiro at the number listed above if you have any questions.

Flu Vaccination Forms Coming Home!

2011-08-31T16:34:00.006-10:00

Flu vaccination forms will come home with your Yellow, Red, or Green Track child on September 1. Forms will be accepted until September 8.

Forms will be distributed to Blue Track students on September 12 and must be returned by September 22.

Consent forms received after the deadline will be collected but will be waitlisted. Waitlisted individuals may be vaccinated on our school's clinic date, pending availability of vaccine. Flu vaccination will take place on November 30 or December 1. A schedule will be forthcoming. Contact our health aide, Mrs. Macanas, for more information.

School Meal Prices Increase Effective September 1

2011-08-29T16:51:00.009-10:00

The Board of Education approved a change in school meal prices to reflect the difference in portion sizes provided to elementary and secondary students. The tiered pricing shown below will take effect on Thursday, September 1, 2011:
Breakfast:•First breakfast - $1.10•Second and subsequent student breakfast - $2.20•Adult breakfast - $2.20
Lunch:•First lunch (full paying students) - $2.50•Reduced-price student - $0.40•Second student entree - $1.85•Second and subsequent student lunch - $5.00•Adult lunch - $5.00

Red and Green Track Principal's Coffee Hour, Aug. 31

2011-08-27T18:06:00.005-10:00

Red and Green Track parents are invited to attend our quarterly Principal's Coffee Hour on Wednesday, August 31 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in our cafeteria. See you there!

Volleyball Tryouts Continue

2011-08-26T12:21:00.002-10:00

Grade 6-7 boys and Grade 8 girls volleyball tryouts (All tracks) continue on August 29, 30, and September 1. Interested students meet at the MMS Courts from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. See you there!

Cross Country Team Info

2011-08-23T07:27:00.006-10:00

MMS Cross Country Team (XC) is looking for runners. Please join the coaches for an informational meeting at the courts on Thursday, August 25 at 2:40 p.m. Coaches will also be at the HIP and Elective Meet and Greet Night on Wednesday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the cafe. Stop by and learn how you can be part of one of the state's best middle school cross country teams!

HIP Class Offerings Available

2011-08-23T07:18:00.004-10:00

Click here to download a list of the many High Interest Programs (HIP) afternoon classes available to all MMS students. Learn more about the various HIP and elective classes on Wednesday, August 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in our cafeteria. Click here for information about our HIP and Elective Night. E Komo Mai!

Grade 6/7 Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Red Track)

2011-08-18T14:13:00.005-10:00

Grade 6/7 girls on RED TRACK are encouraged to tryout for the volleyball team on August 23, 25, and 26 from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the MMS Courts.

Grade 6/7 Girls Volleyball Tryouts

2011-08-12T13:57:00.005-10:00

Grade 6/7 Girls Volleyball Team tryouts will be held on August 15, 16, and 18 from 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MMS Theatre Troupe HIP Class Offering

2011-08-10T08:32:00.007-10:00

Students interested in joining the HIP MMS Theatre Troupe should pick up a permission form from Mr. Hansel in E210. No experience necessary! Troupe will meet every Tuesday from 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in E210.

Put Education on Your Shopping List

2011-08-08T14:12:00.004-10:00

Please click here to sign up for Safeway Market's eScrip Program. All you need to do is designate Mililani Middle on the form. Yes, it's that easy! All money will be used to support student programs on campus. Sign up today! Contact PCNC Melyssa Shimamoto for more information.

Community Announcement - Actors Wanted!

2011-08-08T07:28:00.005-10:00

The Aiea Intermediate School Performing Arts Center will now audition students in Grades 12 for Guys and Dolls. Click here if interested!

HipTV Application Now Available

2011-08-08T07:18:00.006-10:00

High Interest Program HipTV is now accepting applications. Click here to download an application form. Complete and submit to Mr. Stanley in C101 by August 31.

Book Fair Sept. 7-15

2011-08-05T08:54:00.004-10:00

Our school's semi-annual book fair will be held from September 7 to 15. Click here to view the schedule for the sale.

Red and Green Track Principal's Coffee Hour Set, 8/31

2011-08-05T08:41:00.004-10:00

Please come and join us for our Principal's Coffee Hour for Red and Green Track on Wednesday, August 31st from 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in our school cafeteria.

August PTSO Meeting Cancelled

2011-08-05T08:37:00.004-10:00

August PTSO Meeting Cancelled. Instead, we encourage parents to attend the HIP Night on August 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in our cafe. High Interest Program teachers and Elective teachers will share information about their respective programs. Next PTSO meeting scheduled for September 8 from 5:30 p.m. in the PCNC Office.

Meal Account Balance Available Online

2011-08-04T08:46:00.010-10:00

Parents can now check online for their child's meal account balance. We'd like to thank our Green 6 parents for their patience as we worked out the kinks in our system. Currently, parents can only check on their child's balance online. Please note that the balance reflected online is about 3 school days old. Parents are neither able to deposit funds nor check on the account history at this time. As always, you can contact VP Nakasone to inquire about a current balance and/or transaction history.

Go to ezschoolpay.com to create an account. You'll need to input your child's 10-digit student ID number (located on your child's blue schedule and/or report card).

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

2011-08-03T17:24:00.004-10:00

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires our school to notify parents, faculty and staff of the presences and status of asbestos containing materials in school buildings. The law further requires a management plan based on the ﬁndings of the initial inspection. We are fortunate because Mililani Middle School does not have any asbestos containing materials in our school buildings. Please contact Vice Principal Greg Nakasone for additional information.

MMS Volleyball Tryouts

2011-08-03T14:50:00.005-10:00

Click here if interested in trying out for our school's volleyball teams. Contact Mr. Anzai (F103), Mr. Redira (E207), or Mr. Tittle (G206)

Fall G/T Screening Schedule

2011-08-03T10:43:00.008-10:00

The Gifted and Talented screening schedule is listed below.

August 8, 2011 - G/T screening packets available in the MMS office for all current Grade 6 and 7 students
September 8, 2011 - G/T applications/consent forms due to MMS office or track counselor
September 24, 2011 - G/T testing session in Cafe from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please bring a #2 pencil and a light snack and drink

Please contact your child's track counselor for more information.

Highly Qualified Teachers

2011-08-03T07:18:00.005-10:00

Click here to view a letter from Principal Chung about the professional qualifications of your child's teachers. Contact Mrs. Chung at 627-9010 for more information.

PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE HOUR - Blue and Yellow Track

2011-07-29T12:37:00.012-10:00

Please come and join us for our Principal's Coffee Hour for Blue and Yellow Track on Wednesday, August 3rd from 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in our school cafeteria.

We will be discussing the Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 19 and the Civil Rights Complaint Form on harrassment and bullying. We will also be introducing our Counselors and how you can seek assistance for your child.

Hope to see you there!!

New School Bus Rates As of July 21, 2011

2011-07-27T09:33:00.002-10:00

Click here to download a copy of the updated School Year 2011-12 School Bus Quarterly Rates. Note: Payments received after July 20, 2011 are subject to new rates.

Chapter 19 Available Online

2011-07-12T13:38:00.005-10:00

A copy of the Department's Chapter 19: Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches and Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Police Interviews and Arrests, and Restitution for Vandalism and Negligence is now available online. Administrators reviewed Chapter 19 with all students on the first day of school. Teachers will also follow up with reviews during upcoming Advisory periods.

Track Change Request Period Over

2011-07-12T10:46:00.008-10:00

A friendly reminder to parents that the period for track change requests ended on June 30. Assume your child will be placed on their assigned track if you weren't already contacted by the school.

School Public Address System

2011-07-11T18:09:00.004-10:00

Parents, please understand that the use of our public address system is intended for emergency purposes only. Therefore, we will no longer accept requests to call students to the front office over the PA system after school hours. Please come to the front office if in need of assistance in locating your child on campus. We will dispatch security personnel to look for your child. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Parking Lot - Pick Up Traffic Flow

2011-07-11T18:04:00.006-10:00

Please note that the pick up area in our main parking lot has been modified. Please remind your child to wait in front of Bldg. H (PE Building). If picking up your child, please pull up as far forward as you can into our parking before calling for your child to enter your car. If at all possible, please consider picking up your child after 3:15 p.m. after the initial wave of parents flow through our parking lot.

HIP Robotics Offering

2011-07-11T17:40:00.006-10:00

Download a flyer if you're interested in joining the Robotics High Interest Program (HIP).

Yellow Track Meet and Greet Night Set

2011-07-07T17:35:00.006-10:00

Yellow Track Meet and Greet Night is set for Wednesday, July 13 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Please join us in the cafe for Principal Chung's message followed by short presentations from your child's core teacher. Be sure to bring your child's schedule with you.