Compiled by Scott Calzolaio

Districtwide news
The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. The helpline can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 200 languages. Anyone with questions or concerns about the helpline can email the helpline director at [email protected].

Milford High School (MHS)

On April 13, with a police escort and sirens blaring, two bus loads of student athletes entered the MHS Track and Field Area. The entire MHS Community walked to the track to join their peers from across the district kicking off the games. Administrators extend their thanks to all volunteers for making the event a success.

Stacy Middle School (SMS)

French Club students aproned-up to cook with Carla Tuttle, School Food and Nutrition Director for the Milford Public Schools. The club learned about French food preparation, while whipping up a banquet of classic French cuisine and dessert. The club extends special thanks to advisors Holly Davoren and Brian Shuman for providing a real-world learning opportunity for middle level learners. They also thank Carla Tuttle and Fran Plichta for sharing their cooking knowledge with the club.

SMS French Club Cooks With Carla 

Thanks to grant funding, SMS has grown its College Spirit Week into “College and Career Awareness Month”. A variety of guests from various careers have visited, both digitally and physically, to share their field experiences with students. The group of guests from all walks of life were there to encourage students to begin thinking about ideas for their future. This is the final year of a three-year grant with the American Student Assistance (ASA) organization. 

Woodland Elementary School (WES)

Principal Kearnan is pleased to announce the eighth Principal’s Council recognition for this school year. WES teachers nominate students from their classes that exemplify certain values that are important to the Woodland School community. Respect, effort, inclusiveness, leadership, and helpfulness are examples of the types of prosocial, positive behaviors valued at Woodland and in the community. WES wants to recognize and celebrate students that demonstrate these behaviors consistently in class, in school, and in our community. WES hopes students that have earned and deserve this nomination will be celebrated and recognized in the community and at home.

The eighth Council of the year has been nominated by their teachers for having a Growth Mindset. Students with a Growth Mindset believe that they can achieve any goal or acquire any skill through hard work, effort, and determination. They see mistakes as an opportunity to learn and improve. They don’t believe any skill or talent is fixed or permanent - they know that everything can be improved. Their positive attitude means that if there is something they can’t do, it only means they can’t do it yet.  

Memorial Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School art teacher Ms. Normaris Davila Droz and students are excited to share their works of art with the community at the Annual District Wide Art Show at Milford High School on May 11. Students are excited to share their artwork and experience the progression of art in the Milford Public Schools by grade level. 

Brookside Elementary School

On April 14, Brookside held a “Poetry Party” for students and staff as part of National Poetry Month. All students performed poems on stage as a class. Some were original poems and some were performed in three languages. Students learned about poetry, communication and presentation skills, and how to be part of an audience.

Prior to the “School Day Games” held at Milford High School on April 13, Brookside Elementary School students signed a banner to pledge to be inclusive as part of Milford’s School Day Games, which is a fun-filled day for Unified Sports partners.

Shining Star Early Childhood Center (SSECC)

Shining Star Early Childhood Center registration for the 2023-2024 school year is underway. Interested families who reside in Milford should email Dr. Masterson directly at [email protected] or contact the main office 408-478-1135 for more information and for information on how to secure a registration packet.