News from...Millbrook High School

Dear Millbrook Families...

November 2025

MHS Families,

As we move into November, we look forward to connecting with families during Parent-Teacher Conferences, a valuable opportunity to discuss student progress and celebrate successes. Conferences will be held on November 19 and November 20. Please read the important information below and click on the link to schedule your conferences. We encourage parents and guardians to take advantage of this time to meet with teachers and continue our shared commitment to supporting student growth.

Please note that Thanksgiving Recess will take place from Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.

As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for your ongoing support and partnership. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with appreciation and time spent with loved ones.

Eric T. Seipp

Principal

Important dates for the 2025-2026 School Year:

November -

4 - Superintendent's Conference Day - School Closed
5 - Picture make-up
7 - MP 1 End Date
10 - Early Dismissal drill; MP 2 Start Date
11- Veterans Day School Closed
19 - Parent Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal
20 - Parent Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal (Evening Conferences Available)
26-30 Thanksgiving Recess School Closed

***Parent Teacher Conferences***

In order to keep you updated on your child's progress, we would like to invite you to schedule a parent-teacher conference. This year, parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 19th (11:45am - 3pm)and Thursday, November 20th (11:45am - 3pm and 6-8pm ). Conferences will be in-person. To sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences fill out the link below.

Wednesday, November 19th

11:45am- 3:00pm

Thursday, November 20th

11:45am - 3:00pm & 6 - 8pm

Click Link here to schedule your meeting now

Giving Tree

Look Out for the MHS Giving Tree!!

Who: The Giving Tree supports families in the Millbrook Central School District during the holiday season.
What: Each tree will display paper hands with anonymous gift requests from families in need. Community members are invited to select a hand, purchase the item, and return it as a gift.
Where: Giving Trees will be set up in each school building lobby.
When: During Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 19 and 20. Gifts should be returned to the District Office by December 12.
Why: To lend a giving hand and brighten the holidays for members of our school community.

The Millbrook Giving Tree is a meaningful tradition that our district takes part in each holiday season. This initiative brings our school community together to support local families in need by providing gifts that help make the holidays a little brighter. Each year, families and staff have the opportunity to select an item from the Giving Tree and lend a helping hand to others in our community.

The STEAM Fair is Coming to MCSD!

"Are you curious about the world around you? Do you want to show off your work from science class? Then sign up for the Millbrook Middle School/High School STEAM Fair! Every year middle school and high school students show off their amazing work and answer questions about the world around us. This year's STEAM Fair will be held at the middle school on Wednesday, February 25th (snow date Thursday, February 26th). Sign up google forms will be posted to science teacher's google classrooms starting in December and will close on January 9th. We are excited to see all of your amazing projects!"

Millbrook Central School District Presents:

Internet Safety Presentation with
NY’s Finest – Thomas Grimes

Thomas Grimes, a United States Air Force veteran and retired Detective from the NYC Police Department visited MHS to discuss internet awareness. Detective Grimes gave a powerful presentation that helped our students better understand the latest trends and platforms including, but not limited to: potential warning signs, risk factors, awareness power, the online safety act, protecting yourself of threats, etc. Our students were awesome participants and we expressed our sincere appreciation for his informative and powerful presentation.

A special visit!

Emily Grassler, a 2023 graduate, spoke with our 11th and 12th graders regarding post secondary options and specifically about the branches of the military. She attends school at Merchant Marines Academy. We are thankful for your visit and advice she shared with our students.

Fall Pep Rally

Area All State Acceptances

The music department is proud to announce we have 3 students that have been accepted to the 2025 Area All State Festival at Arlington High School.

The students are:

Kate Colette-Ashong (Chorus)

Maeve Lomoriello (Trombone)

Archer Ryan (Tuba)

Health Tip of the Month

Homecoming 2025

Red Ribbon Week

Students and Staff Support Red Ribbon Week!

Student Services Website

For Resources, News & Announcements from our School Counseling department, please visit our webpage by clicking here.

Student Services Website

The Student Services website is a great resource for students and families. Please check out the details by clicking here.

Updates from Pupil Personnel Services

PPS Office:

We will be resending collaboration portal forms in student backpacks this month. Please be on the lookout and send them back as soon as possible.

ENL Department :

Parents with students in the ENL program should be on the lookout for an ENL progress report in addition to the report card.

As always, if you have questions regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact the PPS Office:

Ana Nyarady - Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
- 845-677-4200 ext. 1116
- ananyarady@millbrookcsd.org
Danielle Leonardi - Administrative Assistant
- 845-677-4200 ext. 1107
- danielleleonardi@millbrookcsd.org

Alexandra Ellis- ENL Coordinator
- 845-677-4200 ext. 1109
- alexandra.ellis@millbrookcsd.org
Joann Hobson- Special Education Coordinator
- 845-677-4200 ext. 1107
- joann.hobson@millbrookcsd.org