Mountain Lion News

Couldn't make the meeting?

Here are slides presented at our GT informational meeting on September 3rd and the Back to School Principal's Coffee on August 27th. 

We are the only elementary in AISD...

We are the only elementary school in AISD to have received all 6 distinctions from the TEA!

Principal’s Coffee 8/27

Come join the Campus Leadership Team & School Counselors for coffee & a light breakfast on Wednesday August 27th in the Mills Library. Learn about all our important 2025-2026 school year updates!

Cheers & Tears

Pre-K & Kinder parents: On the first day of school, stop by the Mills Library after you drop off your little one to enjoy a morning of connection, a little comfort (and maybe a few happy tears!), and plenty of cheers with fellow new Mountain Lion families.

Popsicles & Popcorn with the Principal

Come to the Mills Cafeteria (because it's too hot outside) @ 3PM on Tuesday August 5th to enjoy some popsicles, popcorn, and fun activities with your favorite campus leaders, faculty and staff.   

Dirt Club Work Day is July 26

Hello, Mills Families! We've missed you! Join us and the PTA for a campus Beautification Day on this Saturday, July 26 from 6am-9am! This event is open to all.  

PTA Playdate #1 is July 18

Calling all future Mountain Lions! Join us for our first Summer Playdate on Friday, July 18th at 9am at the Mills Playground where Pre-K and Kindergarten friends can run around, play, and get to know each other before school begins!  

Summer Reading

Prevent the summer slide by reading a book! What does our librarian have to say about that?

Teacher Appreciation

First Grade made it onto KVUE News for Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to the PTA & Mills Community for your support!

The Dawn of the Dragons

Pre-order a book dedicated to Mills Elementary! It was one of our Mountain Lions who asked the question that inspired Mari Mancusi to write the prequel to New Dragon City. 

Career Day 2nd thru 5th

Mills Counselors are looking for presenters for our 2nd through 5th grade Career Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 1!  

STAAR Reminders

STAAR is here: Reading 4/14 - 4/15, Science 4/21 - 4/22, Math 4/23 - 4/24. The campus is closed to visitors! Check here for more reminders.