In August 2019, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Berman motivated the entire Mill Valley School District staff to participate in “30-Day Challenges” throughout the 2019-20 school year, with the intent of making small intentions into powerful changes every day.   Fast forward to May 13, 2022, 1001 days later, you will find four driven and dedicated Middle School staff continuing the challenge they started together two and a half years ago.

Recently our school community was treated to a cultural “show-and-tell” evening at Edna Maguire, hosted by students and families who celebrate the Islamic religious holidays of Ramadan and Eid. The special event, attended by over 150 people, included an informative presentation about the holiday and its customs, and fun and engaging activities such henna tattoos, Hijab styling, and craft stations, plus snacks and treats traditionally eaten to break the daytime fast. 

The inclusion of engineering in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as a key component of K–12 science learning has supplied both challenge and opportunity for elementary teachers. Old Mill 5th grade teacher, Sarah Ferner, has her students utilizing the District adopted Amplify Science curriculum, which correlates well with her science backed teaching approach

A STEAM education is an important priority and gives students technical knowledge that will be the foundation for future educational success and job skills.   In addition to our strong and vibrant arts program for students, this year in the Mill Valley School District, Instructional Technology Coach, Katie Fisher, has been targeting new ways to bring technology and engineering education to the forefront of our curriculum.

This article outlines the work being done by MVSD in preparation for the new Math Framework currently being reviewed by the California Department of Education.

The Mill Valley School District is excited to announce the selection of our new Mill Valley Middle School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year. Danny Chui has been approved for the position and will be joining our team in July.

On March 1, 2022, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond declared an urgent need to recruit mental health clinicians, and unveiled a bill that, if passed, could help to secure 10,000 clinicians in the state.  Mill Valley School District’s counseling team is now fully staffed, and the exploration of a Wellness Program in the district is underway.