Vision
Milliken Mills High School has as its vision the development of students to their full potential as both individuals and as contributing members of society, who will think clearly and creatively, feel deeply, and act wisely.
Mission
The school will embrace the goals of public education in Ontario and will effectively support these goals through a commitment to lifelong learning by:
- encouraging the pursuit of excellence via self-challenge and the setting of realistic goals
- promoting cooperation and respect for one another through the celebration of individual differences
- helping one another develop the knowledge, creativity and adaptability required for the changing world of the future
- fostering responsibility for oneself and others
- instilling a sense of pride in our Canadian identity
- understanding and developing our partnership as global citizens
Goals
- Our school will be a community of learning where all people are encouraged to expand their horizons.
- Our school will provide an environment that is safe and welcoming and where all learners are treated positively and with respect.
- Our school will be an inviting place where individuals continue to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to meet the challenges of the future.
- Our school will be a place where individuals can take risks and be creative, flexible, and tolerant.
- Our school will foster an appreciation for the Canadian experience.
- Our school will have a global perspective.
- Our school will have a strong school spirit.
- Our school community will model behaviour that fosters sound character and responsible citizenship.
Markham's early years (1794-1830) were characterized by the rigors of homesteading and the development of agricultural industries. The township's many rivers and streams soon supported water-powered saws, grists and woollen mills. Small hamlets such as German Mills, Almira, Buttonville, Cedar Grove and Unionville began to spring up at the mill sites. The community of Milliken Corners was one such hamlet, named after three early pioneers John, James and Norman Milliken. Milliken Mills High School (M.M.H.S.) was named to recognize the history of our local community.
Milliken Mills is a fast growing area, which continues to attract new immigrants. Therefore, our school serves a unique community of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Milliken Mills High School is a culturally diverse community. The harmonious relations among the various ethnic groups are reflected inside the school where students and staff work together cooperatively. We enjoy racial harmony because members of our school community are accepting of each other, and sensitive to each other's needs.
The multi-ethnic composition of our school includes over thirty cultural groups. English, Cantonese, Tamil, Urdu and Mandarin are the top five languages represented.
Milliken Mills is a safe school. Staff members are visible in the hallways and volunteer willingly to supervise events. The administration is also highly visible and can be found regularly "walking about" throughout the day. A safe and supportive learning environment has been created by our dedicated staff members – library assistants, the office supervisor and her staff, caretaking staff, teaching aides, teachers, and administrators. Students are aware of the expected behaviour, as outlined in the school code of behaviour, and thus, have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities as members of our school community.
- Our school motto, "Tomorrow Today," reflects the school's success in consistently modelling positive ethno-cultural relations.
- Milliken Mills is home of the Knights.
- The school colours are blue, silver and red.
Milliken Mills H.S. was officially opened in 1988. An addition to the original building was opened in 2002. This addition provided us with 12 additional classrooms, teacher workrooms and seminar space.
Everyone’s safety is essential. Safety first!
- Do not rush in the parking lots or driveway.
- Be patient with others.
- Give pedestrians and cyclists the right-of-way.
- The driveway in front of the main doors is a fire route. Car owners can be ticketed for stopping here to drop off/pick up students by the City of Markham.
- The driveway is a “no U-turn” zone.