7522 Kennedy Rd., Unionville L3R 9S5
Phone: (905) 477-0072, (647) 795-7647
Fax: (905) 477-6858
Email: milliken.mills.hs@yrdsb.ca
Bell Times: 8:50 AM – 3:30 PM
Introduction
Nestled in the heart of Markham, Milliken Mills High School stands as a cornerstone of education. The school stands at the intersection of Milliken Mills West and East neighborhoods, next to the Milliken Mills Community Center. Completed in January 1989, the school underwent a crucial expansion in 2002, adding 12 classrooms, teacher workspaces, and seminar areas to accommodate its growing student population and enhance the learning environment. The school has also shown a strong commitment to promoting cooperation and respect for individual differences through the celebration of the diverse strengths and qualities that each student brings to the school. With a representation of over 30 cultural groups, the school also embraces a multicultural atmosphere, fostering inclusivity and understanding among its diverse community.
Highlights
Milliken Mills High School takes pride in its athletic alumni who have left a significant impact in the world of sports. Andre De Grasse, the acclaimed sprinter, exemplifies the school’s commitment to excellence in track and field. George Kottaras, a notable professional baseball player, adds to the roster of accomplished athletes shaped by the school. Contributing to this legacy is Corey Muirhead, currently making waves in the Czech National Basketball League with BK Pardubice.
Academics
Milliken Mills is one the secondary schools in York Region offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. Students initially enroll in the pre-IB program, after which, they can choose to pursue the IB Diploma Programme during their Grade 11 and 12 years.
The school also offers the Specialist High Skills Major Program in Health & Wellness, Environment, Business. Students also have the option of enrolling in Dual Credit (DC) through which they can take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree or a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
Sports and Athletics
Milliken Mills High School offers a wide range of sports teams and athletic activities for students to take part in. These include:
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Junior Badminton
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Swim Team
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Flag Football
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate
- Varsity Girls Soccer
- Ski / Snowboard
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
The following clubs are offered at Milliken Mills High School:
- Announcements Team
- Band
- Behind the Scenes / Film Club
- Best Buddies
- Blue Ribbon Club
- Book Café
- Milliken Business Organization (MBO)/DECA/SHSM
- Cancer Society
- CDN Computing Competition (CCC)
- Chess
- Chinese Student Association (CSA)
- Computer Lab Assistants
- Concert Choir
- Cross Country
- Dance Club
- Debate Club
- Drama Club
- Dungeons & Dragons (DnD)
- Equity & Inclusivity Committee
- Feed The Mind
- Fencing Club
- Free the Children
- French Club (Club de français)
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) / SPECTRUM
- Green Inc.
- Healthy Schools
- Health Occupations Students of America
- History Club
- HOSA MMHS Chapter
- Key Club
- Knightrogen Science Club
- Landscape Design Club/Competition
- Library Club
- Milliken Athletic Council (MAC)
- Milliken Typewriter
- Milliken Moments
- Mindfulness Committee
- Music Executive / Council
- Open Studio (portfolio development)
- Prom Committee
- Reach for the Top (Trivia)
- Red Cross
- Robotics Team (First Robotics Canada program)
- SLAM (Student Leaders at Milliken)
- Stage Band
- Student Activity Council (SAC)
- TED Talk Club
- Visual Arts (E-C) Discovery (Group)
- Youth of South Asia (YOSA)
- Act 4 Impact
- Anime Club
- CAS Committee
- Muslim Students’ Association (MSA)
- CU Club
- Gomoku Club
- Ignite Christian Fellowship (CF)
- Math Society
- Milliken Mills E-Sports Club
- Model UN
- Purple Project
- Yearbook
- Room to Read
- Tamil Students’ Association
- Key Club
- Forestry of Reading
- The Weight Room Club
- MMHS Tech Crew (Shadows)
- STEMPower
- SHSM
- Computer Studies Club
- VEX robotics club
References
Milliken Mills High School. (2023, November 21). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milliken_Mills_High_School
MMHS Co-op Programs. (n.d.). Sites.google.com. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from https://sites.google.com/gapps.yrdsb.ca/mmhs-co-op-programs/home
Pages – IB Programme. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/millikenmills.hs/IB/Pages/default.aspx
Pages – Milliken Mills High School. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/millikenmills.hs/Pages/default.aspx
Pages – Mission & Values. (n.d.). Www.yrdsb.ca. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/millikenmills.hs/info/Pages/Mission-and-Value.aspx
