John Mills Photo Galleries
It took 45 rounds and almost two hours of competition, but there's a new spelling champion in town. Elmwood's Erhan Mulvihill took first, with Mel Rubio of Elm second.
John Mills students in grades PK-1 got a chance to see Santa a little earlier than usual this year when the jolly old fellow visited on Dec. 14 as part of Toys for Tots.
The first John Mills in-person concert in two years took place Dec. 9 as grades K-2 performed the school's 2021 Winter Concert. Check inside for photos!
It was a special time at John Mills Elementary School the morning of Friday, Nov. 19, as parents filled the classrooms of their preschool students.
With everyone back in the building this year, John Mills Elementary School celebrated Halloween 2021 with not one but three costume parades!
Even though their two-week winter break had already begun, plenty of John Mills Elementary students showed up at school on Dec. 21. The reason? Santa came to town!
District 401's annual Band Festival Concert took place Feb. 27 at Elmwood P...
Hania Xhafa (pictured) and Nicole Gorka were John Mills' top spellers at the 2020 District Spelling Bee. Elmwood Elementary's Kate Kondela won the competition, which took place on Jan. 14 at Elmwood School.
John Mills Elementary School's annual Holiday Show featuring songs performed by our 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders took place Monday, Dec. 16. Mr. Nathan Whittaker directed the show, which featured a selection of holiday favorites.
John Mills student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the John Mills Choir led by Mr. Nathan Whittaker and the 5th and 6th Grade Bands led by Mr. Stephen Hawk.
The John Mills PTA celebrated a successful first month of school by holding a Family Fun Fair for the entire Trojan community on Sept. 13 — and what a great event it was! The school gym was packed with families who enjoyed a variety of fun games and activities. Check inside for more!
The first day of school at John Mills was busy for students and parents alike! While students began their classes, parents received an overview of 2019-20 from the school's new leaders, Principal Frank Kuzniewski and Assistant Principal Alexandra Oreluk. Check inside for photos!
John Mills student musicians rang in the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert. This year's event featured the John Mills Choir led by Ms. Carol Swann and Ms. AnaMae Bances, and the John Mills Beginning Band and Concert Band led by Mr. Stephen Hawk.
The first day of school at John Mills Elementary School was busy for students and parents alike! While parents received an overview of the 2018-19 school year and met their children's teachers, students enjoyed a superhero-themed assembly. Check inside for photos!
From student-built hovercrafts to student-built robots, EPHS Gym was packed with displays and activities when District 401 held "Into the Cloud," a community event showcasing how technology is transforming the classroom. Check inside for photos from the big night!
Are you ready to celebrate the arts? Then come on out to the 2018 John Mills Art Show! The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the school gym. Art teacher Mr. Todd Siegel has organized the show. Check out some of his students at work!
More than 100 parents and students turned out for District 401's STEMscopes Parent & Community Night, held Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Elm Middle School. The event gave attendees a chance to learn more about the District's science curriculum for grades K-8.
Andrew Ticao, a John Mills 6th grader, won the District 401 Spelling Bee for the third straight year as students from Mills and Elmwood Elementary Schools demonstrated their spelling skills yet again. Anastasia Prodanchuk, an Elmwood 6th grader, finished as runner-up.
Our student musicians recently celebrated the holiday season with the school's annual Winter Concert. And what a concert it was! Enthusiastic classmates and family members packed the school gym to enjoy memorable performances by the John Mills Choir and John Mills Band.
John Mills' 1st graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 1st graders are!
John Mills' 2nd graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 2nd graders are!
John Mills' 3rd graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 3rd graders are!
John Mills' 4th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 4th graders are!
John Mills' 5th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 5th graders are!
John Mills' 6th graders participated in District 401's "All Kinds of Kinds" project, which supports Social Emotional Learning, celebrates diversity, respects differences and promotes pride in oneself. Check out what "Kinds of Kinds" our 6th graders are!