Make a difference at Mills Park
Whether you’re new to Mills Park or this is your third year here, your time and talents are needed. Find your perfect fit and help students and teachers thrive at MPMS.
You are also welcome to attend the monthly PTSA business meetings (held the second Friday of every month) to share new and creative ways to serve the MPMS community.
Join the General Volunteer ListMPMS PTSA is only as strong as the time and talent that our members are willing to share. For detailed information about any opportunity below, contact the board chair or the PTSA President.
Ways to volunteer
General volunteers (year-round)
General volunteers help with events like Picture Day, Mills Madness Family Night, EOG proctoring, and other one-off events. Any amount of time you can give is deeply appreciated. Sign up here.
Spirit Wear (year-round)
Help sell spirit wear at events like Open House and Mills Madness. Volunteers also sort, package, and deliver orders to homeroom teachers when shipments arrive.
Mills Madness Family Event (Jan – Mar)
Mills Madness is our HUGE school and community fundraiser featuring incredible raffle baskets and a staff-vs-student basketball game. We start preparing in earnest after Winter Break. Learn more about Mills Madness.
Staff Appreciation (year-round)
Help with lunches and snacks for teachers and staff throughout the year. Volunteers serve or contribute goodies.
Reflections Art Program (Aug – Oct)
Reflections is a national PTSA-sponsored student cultural arts contest. Help organize the event and spread the word. See the Reflections page.
8th Grade Events (year-round, mostly Apr – Jun)
Help with the 8th Grade Dance, End-of-Year Picnic, and other 8th-grade-only events.
Media Center (year-round)
The Media Center needs help shelving books and assisting the media specialist. Visit the Media Center website.
Spirit Events (Football & Basketball seasons)
PTSA provides food, snacks, and drinks at well-attended MPMS athletic games. Teens may volunteer alongside their parent. Signups are shared in the newsletter and via the General Volunteer signup.
Nominating Committee (May – Jun)
Help recruit volunteers for PTSA leadership positions for the upcoming year.
Mills Madness
Our annual spring tradition
Mills Madness is the Mills Park Middle School spring tradition and our biggest fundraiser of the year. The 2026 event was held on Friday, March 13 — the 2027 date will be announced later in the school year.
The MPMS PTSA Mills Madness fundraiser is a family night for students, siblings, parents, and faculty where the school is transformed into an indoor funfest — interactive games, student performances, a student raffle, online silent auction, food trucks, and more.
Don’t miss the ONLINE SILENT AUCTION! Luxury travel packages, stunning paintings, sparkly jewelry, unique date-night experiences, meals at your favorite restaurants, and more.
The event will feature:
- Performances by MPMS Jazz Ensemble & Spotlight Theatre
- Many fun games and activities
- Popcorn and cotton candy
- Fairy hair
- Food trucks (that support MPMS as well!)
- Raffle baskets
- Online silent auction
- And SO much more!
All proceeds from this event go back into the amazing programs and support that the Mills Park PTSA provides. Every year this event attracts around 1,000 students and family members from the Mills Park community.
Ticket and wristband sales for Mills Madness 2027 will open closer to the event — watch the News page for the announcement.
Reflections Art Program
Reflections is a National PTA student arts recognition program that encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore their creative side. Each year the program offers a new theme and welcomes entries in six arts categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
See the Reflections page for the current year’s handbook, deadlines, and submission guidelines.