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The development of the new phone policy began in September of 2024 and took almost two years to finalize. (San Mateo Union High School District)

Phones Away: What Comes Into Play?

Iris Lee Chou, Copy Editor April 21, 2026

On March 26, 2026, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to implement a districtwide “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy starting next school year. Under...

5 YEAR TREND: The blue line represents the number of students suspended, the red line is the number of suspensions, and the yellow line shows the total instructional days lost. The amount of suspensions in the 2024-2025 school year is the lowest since the pandemic (2020-2021). (Sheliah Burnette / San Mateo Union High School District)

SMUHSD Releases Data on Suspensions

Iris Lee Chou, Staff Writer December 15, 2025

The San Mateo Union High School District recently released statistics on suspension and expulsion rates, presented at the board meeting by Dr. Sheliah Burnette on Nov. 20, 2025. Most significantly, the...

Set Sail for Prom!

Set Sail for Prom!

Bianca Pando March 26, 2025

By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor As April comes closer, juniors and seniors here at Mills High School are starting to grow more and more excited. It could be because of the much-anticipated Spring...

Introducing: The Weightlifting Club

Introducing: The Weightlifting Club

Bianca Pando February 5, 2025

By: Bianca Pando, Entertainment Editor At Mills High School, the weightlifting unit may seem like just another Physical Education unit to pass the class. Many may picture this time to be something...

Mills student jumps up to spike volleyball during the volleyball tournament

Fall Volleyball Tournament

Matthew Du, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

From October 15th to October 25th, Mills Spirit Planning Committee organized their first Fall Volleyball Tournament of the year to encourage school spirit and promote fun activities for students....

Introducing Our Newest Teachers at Mills!

Introducing Our Newest Teachers at Mills!

Sara Meng September 28, 2024

By: Sara Meng, Staff Writer New teacher, Mr. Jonathan Lee joins the math department this year. Outside of class, he is an athletic person who enjoys running, swimming, and playing mobile games. Mr....

Why Our Brunch Needs to Be Longer

Why Our Brunch Needs to Be Longer

Matthew Du, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Have you ever felt rushed while you are eating? Well, that is the case for Mills High School students as they are rushing to brunch everyday to try to get their food early so they don’t get stuck...

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