Our students are getting ready for Prom 2026: Under the Stars 💫 — and it’s shaping up to be an incredible night of connection, celebration, and memories.
At Pacific Crest Innovation Academy, we believe in creating meaningful experiences that bring our school community together—and this is one of those moments students will remember for years to come.
From the planning to the energy building across campus, it’s clear… something special is happening. 🌙
The Mill A PTO Spring Carnival is Saturday, April 25th, at 6 pm.
This is a fundraiser that supports both Mill A School and Pacific Crest Innovation Academy. We invite you all to join in the planning and preparations!
Planning Meetings:
3:00 Thursday, March 19th
3:00 Thursday, March 26th
3:00 Thursday, April 9th
3:00 Thursday, March 16th
Here is an Amazon Wish List for supplies:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2W3HPASIYQKT6?ref_=wl_share
Donation Request List:
16 oz bottles of soda for soda ring toss
$5, $10, $15 gift cards for prize wheel
Auction Donations
Bags of candy for games and prize booth
An Amazon Wish List for carnival prizes will be coming soon.
The greatest volunteer needs right now are:
Auction/Donation Team and manager
Contact Spring Carnival Event Manager, Xochil Springer(xochil.springer@gmail.com) if you can help with anything or if you have questions.
Our March 2026 Newsletter is available! 🌷 This month, we’re highlighting Empathy as our Character Trait of the Month, celebrating Read Across America Week, sharing important conference and spring break dates, recognizing our Honor Roll students, and cheering on our PCIA Knowledge Bowl team as they head to State. You’ll also find details about the Scholastic Book Fair, our new two-way messaging feature in the Mill A School app, upcoming community events, and more.
School in Session on Friday, February 13
Just a friendly reminder to families that school will be in session on Friday, February 13. This day will serve as a make-up day for the emergency closure on December 12, 2025.
Thank you for your flexibility and support. We look forward to seeing our students on Friday!
Join us for our first Senior Parent Meeting!
Sponsored by PCIA Booster Club
We’re excited to kick off 2026 together and appreciate your continued partnership in supporting our students.
👉 Read the January Newsletter here: MASD January 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Please join us for MASD’s Winter Music Concert on
📅 Wednesday, December 17
🕕 6:00 PM
Our students are excited to finally share their music with you!
☕🍪 Stay after for cookies and cocoa, generously provided by the MASD PTO.
We can’t wait to see our families there!
MASD Update: No School Friday, December 12th. A fallen tree damaged the Mill A water pump—no water at school, so school is closed Fri 12/12. The Winter Concert and K–5 field trip are postponed.
🎶 RESCHEDULED - Winter Music Concert! 🎶
We can’t wait to see our MASD families this evening for our Winter Music Concert on FRIDAY December 12th 6:00 PM!
**Student performers should arrive by 5:45 PM and report to their classroom until the performance.
Our students have put in so much effort to prepare a wonderful performance.
After the concert, please join us for cookies and cocoa provided by our fantastic MASD PTO.
We look forward to celebrating together Friday! 🌟
❄️🎶 New Date for Our Winter Concert!
To ensure the best experience for our students and families, we are rescheduling tonight’s Winter Concert to
Friday, December 12th at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support—we can’t wait to share a festive evening with you on Friday!
🎶 Winter Music Concert – Tomorrow Night! 🎶
We are excited to welcome our MASD families to our Winter Music Concert tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM!
* Student performers should arrive by 5:45 PM and report to their classroom until the performance.
Our students have been working hard, and we can’t wait for you to see their wonderful performances.
After the concert, our amazing MASD PTO will be serving cookies and cocoa for families to enjoy.
We look forward to sharing a joyful and festive evening together. See you tomorrow! 🌟
Subject: Important Transportation Update for Thursday, December 4
Dear MASD Families,
Due to an unexpected emergency, Mill A School District will not be able to provide student transportation on Thursday, December 4. Students who attend school on Thursday will need to arrange their own transportation to and from campus. No AM or PM bus service will be provided tomorrow, Thursday, December 4.
Both Mill A School (MAS) and Pacific Crest Innovation Academy (PCIA) will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.
Students who are unable to arrange transportation will be excused for their absence.
Please notify the office if your student will not be attending so attendance can be recorded appropriately.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.
If your family needs assistance or has questions, please contact the school office at 509-538-2700.
Thank you for your partnership.
Warmly,
Kelly Stickel
