About Us

Mills Park Middle School was born in the spirit of collaboration in 2010 to support the surrounding community. As the largest middle school in the state, it is important to us that we form personal connections with our students and their families in order to make such a large school feel small. By building positive relationships we are able to support the Mills Park community in a variety of ways to ensure that all students find their niche and are able to succeed. Mills Park Middle School prides itself on encouraging risk-taking in teaching and learning. Our teachers plan engaging lessons and activities that integrate the use of technology, hands-on application, and student choice in research. Students work collaboratively in order to explore the curriculum and the world around them and they frequently exhibit creativity in their demonstration of new learning. Our mission is to prepare our students to reach their full potential and lead productive lives in a complex and changing world.

Mission Statement

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.

Vision Statement

Through inclusive collaboration and respect, we build strong relationships where everyone feels valued and succeeds.

Core Value and Beliefs

• Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning each day.
• Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we will eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
• Well-supported, highly effective, and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students.
• The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement.
• The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive.
• The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs.
• All students and staff deserve to work in optimal learning environments supported by sufficient resources, well-maintained facilities, and sustainable operational systems.

The Mills Park Middle School community will work together and make the following commitments to support our core beliefs:

1. We recognize that growth is unique to each individual. We believe everyone can excel, and together, we can achieve greatness.

2. We nurture each student's growth by building strong relationships and providing a safe, inclusive environment.

3. Our staff works together through PLCs to align instruction, share best practices, and achieve equity-focused goals.

4. We foster a strong sense of belonging by embracing diversity and ensuring that all voices are heard and respected.

5. We prioritize clear communication and authentic family and community involvement in school life.