- Congratulations, Class of 2011! Graduation is tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, at noon. The Awards Dinner is tonight in the Pole Barn, following Assembly at 6 PM.
- ATTENTION SENIORS: Please notify your college to change your contact address and phone number from Midland to your home. You will receive important mailings from your college over the summer. Please do not count on Midland forwarding your mail. Many of these mailings are time sensitive. They need to go directly to your personal summer address.
- IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE: Click here to review the information regarding a health advisory from the California Department of Public Health, informing the public of an increase in the number of reported cases of measles. If you are planning to travel this summer, it is important to know that nearly all measles cases are known to have traveled to Europe or Asia, or have been in contact with international travelers. Don't forget to let our Health Office know of any travel you have had during these summer months.
- Oakleigh Thorne '49 and Ann Harding, both of Millbrook, New York, traveled to California to visit with the Grahams and tour Midland in May.
- Transnational Fiesta - Twenty Years Later: Paul Gelles, Spanish Language Faculty member, will be filming a movie this summer, entitled Transnational Fiesta: Twenty Years Later. This is a sequel to an documentary film he co-produced with a Peruvian visual anthropologist twenty years ago.To see a trailer from the first film and to find out more information on the current project, check out the film's website at www.transnationalfiesta.com.
- Juniors Take Over Leadership Roles: Starting on Monday, Juniors took over leadership roles and became the Prefects in the yard for Wednesday and Thursday nights. This is part of the leadership curriculum for next year along with Junior Dance Weekend and the trip to Mexico and an overnight retreat. After meeting with each class, the faculty and each Junior, the 2011 Prefects will be selected by Mr. Graham and announced by the end of June.
- Ian Cummings to Perform: Laura Birrell, mother of Ellen Rafferty, '12, and Ian Cummings will appear in Valley Community Theatre's upcoming production of Clifford Odets' Depression-era drama, Awake and Sing. Performances will be at Santa Ynez High School's Little Theater at 7:30 p.m. on June 4th, 10th, and 11th, and at 2:00 p.m. on June 5th and 12th. Tickets are $15 - $5 for students - and can be purchased at The Book Loft and El Rancho Market in Solvang, or at the door. The play is for mature audiences.
- Cory Cramer's Boat: Faculty member Cory Cramer has been working on his Stitch and Glue Kayak. He built it last summer at the Chewonki Foundation in Maine. Although it didn't get to touch the waters of the West coast, he will bring it back East this summer and put it to good use.
- Common Ground Service Club: This past weekend, Valley Haven Senior Center asked the Midland Common Ground Service Club to help with a fundraiser. Students helped move tables and chairs, and clean up after the event, held at Clos Pepe Winery.
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Reminder: End of Year Packing: Midland students may leave large items over the summer: chair, bureau, lamp, bike, etc. Footlockers that are secure may be left with books and school supplies. Students must take home all clothing, bedding and towels. These soft items are prime real estate for mouse nests and will be shredded by September if left behind. All items left over summer are packed tightly in a cabin and locked until school resumes.
- Helpful Contact Information:
Upper Yard: 805-688-6075 (Boys)
Lower Yard: 805-686-1847 and 805-688-7435 (Girls)
Lapmaster Phone: 805-284-8089
All faculty email addresses are:first initial of first name followed by last name @midland-school.org
Example: wlong@midland-school.org - TO REQUEST A PHOTO: If you would like the original digital file of any photo, please email Karen Readey.
- HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
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