To-Do List 2025-2026

To Do List 2025-2026

Milken Families!
Please see the "to do" list below to prepare your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Check back regularly as new items will be added throughout the summer. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team listed below. Additional contact information can be found on our Current Parents page.

Questions? Email communications@milkenschool.org.
 
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  • Key Dates 2025-2026 *UPDATED 7.31.25

    Download our key dates calendar HERE.

  • Lunch Ordering & Boonli Wallet

    Milken Marts: Lunch Pre-Orders & Milken Mart Wallet
    The Upper School Milken Mart and the Middle Mart at the Middle School offer a wide selection of pre-order lunch options (through outside vendors and Vicki's on site), day-of purchase of frozen lunch entrees, and a limited supply of grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. The Marts also stock beverages, healthy snacks, frozen treats, and sweets with many gluten-free and vegan options that can be purchased using funds loaded onto Boonli wallet accounts (details below). Both Marts are managed by Milken staff and volunteers. All food served in the Mart or via outside vendors is strictly kosher.  

    Mart Hours
    The Upper School Mart will be open on August 21 from 7:30AM-3:30PM, and Friday, August 22 from 7:30AM-2:30PM to purchase snacks and frozen entrees (no hot food or bagels). The Middle Mart will not be open August 21-22, and lunch will be provided to all students (details to follow). 

    Beginning on the first day of classes, Monday, August 25, the Middle Mart will be open daily from 7:30AM-8:00AM, during lunch, and after school, and both the Middle Mart and Upper School Mart will have pre-ordered lunches available, in addition to grab-and-go items, snacks and bagels. The Middle Mart and the Upper School Mart close at 3:30PM each day (2:30PM on Fridays).

    Pre-Order Lunch Menu 

    To view a sample weekly lunch menu with both mart vendor and Vicki's lunch options, please click here. Prices of each item vary and will be listed in Boonli when ordering. Please note: there is no Vicki's lunch on Fridays.

    New Ordering System: Boonli 

    We are delighted to introduce our partnership with Boonli, a new platform that will now serve as the central hub for ALL campus meal pre-orders (Milken Mart Vendor Lunches and Vicki’s Lunchbox) and Boonli Wallet (your student’s in-store Milken Mart funds spending account). Please note: credit cards or Apple Pay are not accepted at the mart; only pre-loaded funds on Boonli can be used for payments.

    Let's Get Started - Log In
    • Step 1: To log in, visit milkenschool.boonli.com (bookmark the page for quick access - there is no app).
    • Step 2: Login with your USERNAME: Your account along with your student(s) profiles have already been added, and your username is the "Parent 1" email as entered into myMilken (by you when you first inquired/applied). To check which parent is listed as parent 1, please log in to myMilken, navigate to your child’s contact card and you’ll see Parent 1 listed first under relationships. If that email doesn’t work, please try the email in myMilken for Parent 2. Your Boonli username is Parent 1's registered Milken email address (all lowercase).
      The default password for all usernames is: Lunch123. 
      If you are unable to log in, please contact support@boonli.com. 
    • Step 3: After you log in, to change your password, click on the 3-line menu (upper left), navigate to My Account. Under Account Information, go to the password field then enter and save your new password.
    • Step 4: To order or add funds to your child's wallet, go to Home, then click on “Pre-Order: Middle School” or “Pre-Order Upper School” depending on what grade your child is in, or “Add Funds to Boonli Wallet for Purchases” to add money to your child's mart wallet to buy items at the Mart. Once you are ready to checkout you can proceed to your cart.
      Please note: There is a 3% processing fee for each transaction.

    **Weekly Lunch Order Deadline - Please Note New Thursday Deadline**

    To ensure smooth service, all orders for the upcoming week are due by Thursday at 11:00PM. For example, lunch for the week of Monday, August 25, must be ordered by Thursday, August 21. If you miss the ordering deadline, please make sure your student has money in their Boonli Wallet (mart funds) and have them come to the mart in the morning of the day they need food so they can place a same-day lunch order. Please note that same-day options are limited and first-come, first-served.

    Boonli Hot Tips

    • Notifications: if you see a red exclamation mark on a specific date, that means either one grade or all grades do not have lunch service that day. Please hover over the exclamation mark for more details. If the notice does not apply to your child’s grade, you will still be able to order.
    • Repeat orders: When you go to order for a specific day, after you select your lunch item, and want to repeat the same order weekly, bi-weekly or daily depending on the item, click on the STAR near your selection and you can select multiple weeks/day the food is offered. 
    • Multiple profiles: If you have more than one child at the school, you can toggle between children by hovering over the initial letter at the top of the ordering section or you can copy an order for another child by clicking the (person+) icon after you select an item.
    • Boonli Wallet: Each student has a wallet to use for purchases in the mart. Funds are non-transferable between students to give parents more control of how much each student is permitted to spend. However, if parents can transfer money back to the main account as a credit to be used when you place the next order online. To transfer funds, go to "My Account" - "Credit & Available Funds" - "Transfer"

  • Mart Volunteer Sign-Up

    The Milken Marts are a special part of our campus community, run by school staff and supported by dedicated parent and grandparent volunteers. Volunteering in the Mart is a meaningful and enjoyable way to be part of campus life. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and engage with students. Volunteers help by working at the registers, labeling and distributing lunches and snacks, and restocking shelves.
     
    We currently have two Mart locations:
    • The Middle Mart is located in the Community Room at the Middle School and is open before school, during lunch, and after school.

    • The Upper School Mart, found on the first floor near the Amphitheater, is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 3:30PM.
    Regular volunteers typically commit to a 1.5-hour shift every other week. Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer at the Mart. Please note that due to space restrictions, we have to limit the number of volunteers per shift to make sure everything runs smoothly.
     
    If committing to a regular shift isn’t possible for you, please contact us at  marts@milkenschool.org and we will find a time that works for you.
     

  • New Student Laptop Set Up

    As a reminder, all students in grades 6–12 are required to bring an Apple MacBook laptop (2021 or later with at least 512GB storage) to school every day. Please review specs and information here that was sent earlier in the summer.

    Before students arrive for the first day of school, please be sure new laptops have been removed from the original box, opened, and set up with the proper computer log-ins (your own Apple IDs, computer access password, etc.). Students should have access to all computer log-ins and passwords so our IT team can connect their computer to our campus WiFi and myMilken during orientation.
     
    Important Notes on Parent Controls and Laptop Setup:
    • Avoid third-party parental control software, VPNs, or firewalls, as they may interfere with Milken’s WiFi and block educational tools like Zoom or myMilken.
    • Student laptop accounts should be set as Admin, not Standard, to allow for smooth troubleshooting and software setup.
    • Please note our IT team cannot store or manage parent-created admin passwords
    For any questions on laptop set up, please contact helpdesk@milkenschool.org.

  • Picture Day

    Please review the flyers linked below for details on Picture Day from our new photography vendor, Sage Portraits.

  • Start of School Update

    Parents and students, please note that the first day of school for Grade 10 is Friday, August 22 (not August 21 as originally published). Please mark your calendars accordingly!
     
    Here is the updated start of school timeline for all grades:
    • Thursday, August 21
      • First Day of School for Grades 6-9 & 11
      • Picture Day for Grades 6-8 & 11
      • No School for Grades 10 & 12
    • Friday, August 22
      • First Day of School for Grades 10 & 12
      • Second Day for Grades 6-9
      • Picture Day for Grades 9 & 10
      • No School for Grade 11
      • Parent Welcome Breakfast at 8:00AM in the Upper School Gym
    • Monday, August 25
      • First Day of Academic Classes for Grades 6-12

  • Parent Orientations & Socials

    Parents, please mark your calendars for start of school parent orientations and socials. Attendance at these events is strongly encouraged (parents only). Each orientation is followed by a parent social hosted by the Milken Parent Association. Email invites and RSVP forms to follow if not linked below:
    • Grade 12 Parent Orientation & Social - Tuesday, August 12 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School RSVP HERE

    • Grade 7 Parent Orientation & Social - Thursday, August 14 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Middle School RSVP HERE

    • Grade 6 Parent Orientation & Social - Monday, August 18 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Middle School

    • Grade 9 Parent Orientation & Social - Wednesday, August 20 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School

    • Grade 10 Parent Israel Celebration & Social 🇮🇱 - Tuesday, August 26 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School

    • Grade 11 Parent Education & Social  - Thursday, August 28 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Upper School

    • Grade 8 Parent Orientation, Academic Planning Preview & Social - Wednesday, September 3 | 6:00PM-7:00PM Program; 7:00PM Parent Social (dinner & drinks) at the Middle School

  • Parent Welcome Breakfast: August 22

    Parents, join us on Friday, August 22 at 8:00AM for our Parent Welcome Breakfast hosted by the Milken Parent Association in the Upper School gym. RSVP to follow.

  • Milken Parent Business Directory

    Parents, we invite you to join our Parent Business Directory! This is a special benefit offered to current Milken families as a resource and a way of keeping business "in the family."
     
    Inclusion in the online directory is free and completely optional. To have your information included, please complete this form by August 31. The business directory can be found as part of the parent directory in myMilken. Filters are available by industry (construction, law, business, etc) and profession (type of job, specialty, etc). 
     
    Please note that use of the directory is for internal purposes only. Parent information may not be used for any outside solicitation or marketing.
     
    For questions about the directory, contact Elana Vorspan, Director of Community Relations, at evorspan@milkenschool.org.

  • Bus Sign-Up

    BUS ROUTES & SIGN UP 🚌
    For the 2025-26 school year, Milken is offering 7 bus routes that run along Wilshire Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Ventura Blvd, Rancho Park/Pico area and Mar Vista. All route and stop information can be found on the Transportation Resource Board tile on myMilken linked here (sign in required).
     
    Afternoon buses leave Milken promptly at 3:30PM Monday–Thursday and 2:45PM on Friday. To accommodate students involved in after-school activities, Milken provides a late bus that leaves at 6:00PM (no late bus on Fridays).
     
    Register HERE for Bus Transportation for the 2025-26 school year.

    Cost:
    Round-trip: $2,750 
    One-way: $1,650
    Day Pass: $30

    Day Bus Pass:     For students requiring occasional use of Milken buses, one-way Day Bus Passes can be purchased online in advance for $30. The link can be found on the Transportation tile.
     
    For Bus FAQs, click here.
     
    As space is limited to the number of seats on each bus, reservations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis.

    BUS SERVICE WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 (first day for grades 6-9 & 11).

  • Car/Parking Decals

    PARKING DECAL UPDATE 🚗
    As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and security on campus, we ask that every Milken family (or any regular driver of a student) have a current decal displayed on their car windshield at all times. 

    Continuing for the '25-'26 school year, families do not need to complete a form with their car details to receive decals; all families will automatically receive four decals in the mail before school begins. If your family requires more than the four decals, please fill out the additional parking decal form here and we will provide the additional decal(s). The Vehicle Decal Request Form is also available on the Transportation Resource Board tile linked here (sign in required). For registered student drivers, they will receive a special decal and do not need to fill in the additional decal form. Student driver sign up coming soon!

  • Milken Merch - New Store Location & Hours!

    NEW MERCH STORE LOCATION & SUMMER HOURS 👕
    The Milken Merch store has moved! Starting July 15, shop at the NEW LOCATION at 18028 Ventura Blvd. in Encino between 10:00AM–5:00PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10:00AM-2:00PM on Tuesday and Thursday through the end of July. Hours will be extended in August with weekend hours to be added closer to the start of school (stay tuned!). Be sure to check the milkenmerch.com website regularly for hours and updates. Online shopping is available anytime, with free shipping for orders over $25. Starting August 1, orders will be shipped within 2-3 days.

    Email help@milkenmerch.com with questions.

  • Magnus Health Forms

    Magnus Health forms can be accessed by logging into myMilken and clicking on the Magnus Health resource board tile. You do not need a separate log in to Magnus, you will be automatically directed to Magnus from the tile. You can then see requirements for each student enrolled at Milken. If you need help logging into myMilken, please contact helpdesk@milkenschool.org.

    For assistance with filling out or uploading health forms into Magnus, Nurse Tessa Franke will be offering drop-in hours on the following days at the middle school administration building: 
    • July 8, 9 & 10 from 8:30AM-12:30PM
    • July 22, 23, 24 from 8:30AM-12:30PM
    • August 8 from 8:30AM-2:30PM
     

  • Join Your Grade Level Official WhatsApp Chat

    Click the link below on your mobile phone to join your grade level’s official WhatsApp chat for important reminders and announcements.

  • Skirball Membership - Opt Out Form Due July 30

    We are so excited to enter year four of our partnership with the Skirball Cultural Center, which includes free family memberships for all Milken families, faculty and staff members. Membership benefits include unlimited free adult admission to Museum exhibitions and Noah's Ark (two adults or one adult and one child), free adult admission to member preview days, annual family festivals, and family amphitheater performances, 10% discount at Audrey's Museum Store, and much more. For complete membership benefit details, visit: skirball.org/join. 
     
    All families are automatically Skirball members, unless you indicate otherwise. Please click here if you would like to opt out of your free Skirball membership by no later than July 30.

  • New Student Email Set-Up

    On Monday, June 30, 2025 parents received an email from the Milken IT Department with the subject line "Important New Student Log in Details." The email includes instructions for setting up your child's unique student username to log in to myMilken and their milkenschool.org email. Please note the email went to all parent emails (if applicable) listed in myMilken. 
     
    If you received the email and have already set up your child's new password (or are planning to do so soon), you're all set! No further action is required.
     
    If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. If you have checked your spam folder and cannot locate the email, please reach out to our IT helpdesk at helpdesk@milkenschool.org to retrieve your child's username. Once you receive your child's username, you can follow these instructions to generate a new password to set up your child's account.
     
    Tech Support Appointments
    If you have any problems during the set up process or have any questions, please sign up for an appointment with our IT team here, and they will reach out to you with the Zoom link. 
     
    Please be sure your child has their username and password information handy to access their email and myMilken once school begins.

  • Prospective Sibling Form

    For Milken families who have an additional child (or children) and are planning to apply to Milken for the 2026-2027 school year, we want to be sure we have your child's information so that our admission team can connect with you, and keep you up-to-date on community events, prospective open house, and important admission deadlines. Click here to complete the sibling prospect form.

  • Online School Directory

    Starting Monday, June 23, our school directory will be up to date for next school year! Please click on directories in myMilken to set up get togethers, see who lives in your zip code/area for carpools and reach out to fellow parents. Soon we will send out links to join the Grade Level WhatsApp chats to stay in the loop on all things Milken!

  • Optional Free Exer Physicals

    Magnus for '25-’26 will open on June 9, and all Magnus health forms and requirements are due by Friday, August 8. 

    To expedite the physician physical requirement for all students, we have partnered with Exer, a local urgent care company with many locations for a FREE optional physical. You may want to book this appointment if:
    • Your child will be participating in sports in the '25-’26 school year
    • Your child may want to participate in sports in the '25-'26 school year
    • You are unable to get an appointment with your primary care doctor and/or your physical is out of date (please note the sports physical form is the same as the physical form required for all students).
    Please note: Every student, regardless if they play sports, needs to have an updated physical in Magnus, so all students are welcome to take advantage of the free Exer physicals or you may book a regular physical with your physician. Physicals are only valid for one calendar year from the date of exam.

    TO BOOK YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL APPOINTMENT WITH EXER
    To schedule a free appointment with Exer, click HERE, then select the location closest to you to view available appointment slots. Be sure to select “YES” for the drop-down question, “Did your school send you for a complimentary school sports physical?” For step-by-step instructions and tips to complete your booking, click HERE. 
     
    MILKEN PHYSICAL FORM
    Download and print the Milken physical form HERE and bring it with you to your child’s appointment. Parents will complete the first page titled history. Your child’s physician (or Exer doctor) will complete the second and third pages, titled physical exam form and clearance form. You will then upload a digital scan of the form into your child’s Magnus account after Magnus opens (mid-June).

  • Getting Involved Survey - Due July 15

    Please complete this brief survey to find the best area in the school for your volunteer involvement. Volunteering enables our families to build relationships across grades and develop a deeper connection to Milken. Please click here to see an overview of our lay leadership at Milken, and take our survey here. Please submit your responses by no later than June 6. 

  • Grandparent Form

    We would like to keep in touch with Milken grandparents to share the many exciting things happening at school. We will use this information for occasional emails and invitations to special events during the year. If you are a new family or a current family who has not yet submitted grandparent contact information, please do so at this link. 

Division 6-8

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Division 9-10

List of 6 items.

Division 11-12

List of 6 items.

Division 6-8 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Cynthia Patterson

    Cynthia Patterson 

    Office Manager, Middle School
    310.903.4800
  • Photo of Denise Horn

    Denise Horn 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 6-8
    310.903.4800

Division 9-10 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Holly Mavrin

    Holly Mavrin 

    Office Manager, Division 9-10
    310.440.3500
  • Photo of Victoria George

    Victoria George 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 9-10

Division 11-12 Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Karen Laibow

    Karen Laibow 

    Office Manager, Upper School
    310.440.3508
  • Photo of Nancy Barber

    Nancy Barber 

    Administrative Assistant, Division 11-12 & Graduation Coordinator
    310.440.3500

Marts/Food Ordering Questions

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Leigh Orloff

    Leigh Orloff 

    Milken Mart Manager
    310.440.3780
  • Photo of Wendy Perlmutter

    Wendy Perlmutter 

    Milken Mart Assistant

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