09/04/2026
Dear Millwood Public Schools Parents and Families,
I am writing to make you aware of a phishing email scam that has recently been circulating and may have reached members of our school community.
We have received reports of fraudulent emails appearing to come from or be associated with Millwood Public Schools employees. In some cases, these messages are requesting that recipients complete an employment reference or reference check by clicking a link.
Please do not click on any links, open attachments, or provide personal information in response to these messages. Delete the email immediately.
Our district is aware of the situation and is actively addressing it. At this time, we want to be especially proactive in protecting our parents, families, employees, and community members from potentially fraudulent communications.
As a reminder, please use caution with any unexpected email that:
-Requests that you click a link to complete a reference check or employment form.
-Asks for personal, financial, or confidential information.
-Creates a sense of urgency or pressures you to respond immediately.
-Appears to come from someone you know but contains an unusual request.
-Contains links or attachments you were not expecting.
-Even if an email appears to come from a familiar Millwood employee, please do not assume it is legitimate simply because you recognize the person’s name. When in doubt, contact the employee or the district directly using contact information you already know and trust.
The safety and security of our Millwood families and staff remain a priority. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your partnership in helping us protect our school community.
Thank you for your continued support of Millwood Public Schools.
Sincerely,
A. Shannon Hayes
Director of Operations
Millwood Public Schools
