Beyond the classroom, the Mills Elementary PTA is dedicated to fostering strong community ties. Our outreach programs create opportunities for families to connect, engage, and support each other, building a vibrant and inclusive environment for everyone. Learn more about how you can get involved!

Contact Gabriella Galen: outreach.millspta@gmail.com 

Mills Community Outreach - connecting the Mills community together to reach out towards the greater Austin community through these programs:

The Junior League of Austin Coats for Kids Drive (November 2025) - the Mills community comes together to collect winter coats to keep Central Texas children in need warm for the winter! Find out more about the drive here: https://www.jlaustin.org/coats/

Odom-Adopt-a-Family Holiday Gifts (December 2025) - a longstanding Mills tradition! For over 10 years, Mills has partnered with Odom Elementary to help make the holidays brighter for families in need. Find out more about Odom Elementary here: https://odom.austinschools.org

BookSpring Book Drive (Spring 2025) - the Mills community comes together to collect books to benefit BookSpring. BrookSpring’s mission is to build early literacy in children through increasing home libraries and reading aloud activities for children. Find out more about BookSpring here: https://bookspring.org/en/about/

Care Kits for Caritas of Austin (Spring 2025) - the Mills community comes together for an evening of making Care Kits for Caritas of Austin. We will host a drive for care kit supplies and then come together for a care kit making gathering at Mills. Find out more about Caritas of Austin here: https://caritasofaustin.org and https://caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/donate-care-kits-caritas-of-austin/