The Patriot Press
May 2022


ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mr. Matt Geerts, Assistant Principal - 9th Grade
Mr. Brad Millard, Assistant Principal - 10th Grade
Mrs. Michaela Wragge, Assistant Principal - 11th Grade
Mr. Andy Pinkall, Assistant Principal - 12th Grade
Mr. Steve Throne, Assistant Principal - Athletic Director
IMPORTANT DATES
May 2nd - 13th - AP Exams
May 17th - Senior Honors Night/Senior Art Show 7:00PM
May 24th - B Day Finals
May 25th - A Day Finals
May 25th - Seniors Last Day
May 26th - Last day for Students -11:30 Dismissal
May 27th - Graduation Rehearsal @ UNO Baxter Arena - 9:00AM
May 28th - Graduation @ UNO Baxter Arena - 9:00AM
May 30th - Memorial Day
Bell Schedule
Block 1 = 8:45 - 10:12
Block 2 = 10:18 - 11:42
Block 3 = 11:48 - 1:45
*1st Lunch = 11:48 - 12:20
*2nd Lunch = 12:16 - 12:48
*3rd Lunch = 12:45 - 1:17
*4th Lunch = 1:13 - 1:45
Block 4 = 1:51 - 3:15
Tuesday - Friday Bell Schedule (Pride Time Day)
Block 1 = 8:00 - 9:35
Pride Time = 9:41 - 9:51
Block 2 = 9:57 - 11:28
Block 3 = 11:34 - 1:38
*1st lunch = 11:34 - 12:06
*2nd lunch = 12:05 - 12:37
*3rd lunch = 12:36 - 1:08
*4th lunch = 1:06 - 1:38
Block 4 = 1:44 - 3:15
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Main Office = 402-715-8268
Attendance Office = 402-715-8255
Counseling Office = 402-715-8436
Registration Questions? Call 402-715-8300
Parent Access Line = 402-715-8000
Computer Issues: Contact the MS Tech Department = 402-715-8298
EMERGENCY? 911

2022 - 2023 Student Council List
Freshmen
Rugor Aden
Jimena Andazola Franco
Kylie Campbell
Trin Raven Cranny
Molly Kaldahl
Bailee Leiting
Sophomores
Kolby Cameron
Ben Dickson
Chastin Fredericks
Marlee Guarino
Adam Pugh
Kindric Robinson
Zachary Stoj
Juniors
Robert Baker, III
Avery Hlivko
Kaia Kohles
Austin Landmark
Alexa Leiting
Josephine McPhaull
Ben Sedivy
Seniors
Aliscyn Hammond
Ben Jackson
Larissa Johnson
Angela Morales Martin
Phoenix Nehls
Aubrey Sause
Alyssa Schenk
Zach Vanicek
Football Parent Meeting
There will be a player / parent meeting on 5/23/22, 6:30pm, in the cafeteria.
Sophomore(10th) non-diagnostic health screens
PICKING UP MEDICATION FROM THE HEALTH ROOM
The school will not store any medications over the summer break. If your student has any medication/s in the health room, it will be sent home with them during the last few weeks of the school year. All medication needs to be picked before the end of the school day on May 26, 2022. Any medication that is not picked up by this time will be appropriately discarded. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 402-715-8266.
Thank you
2022 NATIONAL GOLD COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE
On behalf of National Student Council, it is our pleasure to recognize the Millard South High School Student Council as a 2022 National Gold Council of Excellence. Winning the National Gold Council of Excellence Award is testament to the highest standards of quality that your council consistently demonstrates in its operation, and its projects and activities. NatStuCo Gold Councils of Excellence are the models of quality for which other student councils should strive to become.

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band
Millard South Band - Mattress Fundraiser
The Millard South Band Program will be having a Mattress fundraiser on Sunday, August 7th, 2022 from 10:00am-4:00pm in the Main Lobby. Prices are VERY Competitive and it will be delivered to your home. So mark your calendar and support the Band Program at Millard South!!!
Patriots Care Student Pantry
Open every Friday or the day before a break from 3:20-4:00. Food and hygiene items available to any and all Millard South students and their families- no questions asked.

SOCIAL MEDIA ONLINE CHALLENGES
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS APRIL 2022
APRIL PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
JACOB ALSTADT
ADDYSON CHRISTENSEN
MILO CONRAD
JASMINE DEGANTE SALAZAR
EMELY DELASANCHA GONZALEZ
MAKAYLA DIEDERICH
GRACE FEGTER
KLEIMER GARCIA BAUTISTA
LOGAN GLYNN
HUNTER KULPER
ELBA MILLEZ ORORBIA
AMY PIERCE
BRENDEN PODRAZA
ADAM PUGH
PHILLIP REITMAJER
LOGAN SCHWAB
ADDISYN STORMS
FERNANDA VALDEZ TORRES
JAMES THOMSON
COLLIN ZACH





Millard Public Schools Job Opportunities
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job? Do you love kids? Want to do something meaningful each day? We are hiring for most positions!
Things to like: Flexible hours – great for parents/students, variety of hours, no weekends, great pay, summers off for many positions, family-first place to work.
Come SHINE with us at Millard! #SHINEwithMPS
Become a Local Substitute Teacher
Looking for a flexible work week?
Become a Local Substitute Teacher!
*Choose the days you work!
*$165 a day to work with kids!
*Family friendly environment!
*Rewarding work!
*Considering a career in Education? This is a great opportunity!
*College Students can make some extra $ on non-class days!
Interested?
Our local substitute teachers are caring, compassionate professionals who inspire our students and make sure their instructional day goes smooth! If you meet the Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification requirements for a Local Substitute Permit below then this may be the perfect job for you!
Nebraska Department of Education Local Substitute Permit Requirements:
· Completion of 60 semester credit hours of college coursework
· Completion of a Professional Education Course and/or
· Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement
For more information about the NDE Local Substitute Teacher requirements go to https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/


INCLEMENT WEATHER LINK
2022-23 Bus Information
If your student will need bus transportation for the 2022-23 school year AND you will qualify for free and reduced lunch, please complete this form as soon as possible. Please note, you must reside within the Millard South boundaries and re-qualify each year with Food Services as current year benefits will expire September 1st.
Free/Reduced Transportation for the 2022-23 School Year Click HERE for request information.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Safe2Help 531-299-7233
www.safe2helpne.org
24/7 trained crisis counselors who can assist students, parents and community members with school safety related concerns. Information can be submitted anonymously. The information can be related to harmful, dangerous or violent activity(or even a threat of activity) that is directed at schools, students or staff members.
Nebraska Family Helpline 1-888-866-8660
The Helpline is supervised by licensed mental health professionals and is a service of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provided by Boys Town.
Methodist Hospital Emotional Support Hotline 402-815-8255 (TALK)
Available daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This service is a way for people to reach out and connect with someone who can help find solutions for managing stress, anxiety and other challenges. The support line is staffed by licensed professional counselors from the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program. The counselors can assist callers who may be experiencing feelings such as: fear, anxiety, sadness, depression.
Behavioral Telehealth Consultation Clinic
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is offering up to TWO FREE behavioral consultation sessions in English or Spanish. This service is available to families regardless of insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment call 402-559-6408 and state you are interested in scheduling with the free telehealth consultation clinic.ANNUAL ASBESTOS LETTER
PARENT ACCESS LINE
402-715-8000
Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.