The Patriot Press
November 2022
MISSION STATEMENT
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
Mrs. Lynn Hill, Dean of Students
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dave Anderson
Stacy Jolley
Amanda McGill Johnson
Mike Kennedy
Mike Pate
IMPORTANT DATES
November 8th - NO SCHOOL
November 23rd - 25th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 30th - Winter Pep Rally
December 1st - Extended PRIDE Time
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
PATRIOT PRIDE NOMINEES
Each month there will be a drawing from the list of student names that teachers have submitted for displaying acts of the Patriot Way. See here for the whole list of nominated students.
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
OCTOBER 2022
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
CHLOE ANDERSON
TAYLOR BARNA
TEVIN BENNETT
CRUZ CARRILLO
ANDREW FRANTA
CAMI GILBERT
FAITH HAWKINS
CALLIE JORDAN
PEYTON KESSLER
NARDOS KINDE
SHAYLEIGH LEEPER-MARTINEZ
MILLICENT ODUWO
LUKE PIERNICKY
TRANQUILINO QUERAL
WILL RICHARZ
JACOB RUDLOFF
AUBREY SAUSE
MARGARET SMITH
TRISTAN WILLIAMS
MAKENNA ZIMMERMAN
ACT
Attendance Information
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.
Academy Parent meeting and Academy Open House
Description of Academies, Academy information (share with others!)
MPS Career Academies Webpage, including application
Upcoming dates:
November 3rd
Parent Meeting, 6-7pm, Via Zoom, link on Academies webpage
November 10th
Academy Open houses, 6:30-7:30, in person at Academy locations
November 17th
Deadline to submit an application online
December 7-19th
Interviews for academy participants
Follow MPS Academies on twitter for updates, @Millard_Academies
A Big Thanks!
A big thank you to Vic's Corn Popper, Don & Millie's, and Nothing Bundt Cakes for their generous donations to our Staff Round of Applause Recognition Program! We really appreciate their partnership in recognizing our staff members who have gone above and beyond!
Support your school at Jingle 2022!
Join us for the district wide exclusive holiday event of the year while also supporting your school!
The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the school district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connecting Millard graduating seniors with over $150,000 in scholarship funding and helping Millard families in need.
Limited tickets available, purchase today at https://mpsf.cbo.io
We are excited for Jingle, our annual fundraising event that is scheduled for Friday, November 18th at Champions Run. We loved seeing all the trees last year and had such a great time hearing about the stories behind your tree.
We are ready to kick off the decorating for this year! We are inviting all tree decorators to an informational meeting at the foundation to share ideas, learn more about the event and have refreshments.
If you are not the person in charge of decorating your tree, please pass this email along so your volunteers can join us. I have also attached some information regarding the trees should you not be able to attend the meeting.
Join us on Thursday, October 20th, 6 p.m. at the foundation office (5225 S. 159th Avenue) for the meeting. Please RSVP to Brannan Lampe at brlampe@mpsfoundation.org by October 11th.
Thank you for volunteering to be a part of this event!
Marilyn
Marilyn Chollett
Director of Development & Communications
402.991.6820
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 you reside within the Millard South boundaries AND you currently qualify for free and reduced lunch, please complete this FORM to make a request.
If you reside within the Millard South boundaries and you DO NOT qualify for free and reduced lunch, please contact Student Transportation of Nebraska at 402-884-4222 to request busing. You will set up busing directly with them and they will let you know payment options and if they are able to provide busing to your neighborhood. Please click HERE for 2022-23 pricing information.
If your student currently rides the bus, you and your student can download a convenient bus portal app to view your student's route and real-time arrival 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.
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Website: http://mshs.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8268
Twitter: @m_south_hs