The Patriot Press
February 2020
Mission Statement
Building upon the proud tradition of our diverse community at Millard South High School, we guarantee each student develops and demonstrates personal, social, and academic excellence through world-class opportunities while creating a family of Patriots.
Administrative Team
Mrs. Heidi Weaver, Principal
Mr. Matt Geerts, 9th Grade
Mr. Brad Millard, 10th Grade
Mrs. Michaela Wragge, 11th Grade
Mr. Andy Pinkall, 12th Grade
Mr. Steve Throne, Athletic Director
Board of Education
Mrs. Linda Poole
Mr. Dave Anderson
Mrs. Stacy Jolley
Ms. Amanda McGill Johnson
Mr. Mike Pate
Mr. Mike Kennedy
Dr. Jim Sutfin, Superintendent
FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 3 8th gr Activity Fair
February 8 ACT @ Millard South
February 10-11 Advisement Conferences 4:15-8:00pm
February 13 NO SCHOOL - Building Staff Dev 7:30-11:30am
February 13 Advisement Conferences 1:00-3:45pm
February 14 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Comp Day
February 17 NO SCHOOL - President's Day - Teacher Work Day
February 27 Speech Interviews
Millard 2020 Bond
2020 Bond Information
On May 12th, 2020 Millard Public Schools is asking voters to consider a bond to address district repairs and maintenance. The average age of Millard’s schools is 38 years old. All together, the district’s buildings are valued at an estimated $700 million dollars. To protect the community’s ongoing investment, the district is asking for a $125 million dollar bond. This would raise the levy approximately one cent. A cent of additional levy would cost an estimated $20 per year on a $200,000 home. The funds would support projects in six areas: safety and security, major renovations, capital equipment replacements, energy efficiency projects, summer maintenance projects and furniture replacements. All 35 schools will be impacted by the bond. More about the bond.
Pay Attention to Attendance: Keep Your Child On Track in High School
PATRIOT PANTRY
The Patriots Care Pantry is a FREE Resource for Patriot families in need. The Pantry is open every Friday from 3:20pm-4:00pm in Room 229. It is completely ANONYMOUS.
The pantry is always in need of any of these items. If you wish to donate, you can bring the items to Millard South High School. Student Council would also like to send "thank you" notes so please include your name on a sticky note. THANK YOU!
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS
Grey Tomasek, “The Hunger” - Honorable Mention
Aleah Lawrence, “Husker” - Gold Key
Kayleigh Casey, “Houndmouth - Gold Key
Nora Baquero-Cruz, “Braided Sun”, Honorable Mention
Riley Jacobs, “My Self Portrait”, Silver Key
Shayna Larson, “Relapsing Ramen”, honorable mention
Bernice Lawson, “Sunflower Dream”, silver key
Alison Brooks, “Ignorance is Bliss”-Gold Key
Nebraska Journalism Education Association Winter Contest
Carson O'Connor- Superior for editorial writing
Jake Snelling - Superior for infographic design
Joscelyn Hynes - Superior for sports action photography
Maddy Leland - Excellent for news writing
Josh Ferdico - Excellent for sports action photography
Isabel Robb - Excellent for editorial writing
Halle Benson - Excellent for entertainment writing
Grace Hansen - Excellent for sports writing
Edith Hickman - Excellent for infographic design
Dillon Pelster - Honorable mention for sports news writing
Chelsea Molina - Honorable mention for news writing
Joscelyn Hynes - Honorable mention for advertising
Isabel Robb - Honorable mention for feature writing
Sean Burton - Honorable mention for editorial cartooning
ACT Testing Dates and Test Registration Deadlines
Click here for the test dates and registration deadlines.
All juniors will take the state mandated ACT test on April 21, 2020.
January Patriot Pride Student Drawing
Congratulations to our January winners:
*Students with perfect attendance, no referrals for behavior, and good grades are:
Marisa Jeltema, Rebecca Jensen, Larissa Johnson, Kaden LeFaivre, Viet Nguyen, Brianna Pyle, Joshua Reisinger, Jason Stewart, Ryan Watterson, and Jillian Wiederin
#Students displaying Acts of #TPW are:
Joseph Bartlett, Kyle Cassidy, Bradyn Bode, Olivia Dehner, Chloe Hammond, Owen Herbolsheimer, Andy Hua, Cheyenne Pasewalk, Dillon Pelster, Taya Wiedman
Student Recognition
Throughout the year, we like to recognize students who have excelled in one endeavor or another. If you know of someone who has excelled in any activity or community contribution, please email Kathy Cinotto.
Athletic Booster Club
The Millard South Booster Club is a great organization that helps support Millard South athletics. We are always looking for additional members who promote Millard South with pride and enthusiasm. For additional information, call the Activities Office.
2019-2020 Booster Club Pass Information
For additional information,
email millardsouthabc@gmail.com or go to www.patriotboosters.org
Stay up to date on all senior deadlines by visiting the senior website!
January Round of Applause Winners
Congratulations to the staff recognized for “Going Above and Beyond!” Staff members submitted names to be entered into the monthly faculty meeting drawing. Click here for a list of our January winners.
Materials Community Review
We welcome you to review the instructional materials our staff has selected to support the
Millard Education Program. Click here for more information and dates.
Annual Asbestos Letter
Parent Access Line Messaging Options
Locked out of IC and the MPS App? Reach out to your PAL! The Parent Access Line for login and password help for the MPS App and Infinite Campus. 402.715.8000 and MillardPAL@mpsomaha.org
Want to keep up with your student’s grades online? Call your PAL, the Parent Access Line, for your login and password for the MPS App and Infinite Campus. 402.715.8000 and MillardPAL@mpsomaha.org
Need your login and password information for the MPS App and Infinite Campus? Your PAL has it! Get in touch with the Parent Access Line today at 402.715.8000.