THE PATRIOT PRESS
September 2023
MISSION STATEMENT
As a family of Patriots, Millard South High School honors tradition and celebrates our diverse community; we guarantee each student exemplifies personal excellence and growth by empowering individuals through world-class opportunities and experiences.
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mrs. Heidi Weaver, Principal
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
Amanda McGill Johnson, President
Linda Poole, Vice President
Mike Kennedy, Secretary
Mike Pate, Treasurer
Stacy Jolley, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member
IMPORTANT DATES
September 20th - Sophomore Health Screening
September 23rd - Homecoming - 8:00-11:00
September 3rd - Extended Pridetime - Senior Panoramic
Bell Schedule
Monday 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
NEED TO REACH US?Main Office = 402-715-8268
Freshman Attendance = 402-715-8277
Sophomore Attendance = 402-715-8263
Junior Attendance = 402-715-8255
Senior Attendance = 402-715-8268
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.
AUGUST 2023 PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
PATRIOT PRIDE WINNERS
AUGUST 2023
RUGOR ADEN
LIBBY ARVIZU HERRERA
RILEY AULD
HARRISON CLEMENTS
KEILY CORONA
CHRISTOPHER COUNTER
CHLOE DENETELLI
JAMARION FRANKLIN
JULIAN JACOBO
LOGAN LEE
HANNAH MALY
GRAYSON MARTIN
BRUNA MATOS
ANTHONY MILONE
ALYSSA MOSES
KADEN SMITH
MARGARET SMITH
BRAYDEN WERNECKE
AVA WICKWIRE
ETHAN ZEZULKA
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.
ACT INFORMATION
If your student would like to sign up for the next national ACT test date on October 28th, please have them go to
myact.org to register by September 22nd to avoid a late registration fee. If your family qualifies for free and reduced lunch, please have your student see their counselor for information about a fee waiver.
Just a reminder, all current juniors will take the Practice ACT at Millard South on Wednesday, October 11th.
2023-2024 Sophomore Screening
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/
2023-24 Bus Information
If your family qualifies for free and reduced busing for the 2023-24 school year and you would like to request the bus for your student, please complete this form. Please note, this form is ONLY for students who are attending Millard South during the 2023-24 school year. Please do NOT fill out this form for younger siblings attending middle or elementary school. Also, you MUST reside within Millard South boundaries to submit a request.
If your student is a current rider, please have them download the Bus Portal App link below so they can view their route as well as real-time arrival and departure information.
If you have any questions, please email Allison VanderWal at apvanderwal@mpsomaha.org.
A Big Thanks!
A big thank you to Croker Group for being a sponsor of Millard South High School.
THANK YOU
A big thank you to Texas Roadhouse 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!
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.
PARENT ACCESS LINE
MILLARDPAL@MPSOMAHA.ORG
402-715-8000
Do you need your Synergy ParentVUE login and password? Call or email the Millard Parent Access Line.
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