The Patriot Press
October 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, 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
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
Important Dates
October 12-13 Virtual by Appointment Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00PM-8:00PM
October 14 Virtual by Appointment Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:00PM
October 14 NO SCHOOL - AM Building Staff Development Day
October 15 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
October 16 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Comp Day for Conferences
October 22 10th Grade AWA - 8:00AM
October 22 LATE START @ 10:00AM for 9, 11 & 12 grades (see below for schedule)
TEMPORARY BELL SCHEDULE
Monday Temporary Bell Schedule
Block 1 = 8:45 - 10:07
Block 2 = 10:13 - 11:34
Block 3 = 11:40 - 1:48
*1st lunch = 11:40 - 12:12
*2nd lunch = 12:12 - 12:44
*3rd lunch = 12:44 - 1:16
*4th lunch = 1:16 - 1:48
Block 4 = 1:54 - 3:15
Tuesday - Friday Temporary Bell Schedule
Block 1 = 8:00 - 9:35
Block 2 = 9:41 - 11:12
Block 3 = 11:18 - 1:38
*1st lunch = 11:18 - 11:50
*2nd lunch = 11:54 - 12:26
*3rd lunch = 12:30 - 1:02
*4th lunch = 1:06 - 1:38
Block 4 = 1:44 - 3:15
IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND LINKS
402-715-8268 - Main Office
402-715-8255 - Attendance Office
402-715-8436 - Counseling Office
Registrations Questions? Call 402-715-8300
Parent Access Line 402-715-8000
Computer Issues: Contact the help desk here
Emergency? Call 911
Upcoming Testing...
AWA for ALL 10th graders- Oct 22nd testing begins at 8am
School starts at 10am for 9th, 11th and 12th grades.
The schedule for Oct 22nd is...
Schedule for October 22
Blk 1: 10:00 - 10:56
Blk 2: 11:02 - 11:58
Blk 3: 12:04 - 2:13
Lunch 1: 12:04 - 12:36
Lunch 2: 12:36 - 1:08
Lunch 3: 1:08 - 1:40
Lunch 4: 1:40 - 2:13
Blk 4: 2:19 - 3:15
ELO testing for Seniors who have not met graduation requirements will be done the week of Nov. 16. This will be done during the school day.
Senior Cap and Gown Orders
Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congrats!!!
How to Succeed in Distance Learning: 5 Tips for Students
StudentVUE on your phone
1. This is your schedule!
2. The Calendar has assignments posted on it for you! (this is synched with Google Classroom)
3. This shows your attendance up to date!
4. GRADES-you will know where you stand in all your classes.
5. All Activities and Athletics are linked right in the app.
6. The lunch menu is posted in the app. Click here for step by step instructions.
August/September Patriot Pride Drawing
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. Also selected were several from the list of students with perfect attendance.
Congratulations to our August/September winners:
Students with perfect attendance, no referrals for behavior, and good grades are: Cherry Bear, Reece Blum, Arieanna Byrd, Madison Dober, Nicholas Harding, Ella Helm, Sam Stutheit, Maddox Webb, Lauren Wheeler and Makenna Zimmerman.
Students displaying Acts of #TPW are: Alexander Avila, Rakeem Ballard, David Church, Miyah Harris, Jack Hessel, Vivian Kaldahl, Miranda Kelly, Grace Prucha, Zach Vanicek and Paige Woods.
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.
How to Succeed in Distance Learning: 5 Tips for Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused adults and children alike to experience stress and anxiety due to uncertainty, health concerns, social isolation, and economic shocks. Therefore, your most important role is ensuring that your children remain physically and mentally healthy while addressing concerns that they may have with honest and accurate information communicated in a calm and reassuring manner. For more information, click here.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Children's Respite Care Center
A collaboration between Millard Public Schools and Children's Respite Care Center to provide therapy to students during school hours. Reach out to the school social workers for more information or to complete a referral.
Shelley Boyd (A-K) 402-715-8490
Mindy Kneifl (L-Z) 402-715-8473
Your Life Your Voice 800-448-3000 or text “Voice” to 20121
24/7 trained crisis counselors to assist young people with various issues & emotions that may include abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, etc.
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.