The Patriot Press
September 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
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dave Anderson
Stacy Jolley
Amanda McGill Johnson
Mike Kennedy
Mike Pate
IMPORTANT DATES
September 30th - Picture Retake 7:30AM
October 4th - Extended PRIDE Time(Senior Panoramic Picture)
October 8th - Homecoming Dance
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
AUGUST 2022
BRODY ANDERSON
BRADEN ARMOUR
BRODY BOSE
JERALDO CRUZ
SKYLAR DEWITT
ABIGAIL DICKINSON
SKYLIN ECKERT
ELLIE ERICKSON
CHASTIN FREDERICK
ARIAH HERMAN
COLE HESTER
ALLISON JELTEMA
JESSE MCKEAN
BAYLIE OWEN
LENNON REVORD
JAMES RINGLEB
JADEN ROBINSON
CATELYN RODENBIKER
JAKOBE STRAUGHN
ZACHARY VANICEK
Homecoming and Prom Participation Guidelines
Dear Millard South Families,
As a follow-up to other communication that has been sent, we would also like to share our 22-23 Homecoming and Prom Dance Attendance guidelines Your student has already had this information shared with them. Please review the updated guidelines below:
In order to purchase tickets and attend Homecoming or Prom, a student must be in good standing at school. Good standing requirements for your student to attend these events include the following:
1. Passing a minimum of four classes
2. Attend 90% of school days
3. Fewer than 10 tardies to school / classes
Event Dates
Homecoming: Saturday October 8, 2022
Prom: Saturday April 15, 2023
If you have any questions regarding the Homecoming and Prom guidelines, please reach out to your student’s grade-level administrator.
Sincerely,
Millard South Administration
AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) Testing
ACT
Attendance Information
Diversity Council 2022-2023
Freshmen
Pakouma Billa
Chloe Hetrick
Jared Louden
Gabe Prucha
Sophomore
Leen Idris
Liliane Kiza
Amieya Robinson
Kindric Robinson
Brisa Shrestha
Junior
Delunn Jones
Markayla McMillian
Josephine McPhaull
Lonnieasia Stubblefield
Javonte Walker
Senior
Aliscyn Hammond
Larissa Johnson
Angela Martin
Brandon Morrison
Abby Moseke
Fatima Pina
Grace Prucha
A Big Thanks
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.
Senior Portrait and Yearbook tribute
Seniors!
Senior portraits and tributes for the yearbook are due Friday, October 28th. Please visit the Millard South website for more information and instructions.
Click here for portrait information.
Click here for tribute information.
Click here to order your senior's tribute.
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.
If you DO NOT qualify for free and reduced lunch but would like to request busing, please contact Student Transportation of Nebraska at 402-884-4222. 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.
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